Stowell House, New Pond Hill, Cross-In-Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex. TN21 0LX

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1 Stowell House, New Pond Hill, Cross-In-Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex. TN21 0LX

2 1,145,000 Stowell House, New Pond Hill, Cross In Hand, Heathfield. East Sussex TN21 0LX A beautifully presented detached, Edwardian, character, family house with attractive gardens in a desirable semirural location. 6 Bedrooms Drawing Room Dining Room Conservatory Kitchen/Utility/ Breakfast Room Family Room 2 Bathrooms/3 Cloakrooms Planning Consent South-West Facing Gardens Approx. 1 Acre Garage & Workshop

3 DESCRIPTION Situated in one of Cross in Hand's most sought after roads, Stowell House is a substantial and beautifully presented six-bedroom family house with well proportioned accommodation over three floors. Believed to be late Edwardian with later additions, the property is set within beautifully landscaped south-west facing gardens of approximately one acre. The property has been the subject of considerable refurbishment and improvement by the current owners. There is also Planning Permission (Reference No. F/090/0820) for further accommodation on the ground floor. The well arranged ground floor is ideally suited for entertaining and includes a stunning, large kitchen/breakfast/family room area. The first floor comprises a principal bedroom with white en-suite, bedroom two and three all of which overlook the gardens, a family bathroom and additional upstairs cloakroom. To the second floor there are three further good size bedrooms also overlooking the grounds. The property comprises many original features throughout. LOCATION Approached via a gated entrance and traditional gravel drive, the property is in an elevated semi- rural location set back from New Pond Hill in Cross-in-Hand. The old market town of Heathfield is less than 1 mile away and offers excellent day to day shopping facilities including two supermarkets, a delicatessen, other specialist shops, several coffee shops and restaurants, library, doctors and dental surgeries. The beautiful rolling countryside around Heathfield is dotted with picturesque villages providing a wide variety of both traditional and gastro pubs. Heathfield is situated midway between Tunbridge Wells, Lewes and Eastbourne, all of which offer extensive shopping and recreational activities. For the commuter there are London line services from Tunbridge Wells (approximately 14.5 miles) into London Bridge/Cannon Street/Charing Cross in approximately 54 minutes, Buxted (approximately 6 miles) and Stonegate (approximately 8 miles) also provide additional services to London Victorian in about 60 minutes. Gatwick Airport is about 28 miles. There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including Heathfield's well regarded primary schools and Community College,, St. Leonards Mayfield, Skinners School, Vinehall, Eastbourne College, Lewes Old Grammar School, St Bedes, Skippers Hill, and Holmewood House. Recreational activities include racing at Plumpton and Brighton, sailing, rowing and fishing at Bewl Water and from many points along the coast including Eastbourne and Brighton Marinas. There are many local golf courses including The East Sussex National at Uckfield, The Nevill in Tunbridge Wells, Dalehill in Ticehurst and Piltdown. ENTRANCE HALL Oak front door opening into a spacious L-shaped entrance three stained glass windows. DRAWING ROOM An elegant well proportioned room with decorative plaster ceiling, feature open fireplace set in wide recess, linen fold oak panelling, bay window overlooking the garden, picture rail, panelled door, door to conservatory which leads on to the rear terrace. DINING ROOM Another elegant room with polished oak floor, bay window, attractive carved open fireplace with stone surround and over mantle, picture rail, pine panelled door, double doors to conservatory which leads on to the rear terrace. CLOAKROOM 1 A white suite of WC and wash hand basin with tiled surround.. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM A stunning kitchen fitted with a range of luxurious Harvey Jones solid walnut fronted units and polished granite worksurfaces including a long island unit with breakfast bar with space for 6 bar stools, additional electrical sockets on island, 5-ring Miele inductionn hob with adjacent retractable Elica downdraft extractor and preparation sink. Further top of the range Miele appliances include two large ovens and dishwasher and a Maytag American style fridge/freezer, stainless steel oversized butler sink. A further feature is the original walk-in larder. Travertine flooring with underfloor heating. Views on to garden. Double doors open onto terrace and garden. OPEN-PLAN FAMILY ROOM Leading from the kitchen this large sized Family Room has views over the gardens, double doors opening onto the terrace, Travertine flooring throughout with underfloor heating and door to courtyard area. UTLITY ROOM Single drainer sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and second dishwasher, white fitted storage cupboards and wall cupboards, Travertine flooring with underfloor heating, back door to garden. CLOAKROOM 2 A white suite of WC, wash hand basin, Travertine tiles, underfloor heating. hall with polished oak floor and FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE This principal bedroom suite has an En-Suite Bathroom, bay windows, picture rail, double doors onto balcony with traditional timber balustrade with magnificent views over garden and Sussex Downs in the distance. Built-in cupboards and wardrobe, original pine panelled door. BEDROOM TWO A large room, enjoying outlook onto rear garden and views of the South Downs in the distance. Double aspect with bay window, picture rail, pine panelled door. BEDROOM 3 Double aspect with built-in shelving, picture rail, pine panelled door. FAMILY BATHROOM A white suite, separate shower, roll top bath. CLOAKROOM With WC and wash hand basin. WALK-IN AIRING CUPBOARD STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS 4,5 & 6 All good size. OUTSIDE Stowell House is approached though wooden entrance gates that give way to a gravel driveway which leads up to the front of the house. Adjacent to the house is a wide turning and parking area and bordering the drive on one side is a semi circle of standard roses and box hedging with a pretty lawned area beyond, bordered in part by banks of mature rhododendrons, flowering shrubs and bushes. At the rear of the property there are two York Stone terraces from which there is a lovely outlook over the property s extensive, landscaped, south-west facing gardens. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being that of a classic English garden, with sweeping formal lawns, extensive rose beds, box hedging, lavender beds, Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons, Azalea and Camellias. Within the garden there are a number of original low Sandstone retaining walls, and from the upper lawn a short flight of stone steps lead down to the lower lawn, bordered on either side by well-stocked white roses and box hedging. Incorporated within the lower lawn area is a large mixed rose bed with a sunken garden. There is also a rockery, two ornamental ponds, feature well and mature trees including cherry, magnolia and copper beech. The gardens and grounds at Stowell House provide a colourful and attractive setting for this substantial house. About 1 acre. outside lights and power, garage, workshop/garden store and open fronted log store, ROUTE TO VIEW Proceed south out of Tunbridge Wells on the A267 towards Heathfield. After passing through Cross in Hand go past the petrol station on the left and after a short distance and before Heathfield, bear right - continuing on the A267. After approximately a quarter of a mile turn right into New Pond Hill and Stowell House is the second property on the right hand side. The full EPC is available on request. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Howard Cundey, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Howard Cundey have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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