Cleavers Lane, Cuckfield, RH17

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 - £750,000. OPEN DAY VIEWINGS ~ SATURDAY 11th APRIL ~ STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE YOUR TIME SLOT.

This truly enchanting 3/4-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE, LISTED GRADE II and dating back to the MID-TUDOR ERA, has, over the centuries, been SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED AND REFURBISHED up until more recently in 2017. The property blends an abundance of characterful period charm with modern comfort whilst providing a functional layout particularly to the spacious ground floor. Further, a SELF-CONTAINED, BRICK-BUILT, STUDIO/ANNEXE with wood-burning stove and a SHOWER ROOM, sited on the property’s former ‘washhouse’, enjoys stunning views whilst set within the rear garden offering great versatility - i.e. ideal for those working from home, as a guest suite or for adult children. Splendid gardens surround this beautiful country home which enjoy IDYLLIC, PANORAMIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS with an OVERALL PLOT OF CIRCA 0.35 ACRES.

Located in a tranquil country lane on the periphery of Cuckfield village, the property was once a small farm forming part of the Borde Hill Estate and later split into two cottages during the 1800s for farm labourers. North Cleavers Cottage was then sold in the mid-1970s, and to date, remains in the same family. The property offers SCOPE FOR FURTHER EXTENSION (STPP).

The accommodation in brief comprises: a stable door opening into an OPEN LOBBY AREA to the kitchen, ideal for coats and footwear, through to a beautifully appointed COUNTRY-STYLE KITCHEN featuring charming, original, exposed principal posts, whilst enjoying splendid countryside views through several windows. A comprehensive range of muted-grey base cabinets are complemented with solid woodblock worksurfaces incorporating a white ceramic sink. Integrated appliances include a 2-ring induction hob, separate under counter fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Further is a large corner pantry with double doors and a loft access hatch. An electric Aga for cooking takes pride of place which equally radiates warmth and creates further country charm. Flowing from the kitchen, forming an L-shape, is a spacious DINING ROOM with a charming wood-burning stove inset to the chimney breast. Leading off is a cosy LIVING ROOM where the main front entrance door is positioned and features a characterful Inglenook fitted with a large, ornate wood-burning stove, while to the far corner is a unique, ‘nook’.

From the kitchen/dining area a wide staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING where there are TWO BEDROOMS, a BATHROOM and an airing cupboard – of which the PRINCIPAL is a generous double complete with ceiling to floor fitted wardrobing and two fitted bookcases while BEDROOM TWO is a delightful single room. A modern FAMILY BATHROOM is equipped with a bathtub with shower and glass screen over, vanity washbasin and WC. Also from the landing, a small, quaint oak staircase rises to the SECOND FLOOR where there are TWO FURTHER ROOMS within the roof space whilst benefitting from incredible views, one a spacious bedroom and the other a ‘snug’, both of which have low door heights thus ideal for young children and/or occasional use.

Benefits include · quiet country lane on periphery of Cuckfield · splendid panoramic views · wealth of characterful features to include original exposed oak beams · scope to further enlarge (STPP) · particularly spacious ground floor accommodation · re-roofed in circa 2012 to include Kingspan insulation · energy efficient electric Rointe Kyros radiators · custom-made replacement double-glazed windows & part secondary glazing · swift & easy road access to A/M23 · close driving proximity to highly regarded schools.

OUTSIDE

A 5-bar timber gate opens through to a PRIVATE DRIVEWAY which provides parking for up to 4-vehicles along with a DETACHED TIMBER GARAGE/WORKSHOP with double-opening doors, power and light.

THE GARDENS, BEING A PARTICULAR FEATURE, surround the property and boast extensive manicured lawns interspersed with specimen trees and shrub borders, whilst enjoying breathtaking views of uninterrupted countryside creating a sense of serenity to this peaceful garden. All of this can be appreciated from various patio areas, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining, enjoying a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The entire plot is fully enclosed with rail and post fencing complete with wire infill and hedgerow to the southern boundary.

To the rear of the house, accessed and set within the rear garden is a SELF-CONTAINED, BRICK-BUILT, STUDIO/ANNEXE with wood-burning stove and a SHOWER ROOM, sited on the property’s former ‘washhouse’ which enjoys stunning views whilst offering great versatility.

A fruit and vegetable garden positioned within the front garden has raised timber planters currently bearing raspberry, blackberry, rhubarb and potatoes to name but a few, along with a Bramley apple and damson tree alongside.

Overall plot approximately 0.35 acres.