Newick Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20

A charming & characterful, detached Grade II Listed cottage, with one bedroom annexe, gardens and woodland found on the fringes of the highly sought-after village of Mayfield.

Description

Old Mill Cottage: With parts of the cottage dating back to the early 17th century, Old Mill Cottage is a unique, Grade II Listed home that blends historic charm with thoughtful and sympathetic extension and modernisation. The property has been significantly improved in recent years, including the addition of underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and a striking green oak extension that has created both space and flexibility. The cottage offers an abundance of period charm with features including exposed beams, timber-framed windows and inglenook fireplaces.

The ground floor offers a welcoming layout, with an entrance hall that leads to the characterful reception rooms, currently arranged to offer a more formal sitting room, dining room, further family room and a comfortable study, ideal for today's working from home needs.

Upstairs, the vaulted principal bedroom is particularly impressive with lots of light and space, with its dressing room and well appointed en suite. The three further bedrooms on this floor are served by the family bathroom.

The Annexe: The annexe is tucked away in a raised corner of the garden and woodland. This quirky and captivating space is approached via the recessed, covered, decked, seating area, which overlooks the wild gardens. Arranged to be predominantly open-plan, but easily zoned, the annexe offers a sitting area which benefits from a wood burner and floor to ceiling double glazed windows, there is a kitchen with ample storage and an electric range cooker. The reception space is open to the bedroom area. The bathroom is accessed via the covered seating area, and comprises a shower, WC and basin. The annexe offers much flexibility and could also be used as an Air B&B, home studio/gym or further home office.

Outside: The property is supported by a further range of outbuildings, including a detached four-bay oak garage and an oak-framed workshop with power. There are two points of access that provide gated driveway parking for numerous vehicles.

The delightful and established gardens surrounding the house have a natural, informal feel, with mature trees, seasonal planting and vibrant bluebells in spring, along with features such as a teepee, former tree fort and direct woodland access. The grounds extend to approximately 13.7 acres, incorporating ancient broadleaf woodland with a stream, a recognised Roman path and historic iron works.

Location

Old Mill Cottage is found on the edge of the historic and pretty hilltop village of Mayfield, in the heart of East Sussex and the High Weald National Landscape. This thriving village, just 2.3 miles away, enjoys a good selection of amenities, with convenience store, Post Office, chemist, wine store, interiors shop, florist, dentist, doctors’ surgery, hairdresser, delicatessen, bakery, butcher, pubs, cafés and boutiques, The Middle House, gastro pub and cosy hotel and Rose and Crown public house.

Mayfield is also well placed for the nearby villages of both Mark Cross and Wadhurst (approximately 7.7 miles) and the smaller town of Heathfield (approximately 2.6 miles) which has good selection of High Street stores, butcher, green grocer, Italian Deli, further independent stores and supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsburys and The Cooperative, sports facilities, primary and secondary schools.

Royal Tunbridge Wells just 11.3 miles is a historic spa town located about thirty miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for commuters. The town offers excellent cultural, leisure and shopping attractions including cafés, restaurants and two theatres. The High Street offers many restaurants including The Ivy and The Warren and so many choices for delicious cakes, fresh bread and coffee, Juliet's, Fine Grind, Gail's and the Italian delicatessen Arte Bianca with fresh fish and seafood at Sankey's fishmongers and so much more with numerous shops and independent boutiques.

The surrounding countryside boasts several places of historic interest and attractive walks, including the famous Ashdown Forest, and sailing, walking and fishing at Bewl Water. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is also nearby and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts.

State and private schools: Mayfield has its own well-regarded Primary & Nursery School as well as the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. Preparatory schools in the area include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Bricklehurst Manor in Stonegate and Vinehall in Robertsbridge. Wadhurst, Crowborough and Heathfield have community colleges. There are independent secondary schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Mainline rail: Stonegate (6.5 miles), Wadhurst (8.1 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (11 miles), services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East).
All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,399 sq ft


Acreage: 13.7 Acres

Directions

Postcode: TN20 6RG.

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Additional Info

Local Authority: Wealden District Council.

Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply and private sewage treatment plant. Oil central heating.

Please note about 12.4 acres is protected ancient woodland.