Firgrove Road, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex

White Lodge is a delightful period house, set within a sheltered rural position close to the popular East Sussex town of Heathfield. The property is surrounded by woodland and features handsome, white-rendered elevations, while internally there are four bedrooms, three reception rooms and attractive, characterful décor and styling throughout.

The ground floor has a welcoming reception hall (which could be used as a dining room itself) with wooden parquet flooring and a turned staircase leading to the upper level. Off the hallway, also with wooden parquet flooring, are two well-proportioned reception rooms of similar scale. These include the drawing room with fireplace, ceiling cornicing, dual aspect, south-facing bay window and door out onto the terrace, together with a light and airy sitting room providing an additional space in which to relax.

In addition, the ground floor offers a formal dining room with space for a family dining table, while the kitchen is fitted with units at both base and wall level, an Aga and space for a breakfast table for informal dining.

On the first floor, three of the four bedrooms are doubles. These include the principal bedroom, which is accessed via a separate room, currently used as a spacious dressing room or could be a comfortable study, with the principal having its own bathroom, and enjoying access to a sunny private balcony overlooking the rear gardens. One further bedroom also benefits from its own balcony, while the first floor is completed by a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is surrounded by delightful gardens featuring colourful flowering perennials, rolling lawns and a wealth of mature trees, shrubs and hedgerows. There is a feature courtyard garden which is accessed via the side door, offering a relaxing enivronment for al fresco dining.

Outbuildings include a stable block with three large stables and a detached garaging block, which comprises a double garage, carport, kitchenette and a nursery/classroom area to the rear, offering excellent potential for use as a studio or home office. The nursery itself was converted by our clients from three substantial stone stables, and offers a brilliantly versatile area, with perfect potential for a self-contained annexe.

Beyond the formal gardens, the wider grounds extend to an open field and paddock, well suited to grazing or equestrian use, with vehicular access from Firgrove Road and pedestrian access onto the track into Selwyns Wood. In all, 5.34 acres.

The property is situated in a beautiful rural position just outside Heathfield, surrounded by the rolling countryside of the High Weald National Landscape. Heathfield town centre, approximately two miles away, offers a variety of shops and supermarkets, including a Waitrose, together with a selection of pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. Waldron village, approximately one mile away, offers a very popular public house called The Star. Brighton, with its many attractions, amenities and restaurants is also within easy reach. The area is well served by several highly regarded independent schools, including Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School, St Leonards-Mayfield School, Vinehall School and Battle Abbey School.

The A22, A26 and A21 are all within easy reach, providing convenient access towards the coast and nearby towns including Crowborough, Lewes, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne. Rail services are available at Buxted, with regular services to London Bridge (approximately 1 hour 16 minutes).