The Street, Waldron, East Sussex, TN21 0QU

RARELY AVAILABLE IN THE SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE OF WALDRON - A DETACHED (sq ft/Sq metre) Arts and Crafts style house in QUARTER OF AN ACRE GARDENS with SUBSTANTIAL DOUBLE GARAGE and WORKSHOP. Parking for three cars. Hidden from the lane in the centre of the village is this lovely character property with an eyebrow window and many arts and crafts features throughout. Substantially extended only thirteen years ago incorporating these features.

An arched and studded oak door leads into a hallway with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, leaded light window and oak stairs to a galleried landing. There is also a useful understairs cupboard and a Cloakroom. The Sitting Room is 'L' shaped with a study area; double aspect enjoying the front and side gardens. The main area of the room is centred around a brick fireplace housing a wood burner. Light oak beams adorn the ceiling with carved finials. Oak glazed doors lead through to the Snooker Room: A large multi purpose room with a high vaulted and beamed ceiling, windows on three sides enjoying the garden and doors leading out to the patio. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is fitted with a bespoke Oak units incorporating an Oil fired Aga, space for a fridge/freezer, integral Bosh oven, an induction hob and dishwasher. There is an area with plenty of space for a table and doors to the garden. Off the kitchen is the Utility Room: Also fitted with oak units, a sink unit, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, boot/shoe storage, two windows and a door out to an undercroft which is used as a log store and outdoor wear storage. A third bedroom is on the ground floor, which could be used as a study.

On the First Floor: The house originally had four bedrooms upstairs but was converted into two bedroom suites. Each has windows on both sides of the house so if a new owner wanted to reinstate another bedroom, it could be easily done as the doorways are concealed but still in place. Each suite now has a bedroom in which super king size beds would be easily accommodated with walk-in wardrobes, additional built-in wardrobes and each has a wet room with a full suite with shower, wash basin, w.c, and bath.

OUTSIDE: The gardens are delightful and part of the Open Garden Scheme. Designed in such a way as to provide 'rooms', alongside a large level lawn, ideal for croquet. In one corner is an attractive water feature and pond, alongside a super Summer House in the shape of a dodecagon with cedar shingle roof. Steps lead down to a slightly lower lawn with Victorian lights either side and a useful slope for wheelbarrow use. Hidden behind wrought iron archways, adorned with wisteria and jasmine are three 'rooms'. One is a large vegetable garden with espalier pear trees, russet apples and quince. There is also a working well above a large below ground water tank. A secret meditation garden is a lovely place to sit and read or contemplate quietly, abundant with roses and a curved wooden seating pod. In addition is a plant house, of solid construction and a considerable size with double glazed windows and doors.

The Workshop is also very substantial and is hidden from view from the garden and behind the Detached Double Garage. This is a well built cavity wall construction with high, pitched and tiled roof, window to one side allowing the space above the garage be to converted (subject to pp). currently it is accessed by a step ladder. In front of the garage is easy parking for three cars.

The front garden is full enclosed with a high hedge and a solid gate giving access to the pathway leading to the front door. A further, wrought iron gate is off the lane and leads through the front hedge for the postman or visitors. this area of garden is also private and sunny, laid to lawn with some flower borders.

Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and drainage. Tax Band G.

Waldron is one of the most sought after villages in East Sussex. Being centred around a popular local pub, church and war memorial it is quintessential English. Along the lane is a village hall used for various groups and gatherings, cricket grounds and pavillion, children's playground with football fields. Surrounding the cottage are many footpaths through glorious countryside. The village has an excellent community spirit joining together for momentous occasions. A Classic Car show is held annually and there is a community bus along with a bus to the local secondary school. The market town of Heathfield is 3.2 miles away and offers a good range of local shops, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Co-Op, primary schools and churches along with many other facilities and amenities. Uckfield town is 7 miles with a main line station and a more comprehensive range of amenities. The spa town of Tunbridge Wells and the coastal town of Eastbourne are both about 15 miles away.