Station Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19

Beautifully proportioned modern five bedroom house with glorious southerly views, ample living space, garaging and approximately 1.65 acres.

Description

Set well back from the road, behind electric double gates, Skimbles occupies an elevated, tucked away position in approximately 1.6 acres with wonderful far reaching views over adjacent fields and woodland to the south. There are a variety of local amenities within the village whilst Etchingham station lies about 1.5 miles away with its frequent services to London and Hawkhurst (3.5 miles) has more comprehensive shopping with two supermarkets, a butcher’s, chemist and Kino cinema.

This modern property which dates from 2013, has been completely updated by the current owners, including the addition of an air source heat pump, an air conditioning system and refitted bath and shower rooms with stylish white sanitary ware. Internally, the majority of rooms are of excellent proportions, including the reception hall, together with the two main reception rooms; the 29ft sitting room with wood burning stove and wonderful picture window to maximise the enjoyment of the glorious southerly view and a formal dining room with acoustic décor panelling. Both rooms have French doors that open to an expansive wrap around paved terrace, the perfect spot for al fresco entertaining

There is a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with various integral appliances including Bosch ovens, warming drawer, microwave, five ring hob and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is the utility room with cupboard housing the boiler and with various freestanding appliances; a washing machine, tumble dryer and American-style fridge/freezer.

First floor accommodation comprises a triple aspect, sizeable principal bedroom, which enjoys spectacular southerly views and benefits from a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room. Two bedroom suites with sleek modern shower rooms and built cupboards, together with bedroom four /study complete the first floor. Over the generous second floor there is a fifth bedroom suite with shower room and a games/TV room.

Outside, sloping established gardens are laid to lawn with a pond and an enclosed paddock with various fruit trees. Skimbles is accessed via a private drive leading via gates to the parking area. Outbuildings comprise a moisture controlled double garage with electric roller door, a further 40ft x 20ft tractor store/workshop and a summerhouse currently used as a gym.

Location

The village of Hurst Green benefits from several local farm shops and Budgens is located at the nearby petrol station. Hawkhurst is about 3.5 miles away where local amenities include Waitrose, Tesco, good local shops, restaurants and a Kino Digital cinema. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Hastings (13.4 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (14.5 miles).

Fast and frequent rail services run from Etchingham (1.5 miles) to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street in about 1 hour.

There is a good selection of schools in the area in both state and private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

The A21 gives links to the M25, the coast, major motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

*All mileages and distances are approximate

Square Footage: 3,997 sq ft


Acreage: 1.65 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating via radiators, mains electricity and water. Private drainage via treatment plant.