5 bed detached house for sale

Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21

There are three spacious reception rooms on the ground floor, a cosy sitting room at the heart of the house with an open fire, leading into a formal drawing room with a fabulous double aspect and further open fire.

The kitchen comprises a range of neutral, shaker style units with ample space for appliances and a good-sized family dining table. A superb garden room flows seamlessly from the kitchen, with double doors leading directly out onto the south-facing terrace creating a wonderful living and entertaining space. The ground floor is completed by a separate utility room, downstairs cloakroom and a wine cellar under the kitchen accessed by external stairs.

Stairs lead up to the first floor where the principal bedroom offers a superb outlook over the garden and a well-appointed en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms on this level, served by a good-sized family bathroom, complete with separate bath and shower.

The property is approached along a private driveway leading to ample parking and steps leading up to the house.

The gardens have been meticulously and lovingly cared for by the current owners, offering ideally placed seating for al fresco dining and entertaining, with an expanse of lawn interspersed by well-stocked borders and established trees. To one side of the formal gardens is an enclosed outdoor swimming pool with paved surround and detached pool house.

The house and gardens are bordered on either side by agricultural fields, with the plot extending in all to approximately 10.24 acres.

There are a number of versatile outbuildings on offer including a detached one bedroom annexe, home office, green house and barn/shed storage. A detached single garage benefits from storage at the rear and stairs leading up to a first floor, currently used as a gym.

The property is situated in a stunning rural setting on a no-through country lane. The area is designated as part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Broad Oak Village has a general store, post office and gym. Nearby is the market town of Heathfield with many local amenities and a wide range of shops. Within a short drive are the thriving towns of Tunbridge Wells and Lewes.

There are regular train services to London from Stonegate station and an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors.

Broad Oak Village 2 miles, Heathfield 3.5 miles, Stonegate Station 4 miles, Tunbridge Wells 14.5 miles, Lewes 19 miles . (All times and distances are approximate)