4 bed property for sale

Colemans Hatch, Hartfield TN7

A rare opportunity to purchase an architecturally unique period retreat, configured over several buildings, having been created from the sympathetic renovation and extension of an original 17th Century forester’s dwelling. Set within a secluded patch of woodland and surrounding Forest, the transformation of the property, although retaining many period features, includes upgrading services to provide an eco-friendly home finished to a high standard with exceptionally light and spacious accommodation. All rooms overlook the beautifully landscaped gardens, arranged with a natural pool which includes various levels of decking for accessing the ‘swim zone’ as well as relaxing and admiring the natural ambience of the garden. This charming family home extends to over 2,700 square feet (257 sq metres) and provides an ideal retreat approached over a private forest track, imaginatively extended with an open plan sunken living room/kitchen with full height sliding triple glazed doors opening to the terraces and extensive grounds. The main living space boasts a large oak mantel piece with wood burning stove, to match the original inglenook fireplace in what is now the Family/Music room. Whilst retaining the period oak Lintel, this also benefits from a newly installed wood burner. The kitchen has a central island /breakfast block which incorporates a dishwasher, Caplewine/drinks fridge with Miele fridge and freezer opposite. A large Mercury double oven, grill with 5 induction hobs provides the classic chefs triangle for ample dinner party cooking space, along with integrated Neff Microwave. The ground floor includes a spacious entrance hallway, convenient shower room, with the foresters dwelling serving as a family/music room, which has French doors leading out onto the main terrace. A utility room connects to two bedrooms and the main family bathroom. The first floor has a light master bedroom having French windows and a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, and en suite facility. There is a fourth bedroom on this level. The house has a Windhager biomass boiler, wired for myComfort intelligent heating, as well as solar panels, with large roof lights, and good broadband coverage. Externally there is a detached garden studio/annexe with a living room, bedroom and bathroom. Together with a large double garage block and adjacent workshop, shower and toilet, with boiler room. There is extensive driveway parking in addition. The gardens and grounds provide delightful aspects having been thoughtfully laid out and designed to create a Nature Reserve look and feel, including mature planting; natural pool; spring fed ponds; kitchen/herb garden; small orchard and separate cottage garden. Surrounding the large lawned areas and supporting an abundance of wildlife, extending in all to about 2 acres (tbv), the outside complements the overall stunning nature of this forest home. There is a gated entrance to the extensive driveway, leading to the substantial garage block, currently used as gym and storage, with a separate workshop benefitting from large roof light and windows which overlooks the natural pool, making a perfect arts and crafts studio.

EPC Rating: E

Location

The village of Colemans Hatch comprises a widespread cluster of mainly period Forest dwellings on the northern fringe of the 6,400 acres of beautiful heath/woodland which makes up the Ashdown Forest with its rich diversity of bird life, including the protected Dartford Warbler & Nightjar, animals and fauna. This particular dwelling stands in the midst of the Forest in a picture postcard setting approached over a private track, set approximatley one quarter of a mile from the nearest road. For those who are able to the walk across the the nearby Royal Ashdown Golf Course will take you into Forest Row a lively and friendly village with regular festivals, markets, concerts and creative event. The village of Colemans Hatch itself is well known for its 15th Century Inn, The Hatch and the church of Holy Trinity. Although rural, the larger village of Forest Row with its extensive range of local shops, specialist stores, Health Centre and buses to a number of large towns is within three miles. The towns of East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and Haywards Heath are all within eleven miles and provide a much wider range of shopping/leisure facilities and mainline rail services to various London stations. Gatwick Airport/Station and the M23 motorway are seventeen miles. There a good range of both state and private schools in the area including village primary schools, as well the upper schools of Sackville, Crowborough Beacon, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Worth, Ardingly College, Homewood House and Greenfields. Leisure pursuits in the area include a number of golf courses, cricket and bowls within the village, horse racing at Lingfield, Plumpton and Brighton, fishing and sailing at Weirwood Reservoir. The City of Brighton and the South Coast is within twenty five miles.

Garden

Approx 2 acres being secluded and landscaped.