Freeman Forman

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£750,000 Under Offer

• Bedrooms: 4 - 5
• Receptions: 2
• Bathrooms: 2

An immensely attractive and appealing grade II listed detached period farmhouse with detached period barn occupying an elevated position within private gardens and grounds of about 2.3 acres and enjoying widespread views over the surrounding countryside. NO CHAIN.

• SUMMARY OF ACCOMODATION:
  DRAWING ROOM, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, INNER HALL, CELLAR, CLOAKROOM, UTILITY ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM SUITE COMPRISING BEDROOM, DRESSING ROOM, BATHROOM AND STUDY/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM 5, 2 FURTHER BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM, SEPARATE WC, ATTIC BEDROOM 4. WITH PLANNING CONSENT GRANTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL BATHROOM. PERIOD OUTBUILDING COMPRISING STUDIO/OFFICE WITH ROOM ABOVE, GARAGING, LOG STORE, WORKSHOP. ATTRACTIVE GARDENS AND GROUNDS WITH SMALL PADDOCK IN ALL ABOUT 2.3 ACRES (ACREAGE TO BE VERIFIED AND DEED PLAN REQUESTED).
  
• SITUATION
  The property occupies an elevated semi-rural position within a mile and a half of the village of Mayfield which is considered to be one of the prettiest villages in the High Weald with its period High Street providing a good selection of shops and amenities including post office, bank, doctors surgery, chemist, small supermarket, butchers, baker and a number of popular public houses. The village of Five Ashes is approximately half a mile distant. Tunbridge Wells with its wide range of shopping and recreational facilities together with mainline station is approximately 10 miles whilst Wadhurst station which is approximately 6 miles provides a fast commuter service of trains to London on the Cannon Street/Charing Cross line in less than 1 hour. There are good selection of schools within easy reach including St Leonards of Mayfield, Bricklehurst Manor in Stonegate, Skippers Hill Manor at Five Ashes and Holmwood House School in Langton Green and Tonbridge School.
  
• DESCRIPTION
  Upper Cowden is an attractive Grade II listed detached farmhouse with origins which are reputed to date from the early 17th century and presenting mellowed elevations of brick, half tile hung beneath a pitched tiled roof. The property provides an adaptable level of accommodation and has been sympathetically modernised yet retains many original period features including much exposed timbering and floorboards together with impressive inglenook fireplace. There is also a detached outbuilding providing garaging, workshop and potential home office whilst the extensive gardens provide a high degree of privacy and protection.
  
• The accommodation with approximate room sizes is arranged as follows:-
  
• Ground Floor
  
• Front door with 2 glazed panels to:-
  
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.8m (15'7") x 3.5m (11'5")
  with quarry tiled floor and part tiled walls, sink unit set into work surface with cupboards and drawers under, integrated dishwasher, eye level cupboards, two oven electric Aga, exposed brickwork, part vaulted ceiling, leaded window with aspect over the driveway and garaging, exposed timbering, stripped pine latch door to:-
  
• DINING ROOM 4.5m (14'9") x 3.7m (12'3")
  Brick fireplace with tiled hearth fitted with wood burning stove, quarry tiled floor, some exposed wall timbering and stone work, stripped window with deep sill and far reaching views over the garden and the valley beyond.
  
• INNER HALL
  with flagstone flooring, external door to rear terrace and garden, double radiator.
  
• CLOAKROOM
  Refitted with pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, low level WC, tiled floor, radiator, stripped pine leaded window enjoying garden and country views.
  
• UTILITY ROOM
  Single bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer to side, plumbing for washing machine and tumbler dryer.
  
• From the rear hall a curved sandstone staircase with large oak hand rail leads down to:-
  
• CELLAR 5.1m (16'10") x 2.8m (9'2")
  with brick and sandstone walls, power and light connected, window to the side, wide oak door.
  
• DRAWING ROOM 8.5m (27'9") x 5.5m (18'2")
  A delightful room with impressive 8'1" wide brick inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam, wood burning stove, quarry tiled and brick hearth, shelved cupboard, exposed ceiling timbers, oak panelling to dado height, quarry tiled flooring and broad oak floorboards, casement windows to the front and original front oak door to front garden.
  
