Bushbury Lane, Blackboys, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE | IN A STUNNING RURAL LOCATION | DETACHED COTTAGE/ANNEXE | DELIGHTFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF AROUND 4 ACRES (TBV) | OF INTEREST TO EQUSTRIANS | 2 ACRE FIELD | STABLING | GARAGING | OUTSIDE OFFICE | OIL FIRED HEATING | COUNCIL TAX: BAND G | EPC RATING: BAND E

MAIN HOUSE: RECEPTION HALL | CLOAKROOM | DRAWING ROOM | SITTING ROOM | CONSERVATORY | DINING ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | UTILITY LOBBY | FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS | MAIN BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM & EN-SUITE BATHROOM | FAMILY BATHROOM

COTTAGE: LOUNGE | CONSERVATORY | KITCHEN | BEDROOM | EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

SITUATION: The property is situated in a fabulous rural location off a quiet country lane with distant views over undulating countryside. The village of Blackboys has a highly regarded Primary School and popular period Inn. The nearest main town is Uckfield with a good range of shops and restaurants, cinema and leisure centre/swimming pool complex. Uckfield and Buxted stations provide rail links to London Bridge and East Croydon. The regional centres of Brighton and Tunbridge Wells are easily accessible by car. The area also provides excellent schooling including a number of preparatory and public schools, primary, secondary and colleges including Uckfield College, Bedes at Upper Dicker, Skippers Hill, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brighton College, Roedean and Ardingly. Recreational facilities include East Sussex National Hotel/Spa/Golf, walks over the Ashdown Forest and a number of golf courses.

DESCRIPTION: A beautifully presented detached country house with period origins, presenting attractive scallop tiled elevations and lead light windows. The property is understood to date back to the 18th Century with later additions and is set within glorious Sussex countryside, surrounded by fields and equestrian facilities, including a 2 acre field and stabling. The gardens and grounds amount to approximately 4 acres as a whole.

The accommodation is approached via a welcoming Reception Hall with stairs rising to the first floor, storage under.

The double aspect Drawing Room has an open fireplace, doors to the outside and door to a Sitting Room which leads in turn to a Conservatory having views over and access to the gardens.

There is a formal Dining Room with an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, wood floor and storage cupboards. The country style Kitchen/Breakfast Room comprises a good range of limed oak units to base and eye level incorporating a larder cupboard, integrated fridge, work surfaces, sink unit, electric hob, two oven oil fired Aga, dishwasher and a tiled floor. A door leads to an Inner Lobby, Cloakroom and Utility Room.

To the first floor are four double Bedrooms, the main bedroom having the benefit of a Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom, whilst all are served by a Family Bathroom.

COTTAGE: Detached brick built building under a tiled roof comprising a Lounge, Conservatory, fitted Kitchen, Bedroom with En-Suite. Externally, there is a wrap around paved terrace taking full advantage of the wonderful views.

OUTSIDE: 5 bar-gate to a long gravel driveway leading in turn to the garaging and stables. To the right is the entrance to a 2 acre field enclosure, bordered by hedgerow and mature trees. To one corner is a detached Barn/Folly.

The two acre gardens are a delight, thoughtfully planted with expanses laid to lawn, established flower beds and herbaceous borders, sectioned into areas by beech hedgerow, together with a rose garden, pond and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. The borders have been well-maintained with a mix of hedgerow and trees to provide privacy and seclusion whilst taking advantage of the views. Outside Office, Greenhouse, Boiler Store.