A substantial detached Victorian House with unusually spacious accommodation and magnificent views set in grounds of about four acres with separate detached three bedroom bungalow currently run as a successful holiday let, swimming pool, tennis court and triple garage.
SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED VICTORIAN HOUSE | SEPARATE DETACHED THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW | MAIN HOUSE COMPRISES: PORCH | ENTRANCE HALL | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM | UTILITY ROOM | STORE/BOOT ROOM | CONSERVATORY | 7 BEDROOMS ONE WITH WALK-IN WARDROBE AND EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM | FAMILY BATH & SHOWER ROOM | SHOWER ROOM | DETACHED BUNGALOW COMPRISING: OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM | DINING ROOM | 3 BEDROOMS -ONE WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM | SHOWER ROOM | LARGE TRIPLE BAY GARAGE | EXTENSIVE PARKING AREAS | SWIMMING POOL | POOL HOUSE | TENNIS COURT | GARDENS AND GROUNDS WITH PADDOCK AND LAKE UNDERSTOOD TO EXTEND TO ABOUT 4 ACRES (NOT MEASURED) | COUNCIL TAX: BAND H | EPC: BAND TBC
SITUATION: The property is situated on the eastern edge of Buxted village with far reaching country views towards Crowborough. The village offers a local store, two inns, primary school, doctors surgery and railway station with services to London Bridge and East Croydon. The nearest main town is Uckfield with secondary school, excellent shops, restaurants, leisure centre/swimming pool complex and cinema. There are a number of golf courses close by and the Ashdown Forest is within about four miles.
DESCRIPTION: A wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian house together with a separate detached three bedroom bungalow, both enjoying exceptional far reaching views over The Weald and set in about four acres of established gardens and grounds.
This impressive property retains many character features with high ceilings, period fireplaces and replacement double glazed sash windows. The large well-proportioned rooms with views at the rear take full advantage of this elevated setting.
An inspection is highly recommended and the accommodation is arranged as follows:
PORCH: with composite front door to:
ENTRANCE HALL: with stairs to the first floor, understairs cupboard and double doors to paved terrace, brick fireplace.
DINING ROOM: a double aspect room with corner fireplace.
SITTING ROOM: double aspect with brick fireplace, woodblock flooring, double doors to garden and bay window with far reaching views over countryside.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/SITTING ROOM: a stunning room with fireplace with log burner, double doors to the garden, Kitchen with high gloss base cupboards and drawer units, granite worktops, twin bowl stainless steel sink unit, 5 ring hob with extractor hood, recently installed twin built-in ovens with twin combination microwaves above, built-in dishwasher, full height store cupboards, double doors to terrace, space for American style fridge/freezer, breakfast bar.
CONSERVATORY: with built-in cupboards, work surfaces and return door to hall.
SIDE HALLWAY: with door to outside,
CLOAKROOM: with w.c. and wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
UTILITY ROOM: with work surfaces, stainless steel sink unit with cupboard under, door to:
STORE/BOOT ROOM.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: with staircase to the second floor.
BEDROOM 1: a triple aspect room with superb views over the surrounding countryside, brick fireplace.
WALK-IN WARDROBE: with fitted shelves and hanging rails:
EN SUITE BATHROOM: with bath, separate walk-in shower, wash hand basin in marble surround with cupboard under, w.c., wood effect flooring.
BEDROOM 2: currently used as an office, with wash hand basin with cupboard under.
BEDROOM: double aspect, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, wash hand basin with cupboard under.
BEDROOM: with wash hand basin with cupboard under, built-in wardrobe.
BATHROOM: re-fitted with bath with shower attachment, wash basin with cupboard under, w.c., separate walk-in shower, wood effect flooring, heated towel rail.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING: with door to eaves cupboard.
BEDROOM: currently used as a cinema/games room with two built-in cupboards.
BEDROOM: with stunning views, Victorian style fireplace, built-in cupboard.
BEDROOM
BATHROOM: with bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, w.c, part tiled walls.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached off the road via a tarmac driveway with space and turning for many vehicles. The drive continues to Heath Retreat.
Large triple garage with three electric roller doors, light and power. To the rear of the garage is a kitchen garden with fenced raised beds, greenhouse and brick and timber garden store, log store and compost area beyond. The gardens wrap around the house with wide expanses of lawn with shrubs and borders, numerous mature trees. Further garden with raised terrace overlooking lawn and feature pond with central fountain. Beyond the mature hedges is a heated swimming pool with paved terrace surround and large log cabin. Adjoining the pool is the tennis court which is now in need of updating.
Next to the house is a large pergola clad in clematis and an established vine.
The gardens slope away from the house with lawns interspersed with trees and native shrubs leading down to a wooded area with access to the paddock with small lake beyond.
The Bungalow (Heath Retreat). Currently run as a successful holiday let.
Front door to:
LOUNGE/KITCHEN: A triple aspect room. Kitchen Area with base cupboard and drawer units with granite effect works surfaces, built-in electric oven, hob and extractor, space for slimline dishwasher and fridge.
DINING ROOM: with wood effect flooring, double aspect, double doors to patio.
BEDROOM 1: with double doors to garden, walk-in cupboard with hot water cylinder and plumbing for washing machine, further walk-in cupboard.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: with corner shower, w.c., wash hand basin, wood effect flooring, part tiled walls.
BEDROOM 2: a double aspect room.
INNER HALL: airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 3
SHOWER ROOM: with walk-in shower, w.c., wash hand basin with cupboard under, heated towel rail.
NOTE: The Bungalow (Heath Retreat) is currently run as a holiday let and is rated for Business Rates although it is below the current threshold.
