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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED FOUR TO FIVE BEDROOM 18TH CENTURY PERIOD HOUSE THAT IS NOT GRADE LISTED * OFFERED FOR SALE IN IMMACULATE DECORATIVE ORDER * LARGE GARDENS * BACKING ONTO FARMLAND * SET OFF A QUIET COUNTRY LANE * VIEWS * DOUBLE GLAZED * WALKING DISTANCE OF COWBEECH VILLAGE WITH INN * INGLENOOK FIREPLACE WITH WOOD BURNER * MANY CHARACTER FEATURES * ENTRANCE HALL * CLOAKROOM / SHOWER ROOM / WET ROOM * LARGE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * FORMAL DINING ROOM * STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE * FOUR FURTHER BEDROOMS * LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM IN ADDITION TO THE DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM * LANDING * INNER HALL * POTENTIAL TO CREATE A DETACHED HERITAGE STYLE CAR PORT SUBJECT TO PLANNING * POSSIBLE AIR B&B REVENUE OPPORTUNITY *

• DETACHED CHARACTER 18TH CENTURY FOUR / FIVE BEDROOM PERIOD HOUSE

• NOT GRADE LISTED

• LARGE GARDEN

• QUIET SEMI RURAL SETTING

• WALKING DISTANCE OF COWBEECH VILLAGE AND INN

• OFFERED FOR SALE IN IMMACULATE DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT

• CONVENIENT DRIVING DISTANCE OF MAINLINE TRAIN STATIONS

• EXCELLENT HIGH SPEED FIBRE INTERNET CONNECTION

• ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINT

• WILDLIFE HAVEN

DESCRIPTION: A rare opportunity to purchase a very attractive 4 to 5 bedroomed detached early 18th century period house with large garden and backing directly onto open farmland, as well as being set off a quiet country lane that is within walking distance of the picturesque rural village of Cowbeech with its popular Merry Harriers Inn and restaurant.

This beautiful and very enchanting character cottage is NOT GRADE LISTED, so you have the usual freedoms to alter and extend the property. This being the case, the property has been extensively enhanced and well maintained by its current owners and is presented in pristine condition throughout.

The property benefits from tasteful cottage style double glazing, an impressive lounge / sitting room with a marvellous feature inglenook fireplace with a fabulous wood burner, a host of exposed beams, oak and travertine floors, a large luxurious kitchen / breakfast room, a utility room, a cloakroom / downstairs wet room / shower room, a study / bedroom five, a formal dining room and four further bedrooms, as well as a luxury family bathroom.

There is parking for a number of cars on the side drive and even potential (subject to planning) to perhaps seek permission for a heritage style garage / car port to be built at the far end of the large cottage gardens.

The property has excellent high speed fibre internet connection and would suit working professionals, families or couples alike.

LOCATION: In our opinion, this property is perfectly located away from any busy roads and set off a quiet country lane backing directly onto open farmland, yet within only a few minutes walk of the charming village of Cowbeech with its popular Merry Harriers Inn and restaurant.

The Rushlake Green and Herstmonceux local shops are conveniently close, both with post offices. More comprehensive shopping can be found at Heathfield and Hailsham, or further afield at either Eastbourne, Lewes or Tunbridge Wells.

London commuters consider Cowbeech ideal, as even though they can easily work from home with the excellent internet, should they need to venture to the city, there are mainline train stations at Polegate, Battle, Buxted and Stonegate.

Furthermore, leisure is well catered for with a number of local golf courses and various sporting clubs to suit all standards and pursuits.

Depending upon educational needs, there are a number of reputable teaching institutions to choose from, including, Battle Abbey, Bede’s, Mayfield School for Girls, Heathfield and Eastbourne College to name but a few.

ACCOMMODATION: Impressive front character styled door with glazed upper central section opening into the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL: With oak flooring, radiator, wall light, ceiling light, large under stairs recess, exposed beams to ceiling, twin leaded light windows, doors leading off to a dining room, a lounge / sitting room and a luxurious kitchen / breakfast room, as well as a staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Approached from the entrance hall via a bespoke oak cottage styled door and comprising of attractive travertine floor, a comprehensive range of impressive bespoke oak Shaker style cupboards and base units with granite style work tops and splashbacks, integrated dishwasher, as well as a matching feature central island used as a combination breakfast bar and further preparation areas with additional cupboards and draws under, including twin wine racks, integrated fridge, large Rangemaster cooking range with decorative tiled surrounds, integrated fridge freezer, fitted 1 ½ sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, display cabinets and shelving, beamed ceiling, radiator, down lights, door to adjoining utility room, double glazed cottage style window with aspect to rear, bi folding double-glazed doors to side brick paved sun terrace and enjoying a fabulous aspect over the charming extensive sized cottage gardens.

