Rocks Road, Uckfield, East Sussex
Offers in the region of £490,000
- Bedrooms: 2
- Reception: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
An opportunity to acquire arguably the finest apartment within this prestigious Grade II listed development which offers the most exceptional double aspect drawing room with full height windows, doors and wooden shutters. In addition there is a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room (the old school's library). The property boasts a wealth of character and enjoys views of the distant countryside. Early viewing is recommended.
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FEATURES
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL, ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE ASPECT DRAWING ROOM, EXCEPTIONAL KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE, DOUBLE BEDROOM 2, BATHROOM, PRIVATE COURTYARD WITH VIEWS OF SURROUNDING AREAS AND COUNTRYSIDE BEYOND, ORIGINAL CHARACTER FEATURES INCLUDING FIREPLACE, BOOKSHELVES AND SHUTTERS, CENTRAL HEATING, PART OF EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, NHBC GUARANTEE
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SITUATION
The property is pleasantly located in this most prestigious and sought after development close to Rocks Lake and woodland and offering easy access to Uckfield town centre which is within walking distance. Uckfield provides comprehensive shopping facilities, railway station with commuter service to London Bridge (75 minutes) as well as excellent schooling for children of all ages, including sixth form community college. The coastal towns of Eastbourne and Brighton, together with the Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells, Gatwick airport and M25 motorway, are all within a convenient driving distance. The well known Ashdown Forest is an area of outstanding beauty of some 6,500 acres of scenic walks and riding and is also within convenient driving distance. There are golfing facilities nearby at the East Sussex National golf course and most other sporting facilities and reacreational pursuits are well represented in the area.
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DESCRIPTION
1 Buckswood Grange is a most unique and charming apartment located within this most prestigious private development close to Uckfield town centre. The Drawing Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room, two of the original school's main rooms have been converted to provide superb spacious living accommodation to include many character features including fireplace, fitted bookshelves and full height windows and doors with wooden shutters. The property also boasts two bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a private courtyard with sun terrace. Early viewing is recommended to appreciate all that 1 Buckswood Grange has to offer.
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Accommodation with approximate room sizes is as follows:-
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Solid wood entrance door to:-
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ENTRANCE HALL
Door to built in cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder with digital thermostat control, recessed lighting, coved ceiling, wall mounted thermostat control for central heating. Entry phone system.
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Door from Entrance Hall to:-
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CLOAKROOM
Contemporary suite clinically finished in white of low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, radiator, recessed lighting, tiled flooring, cupboard housing Vaillant gas fired boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water.
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Original hardwood entrance door to most impressive double aspect
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DRAWING ROOM 8.2m (26'10") x 6.5m (21'2")
Originally one of the school's main rooms with original shutters, mouldings and cornicing, magnificent feature stone open fireplace, 3 concealed radiators, wall light points, double aspect with full height multi pane original solid wood doors and windows overlooking communal grounds and leading to:-
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FABULOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.9m (19'5") x 5.9m (19'4")
Originally the school library with solid wood bookshelves to all sides. KITCHEN AREA comprising island unit of built in cupboards and drawers with work surface over, inset Siemens 5 ring gas hob with built in oven and grill under, free standing fridge/freezer, built in microwave and dishwasher, inset stainless steel sink, with mixer tap over, magnificent feature stone fireplace, ornate wall mouldings, coving and ceiling sections, original multi pane doors and windows with original shutters to private and secluded sun terrace. 2 concealed radiators, tiled flooring.
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Turning staircase from Drawing Room to LOWER GROUND HALLWAY
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Built in storage cupboard, coved ceiling with complimentary skirting boards, recessed lighting, radiator.
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BEDROOM 2 3.3m (10'11") x 3.3m (10'8")
door with side window to private courtyard (lower ground) with spiral staircase back to ground level courtyard. Coved ceiling with complimentary skirting boards, radiator.
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MASTER BEDROOM 5.3m (17'6") x 2.7m (8'9")
max. Glazed door with side window to private courtyard (lower ground) with spiral staircase back to ground level courtyard. Built in double wardrobe with rail and shelf, further built in wardrobe, coved ceiling with complimentary skirting boards, radiator.
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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Contemporary suite clinically finished in white consisting fully tiled double shower unit, wash basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, recessed lighting.
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BATHROOM
Contemporary suite clinically finished in white comprising enclosed panelled bath, wash basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, recessed lighting, tiled flooring.
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OUTSIDE
Being part of this development the property has private parking and access to the property is via the grand Entrance Hall to the front of Buckswood Grange. The property is unique in the fact that it has it's own private courtyard area within the development that is accessible from both the kitchen/breakfast room and drawing room. Buckswood Grange is predominantly surrounded by delightful lawned communal gardens with tennis court.
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N.B: There is a service charge. Details from vendors' agents.
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.
Contact Details
- Telephone: 01825 766636
- Fax: 01825 766627
- E-mail: uckfield@freemanforman.co.uk