Maidlands Farm, Udimore, East Sussex TN31 6BJ

ROOMS Entrance hall, Living room, Garden room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloaks/utility room, Snug, First floor landing, Bedroom 1 with en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, Family bathroom, Large outbuilding with stables, workshop/studio and garage, Carport, Ample parking, Double glazing, Oil heating, EPC rating D, Gardens and paddock extend to approx. 3.85 acres (tbv) 

LOCATION Goldfin Cottage is approached over an unmade farm track in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty well away from the main road with far reaching views over the garden and surrounding countryside in the Tillingham Valley. Close by is the village of Broad Oak which is conjoined with the neighbouring village of Brede, both are served by a village primary school, bakery, local store and public house. The nearest mainline station with a direct service to London is at Robertsbridge. 6 miles to the east is the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications and fine period architecture. As well as its charm and history, the town has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and an active local community, with the arts being strongly represented. Rye Arts Festival and Rye Jazz Festival are held annually. From the town there are train services to Brighton (via Eastbourne) and to Ashford from where there are high speed connections to London St Pancras (37 minutes). Nearby beaches at Pett Level and Camber Sands. 

DESCRIPTION Forming a detached period cottage understood to date from around 1850 presenting appealing brick and tile hung elevations beneath a pitched tiled roof. The property has been extended in recent years and is presented to a high standard.  

GROUND FLOOR The entrance hall is vaulted with exposed timber framing, oak flooring throughout the ground floor, stairs to the first floor with an oak balustrade. The living room has a double sided fireplace with a fitted wood burner and glazed double doors to the garden room (constructed by Prime Oak in 2021) bifold doors out to the garden. Open plan kitchen/dining room with bi fold doors opening onto the terrace with widespread views over the valley. A further set of double doors lead out to a rear terrace for the evening sun. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of custom made solid oak Shaker style cupboards and drawers beneath granite work surfaces with matching wall cupboards and a central island. Built in Miele appliances include a dishwasher, two fridges with freezer and wine compartment, induction hob and double oven. Cloaks/utility room built in units with ceramic sink, space and plumbing for a tumble dryer, washing machine and wc. Also on the ground floor is a snug with an inglenook fireplace (sealed) and exposed beams. Door to front porch. 

FIRST FLOOR First floor landing with a built in linen cupboard and doors to all bedrooms, all of which enjoy views over the adjoining farmland. The double aspect master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobe cupboards and drawers to one wall. The en suite shower room has contemporary fittings comprising a double shower with a rain head, wash basin and wc. There are three further bedrooms and a family bath/shower room with fitments comprising a panelled bath with a wall mounted shower over, wash basin and a wc. 

OUTSIDE Goldfin Cottage is set well off the road being approached over a partly shared track which serves two other properties before reaching a long privately-owned section which leads down to the property and detached stable block/workshop where there is also hard standing for several vehicles. The gardens surround the property and to the rear is a terrace from which there are far reaching views across the Tillingham Valley. The majority of the land is to the front of the property and includes a kitchen garden and outside entertaining space with pergola and BBQ area, light and power available. Note: There is a public footpath which follows the driveway down and over part of the field to a stile. The neighbouring farmer also has a right of access to the adjoining land. In all the gardens and grounds extend to about 3.85 acres (to be verified). 

SERVICES Local Authority: Rother District Council. Council Tax Band F
Mains electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.
Predicted mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodafone, Three and 02
Broadband speed: Ultrafast 1000Mbps available.
Flood risk summary: Very low risk. Source GOV.UK