Fletching Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20

GUIDE PRICE £460,000

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• A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE WITH THE BENEFIT OF HAVING EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSION TO EXTEND THE PROPERTY TO THE REAR AND ALSO CONVERT INTO THE LARGE VAULTED LOFT REFERENCE WD/2010/2387/F

• LARGE REAR LAWNED GARDEN

• FRONT GARDEN WITH POTENTIAL TO OBTAIN PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONVERT INTO A FRONT DRIVEWAY IF REQUIRED

• RECEPTION HALL

• DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM

• DOUBLE ASPECT OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM AND DINING ROOM WITH A FABULOUS LARGE FEATURE INGLENOOK FIREPLACE

• NEWLY FITTED LUXURY KITCHEN

• PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A LARGE SINGLE STOREY BESPOKE GLASS ORANGERY / CONSERVATORY EXTENSION TO ADJOIN BOTH THE KITCHEN AND SITTING ROOM

• PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONVERT THE LARGE VAULTED LOFT INTO A MAIN THIRD BEDROOM SUITE WITH AN ENSUITE BATHROOM

• FIRST FLOOR LANDING

• THREE EXISTING BEDROOMS

• BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM

• NO ONWARD CHAIN AND QUICK SALE AVAILABLE

• LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE AMENITIES AND WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE OF AN EXCELLENT VILLAGE PUB

• CONVENIENT DRIVING DISTANCE OF BUXTED, STONEGATE AND WADHURST MAINLINE TRAIN STATIONS, MAKING THIS PROPERTY IDEAL FOR LONDON COMMUTERS

DESCRIPTION: A very rare chance to buy a vacant beautifully refurbished semi-detached three bedroom Grade II listed character cottage, already with the benefit of planning permission to substantially extend to the rear and also convert into the large vaulted loft void.

Furthermore, this idyllically located sought after village home has the added benefits of a large rear lawned cottage garden, as well as a further front lawned garden, which could (subject to planning) be converted into a front driveway.

The existing owners have already refitted the kitchen with an elegant and luxurious Italian style range of cupboard and base units with stone worktops and fully integrated appliances, in addition to a newly refitted family bathroom / shower room.

All of the windows have been refurbished or replaced and both the interior and exterior areas of the cottage have also been recently professionally redecorated. This being complemented further with newly fitted Karndean floors to the ground floor and new carpets to the first-floor accommodation.

The existing accommodation comprises of a large reception hall, a refurbished downstairs cloakroom, a sitting room / open plan dining room with a splendid feature inglenook fireplace, a refitted luxury kitchen, a landing and three bedrooms and an upgraded family bathroom / shower room.

The current planning permission allows for a bespoke glass conservatory / orangery that adjoins both the kitchen and sitting room, as well as also allowing for a 2nd floor conversion into the large vaulted loft for a double bedroom and ensuite bathroom.

This property would suit a variety of buyers, including, a young family, a retired person, a weekend retreat, or even a holiday rental cottage.

LOCATION: This delightful and beautiful semi-detached three bedroom character cottage with planning permission to convert into its loft and extend to the rear, is situated probably in one of the most desirable and highly sought-after villages in East Sussex, as well as being within easy walking distance of the village amenities.

Mayfield village has an extensive range of artisan shops, including a butcher, a delicatessen, a coffee shop, hairdressers, the Middle House restaurant, a further local village public inn, a chiropractor and chiropodist and much more.

The internationally renowned Mayfield School for Girls is also located at the heart of this picturesque village.

Depending upon educational needs, there are numerous reputable teaching institutions to choose from, including Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge School for Boys, Bede’s, Battle Abbey to name but a few.

More shopping and leisure facilities can be found at both Tunbridge Wells and Heathfield, as well as a number of golf courses and numerous types of other sporting clubs.

London commuters find Mayfield an ideal location to commute from, as the mainline stations, of Buxted, Stonegate, Wadhurst and Etchingham are all within convenient driving distance.

Accommodation: after walking up the front garden (which has potential to be turned into a front driveway providing off street parking), you approach an impressive and substantial old character wooden door, which opens into the property’s main reception hall.

MAIN RECEPTION HALL: Comprising of a host of attractive exposed character beams to both floors and walls, under stairs storage cupboard, Karndean oak effect floors, wall lights, radiator, two windows with aspect to side, further window with aspect over the front garden, bespoke oak doors leading off from the reception hall to a downstairs cloakroom and another bespoke oak door leading to the feature sitting room and open plan dining room. In addition, there is an oak and carpeted staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation.

