Broad Street, Cuckfield

Marcus Grimes are delighted to offer this historic, Grade II listed property for sale, which stands on the eastern side of the village within its own plot of about half an acre. Thought to date back to the Elizabethan era of the mid to late 16th Century, the property is considered one of Cuckfield's oldest landmark properties. The local architect Harold Turner added a number of Arts and Crafts details to the property between the wars and the current owners have taken the presentation and appointments to the next level, creating spacious yet cosy living in stunning order throughout.

This is actually quite a large house, extending in all to over 1850 sq ft. Approached through double five bar gates hidden behind a stunning high Laurel hedge, the cottage has plenty of gravelled parking in front of the dwelling and its adjacent garage. Internally there is plenty of oak timbering on show, exposed brickwork and fascinating beehive inglenooks both with real log burning stoves. The house has 3 principal living rooms one of which is vaulted and thought to have once been the stable.

Access to the beautiful terrace and gardens is from either the breakfast room or the main living room. The accommodation is quite adaptable with one end of the house having the option as use as a fourth bedroom with a hayloft style study room above. The bespoke kitchen is fully fitted with granite counter tops and enjoys a delightful view across the grounds. A utility and cloakroom complete the ground floor. The upstairs is approached from a staircase off the snug. A landing leads to 3 vaulted bedrooms, a splendid ensuite shower room and a separate bathroom. Like the downstairs, the first floor is light and spacious with vaulted ceilings with a plethora of exposed oak and original brickwork.

The house has full gas-fired central heating. The rear gardens face the favoured south west and comprise a substantial stone paved terrace with ancient well-head and steps leading up to the neat lawn. These stretch well back and are enclosed by mature hedging and herbaceous borders on both sides. The grass leads through to a light copse with a gladed area for contemplative seating, composting and woodland plantings. The whole plot extends to just under half an acre.

LOCATION

The property is located on Broad Street on the eastern side of this popular and bustling village, noted for its beautiful church, spa hotel, various pubs and eateries, cafes and pretty High Street. Cuckfield has both a respected primary and secondary school, modern medical centre and is surrounded by countryside. Haywards Heath town centre is 5 minutes drive, with supermarkets, banks and a mainline railway station offering fast regular services into London Bridge and Victoria from 45 mins together with the Thameslink service to St Pancras and beyond. Brighton and the coast is 30 minutes by car with the A23 linking with Gatwick airport and the M25 about 4 miles to the west.

AGENTS NOTE: A fascinating history of the cottage has been compiled by the current owner, setting out the list of previous owners and occupiers together with crucial changes that took place over the Centuries. This is available for inspection in the agent's offices.