• Passageway leading to:-
  
• SITTING ROOM 5.4m (17'10") x 5.1m (16'9") maximum
  with brick inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer beam canopy and raised brick and quarry tiled hearth, exposed oak floor boards and wall timbering, 2 wall light points, radiator, attractive outlook over garden with paddock beyond
  
• Newly carpeted staircase to
  
• GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING
  with exposed timbering and wrought iron hand rail.
  
• MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 6.1m (19'10") x 5.6m (18'6")
  A delightful room on two levels with exposed ceiling and wall timbers, period fireplace and oak door to:-
  
• DRESSING ROOM 2.1m (6'9") x 1.9m (6'3")
  with built-in cupboards and hanging space, oak latch door.
  
• EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.74mx1.5m (5')
  Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap, shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed oak floor boards, door to:-
  
• STUDY/NURSERY BEDROOM 5 3.7m (12'1") x 2.8m (9'2")
  Exposed ceiling and wall timbers, 2 wall light points, radiator, window to side.
  
• BEDROOM 2 5.4m (17'10") x 3.1m (10'1")
  with feature broad curved ceiling timbers with outstanding central arch supporting beam, brick fireplace with oak bressumer beam (currently sealed), impressive wide oak floor boards, built-in wardrobe cupboard, radiator, windows to the front and side, latch door
  
• FAMILY BATHROOM
  Cast iron roll top bath, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle, radiator, tiled floor, part panelled walls to dado height, window to rear enjoying garden and country views.
  
• SEPARATE WC
  with low level suite, tiled floor.
  
• On a slightly higher level
  
• BEDROOM 3 3.8m (12'5") maximum x 3.6m (11'10")
  Dwarf built-in cupboard, airing cupboard with hot tank, re-plastered walls and ceiling, new fitted carpet, large window enjoying views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.
  
• From the landing a cottage staircase leads up to:-
  
• ATTIC BEDROOM 4 8.9m (29'1") maximum into recess x 3.1m (10'1") maximum
  with semi-vaulted partly sloping ceiling with exposed timbering, 2 windows, access to further eaves cupboard.
  
• OUTSIDE
  The property is approached from the road over a gravelled driveway with high wooden electrically operated gates which lead to a good sized parking/turning area for a number of vehicles. To the left of this area is a substantial detached PERIOD OUTBUILDING of brick and stone beneath a pitched tiled roof providing at ground floor level STUDIO/OFFICE 16'4" x 15'1" with open stud work partition and casement windows to the front and side. Open tread staircase to FIRST FLOOR 16'6" x 10'4" with vaulted ceiling and casement windows to front and rear.
  
• GARAGING 6.3m (20'9") x 4.7m (15'3").
  
• LOG STORE 7.6m (25'0") x 3.8m (12'6").
  
• WORKSHOP 4.7m (15'3") x 2.6m (8'5").
  
• The property is set within established gardens and grounds with to the front of the property an area of lawn with central brick path leading to the original front door being flanked by herbaceous borders some with climbing roses and mature wisteria and hydrangeas. To the rear of the property is a raised paved terrace with dwarf brick walls surrounded by further established bushes and shrubs and with brick steps leading down to a lower lawned area. There is also a small paddock with 5 bar gate providing an alternative access onto a side lane with a small orchard area behind the outbuildings. The area in total is believed to extend to approximately 2.3 acres (acreage to be verified and deed plan requested).
  
• SERVICES:
  Mains water, electricity and private drainage.
  
• LOCAL AUTHORITY:
  Wealden District Council, Council Offices, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DH Telephone 01892 653311
  
• PLANNING:
  Planning permission under reference WD/2007/3742 has recently been granted in order to create a new bathroom in the attic and further details can be provided upon request.
  

These details have been produced in good faith and are believed to be accurate based upon the information supplied but they are not intended to form part of a contract. You are strongly advised to check the availability of the property before travelling any distance to view. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Freeman Forman or the vendors or lessors. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The vendors do not make or give and neither Freeman Forman nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.