5 bedroom detached house

Chelwood is a distinctive contemporary home offering flexible, well-balanced accommodation arranged over two light-filled floors. The house is entered via a glazed, oak-framed porch into a vaulted reception hall with exposed beams and a central staircase. A study, which could be another bedroom is accessed from the hall, and benefits from an en suite shower room, allowing for flexible use of the space.

At the heart of the house is a stunning open-plan room comprising the kitchen, dining, and family areas. The kitchen features a central island incorporating a Bora - X Pure induction hob with integrated extraction system and servo assisted drawers, together with modern integrated appliances, including a wine fridge, and provides access to a utility room. Bi-folding doors from the generous dining area open onto a rear terrace on two aspects, providing garden access, and an informal seating area flows naturally from the kitchen. Sliding doors lead to the generous sitting room featuring a wood-burning stove, with gardenfacing glazing offering an additional place to relax. Three double bedrooms are also located on this level, including the principal bedroom with built-in storage, en suite shower room, and double doors opening onto the garden. A second bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom. The ground floor is completed by a utility room and a boot room with useful shower room for pets, and access to the integral garage.

On the first floor, a vaulted library area is positioned on the landing, overlooking the hallway below, and there are some large easy access storage areas. It leads to a media room and a double bedroom which enjoys enjoys access to one of two balconies, a Juliette balcony and an en suite shower room. Also on this floor is a potential annexe/reception room with double doors to a balcony, with its own external staircase an en suite shower room, and access to a kitchenette and laundry room, providing excellent accommodation for guests or extended family.

Chelwood occupies a secluded position, with grounds extending into woodland and landscaped gardens. A gravel driveway leads to a double garage and a paved parking area, with electric vehicle charging ports provided in a covered bay to the rear. Bifolding doors from the main living space open onto a generous porcelain patio, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, formal lawns sweep into lightly wooded gardens, interspersed with ornamental planting, a pond, and a variety of seating areas, including a timber-framed dining shelter and a secluded upper terrace. Planting throughout the grounds features ornamental maples, mature shrubs, and specimen trees, offering year-round colour, privacy, and visual interest. There is a gate to Possingworth Park, a private parkland offering 100 acres with delightful walks and adjoins this is a further area of woodland over which there are walking rights and which includes a fly fishing lake. The new owner of Chelwood will have a share certificate to this wonderful fea

Chelwood is located in the rural village of Cross in Hand, close to the town of Heathfield in East Sussex. The village has convenient local amenities including a convenience store, petrol station and the Cross in Hand Inn. More extensive shopping and leisure options can be found in nearby Heathfield, approximately two miles away. The property benefits from good transport connections; the A267 offers direct access to Royal Tunbridge Wells, approximately 13 miles away, linking to major roads including the A22 towards Eastbourne. The nearest railway station is at Buxted, around six miles away, providing regular services to London Bridge in approximately 75 minutes. The surrounding High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers extensive countryside walks, cycling routes and recreational activities, including the well-known Cuckoo Trail.