High Street, Cuckfield, RH17

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE.

This idyllic 3-BEDROOM DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE, believed to have been built in circa 1795, having undergone a recent, comprehensive programme of works, redecoration and enhancement by the present owner, is located within the heart of the village yet tucked away in a Twitten (opposite Queen’s Hall (Cuckfield Museum)) off Cuckfield’s picturesque village High Street. The property occupies an impressively sized private plot of approx. 0.2 OF AN ACRE and set within a glorious, recently relandscaped gardens which include an OUTDOOR TIMBER STUDIO and SHEPHERD’S HUT, providing various uses whilst expanding on accommodation.

Over bygone years, the property has been subject to sympathetic renovation, initially in the 1980s by the then owners, a local building firm, in addition to being EXTENDED in the 2000s by the previous owners, having retained many of its original features and all its period charm. Mytten Cottage offers a unique and versatile layout lending itself to present, modern day living, with the additional scope to create a further two first floor rooms (STPC).

The accommodation briefly comprises: ENTRANCE LOBBY opening into a splendid LIVING ROOM with Inglenook fireplace, two bay windows to front and door into INNER HALL with two fitted cupboards. A GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM is positioned off the hall and equipped with an antique, cast-iron claw-foot bath with shower over, pedestal basin and WC. The cottage-style KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, with vaulted ceiling, is positioned to the rear of the cottage and fitted with wooden wall and base units with cream-painted door fronts and solid oak worksurfaces, with a feature Rayburn cooker along with spaces for a refrigerator, dishwasher/tumble dryer and washing machine. From the DINING area are patio doors to outside.

Stairs from the ground floor rise to the FIRST FLOOR where there is a SPACIOUS DOUBLE BEDROOM with pedestal basin, a SECOND LARGE SINGLE BEDROOM, currently used as a dressing room with luxurious and extensive fitted wardrobing, and a SEPARATE WC with basin. A FURTHER STAIRCASE rises to a large THIRD DOUBLE BEDROOM within the loft with vaulted ceiling and far-reaching views.

OUTSIDE: A newly installed, private and securely gated, timber outdoor porch, entered upon from the Twitten, gives access to the FRONT and SIDE GARDENS with level areas of manicured lawn and pathways to front door.

The BEAUTIFULLY RELANDSCAPED GARDENS being a particular feature, enjoy SOUTH and EAST FACING ASPECTS, and were previously influenced from a former owner in the 1990s, a plantsman/nurseryman who exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show. However, more recently, by the current owner, this glorious garden has been partially remodelled by a garden designer adorning a full planting programme of impressive plant, shrub and flower borders displaying plenty of all-year-round colour along with several well-established and mature trees.

Additionally, the lawn has undergone an extensive care treatment plan. A part-walled FRUIT/VEGETABLE GARDEN contains several raised beds and a GREENHOUSE as well as a redesigned and rebuilt TREEHOUSE with swing below.

Tucked away to the far side of the gated outdoor entrance porch is a paved area containing a TOOL STORE, a small, TIMBER SHED, ideal as an outdoor WC and a TWIN-BAY COVERED LOG STORE.

SHEPHERD’S HUT: (11’6 x 6’3):- Lending itself to various uses with the advantage of power and light. There is a feature stove and windows to all aspects.

DETACHED GARDEN STUDIO/OFFICE: (14’4 x 11’4):- Double aspect, with light and power, ideal as guest accommodation, fitted with a range of low-level cupboards and a high bedframe with ladder, incorporating wardrobing beneath.

The entire garden is FULLY ENCLOSED and newly equipped with a ‘Katzecure’ cat protection system to keep pets safe and most unwanted animals out (available by separate negotiation).

A high degree of privacy and quiet seclusion are enjoyed.

(Overall plot size: approximately 0.2 of an acre).

PLEASE NOTE… The current owner has undertaken a complete programme of works at great cost, involving remedial, redecoration and enhancement to the property as well as much improvement to the gardens. A full and comprehensive list is available on request and during viewings.

NB. This is a non-listed property.

Inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.