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Ticehurst, East Sussex, England
"Huntleys": A Country Retreat
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Huntleys is located on the outskirts of Ticehurst, which provides a good range of local amenities. A footpath adjacent to the property provides access to Bewl Water which is an excellent venue for outdoor education and activity courses. Close to comprehensive shopping in nearby Tunbridge Wells.
There are many highly regarded schools in the area both state and private, including local primary schools in Ticehurst and Stonegate and seniors at Uplands College in Wadhurst.
Mainline rail service Stonegate and Wadhurst mainline stations. The A21 provides access to the M25 orbital motorway linking to other road networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.
Description:
Huntleys is a delightful detached property with period features and is believed to date from the 18th Century, with some later additions. The house and detached annexe are set within an acre of garden which benefit from spectacular views across the surrounding countryside and are within walking distance of Bewl Water.
Accommodation:
Entrance porch with tile hung pitched roof, multi-paned glazed windows to the side and paved floor.
Double height entrance hall with stone floor and stairs rising to the first floor with a galleried landing and understairs cupboard. Open stud work to the dining room.
Wide steps lead down to the light, triple aspect sitting room, which has a bay window with fitted window seats to the rear and glazed doors opening onto the side terrace. Feature inglenook fireplace with bressumer beam over and wood burning stove set on a tiled hearth, some exposed brick columns with feature bow timbers and further steps to the dining room.
Dining room with exposed wooden floor and glazed doors to the rear opening onto the terrace and garden. Fireplace with bressumer beam over and electric imitation wood burning stove.
Large kitchen/breakfast room with further stone floor and exposed stud work separating off the breakfast area. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wooden fronted wall and base units having an inset butler sink, central island and 4 oven Aga located in the fireplace recess. Space for an American style fridge-freezer and dishwasher.
The spacious gymnasium has a stone floor with underfloor heating, and glazed doors providing access to the rear. A door opens to the fully tiled wet room comprising wash basin with cupboards below, shower area with wall mounted drench head shower and a W.C.
Utility room with a continuation of the stone flooring, fitted wall and base units with inset 1½ bowl ceramic sink. Space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
First floor landing with central pillar, built-in cupboards and door to second floor staircase.
Double aspect master bedroom suite providing views across the surrounding countryside. There is an opening to the dressing room with hanging space and a door to the en suite shower room comprising a spa style shower cubicle, wash basin, W.C., heated towel rail and built-in cupboards.
There are three further good sized bedrooms the first one of which has a brick fireplace recess, another has a bank of fitted wardrobes with drawers and another a built-in cupboard.
The spacious family bathroom comprises a double shower cubicle, spa bath, wash basin, W.C. and built-in cupboards.
A further staircase leads up to the delightful second floor bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. There is access to the under eaves storage and dormer windows to the rear providing far reaching views. The en suite shower room has under floor heating and comprises a large walk-in shower cubicle with central drench head shower and further shower attachment, wash basin, W.C. and a heated towel rail.
Annexe:
Triple aspect sitting room with additional skylights and loft access. Kitchen area fitted with wall and base units having inset sink and drainer. There is space for a cooker and washing machine.
Good sized double aspect bedroom. Bathroom comprising panelled bath with wall mounted electric shower, wash basin, W.C. and airing cupboard.
Outside:
The house is approached over a paved private driveway, which provides a good sized parking area, with brick retaining walls to either side. The driveway leads down past the detached garaging block and annexe, through some trellising and on to the front garden.
The front garden has a large terrace to one side which surrounds the heated swimming pool and provides an additional eating area with a built-in barbeque. To the other side is an area of lawn with shrub borders and a path leading to the rear garden.
A paved terrace sweeps around the rear of the house which culminates in a large terrace, with attractive pond feature, benefitting from views across the surrounding countryside. There is also an area of lawn and pedestrian gate which opens onto a lower level garden having a play frame, storage shed and zip wire.
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