Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham

A unique single storey detached property set in a stunning rural location yet only a 3 minute drive/ 20 minute walk to a mainline station. The property stands in approximately 0.73 of an acre and is set back on a sought after quiet country lane within easy reach of all amenities.


Description

October Lodge is an exceptionally well presented detached single storey property totalling 2,466 sq ft, updated to a high standard within recent years to form a spaciously planned and very comfortable family home.
The elevations are brick beneath a tiled roof, and there is underfloor oil-fired central heating and sealed unit double glazed windows and doors.
The property itself boasts a large vaulted sitting room and a superb kitchen/ breakfast/family room which has underfloor heating.

The main features of the property include:
• Covered verandah with glazed door to recessed entrance porch with glazed slip to the side, reception hall with oak flooring, airing cupboard housing the Grant oil-fired boiler and hot water cylinder.
• Impressive kitchen/dining/family room created in 2019 extending to some 560 ft2 with twin stainless steel sink unit inset into quartz work surfaces with drainer to the side; extensive range of cupboards and drawers beneath, incorporating plumbing for a dishwasher. Integrated fridge/freezer; larder cupboard. Large central island unit with quartz work surface, integrated bin below; AEG induction hob with extractor above. Twin Bosch electric ovens with grill. Range of cupboards and drawers beneath. Breakfast bar. Italian ceramic tiled floor and underfloor heating. Concertina doors to the rear terrace and four glazed panels to the front.
• Door to rear hall/boot room with part glazed door to the front garden. Excellent good sized utility room with twin stainless steel sink with drainer to the side inset into granite work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloaks cupboard; utility cupboard; range of eye-level units and space for fridge freezer. Cloakroom fitted with WC and pedestal wash basin.
• The drawing room is a superb spacious double aspect room with ceiling to full height, fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Double opening casement doors to the rear terrace and garden.
• The bedroom accommodation is approached from the entrance hall. The principal bedroom has a bank of mirror-fronted wardrobe cupboards and an outlook over the rear garden. Door to en suite bathroom fitted in 2019 with bath, shower cubicle with drench head and telephone attachment, wash basin and WC.
• There are three further bedrooms, two of which have built-in wardrobes and two also enjoy the secluded outlook over the rear garden.
• Family shower room with large shower cubicle with drench head and telephone attachment, wash basin and WC.
• The double garage is accessed from the rear hall/boot room and has two up and over doors, light and power connected.

Outside
October Lodge is situated in an unspoilt rural location set down a country lane in this favoured stretch of East Sussex countryside. The drive is approached via a timber five bar gate onto a pea beach driveway culminating in a parking area in front of the double garage.
The gardens are principally laid to lawn with a number of mature oaks, specimen shrubs including azaleas, rhododendrons and acer.
At the rear of the house a wide terrace stretches along the full length of the property, ideal for outside dining and entertaining, and provides great privacy.
There is a flower border and areas of lawn to the east of the house with an enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds and greenhouse.
Gardens and grounds in all about 0.73 of an acre.

Amenities.
October lodge is situated in a sought after and unspoilt country Lane in the High Weald Area of Natural Beauty but is with easy reach of a mainline station and the A21. The pretty villages of Ticehurst and Burwash are only a few minutes away by car. Ticehurst’s amenities include a village store and post office, chemist, cafes, and an award winning public house.
The village of Wadhurst has an excellent variety of amenities including a well thought of secondary school. Hawkhurst to the east has a Waitrose, Tesco and a small independent cinema. Tunbridge Wells is some 12 miles away and offers comprehensive shopping, theatres and restaurants.
A major advantage is the property’s proximity to mainline railway services. Etchingham station has an highly rated bistro, plentiful parking and services to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross from 64 mins.
The property is also near to excellent state and private schools.