Down Street, Nutley, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

Charming 18th century home combining original features with modern comforts, set in a rural position with countryside views, near Ashdown Forest.

Description

Snug Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed home, ideally positioned on a meandering country lane in a peaceful rural setting. Dating back to the 1800s and sympathetically extended in more recent years, the property offers a unique blend of period character and modern-day comfort. Set within grounds of almost half an acre with stunning countryside views, this timeless cottage is a true sanctuary with easy access to Ashdown Forest and nearby villages.

The property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, latched doors, and character fireplaces, while offering a versatile layout ideal for both family life and entertaining. The welcoming entrance hall, with slate flooring and built-in storage, sets the tone for the warm interiors.
At the heart of the home lies a stylish, refitted kitchen with dark blue Shaker cabinetry, solid wood worktops, a central island, and integrated appliances including two ovens, hob and dishwasher. Character elements such as stripped wood floors and a stable door opening to the patio add rustic charm.
The adjacent utility room with WC offers practical space, while the generous sitting room exudes cosiness with herringbone flooring, exposed beams, and a large fireplace with log-burning stove. Double doors open into the conservatory - bathed in light and perfectly positioned to enjoy views of the garden and surrounding fields.

A separate study, accessed via a latch door, provides a quiet workspace while stairs in the living room provide access to the first floor.

Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms continue the home’s characterful appeal, with features such as built-in wardrobes, exposed beams, and garden views. There are stripped wooden floors in the bathroom and landing, wooden floors in the principal bedroom and carpet in the remaining two bedrooms. The family bathroom is elegantly appointed with classic Burlington fittings and traditional-style tiling.
At the front of the house is a gravel driveway, approached through twin five-bar gates, offers parking for several vehicles. The expansive rear garden enjoys open views across surrounding fields, and includes a generous lawn, mature trees, and a spacious patio ideal for alfresco dining. Additional features include a log store and two timber sheds for storage. There is also an impressively sized Shepherd’s Hut off the front driveway, currently used as an office space but offers versatility for a multitude of uses. About 0.42 of an acre.

Location

Snug Cottage is rural yet not remote: Down Street is a leafy country lane between Piltdown and Nutley, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Ashdown Forest.

Nutley is about two miles north and offers a village shop, public house, church and primary school. The popular village of Fletching lies two miles east and offers a public house, a church, primary school and a popular farm shop.

Comprehensive shopping: Uckfield (four miles) and Tunbridge Wells (15 miles) have a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre, and extensive sporting and recreational activities across Sussex, with golf at Piltdown, East Sussex National and many courses across the county, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, showjumping at Hickstead, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including the South Downs National Park and on the Ashdown Forest. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England’s emerging wine scene. Spa and country house hotels include Gravetye Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor.

Transport: Uckfield offers a direct rail service to London Bridge (journey time from 80 minutes); Haywards Heath (10 miles) offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria and St Pancras International (from 45 minutes). The A22 lies to the east, connecting to the A272 and the M25. Gatwick airport 20 miles.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Nutley Primary School, Uckfield Community College, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Ardingly College, Brighton College, Roedean, Eastbourne College.


All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,623 sq ft


Acreage: 0.42 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Broadband: fibre to the property.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council, . Council tax band F

Photographs taken: July 2025

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: TBC

Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on .
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.