UTILITY ROOM: Approached from the kitchen / breakfast room via a bespoke oak cottage style door and comprising of a feature raised butlers sink with chrome mixer taps, oak work tops with spaces under for washing machine and dryer, further space for large fridge freezer, continuation of the attractive travertine floor from the main kitchen, down lights, hatch to storage, twin cottage style windows with aspect to front.

DINING ROOM: Approached from the entrance hall via a bespoke oak cottage style door and with carpeted floors, feature cast iron antique fireplace, fitted storage cupboard, radiator, feature central ceiling light, wonderful bespoke newly installed double glazed windows encapsulating the bay area and enjoying a pleasant aspect over the front.

LOUNGE / SITTING ROOM: A naturally bright double aspect room approached from the main entrance hall via a bespoke oak cottage style door and comprising of carpeted floor, impressive feature brick inglenook fireplace with splendid oak bressummer beam over, fitted with 8kw multi fuel burning stove, host of exposed beams to ceiling, display alcove, radiators, double glazed cottage style window with aspect to front, further double glazed windows and doors to rear brick paved patio with aspect over the rear adjoining farmland, oak door leading off to the inner hall.

INNER HALL: Approached by a bespoke oak cottage style door from the lounge / sitting room with carpeted floor, twin wooden doors to large storage cupboard, wooden door to boiler cupboard, radiator down lights, further oak hand crafted bespoke cottage door to study / potential bed five, further oak door leading into the extension of the inner hall with additional storage area under the second staircase, radiator, fitted storage cupboards with sliding mirror door, door to luxury downstairs shower room / cloakroom, double glazed cottage style windows with aspect to front garden and driveway.

STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE: Comprising of carpeted floors, radiator, down lights and cottage style double glazed windows with aspect to front gardens.

CLOAKROOM / LUXURY DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM / WET ROOM: Comprising of beautiful travertine tiled floors and further tiled walls, feature wash basin with chrome mixer tap and travertine and tiled base, wall mounted mirror with light, downlights, W.C., large tiled shower wet room area with shower control system.

THE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION IS ARRANGED AS TWO SEPARATE WINGS: The far first floor wing is reached by the staircase leading off from the extended area of the inner hall and this provides access to bedroom two.

BEDROOM TWO: A double sized and dual aspect room with radiator, carpeted floor, downlights and stunning rural views over the adjoining farmland to the rear and further double-glazed window with views to the front rural views.

FURTHER FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION APPROACHED FROM THE MAIN STAIRCASE FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL: The landing is galleried and naturally bright, radiator, hatch to loft access, double glazed window with views of the front garden and beyond, doors leading off to bedrooms one, three and four, as well as a luxury family bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE: A double sized and dual aspect room, with radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboards with mirror sliding door fronts, feature central ceiling light, double glazed cottage style windows with a lovely aspect over the large main side gardens, further double glazed window with aspect to the front gardens and grounds.

BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with radiator, feature ceiling light, wardrobe cupboard, antique feature cast iron fireplace, double glazed cottage style windows with aspect to the front gardens and beyond.

BEDROOM FOUR: With radiator, feature ceiling light, carpeted floor and double glazed cottage style window with aspect to the front gardens and grounds.

LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM: Comprising of oak floor, pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, chrome radiator / towel rail, W.C., downlights, fitted bath with tiled sides and surrounds, shower control system as well as chrome bath taps, wall mounted mirror with lighting, storage cupboards, airing cupboard and double glazed cottage window with a delightful aspect over the rear open farmland adjoining the rear of the property’s boundary.

OUTSIDE: This property is delightfully located off a quiet country lane in a beautiful semi-rural setting and backs directly onto open farmland. It also benefits from delightful and tastefully designed landscaped and extensive sized cottage gardens.

The main large extensive garden is to the far side of the property and is arranged as a significant lawn area with mature hedging providing excellent seclusion and privacy in an already peaceful rural / semi-rural setting with just open farmland and the grazing farm to the far end of the garden behind the mature trees and high hedge.

This charming garden has a number of specimen and fruit trees, a wildlife pond and a very attractive rustic brick paved sun terrace / alfresco dining area that also encapsulates a well and pathways leading to the front and rear areas of this elegant well maintained period home.

The near side and front gardens are comprised of a mainly gravelled area with parking for a number of vehicles, exterior electric car charging point and with mature hedging and shrubs beyond.

The rear garden is mainly comprised of brick terracing and hedging with a wonderful outlook over the rear farmland.

PLEASE NOTE: There is potential in our opinion subject to planning for perhaps the construction of a heritage style garage / car port to the far end of the main side garden with the further permission required to make a second road access also. There are also revenue opportunities by utilising bedroom 2 as a potential Air B&B.

Council Tax Band F