6 bedroom detached house for sale

Abbott and Abbott are delighted to offer for sale this character country farmhouse with six bedrooms, set in around half an acre of mature gardens.

The house, built around 1860, has spacious and versatile family accommodation with an approximate gross internal area of 319 sqm, oil fired central heating (a new boiler was installed in 2023), leaded light uPVC double glazed windows, and good quality custom made kitchen units and bathroom fittings. There is a large garage with a studio/office/games room above - ideal for working from home. Ample parking is provided on the private driveway to the front of the house and via the gated drive leading to the garage.

The location is idyllic being in a rural setting, and yet only 1.5 miles from Little Common Village with its excellent range of shops and facilities. Cooden Beach sits just south of the village and there are direct rail services to London from Cooden or Battle.

Entrance Porch
Courtesy light, and a solid wood front door leading into the property.

Entrance/Reception Hall
Beamed walls & ceiling, two radiators, coal effect feature fire, wall lights, TV point, under stairs cupboard, dimmer switch, coats cupboard, heating thermostat.

Living Room
6.58m x 5.61m (21' 7" x 18' 5") This spacious, twin aspect room with a bay window has views over the gardens, a large feature fireplace with sold wood surround and brick insert, a solid fuel burner, ceiling beams, wall lights, two radiators, dimmers, and doors to the garden.

Dining Room
4.85m x 4.32m (15' 11" x 14' 2") Another excellent size room with views over the gardens, a feature fireplace with a solid wood surround and brick inset, solid fuel burner, tiled floor, radiator, dimmer, beamed ceiling, wall lights, and a door leading into the family room.

Family Room/Snug
4.52m x 3.76m (14' 10" x 12' 4") Twin aspect room with a bay window, light stone fireplace with built in fire, bookshelves, low level storage cupboards, and a phone point.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
7.47m x 3.53m (24' 6" x 11' 7") Extensive range of custom made base level storage cupboards, drawers, continuous work surface, 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, dishwasher, ceramic hob, Bosch oven, built in electric Aga, wall & ceiling beams, radiator, and a door to the garden.

Utility/Plant Room
2.67m x 2.67m (8' 9" x 8' 9") Sink unit, range of storage cupboards, work surfaces, radiator, vented tumble dryer, washing machine, and doors to the garage and studio.

Pantry
Marble shelving, tiled walls and floor.

Cloakroom
White suite comprising of a WC and wash basin, radiator, beamed walls, tiled floor, wall lights, and a door to the outside.

First Floor Landing
Stain glass window, half turn staircase, two radiators, airing cupboard, and a linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - with en-suite facilities
5.11m x 4.14m (16' 9" x 13' 7") Bright and spacious bedroom with an ornate fireplace with tiled insert and wood surround, a radiator, and dimmer

En-suite: white suite comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap, shower over and screen, wash basin, and WC. Wall and floor tiling, wall heater, heated towel rail, shaver point, and a shelved cupboard.

Bedroom 2
5.23m x 3.58m (17' 2" x 11' 9") Twin aspect room, with a radiator, and a wash basin with vanity cupboards.

Bedroom 3
4.50m x 2.87m (14' 9" x 9' 5") Countryside views, wash basin, walk-in eaves cupboard, dimmer, TV point, and a radiator.

Bedroom 4
4.52m x 3.56m (14' 10" x 11' 8") Wash basin with vanity unit, wardrobe, TV point, and a radiator.

Bedroom 6/Nursery
3.76m x 2.46m (12' 4" x 8' 1") Corner tiled fireplace, wash basin, and an under stairs cupboard.

Bathroom/Shower Room
White suite comprising of a panelled bath, corner shower cubicle with Mina shower, WC, and wash basin. Tiled walls and floor, extractor, Velux window, and a radiator/heated towel rail.

Separate WC
White WC suite, and a radiator.

Second Floor Landing
Wardrobe, and eaves storage cupboard.

Bedroom 5
5.11m x 3.25m (16' 9" x 10' 8") Countryside views, a wash basin, wardrobe, and a radiator.

Loft Room
5.49m x 3.81m (18' 0" x 12' 6")

Outside
The property is surrounded by approximately half an acre of mature gardens, due south/east, hedged in and laid primarily to lawns with mature trees, plants and shrubs. Large patio area, banked children's play area, shed, side access, brick-built summerhouse, timber store, oil tank, internal courtyard with a central pebbled area, shrubs and plants, a gate to the driveway and garden.
The driveway to the front of the property provides parking for several vehicles, and there is an additional gated driveway with further parking facilities leading to the garage.

The detached garage measures approximately 5.79m x 3.84m (19' 0" x 12' 7") and has an automatic door, power and light, a storage cupboard, shelving, and a door to the studio/office/games room, and to the kitchen.

The triple aspect studio/office/games room, located above the garage, measures approximately 5.64m x 3.89m (18' 6" x 12' 9") and has views over the countryside, a TV point, and a radiator.


Directions
From Little Common, proceed up Peartree Lane, turn left at the crossroads into Whydown Road, and the property will be found after 0.5 miles on the right hand side, opposite Whydown Manor.

Other Information
EPC Rating: 34F
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
(Rother District Council)