Sicklehatch Lane, Maynards Green, TN21

Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with footpaths on the doorstep leading in all directions, this striking individual home is found towards the end of a country lane and with parts dating back to 1780, is full of character and charm with period features blending seamlessly with more modern design. With spacious and versatile living accommodation throughout, the house extends to over 2,200sq ft which includes three excellent reception rooms. The drawing room at the centre of the house has a wonderful inglenook fireplace to one end with a wood burner and exposed beams and timbers along with fitted bookshelves and cupboards. Steps lead down to the triple aspect dining room which is part open to the kitchen and enjoys fabulous garden outlooks. There is also an impressive double aspect family room/library with extensive book shelving, French doors opening directly to the patio and a spiral staircase leading up to a study with a large feature arched window. The kitchen is well fitted with floor and wall mounted units under beech surfaces and has an adjacent utility room leading to both a pantry and boot room. An inner hall with further bookshelves completes the ground floor and with further beams, timbers and joinery, is a lovely space in it’s own right.

On the first floor, the landing has significant storage and there are four bedrooms all with lovely outlooks and very well served by two separate bathrooms.

In addition to the accommodation within the house itself, there is an excellent detached outbuilding which is divided into two defined areas and could be utilised in many ways.

Outside

Approached through a timber five-bar gate, a driveway leads to the house and provides parking for a number of vehicles. The house sits towards the front of the delightful plot and the gardens, which face almost directly south, extend to just over 3.1 acres are mainly laid to lawn with beds full of mature plants, shrubs and trees – many of which are fruit bearing. There are numerous areas in which to sit, dine and entertain with a large terrace directly adjoining the house and a natural swimming pond is a wonderful feature which, with planting designed by a specialist for oxygenation, needs no pump, filtration or liner. All in all, the gardens and grounds are a delightful place in which to spend time outside and need to be seen in person to be fully appreciated

Situation

Situated towards the end of a country lane in the small village of Maynard’s Green, the countryside surrounding this property is beautiful and designated an area of National Landscapes (formerly AONB). There are walks from the house in four different directions over the stunning Weald landscape and the Cuckoo Trail, part of the National Cycle Network, can be accessed behind the Primary School in the village and leads to Heathfield - an active market town with impressive range of everyday shops and amenities.

Additional Information

Services: Mains electricity and water. Air source heat pump. Private drainage. Solar panels. Greenhouse and substantial shed.

Local Authority: Wealden District Council - Band F