5 bed detached house for sale

Horney Common, Nutley TN22

This charming unlisted cottage dates from 1870 and is on the market for the first time in over 60 years. Set in gardens and grounds of approximately 2 acres and with generous outbuildings, it has tremendous potential for development.

On the ground floor are two reception rooms, both with fireplaces, a double aspect kitchen/breakfast room and a useful boot room.

On the first floor are four double bedrooms and an interconnecting room which could be a study or further bedroom.

Outside

Approached over a gravel driveway, the Wisteria-clad cottage has wide expanses of lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees including an orchard with productive fruit trees and a vegetable garden.

There are substantial outbuildings which have the potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation or as additional square footage to create a larger main residence (subject to the usual consents).

There is an additional lower area of land with a wooded pond area and separate gated access out onto the lane. The total plot size is approximately 2 acres.

Situation

Set close to the popular village of Nutley with its primary school and general stores as well as several restaurants, coffee shop, public house, village hall and church. It is within easy reach of both the Ashdown Forest and South Downs and the area is one of Sussex’s most desirable, known for exceptional riding, walking, and country pursuits. Uckfield (6 miles) and Crowborough (7 miles) offer extensive shopping and leisure facilities as well as comprehensive schooling. Both towns have railway services to London. The nearby A272 provides quick access to Haywards Heath (10.2 miles), which offers commuting times to London Victoria in approximately 47 minutes. The Royal Spa Town of Tunbridge Wells (13.9 miles) is also a short drive away, with additional railway links to London.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-58163

Additional Information

Wealden District Council Tax Band G
Mains electricity and water, private drainage
Heating via storage heaters and wood-fired Rayburn