Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20

This delightful period cottage boasts an abundance of character and charm including exposed timbers and brickwork, latched doors, original wood flooring, feature fireplaces and sash windows.

2 New Cottages has been in the same ownership for eight years, and during such time the property has been upgraded to include a new roof with a velux window to the loft space, new double glazed windows and front door, a new combi boiler and new oil tank.

The living room is a fabulous light room with heaps of charm, comprising exposed brick fireplace on a tiled hearth with wood burning stove, wood flooring and sash window to front.

A large arched opening leads to a sizeable dining room that can easily facilitate an eight seater dining table. This room includes part wood paneled walls, a useful understairs cupboard, window to rear sunroom and door opening to kitchen/breakfast room. 

The kitchen has dual aspect windows to the side and rear and comprises an array of wall and base cupboards, worktops, part tiled walls, sink/drainer and mixer tap with instant boiling water, wood flooring, integrated oven with glass induction hob, plus space for dishwasher, washing machine and upright fridge/freezer. Adjacent is the sunroom providing additional capacity for further appliances and access to the rear garden,

The first floor includes three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Bedroom one is a generous double with ornate fireplace, wood flooring and sash windows to the front providing views across the village playing fields.  Bedroom two a double and Bedroom three a single (currently used for home office purpose) both enjoy views overlooking the attractive rear garden and countryside beyond.

The modern family bathroom comprises a panelled bath with glass shower screen and shower attachment, base vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, WC, towel radiator, part tiled walls and tiled flooring with window to side aspect.

The fence and hedge enclosed rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of flower and shrub borders.  There is a shed, greenhouse and decked area, ideal for alfresco dining.

The property is located in Five Ashes, a small village enjoying a local public house, village hall, playing field, children's nursery, primary school and Skippers Hill Preparatory School.

The 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street is just 2 miles distant, with further facilities including a small supermarket, butcher, baker, pharmacy, florist and deli as well as GP surgery, dentist and hairdressers.  There are also a couple of cafes and Period Inns, including the renowned Middle House Hotel. There are pretty churches of various denominations, a flourishing primary school and the well-regarded Mayfield School for Girls secondary school.

The market town of Heathfield is also only 3 miles away, providing supermarkets, banks/building societies, iron mongers, bric-a-brac and antiques, Vets and various restaurants amongst other more industrial services.

For more comprehensive facilities Tunbridge Wells is 11 miles to the north. Railway stations can be found at Wadhurst, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.  These provide a fast and regular service to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Canon Street.

Material Information:

Council Tax Band C (rates are not expected to rise upon completion).

The property is believed to be of brick/block and timber construction and a tiled roof.

Oil filed central heating plus word burning stove.

Mains electric, water and drainage. 

We are not aware of any safety issues or cladding issues or asbestos at the property.

The property is located within the AONB.

The title includes restrictions and easements, we suggest you seek legal advice on the title. 

There is a standard access arrangement for the mid-terraced properties across the rear.

According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a very low risk of flooding.

Broadband coverage:  we are informed that Superfast broadband is available at the property.

There is good mobile coverage.

We are not aware of any mining operations in
the vicinity.

We are not aware of any planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.

The property has step free access but not step free accommodation.

B1, B4, B6

Garden

Large garden to the rear and fabulous views.