Marle Green, Heathfield, East Sussex

Valelands Cottage is a splendid farm property with comfortable accommodation and the potential for modernisation, set in an idyllic rural position within easy reach of Hailsham and close to the beautiful countryside of the High Weald. The property provides three/four bedrooms and relaxed, flexible living space with plenty of character and views across the grounds and the surrounding countryside.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, which is centred around an exposed brick column and features space for a family dining table. The kitchen itself has wooden fitted units to base and wall level, as well as a double oven and an induction hob, with storage available in a walk-in pantry. The sitting room connects with the dining area in a semi open-plan layout, providing open, airy space in which to relax with its built-in cupboard space with wooden doors, and its fireplace, which is fitted with a woodburning stove. A snug leads to a sunny conservatory offers additional space in which to relax, with French doors opening to the gardens.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor, both of which are doubles, including the principal bedroom with its views across the grounds, and a second bedroom with built-in storage. Also on the first floor, is a family bathroom with an over-bath shower, while the second floor has an additional bedroom and a study/small forth bedroom.

The property is set back some way from the road along a shared access lane, which leads to the house and to a courtyard area, with access to the outbuildings, including the detached garage with its lean-to, and the detached stables block. The gardens surrounding the house feature areas of lawn and meadow, as well as a pond, an outdoor seating area, a storage shed and various shrubs, hedgerows and mature trees, while the wider grounds include fields and paddocks, which are ideal for grazing livestock or equestrian activities. Additional outbuildings include a large open-sided barn and a polytunnel for growing your own produce.

Located in the High Weald National Landscape, the hamlet of Marle Green sits just outside the village of Horam, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. The nearby market town of Heathfield offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, larger stores, supermarkets such as Waitrose, pubs, restaurants, a leisure centre and youth facilities. More extensive services can be found in Hailsham, Uckfield, Crowborough, Battle and Eastbourne. The area is rich in walking and riding routes, golf courses and country pursuits, with watersports available at Bewl Water and along the south coast.

Communications are excellent: the property lies between the A21 and A22, providing access to regional centres and the motorway network, while Stonegate station offers regular services to London.