Kingswood Maresfield | Uckfield | East Sussex | TN22 3DP
Seller Insight We first came to view Kingswood over 17 years ago and we immediately fell in love with the house and garden. We knew the minute we came here that this house had a very warm, special feeling and as we walked through the house out into the garden, this amazing open space opened up before us. It was perfect for our family and ideal for our children as it was completely self-contained,” recall the current owners. “We have done an awful lot to the house in our time here, we replaced all the horrible concrete hanging tiles with traditional hand-made Sussex clay tiles and replaced all the windows. We knocked the kitchen through into the next door room, moving the aga so that we were then able to have our large kitchen table right next to it which is where we spend most of our time sitting! We have built a swimming pool with air source heat pump and electric cover which makes it completely safe for children. We built a triple garage which is divided into 2, allowing parking and a separate workshop! There is also a studio above which is a useful extra space. We put in french doors in the kitchen and sitting room so that everything opens straight onto the garden.“ “We are a short walk from the heart of the Ashdown Forest. There is a thriving village community with a pub, church, school and a great village hall. There are numerous pubs and restaurants in the local area, as well as tearooms and a farm shop in Buxted which sells freshly baked bread and local produce. There is a village shop and newsagent which delivers papers in Maresfield and less than 2 miles away us Uckfield, a small town with 2 supermarkets (Tesco and Waitrose) and a lovely cinema. “The outside space was a blank canvas when we moved in and, as I have a love of gardening, it has been exciting to see the garden change and evolve over the years. We have chickens, turkeys and pigs, a vegetable garden and a fruit cage. We have built a terrace outside the sitting room, planted roses and lavender and have a pergola which is now covered by a vine and wisteria next to our poolhouse which is a perfect barbecue area in the summer. Our children spend the summer in the swimming pool whatever the weather. They also have a sunken trampoline and their own garden in front of their Wendy house.” “We’ve been very happy at Kingswood. The house is full of memories. It is amazing to live on the edge of the Ashdown Forest and to be able to traipse down the road to the pub with our dogs after a walk!,” conclude the current owners.* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Step inside Kingswood
We are delighted to offer to market a wonderful family home with a fantastic garden and swimming pool set on a secluded spot down a private driveway in the sought-after location of Maresfield. Kingswood is a substantial 1920’s home, with permissions in place to extend further, comprising in the main house of five bedrooms, two family bathrooms, one ensuite bathroom and two WCs, an open plan kitchen breakfast room, dining room, play room, boot room, study and utility room. The property further benefits from a detached triple garage with a staircase leading to a studio/playroom above. Outside you find a heated swimming pool and pool house with WC and shower room and substantial gardens measuring approximately 1.35 acres. Entering the property through the private gates and up the gravel driveway you arrive at a large parking area with plenty of room for several cars.You are greeted at the front of the property with an oak framed porch which leads into main hallway with stairs leading to the upper floors directly in front and the open plan kitchen/breakfast room to your right complete with bespoke cabinets, built in oven and hob and a two oven Aga. The kitchen further benefits from double French doors leading directly to the garden. Also on the ground floor you find the large dining room which leads directly into the bright and spacious living room with dual aspect windows allowing for an abundance of light with french doors opening into the garden. The ground floor also comprises of the walk-through boot room, a large playroom/sitting room, a study and a fully serviced utility room with direct access to the rear of the property. Climbing the stairs to the first floor you have five well arranged bedrooms including four double bedrooms and a single bedroom. The master bedroom benefits from a large ensuite bathroom and walk in wardrobe. Additionally, on the first floor are two family bathrooms and a WC.
Step outside Kingswood
The garden is a fantastic feature of the property and boasts a secluded heated swimming pool and pool house, fenced paddock, meadow and orchard, vegetable gardens, greenhouse, store room/shed, vine covered secluded barbecue/eating area, wendy house and children secret garden with sunken trampoline. The property is set well back from the road and enjoys fantastic views across the countryside. The property is located in Maresfield, a sought-after village with a host of amenities including Post Office, bars, recreation ground and a fantastic primary school.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2019 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BS. Printed 16.12.2019
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