Brede Lane, Sedlescombe

**Guide Price £695,000 - £730,000**
A beautifully presented and appointed period house which has been extended and updated, enjoying a convenient situation in Sedlescombe village, together with an excellent studio and delightful mature gardens. In all approximately 0.38 of an acre.

Springfield Cottage is an attractive and beautifully presented attached cottage which has been extended and updated by the current owners and provides versatile accommodation throughout. The elevations are predominantly brick beneath a tiled roof and there is gas fired central heating.
There is lapsed planning (reference RR/2015/170/BR) for a dormer extension.
The main features of the property include:
• The entrance hall features a small arched window to one side and has a pitched vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork and quarry tiled floor.
• The sitting room is finished with laminate wood-effect flooring, has good ceiling heights, is double aspect with fitted shutters to the windows, and benefits from an open fire with oak mantel and granite hearth. To one side of the chimney breast is a built-in cupboard with shelving above.
• From the inner hallway a door leads through to the drawing/dining room which is a double aspect room with high ceilings. In the drawing room area is a woodburner recessed within the chimney breast with a wooden mantelpiece and a brick hearth, together with a built-in cupboard to one side with further shelving. The front window has a shutter fitted and the room is finished with a wooden floor throughout. The dining area has further built-in cupboards with shelving providing excellent storage, and French doors lead out to an attractive walled courtyard area with brick paving.
• A latched door leads from the inner hall to the double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with the benefit of underfloor heating. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with contemporary gloss wall and base units, and Silestone worktops throughout. A large central breakfast bar has an integrated five-plate Neff induction hob. There is space for an American-style fridge freezer. Integrated Neff dishwasher. Large ceramic rectangular Blanco sink and two full size Neff eye-level double ovens (one with sliding retractable door), larder-style cupboards and deep pan drawers; ample space for table and chairs. French doors lead directly to the courtyard terrace with full height windows to one side. There is a sun pipe providing further natural light.
• The excellent utility/boot room is accessed via steps down from the kitchen and is fitted with a range of wall and base units and high level shelving. The Worcester mains gas boiler is wall-mounted and there is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Lamona sink with draining board; the base units are complemented by a laminate concrete-effect worktop. There is a Velux window and ample space for boots and coats.
• A latched door leads into the downstairs cloakroom which is fitted with a white suite comprising WC, wash basin with Metro tiled splashbacks and ladder-style chrome heated towel rail. A door leads directly to the courtyard terrace and garden.
• Off the utility room is a good sized bedroom with partly vaulted ceiling and exposed painted beams. A door leads to an attractive internal courtyard area with a covered well and exposed brick walls. A further side door leads directly to the garden. There is an en suite bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising wash basin with Metro tiled splashback, WC and bath with fully tiled surround and an Aqualisa wall-mounted power shower.
• Stairs rise from the inner hallway to the first floor landing which has an obscured glass window. The family bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a white suite comprising contemporary circular wash basin, heated chrome towel rail, and bath with central taps.
• From the attractive landing area is an excellent fully tiled shower room, with a contemporary, rectangular wash basin positioned on a vanity unit with two deep drawers, a large walk-in shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower. Two airing cupboards with good shelving.
• To the rear of the property is a bedroom with a window overlooking the courtyard area; built-in wardrobe cupboard and discreet shelving around the chimney breast.
• Bedroom 3 is to the front of the property and has a double glazed window, useful shelving and hanging rail, tongue and groove panelling.
• The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, double glazed window to the front of the property, together with a good sized Velux window and a beautiful feature archway.

Outside
A good sized Indian sandstone terrace wraps round two sides of the house, with a side gate leading to the front of the cottage. Well planted flower and shrub borders frame the terrace.
Steps lead up to the main garden which is an excellent size and well planted with mature flower beds.
There is a good sized expanse of lawn interspersed with mature trees and a small orchard. Enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds and a fruit cage. At the top of the garden is a natural spring running through.
There is a greenhouse and a brick path leads through to an excellent detached studio. There are two sheds.
The detached garage has one half fully equipped for a gym, but could also be used as a home office. Ample off-road parking.
In all about 0.38 of an acre.