4 Bed For Sale

Fairwarp, Uckfield, TN22

£845,000 (Freehold)

4 Beds 2 Baths 2 Receptions

EPC Rating: E

A most distinctive four bedroom, two bathroom detached character cottage nestled in the Ashdown Forest
Largely extended to provide and open plan living space
Bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room
Generous size living room with bi-fold doors
Utility/cloakroom
Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
Family bathroom with freestanding volcanic stone bath
Completed secluded garden and direct access to the forest

A most distinctive and beautifully positioned four bedroom two bathroom detached character cottage situated off a single lane track nestled in the Ashdown Forest.

Woodcock Cottage is a magnificent sandstone country home, constructed in 1984 using locally sourced reclaimed materials and originally built as a two up and two down cottage. The property has been significantly enlarged by the current owners over the past years to provide exceptional open plan living accommodation on the ground floor, plus a utility/cloakroom and two second floor bedrooms. There are many character features throughout the home, from exposed beams to fireplaces. The garden is completely secluded, and you have direct access to the forest, 6,500 acres of heathland.

The property is entered via a spacious hallway with a staircase rising to the first floor and a utility room/cloakroom found nearby. Continuing from the hallway is a bespoke timber kitchen which enjoys a double aspect and flows through to the living room, there are bi-fold doors opening to an adjoining rear seating terrace and there is feature fireplace. The first floor provides a large landing, a triple aspect principal bedroom and a modern en-suite shower room, a second double bedroom and a family bathroom with a freestanding Victoria and Albert roll top volcanic stone bath. The second floor provides two double bedrooms.

Outside, the front of the property is approached via an unmade driveway which in turn leads to a parking area. The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn flanked by mature trees and established shrubs, there is a stone seating terrace and to one side is a timber shed. The whole enjoying complete seclusion and a good degree of peace.

EPC: E

Council Tax Band: F

Oil fired central heating

Fairwarp is a charming village nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and bordering the Ashdown Forest. The village enjoys a welcoming community atmosphere with a popular local pub, village hall, and regular events. Uckfield town centre is just a short drive away, offering a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including supermarkets, restaurants, a cinema, library and leisure centre. The area is served by several well-regarded schools, including primary and secondary options.

Rail connections to London can be found at nearby Uckfield and Buxted stations (London Bridge from approx. 67 mins), while the A26 and A22 provide convenient road access to Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead and Eastbourne. The M23 and M25 motorway networks are within reach, as is Gatwick Airport. The nearby Ashdown Forest, made famous by A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh, offers thousands of acres of open heathland, woodland walks and breathtaking scenery – perfect for those who love the outdoors.