4 bed detached house for sale

Royal Oak Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22

Pheasants Cottage – 1690s Detached Period Home with Annex and Idyllic Countryside Views

Discover a truly remarkable opportunity to own a detached 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom period cottage believed to date from the 1690s, beautifully extended and enhanced over the years to offer a harmonious mix of historic charm and modern living. Nestled on a generous corner plot in a highly sought-after quiet village, this home boasts far-reaching views across adjoining farmland and the surrounding countryside, making it a perfect sanctuary for families, nature lovers, or those seeking a serene retreat from city life.

The property features an impressive two-storey self-contained annex, offering versatile living arrangements ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or potential holiday-let opportunities. Set within well-tended gardens with a fully insulated summerhouse/home office, the home combines elegance, space, and practicality in a highly desirable location.

Key Features

Detached 1690s period cottage full of original character, including bay windows, wood panelling, and charming period detailing

Spacious main accommodation: Sitting room with wood-burning stove, dining room with French doors opening onto a stone terrace, study, utility/laundry room, ground floor bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath, and fully fitted kitchen with shaker-style units, granite work surfaces, and central island

Principal bedroom enjoying a triple aspect, built-in wardrobes, and en-suite shower room; plus two further bedrooms on the first floor

Impressive two-storey self-contained annex with open-plan living/dining area, cloakroom, fully fitted kitchen, first-floor bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, all with independent access

Landscaped gardens to front and rear, level lawns with well-stocked borders, mature hedging for privacy, and a summerhouse/home office with countryside views

Planning permission granted to enlarge the kitchen and create a vaulted breakfast area, enhancing the living space further

Ample off-road parking via timber-gated driveway, additional wrought-iron gate to front pathway, and timber shed

Peaceful village location within walking distance of a popular country pub, village hall, playing fields, and primary school

Surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside, close to Ashdown Forest, ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding

Excellent nearby town: Uckfield (4.8 miles) with shopping, schools, and commuter links; rail services to London and Gatwick Airport accessible

Electric heating and mains drainage | EPC Rating: E | Council Tax Band: D

Pheasants Cottage presents an extraordinary blend of historic elegance, modern comfort, and versatile living. With its expansive gardens, idyllic rural setting, and the addition of a self-contained annex, this property offers a lifestyle rarely found in such a peaceful and picturesque location. Whether for family living, entertaining, or simply enjoying the stunning countryside vistas, this is a home where charm, space, and practicality combine perfectly.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.

Buyer Process: Our customers use British Homebuyers to either purchase or assist in selling properties quickly and reliably. Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.

Exclusivity Fee:
You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe. The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.

A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.

Disclaimer

The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc. Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s). No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact. Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.

Sitting Room (6.43m x 4.11m)

Dining Room (3.56m x 3.46m)

Kitchen Breakfast Room (4m x 3.46m)

Utility Room (4.6m x 2.52m)

Bathroom

Study (2.1m x 1.77m)

Living / Dining Room (5.57m x 3.1m)

Kitchen (3.77m x 2.81m)

Office / Studio (3.51m x 2.79m)

Shed / Workshop (3.58m x 2.11m)

Master Bedroom (5.94m x 3.4m)

Ensuite Shower Room

Bedroom 2 (3.97m x 3.46m)

Bedroom 3 (3.98m x 3.42m)

Ensuite Shower Room

Bedroom 4 (3.45m x 2.19m)