Ashdown Place, Forest Row, East Sussex

Hall, Dining room, Sitting room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Study/bedroom 3.
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath/shower rooms.
Garden with lawn, terrace and decking, Parking and carport.
Property

Step into this enchanting detached home with nature on your doorstep, nestled within the heart of Ashdown Forest just moments from the golf course and village. Sunlight is invited through tall, bifold and sliding doors, illuminating the spacious, open-plan living areas:

Welcoming entrance hall with engineered oak flooring sets a tone of warmth and quality.
Dining area bathed in light, featuring a wood-burning stove—perfect for cosy dinners or relaxed gatherings as you slide the doors open to the garden.
Kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating and soaring to the eaves, perfectly designed for the chef at heart, brimming with extensive modern fitted storage, oak worktops, dual ovens, dishwasher, laundry amenities, and a central island hub with a 5-ring ceramic hob and solid-oak breakfast bar. Bifold doors and a side exit smoothly and effortlessly encourages indoor outdoor living.
Lounge area with underfloor heating, also open to the ceiling, echoes the dining space’s charm with another wood-burning stove—a natural heart for winter evenings or lazy weekend relaxation.
Flexible third space, ideal as a peaceful study or third bedroom, with integrated floor to ceiling wardrobes and storage.

The sanctuary continues with two serene double bedrooms (complete with floor to ceiling integrated wardrobes), supplemented by a modern family bathroom, and a sleek en-suite shower room to the third bedroom. The property is filled with shafts of natural sunlight, with each space having large roof-lights.

Outside
Being directly opposite open woodland allows for endless forest walks and truly peaceful living. Practicalities are beautifully catered for, with a front driveway and carport offering ample parking, and welcoming you to the front entrance, a large oak-framed covered porch. To the rear, a south-facing garden awaits, cloaked in sunlight and is enclosed by walling, mature shrubs, and fencing for privacy. A low maintenance lawn flows toward a sun-drenched decking area—an idyllic backdrop for alfresco dining or evening unwinding. A separate small York-stone terrace is around the corner, the perfect spot for a morning coffee or hot-tub location. A handy garden shed enhances functionality, hidden among borders and greenery.

Imagine the sound of birdsong in the mornings and evenings amongst the trees. This woodland retreat—your own private sanctuary. In every corner, this property exudes a gentle elegance—light, airy living, stylish practicality, it’s a home that breathes with the seasons and invites you to make it yours.

Genuinely rare in this setting, completely chain free and ready now. Viewings by appointment only—book now before this opportunity disappears.

Tenure, Local Authorities and Services
Freehold. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating. Wealden DC: . East Sussex CC: . Council Tax band A.

Directions
From Forest Row take the A22 south out of the village. Go past the sign for Ashdown Forest and take the first turning on the left. At the crossroads go straight across and the drive to the cottage is the second on the right.

Local Amenities & Communications
The A22 runs through the centre of the village providing good access to M25, M23 and London. The railway station at East Grinstead offers services to London Bridge/Victoria in about 54 minutes. Gatwick is about 13 miles away. Forest Row has good local amenities, restaurants, golf and sports clubs. East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells have a further range of shops, transport and recreational facilities.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the surrounding area, including Michael Hall School which is within walking distance. Ashdown Forest is the largest free public access space in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh.