"Beautifully presented Detached Edwardian house set in 1.87 acres of landscaped parkland with formal garden and additional paddock. Having undergone extensive improvements, this light and spacious property suits the modern day way of living, yet retains it s period features. Only 3.2 miles from a main line station and walking distance of village shop.
On entering, the light in the house is most noticeable, with the high ceilings and large sash windows. The original Edwardian front door leads into the hallway with stairs to the first and second floor with a galleried landing. The cloakroom has a w.c., wash basin and space for a coats cupboard. The Drawing Room was originally two rooms and has been opened up to make a lovely space with a double aspect and two bay windows looking out to an abundant array of mature camellias, rhododendrons, peris and azaleas. The fireplace is currently capped. The Study has a double aspect with views over the garden and an attic space above. The hub of the house is the extensive family, living and kitchen and dining area. A high vaulted ceiling in the living area with a wood burning stove in one corner and a bespoke wooden display unit, housing the television, display shelves, cupboards and wine racks. Double doors lead out to the garden. The kitchen is designed in a way to have allocated work areas. Double Belfast sinks are set into solid oak work surfaces along with an induction hob, combination microwave and oven a second oven, dishwasher space and space and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer. Door through to Utility Boot Room Having space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, plenty of room for wet coats, wellies and dogs! Stable door to garden.
On the first floor there are two similar sized large double bedrooms, both with a double aspect and built in cupboards. A smaller single bedroom is currently used as a dressing room and still has an original duck s nest fireplace. The bathroom has been fitted with quality sanitary ware including a stand alone, clawfoot bath with telephone taps and shower, wash basin, w.c. and towel rail. A second bathroom has a shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c., and heated towel rail. On the second floor is a double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling with three velux windows and eaves storage. Access is via a dressing room with built in wardrobes and a cupboard housing the gas fired boiler and pressurized water tank, adjacent is an airing cupboard. An en suite shower room is a good size with walk in shower, wash basin, w.c, and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE 1.87 Acres designed to have a formal garden, a paddock and park like grounds abutting woodland. There are so many unusual, rare and native trees, perennials, shrubs and plentiful fruit trees. Picture South facing formal gardens, eastern paddock and south and west facing parkland with an array of large flowering shrubs and trees, coppices, pretty ponds and woodland. The entrance is via a five bar wooden gate onto a beech shingle driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. An old brick outbuilding with a tiled roof, was originally thought to be an old milking parlour and provides extensive storage and roof space. Potentially, this could be converted to an annex subject to pp. .
Services Mains water, bio digester sewage system and gas central heating. Fast Broadband. Tax Band F.
Burwash Common is a small Hamlet associated with Burwash and lies in an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty. It includes a green and cricket ground, church, village shop caf nursery and pub and many public footpaths across the surrounding countryside. Extremely convenient for those commuting as the main line station is only 3.2 miles away with a service to London Bridge and Charing Cross. The market town of Heathfield is 4 miles distant and offers a good selection of local shops and restaurants in the High Street, along with a Waitrose, Sainsbury s and Co Op supermarket. There are primary schools and medical practices here and also at Burwash which is 2.5 miles distant. A pretty village with two local pubs and local shops. A bus service runs to Heathfield Community College and there are prep schools and private secondary schools which also run buses in the area.
Directions On entering Burwash Common from the Heathfield direction, on reaching the village shop caf on the left, the entrance to the house is opposite on the right hand side.
Agents Note Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase."