Detached bungalow for sale in Mayfield TN20, 5 Bedroom

Situation: Polly’s Cottage is situated in a beautiful rural location at the end of a shared private farm track in the High Weald of East Sussex designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The property is approximately two miles from the historic village of Mayfield with its picturesque High Street, which offers an excellent range of amenities including a general store with post office, butcher, baker, pharmacy, florist, greengrocers and deli as well as doctors’ surgery, dentist and hairdressers. There are also cafes and period Inns, including the renowned Middle House, as well as pretty churches, a primary school and the well regarded independent school for girls, Mayfield School.

The regional centre of Tunbridge Wells is approximately 8 miles distant to the north and provides a comprehensive range of amenities including the Royal Victoria Shopping centre, cinema complex and theatres.

The beautiful surrounding countryside includes Bewl Water Reservoir, reputedly the largest area of inland water in the South East, where a wide range of water sports can be enjoyed.

Description: Polly’s Cottage is a detached former farm cottage with external elevations of weatherboard beneath a slate tiled roof. The house has been well maintained and is in good order yet offers excellent scope for further improvement, remodelling or complete redevelopment, if required, subject to the necessary consents.

The property enjoys a southerly aspect with large picture windows framing far reaching views over countryside beyond, and benefits from providing spacious accommodation of approximately 2,266sq.Ft. There are mature, well-stocked gardens of about half an acre that wrap around the property on three sides and mixed woodland to the side and rear amounting to approximately 3 acres.

The house is set in a private and peaceful position without being isolated and offers accommodation that is light and spacious throughout, with several of the rooms benefiting from being double aspect and enjoying a lovely outlook over the gardens. The accommodation includes five bedrooms (four doubles and single/study bedroom), an ensuite and family bathroom, and a well-proportioned open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with a fireplace and doors opening out to the gardens.

Outside, the property is approached down a private track of 0.6 miles and is set well away from roads amidst farmland and countryside. A gate leads to the property with a parking area for several cars and a garage. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and plants, a south facing terrace to the front with views over adjoining farmland and countryside and a large area of woodland extending to approximately 3 acres in all. The property also benefits from access beyond the driveway to public footpaths and bridleways.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage.
Current EPC Rating: E
Local Authority: Rother District Council Council tax band: F