Cotchford Lane, Upper Hartfield, Hartfield, East Sussex

A beautiful character property set in a sought-after tranquil rural location on the edge of Ashdown Forest and Hartfield.
Hall, Shower room, Drawing room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Family room
4 bedrooms, Family bathroom, Separate WC
2 Bay barn style garage, Parking
Delightful gardens with lawns and woodland, Summerhouse
About 2 Acres (To be verified)
Property
A detached Art and Crafts style family home built in the early half of the last century, situated in a tranquil location between Hartfield and Colemans Hatch on the edge of Ashdown Forest, not far from ‘Pooh Bridge’. The house still retains several period features including a number of pine floors, doors, picture rails and exposed beams. The two reception rooms and principal bedroom are all triple aspect.

From the parking area a gravelled path leads to a stable door which opens into a bright and well-proportioned family room with boarded floor and bifold doors to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has a quarry tiled floor and a wooden floor, cream shaker style units, woodblock worksurfaces with cupboards below, fitted oven, 4 ring ceramic hob, island unit with breakfast bar and French doors to garden. The hall with quarry tiled floor has the original front door and a well-appointed shower room under the stairs. The excellent size drawing room has an open brick fireplace and French doors to the garden.

On the first floor the landing has a shelved airing cupboard and loft hatch. The principal bedroom has a lovely balcony and there are 2 further double bedrooms and a single bedroom, 2 of which have fitted cupboards. The family bathroom has a panelled bath and separate shower cubicle. There is also a separate WC.

Outside
A wooden 5 bar gate opens onto a gravel drive with a parking area in front of the 2-bay barn style garage. The garden extends to about 2 acres and is extremely private as it is surrounded by woodland with bluebells and rhododendrons and has pathways running through it. There are some lovely trees and shrubs including oak, cherry, beech, birch, chestnut, azaleas and camellias.
Local Authorities and Services
East Sussex CC: . Wealden DC . Mains electricity and water. Oil central heating. Private drainage. Council tax band D

Local Amenities
and Communications
Hartfield is renowned for its connections to Winnie the Pooh and has a number of local amenities including a village shop, tea-room and public houses. For a more extensive range of shopping, educational and transport facilities Forest Row, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough are close by. Nearby Ashdown Forest is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. There is an extensive selection of excellent schools in the area including Michael Hall, Cumnor House, Greenfields and Brambletye.

There are mainline railway stations at East Grinstead (Victoria/London Bridge) and at Tunbridge Wells (Canon Street/Charing Cross).

Directions
In Forest Row head towards Hartfield on the B2110. Proceed through Colemans Hatch and in Upper Hatfield, opposite the Central Garage, turn right into Cotchford Lane. Continue down the lane for about 500 yards and the property will be found on the right-hand side just past Cotchford House.