3 bed detached house for sale

Buckham Hill, Uckfield TN22

Enchanting detached period cottage with detached one bedroom annex providing a fantastic development opportunity. Darvel Cottage has been much improved by the current owners and occupies a semi rural south westerly facing aspect with a stunning rear garden and amazing views. All nestled at the edge of a neighbouring private woodland.

The property has undergone a series of works but still provides an opportunity for further internal renovation and upgrading. It retains a wealth of period features throughout and having been subject to various additions in the past, the property affords 1713 sq. Ft. (24.5 sq. M.) including the detached annex.

The accommodation comprising in brief on the ground floor: A gable covered entrance leading into the boot room / utility with original Rayburn (not currently in use). The kitchen is overlooked by an impressive oak frame galleried landing. An impressive family room with exposed ceiling timbers shares a recently installed, double sided, multi fuel stove with the fireplace opening into the dining room / study, also with exposed timbers. The triple aspect family room opens onto the conservatory with views into the mature garden.

From the kitchen a staircase rises to the first floor which provides a master bedroom and en-suite shower room, with beautiful views over the South Downs. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, also with Downs views.

Outside, the property is approached via a five bar gate with parking for several vehicles and provides access to the detached annex. The private rear garden is a particular feature extending to 0.2 acres (to be verified) with a variety of well established mature trees and shrubs. A central lawn is enclosed by hedging with a paved seating terrace immediately adjoining the rear of the property. A private woodland owned by a neighbouring property is secured with deer fencing to provide a secluded rear garden that is a bird lovers paradise. Within the garden is a pitched roof outbuilding with butler sink, a small lean to
glass house and a brick potting shed.

The property has a private septic tank shared with the cottage next door.

Location

Darvel Cottage is situated in a peaceful position in the highly desirable village of Isfield. Although surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside the village itself, offers several public facilities including a farm shop, village pub, village hall/pre-school. The well regarded Little Horsted Primary School is close by and provides a courtesy bus to and from the village for pupils. In addition there is a popular picturesque steam railway station, the Lavender Line which provides a sought after public attraction. Uckfield is within a short driving distance providing a good range of shopping and public facilities including numerous bars/restaurants, a library, a cinema, several small shops, boutiques, and supermarkets to include Tesco and Waitrose. The area is well served with railway stations offering services to London, Uckfield railway station offering services to London in just over 60 minutes and a faster commuting service can be found nearby at Lewes. The historic country town of Lewes is the home to Harvey's Brewery, this vibrant town offers a wide variety of shopping and public facilities. Access to the coastal resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton city is also easily accessible and the area is well served with a range of leisure facilities including several sports clubs. Isfield is on the Brighton to Tunbridge Wells bus route

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

D

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