New Pond Hill, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0LY

Situated between Heathfield and Waldron in sought after New Pond Hill. A charming five bedroom detached family home set within approximately 7.5 acres of garden, paddocks, and woodland (tbv). Double garage, garden store with power, fibre optic broadband, and 15 minutes to mainline stations.

The property dates back to the 1950's, extended in the 1990's and has been occupied by the same family since its construction. A sweeping driveway leads to the front of the property and off road parking for several vehicles and a large oak-framed storm porch leads to the front door. Quarry tile flooring extends throughout most of the ground floor, excluding the dining room, which is carpeted. The generous lounge features a wood burner set in a large brick fireplace with a wooden mantel. Dual aspect, with double doors leading to the garden. The dining room also has a dual aspect and contains a serving hatch to the kitchen, which features a farmhouse-style design. There is a mix of floor and wall mounted units with wooden worktops, a Butler sink, and an oil fired Rayburn. Double doors lead to the garden, providing the room with a triple aspect. There is space for a dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge/ freezer. Downstairs WC.

Up the stairs to the first floor. Bedroom one is a generously sized king-size bedroom with a dual aspect, located in the 'new' portion of the house alongside another double bedroom. The original part of the house contains a further two double bedrooms, both with dual aspect. A well proportioned single with built-in storage is also located in the old portion of the property. The shower room completes the internal accommodation and contains a suite comprising a shower cubicle with an electric shower, a pedestal wash basin, a heated towel rail, a w.c., and has a tiled finish.

Outside: The formal front garden is tiered and laid to lawn with hedging lining the boundary for privacy. There is a small oak tree and a greenhouse. The doors from the kitchen and the lounge open onto a large paved patio, an ideal entertaining space. To the side of the house is a large wooden framed double garage with a pitched tile hung roof. A garden store/workshop with power is located near the entrance to the property, alongside a further store/kennels with an attached wood store. A private shingle driveway leads from the road and sweeps round to the front of the house, providing off-road parking for several vehicles.

Land: Extending from the driveway is a half-acre (tbv) triangular piece of grassland over 400ft in length that continues along and behind the neighbouring lake with a tree-lined border and provides vehicular access to the paddocks and woodland. It also contains three apple trees: one Eden and two cooking. The lower paddock is approximately 1.3 acres in size (tbv) and borders the other side of the neighbouring lake with tree-lined borders and has a public footpath running through it down to the road and to the countryside and beyond in the northern corner; the lower paddock has been previously occupied by sheep, goats, cows, and pigs. The second paddock (3.7 acres - tbv) is mainly grassland with bracken and slopes upwards in a south-westerly direction, providing stunning countryside views from its highest elevation. The northern portion of the land is dedicated to medium-density woodland with plenty of chestnuts and other trees, and bluebells in the Spring.

Oil-Fired Central Heating & Electric Wall-Mounted Heaters. Private Drainage. Council Tax Band: D

The house is off a country lane between Heathfield and Waldron with public footpaths close by to access woodland walks. 2 miles from Heathfield High Street with its good range of local shops, cafés and takeaways. There are two churches, one of which is at the top of New Pond Hill, with the woodland behind being part of the local walks for the property. There are also tennis clubs, Isenhurst Country Club, gym and swimming pool, bowls and rugby club at Cross in Hand only a mile away. The larger towns of Uckfield, Lewes Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne can be easily reached 20/30 minutes respectively. Nearest main line stations are at Uckfield, Buxted and Stonegate, all about a 15/20 minute drive.

Directions: From Heathfield High Street, proceed in a westerly direction out of the town. Turn left onto Pages Hill and at the crossroads, go straight over into New Pond Hill. Continue down the hill for approximaltey 950m/0.6mi where the property is located on the right hand side.

Agents Note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.