Alice Bright Lane, Crowborough

Set within just under nine acres of beautiful grounds, this sympathetically designed detached modern farmhouse offers spacious accommodation with large, well-appointed rooms. The property features four generous double bedrooms and three charming reception rooms, all combining character and comfort. A particular feature of the property is the  Outside, the property further benefits from a traditional Sussex barn, extensive driveway parking suitable for numerous vehicles and/or agricultural machinery, and grounds that may lend themselves to equestrian use, subject to any necessary consents. Having remained in the same ownership for over thirty-five years, this delightful home is now offered to the market with no onward chain, helping to ensure a smooth and straightforward purchasing process. Rich in charm and character, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique countryside residence, and early viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance Hall - Cellar - Formal Sitting Room - Dining Room - Reception Room - Kitchen - Downstairs WC - First Floor Galleried Landing - Four Bedrooms - En Suite Bathroom - Family Bathroom - Large Driveway - Extensive Gardens & Grounds - Detached Sussex Barn

TIMBER COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH:
Exterior lighting and timber front door opening into:

ENTRANCE HALL:
Beamed hall with stairs to first floor, understairs storage area and oak flooring.

CELLAR:
Butler sink with space for utility items. Floor mounted gas boiler, cupboard housing consumer unit, smart electricity meter and wall mounted heating controls. Radiator, strip lighting and window.

FORMAL LOUNGE:
A beamed room featuring a fireplace with oak bressumer, brick surround and flagstone hearth. Two radiators, carpet as fitted and four windows.

DINING ROOM:
A beamed room featuring a fireplace with oak mantel, brick surround and flagstone hearth. Area of shelving, carpet as fitted, two windows and beamed access to kitchen. 

KITCHEN:
Range of high and low level units with worktops over incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink. Appliances include a gas Aga, cooker with ceramic hob and electric oven under, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Central breakfast bar with storage below and larder cupboard. Beamed ceiling, quarry tiled flooring, two windows and stable door. 

RECEPTION ROOM:
Feature fireplace with oak and copper bressumer, brick surround and hearth. Quarry tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, two radiators, four windows and stable door.

DOWNSTAIRS WC:
WC, wash basin, flagstone flooring, radiator and obscured window.

INNER ENTRANCE HALL:
External access door.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Oak balustrades provide a galleried landing with beamed ceiling, carpet as fitted and radiator.

BEDROOM:
Selection of wardrobe cupboards and one storage cupboard. Fireplace with brick bresummer, brick surrounds and flagstone hearth. Fitted carpet, radiator, two windows and door into:

EN SUITE BATHROOM:
Panelled bath with tiled surrounds, WC and pedestal wash basin. Tiled flooring, radiator and window.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboards, two radiators, carpet as fitted and four windows.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboard, beamed ceiling, radiator, carpet as fitted and two windows.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboard, beamed ceiling, radiator, carpet as fitted and window.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
P-shaped bath with rainfall showerhead and side taps, WC and vanity wash basin with storage under. Ceramic tiled flooring and window.

OUTSIDE:
Accessed via a five bar gate with brick frontage to a sweeping drive providing parking for numerous vehicles. Surrounding the property is a large patio, area of lawn with post and rail fencing.

Timber doors open to a detached Sussex barn with power, light and water point.

Areas of grazing and mainly pasture.

A map is available upon request.

SITUATION:
Crowborough, the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, is nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and borders the Ashdown Forest. The town centre has a charming atmosphere, offering a wide variety of supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. The area boasts and excellent range of schooling, alongside the Crowborough Leisure Centre, which features a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and a children's playground. The town is well-connected with a mainline railway station offering services to London, as well as a good selection of bus routes. Crowborough also offers plenty of attractions, including nature reserves, sports facilities, playgrounds, a thriving arts scene, and various annual events. To the west, you'll find Ashdown Forest, renowned for inspiring A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh. The forest provides an excellent setting for walking, horse riding, and enjoying breathtaking views of the Sussex countryside. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, located about eight miles to the north, offers a mainline railway station, a wide range of schools, and a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, particularly in the historic Pantiles and Old High Street areas.

TENURE:
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
G

VIEWINGS:
By appointment with Wood & Pilcher Crowborough

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Heating - Gas

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with HMRC current legal requirements, we are required to carry out AML (Anti Money Laundering) checks on all purchasers once any offer has been accepted. A nonrefundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) will apply for each prospective purchaser. Satisfactory AML results and evidence of funds and/or a mortgage AIP are required before any offer can be formally accepted and memorandum of sale issued.