Property description

• Freehold
• Four Bedrooms Detached House
• Two Receptions
• Two Bathrooms
• Garden
• Garage


GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £595,000
An extremely attractive detached Cottage oozing with charm and hosting an array of period details. Elements of the property are believed to date from 17th century and with sympathetic extensions having been carried out over the years now provides generous family accommodation. Over recent years the current owners have had a great deal of work carried out and the property is now offering a subtle blend of contemporary features while retaining most character details such as exposed beams, wood panelling and feature fireplaces. A gabled entrance porch with an entrance door leads through to a large entrance hall/reception area with an attractive brick fireplace and oak panelled walls. There is access from this area to the downstairs WC and also the separate dining room which features, another brick fireplace with wood burner and beamed elevations and walls, this room opens through to the latest extension making a superb lounge/ family room, running the full length of the back of the property and featuring a roof lantern, triple aspect double glazed windows, bi-fold doors leading out onto the patio, vintage radiators and oak flooring. The kitchen has white cabinets with black Maia worktops and upstands, soft-close pan drawers, doors and corner units. Stainless steel appliances comprise sink, double oven, 5-ring gas hob, splash back and cooker hood. Space for dishwasher and fridge/freezer. This space also leads to another preparation area with slate floor and free-standing base units which could also be used as a breakfast room. To the first floor there are three tastefully decorated double bedrooms and a fourth single bedroom, the master hosting an en-suit shower room, plus an attractive family bathroom with modern white suite with deep, double ended bath and separate shower enclosure. The 2nd floor has 2 flexible attic rooms currently used as an office and sewing room but could be used as a 5th bedroom and 6th bedroom/den for a teenager.

Outside: The property is approached over a gated double driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles, with a detached Single Garage (currently used as utility area and for storage) hosting power and light.
The Front Garden is a fenced wildlife garden with pond and gate leading to the rear.
The Rear Garden is south facing and extensively laid to lawn with mature shrubs and bushes, patio area for outside dining and raised veggie beds and greenhouse at the end.

Situation
In semi rural surroundings with local shops catering for those day to day needs and within a short drive of Heathfield with a good range of High Street shops and facilities, weekly market, primary and secondary schools, footpaths and bridal ways. From Polgate there is a mainline rail link to London Victoria and from Stonegate there is a regular service on the Charring Cross/Canon Street line.

Directions From Heathfield High Street ( B2203) continue along turning left in due course onto Pages Hill then left onto the A267. After just over 3 miles turn right onto The Chiddingly Road (just before the May Garland Pub) and it is the 2nd property along on your left hand side with the gated drive.