SOLD: A beautifully presented detached former lodge house extended over the years and offering spacious accommodation with much character and a stunning garden of about 0.7 of an acre.

SPACIOUS CHARACTER FORMER LODGE HOUSE | BEAUTIFUL ESTABLISHED GARDEN OF ABOUT 0.7 OF AN ACRE | ENTRANCE HALL | CLOAKROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | SITTING/DINING ROOM | SUN ROOM | 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS | BATHROOM | DOUBLE GARAGE | LONG DRIVEWAY WITH PARKING FOR NUMEROUS CARS | ESTABLISHED GARDENS AND GOUNDS | GAS CENTRAL HEATING | COUNCIL TAX: BAND F | EPC: BAND D.

SITUATION: The property is situated between the villages of Blackboys, Cross in Hand and Waldron each having a local inn. The nearest main towns are Uckfield and Heathfield both with excellent shopping facilities and restaurants. Nearby Buxted station provides rail links to London Bridge and East Croydon.

DESCRIPTION: A detached house, originally a lodge to the nearby Possingworth estate, extended over the years and now providing a comfortable home of much character. An inspection is strongly recommended and the accommodation is arranged as follows:

The front door leads to the Entrance Hall with exposed brick wall, stairs to the first floor and understairs cupboard. Off the Hallway is the Cloakroom with WC, wash basin with cupboard under, heated towel rail. The Sitting/Dining Room is a beautiful double aspect room with stone mullioned window, stone fireplace with woodburning stove and parquet flooring. Double doors lead to the spacious Sun Room with double doors leading onto the garden.

The double aspect Kitchen/Breakfast Room has been beautifully fitted with a range of painted base cupboard and drawer units with granite work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, range style cooker set into chimney recess, built in microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, full height fridge and separate freezer, central island, wall cupboards one housing the gas fired boiler, stone mullioned window, tiled floor and door to the garden.

On the first floor there is a Landing with hatch to the loft space, door to the shelved linen cupboard. The main Bedroom is a double aspect room overlooking the rear of the property. The other two Bedrooms are both double aspect and the third bedroom has a range of mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards. There is a good sized Bathroom with bath with shower over and a glazed screen, wash basin with drawers below, WC, heated towel rail and tiled floor.

OUTSIDE: The house is approached through wrought iron gates leading to a generous drive and turning area. DOUBLE GARAGE with electric roller door, light and power points and a personal door to the side. The gardens surround the house and have been beautifully maintained by the current owners. Paved pathways lead to the front door and on to areas of well tended lawns with mature hedging and shrubs to the boundaries. A paved patio surrounds the Sun Room and overlooks the garden. Further area planted with specimen shrubs and a mass of spring bulbs. Wildlife pond with adjoining sitting area and a pergola leading past mature rhododendrons. Timber summerhouse with bar, ideal for Summer entertaining and further mature well stocked borders. Woodland area with compost facility and two garden sheds. There is a productive vegetable area with twelve raised beds, two greenhouses and a potting shed. It is understood that the grounds extend to about 0.7 of an acre although this has not been verified.

NOTE: The property benefits from shares in the nearby Possingworth Park, a private 75 acre park bought by local residents to protect the area and providing a beautiful area for walking and recreation.