Lewes Road, Blackboys, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

An individual three bedroom detached cottage, situated in a non-estate, ideally positioned within easy reach of surrounding towns and villages including Uckfield, Heathfield and Lewes.

INDIVIDUAL DETACHED COTTAGE | NON-ESTATE LOCATION | OFF A PRIVATE DRIVE | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | SUN ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | THREE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS | BATHROOM | GARDENS | PARKING | GARAGE | OIL FIRED HEATING | COUNCIL TAX: BAND F | EPC RATING: BAND D

SITUATION: The property is situated in a non-estate location on the edge of this sought after village and within walking distance of a popular and well known period Inn/restaurant. Blackboys also has a well-regarded primary school within easy reach. The nearest main town is Uckfield with a good range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as a secondary school, cinema and leisure centre/swimming pool complex. Uckfield and Buxted stations provide rail links to London Bridge and East Croydon. The regional centres of Brighton and Tunbridge Wells are easily accessible by car.

DESCRIPTION: A charming detached cottage which is understood to date back to the mid-19th Century with features typical of this era including sash windows to some rooms. The property sits in an elevated position within its plot and enjoys a delightful southerly aspect over its own private garden to the front.

Approached via a front door to an entrance lobby and the dining room with stairs rising to the first floor. Off a deep recess is a cloakroom. There is a UPVC double glazed sun room with double doors opening on to the gardens, a study and a spacious double aspect sitting room having fitted woodburner on a brick hearth, wooden surround and mantel. Double opening multi-paned doors open on to a terrace.

The fitted kitchen has a good range of units to base and eye level incorporating a larder unit, granite effect work surfaces, sink unit, induction hob, eye level oven, integrated washing machine and dishwasher. Opening to a lobby with space for upright fridge/freezer and stable type door to the garden.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms, the main bedroom having the benefit of an en-suite shower room, whilst all are served by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE: Off the private drive (which serves just two properties) is parking for two vehicles and a detached garage having up and over door, personal door to the side. Steps and pathway meander up to the front door being flanked by areas laid to lawn and an abundance of established shrubs and trees. The garden enjoys a good degree of seclusion and is arranged over three levels with a paved terrace to one side, together with a wonderful array of trees and plants including Rhododendron, Roses, Laurel, Fir, Hydrangea and Fern. To one corner of the plot is a Shed and Summerhouse (with power and light).