Springwood Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

A striking and unique detached home in this well-regarded residential location in the heart of Heathfield, well placed for the local amenities.

Description

Built in the 1960s, 22 Springwood Road is a unique detached family home occupying an elevated position on a sought-after residential road, conveniently located close to Heathfield High Street with its wide range of independent shops, cafés and everyday amenities.

The property offers a generous and versatile layout which is well-presented throughout and predominately arranged across one storey, comprising spacious reception rooms, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a shower room and a separate WC. One of the reception rooms could easily be reconfigured to provide a fourth bedroom if required.

The well-appointed kitchen features a central island with breakfast bar and is fitted with sleek high-gloss cabinetry, offering ample storage and preparation space, together with an integrated hob and oven. The kitchen is open plan to both the dining area and reception space, creating an ideal free-flowing entertaining area with access to the conservatory. There is also a further large sitting room, which enjoys far-reaching views and access onto the balcony. In addition, there is a study, ideal for today's working from home needs.

Of note, a separate studio is located to the rear of the garage, complete with a kitchenette and shower room. This versatile space offers excellent potential for use as an annexe, guest accommodation or an independent workspace, subject to any and all necessary consents.

Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property, beautifully maintained and planted with a variety of exotic trees, shrubs and established borders.

To the front of the property there is ample driveway parking for several vehicles in addition to a garage providing further parking and storage.

Location

Heathfield High Street is approximately 0.2 miles away on foot, with several supermarkets including a Waitrose, Co-op and Sainsburys, a good variety of retail shops, choice of cafés, restaurants and takeaways, hairdressers and beauticians, delicatessen, dentist, optician and doctors’ surgery, and a regular local farmers’ market and local events throughout the year. There is a bowling green, recreational ground, tennis courts and access to the Cuckoo Trail which is a 14 mile traffic-free path between Heathfield and Hampden Park (Eastbourne) for walking, cycling and riding. Millennium Green, with over five acres of attractive woodland walks, is also nearby.

The village of Horam is about 3.1 miles and offers a good selection of shops and services for day to day needs including a village store, post office, newsagent, pharmacy, cafes and pubs. There are also garages in both Horam and Cross-in-Hand and a further primary school (in the adjacent hamlet of Maynards Green).

Comprehensive shopping: Lewes (14.3 miles), Eastbourne (17.2 miles), Tunbridge Wells (14.9 miles) and Brighton (21.4 miles) are among the largest shopping centres in the area.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private including primary schools. All Saints and St Richard’s Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles) in Maynards Green, Cross-in-Hand and Blackboys; Preparatory Schools in Five Ashes (Skippers Hill Manor), Stonegate (Bricklehurst Manor), Upper Dicker and Eastbourne (St Bede's); Community Colleges in Heathfield, Hailsham, Uckfield, Crowborough and Wadhurst; St Leonards-Mayfield School for Girls.

Mainline rail services: Buxted railway station (approximately 6.3 miles) or Stonegate station (about 7 miles) has services to Charing Cross, via London Bridge and Waterloo East, and Cannon Street. Fast trains from Stonegate to London Bridge take just over 1 hour.

Local leisure amenities include the picturesque Cuckoo trail, accessible from West Street Lane, which is part of the National Cycle network running from Heathfield to Shinewater Park, Eastbourne (passing through Horam, Hailsham and Polegate), Horam tennis and football clubs, Isenhurst Country Club and rugby and tennis clubs in Cross in Hand, and a cricket club and the Star Inn in Old Heathfield.

Communications: The A22 and A26 are accessible just west of Uckfield. Gatwick Airport (via the A22) is about 30 miles away. The M25 (junction 5) via the A21 is about 30.2 miles away. The M20 (junction 4) via the A26 is about 31.2 miles away.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,589 sq ft



Additional Info

Local Authority: Wealden District Council

Services: Mains water, electricity gas and drainage.