Piltdown, Uckfield

**Guide Price £1,100,000-£1,200,000**
This charming property offers a unique chance to acquire a one of a kind designed character home, nestled in a tranquil and secluded rural setting, surrounded by natural beauty, perfect for those looking to retreat away from the bustle of town living.

DESCRIPTION
The property brings a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind individually designed character home perfectly nestled in a tranquil and secluded rural setting. The property boasts a spacious 25ft sitting room perfect for entertaining alongside a charming country-style kitchen that blends rustic charm with modern convenience, and an appealing oak-framed detached car barn complete with room above offering a flexible space that could serve as a home office or guest accommodation. Each of these areas enjoys beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The main features of the property include:
The property welcomes you through a charming covered Porch leading into a spacious and impressive Entrance Hall. The hall features a tiled floor and includes a convenient under stairs cupboard for storage. A staircase takes you up to the first floor.
The downstairs Cloakroom is tastefully appointed with a modern white suite and matching tiled floor.
The elegant tiled floor seamlessly flows into the separate Dining Room. This bright and inviting space offers views over the front garden and is enhanced by French doors that lead onto a raised seating area perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing while taking in the tranquil surroundings.
The country Kitchen exudes charm and character and features exposed beams, an inset Rayburn stove and a classic Butler sink. This delightful space is fitted with a range of Shaker-style units topped with elegant granite work tops blending rustic appeal with modern functionality. It also includes an integrated dishwasher and a separate free-standing electric oven providing everything you need for cooking and entertaining. A cosy spot for casual dining, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
Adjoining the kitchen is a well-appointed Utility Room offering ample space for white goods and accommodates an American fridge freezer and added storage.
The generous Sitting Room measures an impressive 25ft in length and is a warm and inviting space. At its heart is a stunning inglenook fireplace featuring a bressumer beam overhead and an inset log burning stove set within a brick-built surround and hearth, perfect for cosy evenings. The room is enhanced by characterful beams adorning the ceiling adding to its rustic charm. The convenient nook provides the perfect spot for a home office or reading corner while French doors open out to the rear garden leading to a charming covered seating area where you can enjoy the outdoors in comfort.

First Floor
The bright and airy Landing leads to four spacious Double Bedrooms, each featuring bedroom storage. All of the bedrooms are neutrally decorated and have been recently updated with new fitted carpets creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere.
The Main Bedroom is particularly impressive with vaulted ceilings adding a sense of grandeur. It enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and direct access to a modern En-Suite Bathroom complete with a luxurious roll-top bath, wash hand basin, WC and bidet.
Additionally there is a well-appointed Family Bathroom offering a separate shower, bath tub, WC and sink ensuring practicality for the entire household.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a five-bar gate leading to a gravel driveway that arrives at an oak-framed car barn which features a large room above. The upper room is accessed via an external staircase and offers a versatile space that could be perfect as an annex or a detached home office. The car barn includes garages equipped with power, lighting and water supply making them highly practical. The gardens are a stand out feature of the property, beautifully wrapping around the house and offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Scattered throughout the garden are charming seating areas ideal for relaxation or entertaining. A pool patio overlooks a raised swimming pool complimented by a rustic pagoda creating a lovely retreat. To the side an expanse of lawn leads to a small duck pond adding to the rural charm. The garden also includes a quaint summerhouse and a further raised paved patio.
The gardens are beautifully enclosed by established hedged borders and majestic trees offering a sense of privacy and seclusion. Thoughtfully positioned planting and vibrant flower beds add a splash of colour and texture enhancing the natural beauty of this outdoor space.

AMENITIES
Local: Piltdown has a popular local pub and useful garage/local store. Isfield also offers a local pub and farm produce shop.
Towns: Uckfield (2 miles), Lewes (8 miles), Haywards Heath (10 miles), Brighton (17 miles) Tunbridge Wells (16 miles).
Transport: Haywards Heath Station (10 miles) services to London in approximately 45 minutes. Uckfield Station (2 miles) services to London is approximately 1 hour. Gatwick Airport (25 miles).
Schools: Fletching Primary School, Little Horsted Primary School, Newick Primary School, Uckfield College, Lewes Old Grammar School, Cumnor House, Bedes, Burgess Hill Girls.
Leisure: Piltdown Golf Club, South Downs National Park, Ashdown Forest.