Detached three-bedroom house in an enviable elevated position with far-reaching views.

Description

Raven Oak is a detached chalet-style property, believed to date from the 1970s. It sits in an enviable elevated position at the head of its 4.7 acres of land and has the benefit of far-reaching views across the valley towards Sheffield Park.

Raven Oak is currently arranged over two storeys, with part tile-hung elevations under a tiled roof. It offers bright and spacious accommodation comprising entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The full extent of the accommodation can be viewed on the accompanying floorplans, with points of note including wood flooring to much of the ground floor, a 19’ sitting room with a woodboring stove and a bay window framing the spectacular views, French doors from the sitting room and the study to the terrace, and fitted wardrobes to each bedroom.

The property offers excellent potential for updating and reconfiguring; permission has previously been granted for the construction of a detached residential annex containing double open garage at ground floor level and accommodation ancillary to the house at ground and first floor level. The lapsed plans can be viewed on Wealden DC planning portal, ref WD/2019/0779/F.

Raven Oak is approached from Mill Lane via a driveway which leads up, opening out to provide ample parking ahead of the house and its attached car port. A paved terrace wraps the house to the north and west, providing space for table and chairs, creating a wonderful spot to enjoy the spectacular views the property offers. The gardens slope gently away to the south and west of the house and are mainly laid to lawn. A gate opens to the paddock, which has the benefit of its own access via a five-bar gate on the western boundary, opening to the hardstanding track from Mill Lane over which Raven Oak enjoys right of way.

In all, about 4.7 acres.

Agent’s Note
The paddock is let on a grazing licence with a two month notice period.

Location

Situated on the rural outskirts of Fletching, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fletching is a pretty medieval village with a primary school, cricket club, deli/village shop and is home to the award-winning Griffin Inn public house; there a number of popular farm shops nearby stocking local produce, including Denniker and Old Spot.

Comprehensive shopping is available at Uckfield 4.5 miles, Haywards Heath 8.5 miles and Lewes 10.5 miles.

Sporting and recreational activities are extensive: with golf at Piltdown, Lindfield and Haywards Heath, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including on Ashdown Forest and in the South Downs National Park.

The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove (15 miles distant) has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

Transport: Haywards Heath has regular fast train services to London Bridge/Blackfriars/Victoria. The A272 connects to the A22 in the east and the A/M23 in west, giving good access to Brighton, Gatwick airport and the national motorway network.

Schools: There is an excellent selection of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area including Fletching primary school, Chailey secondary school, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College and Hurstpierpoint College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,468 sq ft


Acreage: 4.7 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band G