A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE ON THE EDGE OF forge cottage, maresfield, east , tn22 3ay A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE ON THE EDGE OF ASHDOWN FOREST forge cottage, maresfield, tn22 3ay Entrance hall w drawing room w dining room w kitchen/breakfast room w utility room w cloakroom w cellar w master bedroom with en suite shower room w 3 further bedrooms w family bathroom w garden w garaging w off street parking w about half an acre

Description Grade II listed Forge Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented property, believed to date from the 16th century or earlier and is typical of this period, with tile hung brick elevations beneath a tiled roof. This picturesque property has been refurbished to complement the original period style and meet modern expectations. It has many superb period features including exposed beams and lovely bow windows; there is a brick inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer in the dining room, and a fireplace with a wood burner in the drawing room. The well appointed kitchen/breakfast room has reclaimed stone surfaces and a range of under counter cupboards and appliances, and a glazed door to the utility/boot room. The master bedroom has a modern en suite shower room with underfloor heating; there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. An enclosed staircase leads up to the second floor bedroom, and the fully boarded attic room which has planning permission granted for conversion to a shower room ( Council planning ref: WD/2015/0216/F). The full extent and layout of the accommodation can be seen on the floorplans.

Outside Forge Cottage is set in pretty gardens, and approached from Underhill through a wrought iron gate opening to a brick path leading to the wooden front door. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by a brick wall; a side gate opens to the enclosed side and rear garden, and the rear paved terrace. The garden has a well, and extensive raised beds which are formed from the hillside and planted with a range of mature shrubs with a path leading to the top of the garden. At the rear of the terrace is a brick potting shed; and to the side of the house is a timber garden shed. The double garage, log store and bin store are situated on the south side of Underhill. The garage has electricity connected and a gravelled area proving off street parking. Agent’s Note The Aga is excluded from the sale. Situation Forge Cottage is situated in a Conservation Area in the village of Maresfield, on the southern edge of Ashdown Forest which offers superb walking and off road riding (for which a permit is required). Local amenities: Maresfield village has a primary school, parish church, Post Office, local shop and public house. Comprehensive shopping: , Lewes, Brighton & Tunbridge Wells. Mainline rail services: Uckfield (2.4 miles), Haywards Heath (12 miles) & East Grinstead (12 miles) www.southernrailway.co.uk Schools: There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Maresfield Primary School, Uckfield Community College, Great Walstead School, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Michael Hall and Ardingly College. A number of the local schools offer bus services for students, which stop in the village.

Directions Take the A272 east; at the junction with the A22 take the second exit at the roundabout, signposted Maresfield. Drive into the village; take the first exit at the mini roundabout next to The Chequers public house. Take the first right turn after the Forest Vets, and then turn right into Nursery Lane (signposted Underhill). Forge Cottage is on the right towards the bottom of the hill; opposite the property there is a gravelled parking area next to the white garage on the left hand side of the road.

Services Gas fired central heating. Mains electricity and water; shared private drainage.

Outgoings Wealden District Council, 01892 653311. Council tax band G.

Tenure Freehold

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000.

If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Gross Internal Area (approx) House = 224.3sq m / 2414 sq ft Garage = 22.3sq m / 240 sq ft

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