CLOAKROOM: Comprising of Karndean oak effect floor, low level w.c., chrome radiator / towel rail, corner wash basin with chrome mixer taps, wall mounted boiler, window with aspect to front garden.

FEATURE SITTING ROOM AND OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM: A splendid double aspect room, with a handsome and substantial sized feature inglenook fireplace. This beautiful open plan dual reception room has attractive exposed character beams to the walls and ceiling, concealed lighting as well as wall lighting, Karndean oak effect floors with windows having aspects over both the front and rear gardens, radiators, fabulous brick inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and sides, with a fitted wood burner, substantial oak bressummer beam over, door to adjoining newly refitted kitchen, further door leading to the rear garden.

PLEASE NOTE: There is currently planning permission for an adjoining glass feature dining room / orangery and the drawings are with these particulars, as well as the planning reference number WD/2010/2387/F

KITCHEN (RECENTLY REFITTED TO A HIGH STANDARD): Approached from the open plan main reception room and comprising of an extensive range of ultra-modern high gloss Italian style cupboard and base units with luxury stone worktops over, inset stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, grooved drainer, stone high level splash backs, fitted oven and grill with ceramic hob over and hood above, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, Karndean oak effect floor, wooden panelled ceiling with spotlights and further attractive beamed ceiling, window with aspect to side, further window with aspect over the rear garden. Door also leading to the rear garden.

PLEASE NOTE: There is currently planning permission for an adjoining bespoke conservatory / orangery made of glass in an ultra-modern style which will be accessed from both the kitchen and the main reception room.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: From the main reception hall, there is a charming character staircase leading to the first floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With a carpeted floor, wall lighting, a host of attractive exposed character beams to both the ceiling and walls, bespoke oak doors leading off from the landing to bedrooms 1, 2 and 3, as well as the refitted family bathroom / shower room. PLEASE NOTE: Furthermore, there is also a large hatch to the high level and extensive sized loft which has planning permission granted for it to be converted into a further bedroom suite comprising of a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Please see the attached planning drawings as well as the planning reference.

BEDROOM ONE: Approached from the landing via a bespoke oak door, being a double sized bedroom with a host of wonderful exposed beams to the walls and ceiling, carpeted floors, fitted cupboard, radiator, windows with aspect over the front garden which could possibly be changed into a front driveway for off road parking. Beyond are the most fabulous far reaching rural views.

BEDROOM TWO: Approached from the landing via a bespoke oak door and being a double sized room with a carpeted floor, radiator, exposed character beams to the ceiling and walls, window with aspect over the property’s rear garden.

BEDROOM THREE: A single sized room accessed off the landing via a bespoke oak door and with a carpeted floor, radiator, exposed beams to ceiling and walls, window with aspect over the front garden which could become a front driveway to provide parking off road, as well as enjoying wonderful far-reaching views beyond of the distant countryside.

PLEASE NOTE: There is currently planning permission for a staircase to be created leading to large loft conversion in the existing approved plans from this single bedroom, that would then provide access to a larger double bedroom suite with an intended ensuite bathroom.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Approached from the landing via a bespoke oak door and comprising of a beautifully fitted bathroom suite. Karndean wood effect floor, W.C., pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and chrome mixer tap, panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, shower screen, tiled walls, shower control system, exposed beams to ceiling and walls, chrome radiator / towel rail, window with aspect to rear garden.

OUTSIDE: This beautiful and picturesque semi detached three bedroom cottage, already with planning permission granted to also convert into the large vaulted loft to create a generous sized main double bedroom suite with an ensuite bathroom, in addition to planning permission to extend the property even further with a large rear ground floor bespoke glass orangery / conservatory dining room extension adjoining both the existing kitchen and sitting rooms, has the added benefit of both a large rear garden and a front garden that has potential to obtain planning permission for a front driveway.

FRONT GARDEN: With a gated front entrance and mature front boundary hedge with side path leading past the lawned area and steps up to the raised front terrace and main front entrance.

REAR GARDEN: Comprising of a rear paved sun terrace that has planning permission to build a large single storey bespoke glass ground floor extension that adjoins both the property’s sitting room and kitchen.

Above is the large area of lawn with mature hedging and a gate access to the village green.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
EPC: EXEMPT