South Street, Mayfield, TN20

Positioned on a peaceful lane with just a short amble to the High Street is this charming detached character cottage dating back to the early 1900’s. The property has been in the same ownership for over twenty five years and during such time has been cherished and sympathetically maintained.

The accommodation is well presented and proportioned with good ceiling height throughout and offers stunning countryside views to the front.

Gated access from the lane opens to a side pathway which leads to the front door, kitchen door and log store/bin area with steps heading to the gated rear courtyard garden.

The ground floor comprises a kitchen, sitting/dining room, cloakroom with WC and staircase to first floor landing.

The kitchen is well equipped with wall and base units, part tiled walls, worktops, sink and drainer, integrated hob with extractor hood atop, space for upright fridge freezer and oven, useful understairs cupboard, feature recess, tiled floor, windows to rear and doors through to sitting/dining room.

The sitting/dining room is a bright room with a working fireplace on a brick hearth, exposed beams, two bay windows to front aspect and opening through to lobby area, ideal for hanging coats, with door to cloakroom comprising WC and handwash basin.

The first floor landing includes a bathroom and two spacious double bedrooms both positioned to the front of the property with fabulous far reaching views. Bedroom one and two have plenty of space for free standing furniture whilst bedroom two also includes a built in wardrobe.

The bathroom is light and airy and consists of a panelled bath with shower attachment over and shower screen, pedestal sink, bidet, WC, window to side and space for washing machine.

The attractive wall enclosed courtyard garden can also be accessed via bedroom two. This pretty open space has a real sense of privacy and calmness and includes flower borders and planters plus gated access to the side path.

Holly Cottage is located on South Street, a quiet road adjacent to the High Street.

The 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street offers a range of day to day facilities including a small supermarket, post office, butcher, baker, pharmacy, florist, greengrocers and deli as well as a 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, a leading independent secondary school for girls .   

For more comprehensive facilities Tunbridge Wells is 9 miles to the north.

Railway stations can be found at Wadhurst (5 miles), Crowborough (6 miles), and Tunbridge Wells. These provide a fast and regular service to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Canon Street.  There is a regular bus service to Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne. The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools.

Nearby leisure facilities include tennis, bowls, numerous golf clubs, sailing on Bewl Water and at the coast. The area is criss-crossed with many beautiful walks through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Material Information:

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

Mains Services: Gas, electricity 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 and conservation area.

The title has easements, we suggest you seek legal advice on the title. 

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 limited 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 does not have step free accommodation.

A neighbouring property has an non-intrusive right of way across the side pathway to their garage.

B1, B4, B6

Parking - On street