4 Bed House For Sale
Five Ash Down, Uckfield, TN22

Offers in Region of £875,000 (Freehold)

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A magnificent 17th century detached grade II listed home with stunning period features throughout
Occupying a stunning plot of 0.29 of an acre
Having been significantly improved affording four reception rooms
Dining room with vaulted ceiling and Velux windows
Stylish family bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower
Walking distance of the general store/post office and public Inn

A magnificent 17th century four bedroom detached period home, occupying a stunning plot 0.29 of acre. Situated in this ever desirable village within walking distance of the village store/post office and public Inn.

Ashdown Cottage is a most attractive grade II listed character home affording a wealth of stunning period features throughout. The property has been significantly improved by the current owners and enlarged on the ground floor to provide exceptional living space to accommodate and entertain a large family.

The property is entered via a pitched roof storm porch, there is an impressive double aspect sitting room with an inglenook style fireplace, nearby is a study/home office. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of matching units and there is a large utility room and cloakroom. Continuing from the kitchen is a beautiful, vaulted dining room with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden and an inner hall/link leads to a further double aspect family room/lounge which has a set of French door opening to the rear garden.

The first floor provides a spacious landing and four double bedrooms with the principal bedroom having open eaves storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary suite, featuring a freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

Outside, the front of the property is approached via a central gravel driveway flanked by mature shrub beds with a lawn and a well to one side. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a flagstone seating terrace adjoining the rear of the property. The whole is enclosed by hedging and enjoys much seclusion.

Location Summary

Ashdown Cottage forms part of the highly desirable village of Five Ash Down with its post office/general store, public inn and village hall. The area is surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside providing vast scenic walks linking with the neighbouring district. The nearby A272 provides swift access to the nearby Buxted railway station which offers services to London in just over an hour. A more comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found in the neighbouring town of Uckfield offering numerous bars/restaurants, a cinema, a public library and several supermarkets, as well as a further railway station. The area is well served with schooling for all age groups including Buxted primary school. In addition Uckfield also offers a sixth form community college. The stunning 6,500 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books is also within close proximity providing fine scenic walks and meandering bridle paths. In addition the coastal resort of Eastbourne and Brighton City are also easily accessible

Council Tax Band: F