2 Bedroom Other

A stunning and historic grade II listed semi-detached cottage in the heart of this highly sought after village close to Ashdown Forest. Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen, Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms. Attractive garden with lawn and terracing. Off road parking, Garden shed, Covered store. Property An absolutely charming semi-detached cottage, believed to have been originally built as part of a Hall House in 1236 and is reputedly the oldest building in the village. It has a wealth of exposed timbers and period features, as well as being beautifully presented. An oak front door opens into the sitting room with an oak boarded floor and a brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove. An old latched door opens to a walk-in cupboard. The dining room has a lovely old bread oven and quarry tiled flooring that runs through into the adjoining kitchen. The kitchen has a range of fitted wall and floor units with woodblock worktops, Rangemaster electric ovens with gas hobs, built in dishwasher and fridge/freezer. French doors open onto the garden. There is also a well-appointed bath/shower room. On the first floor the stairs lead directly to the first bedroom with boarded floor, (there is scope to partition the bedroom off, subject to the necessary consents). An old oak door leads through to the principal bedroom, which has an impressive brick fireplace, oak boarded floor and cupboard. Outside Beside the cottage is a gravel parking area with a gate to the brick paved terrace. The terrace wraps around the side of the house where there is a boiler house and a covered store. Steps, flanked by borders with sleeper retaining walls, lead up from the terrace to an area of lawn. The garden is enclosed by hedging and close-boarded fencing and tucked away at the end of the lawn is a garden shed. Within the borders is an apple tree, greengage, cherry and acer. Tenure, Local Authorities and Services Freehold. East Sussex CC: 03456080190. Wealden DC 01892653311. All mains services. Gas central heating. Council tax band E. EPC Exempt. Fibre to the cabinet. Local Amenities and Communications Hartfield is renowned for its connections to Winnie the Pooh and has a number of local amenities including a doctors surgery, village shop, butcher, tea-room, tennis club and public house. For a more extensive range of shopping, educational and transport facilities Forest Row, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough are close by. Nearby Ashdown Forest is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. There is easy access to local footpaths and the Forest Way, which is a cycle track. There is an extensive selection of excellent state and private schools in the area. There are mainline railway stations at Cowden, East Grinstead (Victoria/London Bridge) and at Tunbridge Wells (Cannon Street/Charing Cross). Directions From Forest Row head out on the Hartfield Road, the B2110. On entering the village of Hartfield you will see the The Bear on your right and immediately before this is Church Street. The Cottage is the 2nd property on the right.Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen, Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms. Attractive garden with lawn and terracing. Off road parking, Garden shed, Covered store.