Property description

A four bedroom (two bathrooms) detached period cottage of considerable charm beautifully positioned in a tucked away location surrounded by the breath-taking 6,500 acre Ashdown Foest, the inspiration behind A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books providing picturesque walks.The secluded rear gardens are a particular feature with a wide brick terrace spanning the entire width of the house beyond which are of level lawn, the whole fully enclosed by close board fencing and natural hedging offering total seclusion and enjoying a fine rural outlook across the woodland and forest beyond. The spacious accommodation has been extended to provide a versatile family home comprising in brief on the ground floor, an entrance porch, an impressive sitting room with cast iron wood burning stove and wide opening into a family room which has a glazed door opening to the patio and gardens. In addition there is a stunning kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor with free standing cast iron wood burning stove, bespoke kitchen units and a range cooker. From the sitting room a staircase rises to a split level first floor landing, a double aspect master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside to the front of the house there is a private driveway which provides parking for several vehicles to one side of which is a flower and shrub bed. Adjoining the house is a large garden store which could be used as a hobbies room or home office if required but currently provides useful storage space. A side pathway and gate gives access front to rear. Directly in front of the house there is a no through lane with a path offering direct access to the breath-taking Ashdown Forest which provides scenic walks and bridle paths linking with the neighbouring districts. EPC Band D.