School Hill, Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7DZ

NO CHAIN - This beautiful period recently re-thatched (Grade 2 listed) semi detached cottage enjoys absolutely stunning panoramic views. Sitting in a third of an acre of wonderful level south facing gardens, elevated to enjoy the views. Outbuildings include: detached double garage, substantial workshop and super greenhouse and summer house. Walking distance of village shops and only 7 minutes to main line stations.
This delightful cottage has been lovingly cared for and maintained by the present vendors and has a wealth of charm and period features. The roof has recently been re-thatched and has a tiled catslide roof to the rear. External and internal beams are throughout the cottage with some limited head room, around 1.8m/1.65m being the lowest points. A hallway with stairs to the upper floors, has a built-in cupboard and hatch with steps down to the cellar which is a useful storage area. There is a combined Sitting and Dining room with a natural division of exposed ceiling beams and parquet flooring. The inglenook fireplace is very impressive with a large fire grate, guards,
and metal and brass hood providing a good draw. Around the corner of this room is a Library area, fitted with book shelves with a window to the front and a deep storage cupboard. The Dining Room section has sliding doors which brings the garden and view right into the house.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has a vaulted ceiling below the catslide roof to the rear. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of bespoke wooden units with Silestone work surfaces, a Stoves range cooker with gas hob and electric oven, integral dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine space. The room is bright with a double aspect and door to a Boot Room. The bathroom is on the ground floor and has a sunken bath with a shower over, wash basin w.c, bidet, double aspect windows and heated towel rails. On the first floor is the main bedroom which is a very good size for a large bed and has a very deep walk-in wardrobe with further storage into eaves. The second bedroom is used as a single bedroom as there is a built-in desk below the Dormer window. It is large enough for a double bed if required. There is toilet on this level. On the second floor is a large double bedroom, again big enough for a large bed, with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and another large walk-in cupboard.
OUTSIDE: The garden is about a third of an acre and is elevated from the adjoining farmland. It is level with 'rooms' providing several seating areas to enjoy the views, a rock garden, herb garden, beautifully stocked flower beds and a variety of fruit trees including Espalier pear trees, apple, greengage, cherry, plum and hazelnut. The vegetable garden has a fruit cage with blackcurrant, blueberry bushes and raspberry canes. A summerhouse with a large swing chair within is a lovely sheltered spot. A pergola provides cover for a barbeque area in which is a BBQ/Smoker. Part of the garden has a railway track meandering through with stopping points at 'villages' in Gnomeland. It is really charming and has external electrics with lighting.
A storage and compost area is hidden behind the outbuildings.
A herringbone brick driveway leads up to a large parking area, turning circle and detached double garage with two sets of wooden doors, block built with pitched tiled roof and workshop to the rear and door to the garden and also into a newly installed greenhouse. In addition is a separate substantial workshop with workbenches and storage, 8 power points, good lighting and window enjoying views over the adjoining farmland.

Services: Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. New electric consumer unit.

Burwash village is one of the most sought after villages in the area, retaining a good village atmosphere, shops, church, primary school, medical centre and a green called Swan Meadow for the local cricket and football clubs, children's playground and tennis and basketball courts with a village hall for local events, clubs and classes. It is a very pretty High Street lined with lime trees and consisting of mainly period property. Batemans is a national trust property and the land belonging to it forms a large amount of the views the house benefits from which lie in an AONB area. There are many public footpaths and two good local pubs. There are main line railway stations at Stonegate or Etchingham, both on the London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross line and take about 7 minutes to drive to. For further information on the village Burwash Parish Council have an informative website

DIRECTIONS. In the village is a church and down the side of this runs School Hill. The driveway is opposite the far end of the school.

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.