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(All times and distances approximate) Internal Page 4 Pic Inset SubThe HeadProperty This beautifully presented home has been lovingly restored and improved by the current owners, whilst still retaining much of the character and original features throughout. The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, a generous sitting room with a large open inglenook fireplace, Subdining room, Head family room, country style kitchen with doors to the rear patio and garden. There is also a useful pantry/utility area and a downstairs w.c. The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two floors. The first floor comprises the two largest double bedrooms as well as a large family bathroom. The top floor accommodates the remaining two bedrooms, with fantastic views of Hartfield and beyond. Every bedroom also has the added bonus of built in storage. Gardens and Grounds To the rear of the property there is a large private studio which currently provides a fantastic kitchen area, shower room and light Suband open studioHead to the rear with views towards the rear garden. There is also a paved terrace leading on to the unusually large rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a range of shrub and flower borders. Steps lead down to another lawned area providing a vegetable garden or perfect play area for children. Services Mains water, electricity and gas. Gas-fired central heating. Mains drainage. Tenure Freehold SituationSub Head 4 Church Street is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Hartfield, which has a lovely sense of community, and within the Weald of Sussex which has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property is conveniently located off the main High Street, within easy walking distance of all local Subamenities includingHead a store, primary school, nursery school, health centre, church, two public houses and the famous 'Pooh Corner' tea rooms/shop. Ashdown Forest, with its many scenic walks and Winnie the Pooh's 'Poohsticks Bridge' is just over a mile away. Forest Row offers a good range of shopping facilities with a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities available at Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead. East Grinstead and Cowden stations serve London Bridge/Victoria with Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge serving Charing Cross/ Cannon Street. There are good road communications via the A22, A264, M23 and M25 motorway network providing connections to Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The area is well known for its excellent choice of schools including Brambletye, Ashdown House, Stoke Brunswick, Cumnor House Sussex, Michael Hall and Holmewood House. Public schools include Sevenoaks and Tonbridge as well as Radnor House and ArdinglySub College. Head Recreational facilities include golf at the Royal Ashdown in Forest Row, East Sussex National at Little Horsted and The Nevill at Tunbridge Wells. There is also sailing and fishing at Bewl Water, Weirwood Reservoirs and on the south coast. Local Authority Wealden District Council, Tel. 01892 653311. Directions (TN7 4AG) From Tunbridge Wells, proceed on the A264 through Langton Green joining the B2110 through Groombridge and Withyham. Continue into Hartfield and onto the High Street. After a short distance, turn left into Church Street and the property, number 4, will be found on the left hand side. Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. Tunbridge Wells Knight47 High Frank Street HollyName Sibley Name Tunbridge Wells 01892XXXXX 772946 XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX #CountyTN1 1XL [email protected]@knightfrank.com [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (information) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars, photographs and videos dated June 2020. Our Ref. HAS/I:1086116. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members' names. If we use the term 'partner' when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. 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