Meres Lane, Cross-in-Hand, East Sussex, TN21 0TZ

Delightful 300 year old single storey cottage (not listed) set down a quiet country lane with stunning views. Pretty cottage gardens amounting to plot size of approximately 1/3rd of an acre backing onto orchard and farmland.
This delightful cottage's origins dates back around 300 years with traditional inglenook fireplace in the oldest part and exposed beams. A Victorian extension added more rooms and later the cottage was further extended keeping the character and warmth of the period throughout.

The main door leads into a Boot Room which is fitted with a range of cupboards, sink unit and plumbing for white goods. A door then leads into the oldest part of the cottage which is the sitting room with the exposed brick inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove. Wall beams divide the room from the large Dining Room which has sliding double glazed doors to the garden, bringing the countryside view into the room. A corridor then leads to the Kitchen/Breakfast room which is fitted with a good range of wooden units with plenty of work surfaces and wall cupboards and a gas hob with electric oven below and extractor hood. The sink unit is below the window which enjoys the view to the rear. The main bedroom has a range of three double fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with wash basin and w.c. There are two other double bedrooms, one of which also has a range of three double wardrobes. The family bathroom has a shower, wash basin and w.c.

Outside: A mature hedgerow runs along the lane with a wooden five bar gate leading to the parking area where there is also a workshop and shed with power and light. A low stone wall with archway leads to a level area of lawn with a pretty pathway to the house. Extending to the rear is a small patio and the rear garden adjoins an orchard and farmland. The garden then extends around to the other side of the house and is completely private with hedges surrounding it and has another wooden shed.

Services: Mains electricity, electric heating and immersion tank on Economy 7, private drainage. Gas bottles for the stove in the kitchen. Tax Band E.

Meres Lane is a narrow country lane running behind the villages of Five Ashes and Cross in Hand. It is a farming and equestrian area and is set on a ridge with views down into a valley and beyond.
Five Ashes has a local pub and primary school, as does Cross in Hand which also has a bakery and general store alongside a petrol station, tennis, rugby and bowls club and Isenhurst Country Club, gym and swimming pool. The nearest town is Heathfield (2.5 miles) which has a good range of local shops, supermarkets, medical amenities, schools and social clubs.
There are main line stations at Buxted, Crowborough and Uckfield which can be reached in 10/20 minutes respectively. The ancient village of Mayfield is only 4 miles away with popular restaurants and pubs and a medieval high street with a good range of shops. The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne can be reached in about 30 minutes.

Directions: From Heathfield, proceed towards Five Ashes. Take a right hand lane (marked with a cottage between the road and the lane) which is Meres Lane. Continue along this lane until passing Frog Hole Lane. The cottage will then be found after a short distance on the left 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.