Hartfield Road, Emerson College Hartfield Road, RH18

Guide Price: £650,000

A charming detached three/four bedroom family home occupying a generous mature garden within the unique and highly regarded grounds of Emerson College, enjoying a peaceful tucked-away setting surrounded by rolling Sussex countryside.

Originally dating from 1895 and sympathetically extended during the 1970s, Orchard Cottage offers versatile and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, combining period character with modern conveniences.

The ground floor: Entrance hall: Leading through to the kitchen and study/playroom. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units with work surfaces over, tiled flooring, an electric oven, induction hob and space for appliances. Adjacent is a useful utility area providing plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with the air source heat pump and hot water cylinder. Spacious garden aspect living room featuring underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove and bi-fold doors opening onto the gardens, creating an excellent space for entertaining and family living.

Bedroom 3, versatile could be used as a dining room/ playroom enjoying original floorboards and views over the gardens.A beautifully re-fitted family bathroom comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, metro-tiled walls, heated towel rail and double-glazed window.

An inner hall, with glazed doors opening to the garden, provides access to the first floor accommodation.

The first floor offers two generous double bedrooms together with a contemporary shower room featuring a rain shower, wash hand basin set within bespoke granite-topped cabinetry, WC, underfloor heating and a Velux roof window.

Outside

The property is approached via a private road, leading into Emmerson College. Driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and benefitting from an electric vehicle charging point.

The mature gardens surround the property and provide a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. The grounds include areas of lawn, paved seating areas, two timber sheds and a variety of established trees including plum, pear and copper beech specimens.

Situation

Orchard Cottage forms part of the unique Emerson College community, occupying a tranquil setting away from passing traffic amidst the rolling farmland of the Ashdown Forest area.

The vibrant village of Forest Row lies approximately 1.5 miles away and offers a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. The property enjoys the rare combination of a rural setting and a thriving established community centred around Emerson College.

Garden

Outside

The mature gardens surround the property and provide a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. The grounds include areas of lawn, paved seating areas, two timber sheds and a variety of established trees including plum, pear and copper beech specimens.