Holy Cross Priory, Cross in Hand, East Sussex, TN21 0DZ

PRICE GUIDE £250,000 - £275,000 - Holy Cross Priory is a really lovely retirement community looking after those who still wish to be independent but live in a safe environment, through to those in their last years requiring full medical care. The first floor apartment for sale can be accessed via a lift, if preferred and enjoys large lattice windows overlooking the courtyard and grounds. High ceilings, give the apartment a light and cheerful feel. Electric heating has been installed and the apartment is in good decorative order, has spacious hallways for wheelchair access, safety pulls to contact the warden if necessary and an entry phone for guests.
Hallway: 1.2 m wide in a "U" shape with an archway and radiator.
Cloakroom: 1.2 m wide with w.c., washbasin, window and radiator.
Sitting Room: 4.83 m x 3.62 m with three large windows and radiators.
Kitchen: 2.9 m x 2.3 m. Well fitted with modern units incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, built in Bosch electric eye level oven, hob and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer and breakfast bar along the wall.
Bedroom: 3.6 m x 3.4 m with a built in double wardrobe, a cupboard housing the electric Giacomini boiler and original duck's nest fireplace. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room: 3.5 m x 1.5 m. Tiled with disabled shower, washbasin and w.c.
Lease: 125 years from 2012. Services charges: Approximately £4,321 per annum in two instalments.

The apartment within the Priory has the use of the main entrance hall as a meeting place with its magnificent Gothic styled architecture, carved, turned staircase, timbered vaulted ceiling, minstrels gallery (used as a reading room) and huge carved stone fireplace. Leading through to a large, elegant drawing room and stunning dining room with gold leaf embossed and moulded ceiling, exceptional stone fireplace and oak panelled walls. Guests are invited for lunch or coffee in the dining room which is open to the public as well as residents. There is a large function room which is wheelchair accessible and holds regular activities including a market day, yoga, bridge or can be booked for personal celebrations. Opening onto the terrace and overlooking the central bowling green. Parking is free and there is a church with regular services. On site is also St Mary's, a more modern unit for living and St Bartholomews hospice for those needing more care.
The grounds surrounding the village are part of Possingworth Park which is a protected woodland with a lake and used to belong to the Priory when it was built in 1866 as the 'new' Possingworth Manor.
At the start of the driveway is a bus stop connecting to Heathfield and Uckfield, both towns with a very good selection of local shops, supermarkets and amenities. The nearest main line station is at Uckfield with service to London Bridge and Victoria.

DIRECTIONS: From Cross in Hand Petrol Station, turn opposite onto Lewes Road. Continue for a mile where the entrance will be seen on the left.

Agents Note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.