5 Bed House For Sale
Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6

In Excess of £1,100,000 (Freehold)

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Beautifully updated and significantly improved 5 bedroom detached character house
Tucked away, quiet location yet close to the regarded village primary school and Gastro pub
Spectacular re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances
Large open plan sitting room with wood burner
Bay fronted separate dining room
Master bedroom with ;large walk-in dressing room
Detached brick built barn offering scope for conversion

An extensively modernised and beautifully positioned five bedroom (two bath/shower rooms) detached character home located in a quiet tucked away position forming part of this highly desirable hamlet close to the regarded village primary school and a gastro pub. This outstanding home has been comprehensively modernised and updated in recent years and boasts versatile accommodation which extends to 3,369 sq.ft. The gardens are totally secluded and are laid predominately to lawn with a fine sheltered paved courtyard immediately adjoining the rear of the property. Within the grounds there is a useful detached pitched roof outbuilding which could be converted to provide home office facilities if required. The well planned accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, an entrance lobby, a fine sitting room with Chesney’s cast iron wood burning stove, a reception hall, a bay fronted separate dining room with open fireplace, a magnificent refitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and solid timber work surfaces, a useful utility room, a fine family room, a lobby and a cloakroom. From the reception hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing, a master bedroom with large separate dressing room/potential en-suite facilities, three further double bedrooms, a separate shower room and a family bathroom whilst a staircase ascends to a second floor, which provides an additional bedroom. Outside the property is approached via a long driveway which leads to a parking area to one side of which is a detached double garage. The gardens offer peace and seclusion and provide a fine backdrop. Although located in a peaceful, semi rural position the house is ideally placed for Tunbridge Wells, approx. 5 miles, indeed a bus route in the village links directly to the town. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band E.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:

ENTRANCE LOBBY: windows overlooking both sides of the property, oak flooring, part glazed internal door into sitting room.

SITTING ROOM: a fine open plan double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the front of the property, fireplace with recessed Chesney’s wood burner with slate hearth, built-in low level storage cupboard with bookcases above, exposed oak ceiling timbers, wall light points, oak flooring.

RECEPTION HALL: staircase rising to the first floor landing, radiator, deep understairs storage cupboard, exposed floorboards, floor to ceiling double glazed window overlooking the courtyard.

DINING ROOM: a fine bay fronted room, square bay window overlooking the side of the property with views across the gardens, open brick and tile fireplace, exposed floorboards, ceiling cornicing, wall light points.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: a magnificent open plan room, beautifully refitted with a range of units to eye and base level with solid oak worksurfaces and comprising one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with Quooker steam tap, cupboards and concealed AEG dishwasher beneath. Adjoining solid timber work surfaces, space for range cooker with extractor canopy over, integrated microwave, recess for tall standing fridge/freezer with retractable larder style unit adjacent, large breakfast bar providing seating for three, oak uprights, double glazed window to side, part glazed stable style door opening to the courtyard and gardens, tiled flooring, further bespoke built-in units with recessed shelving, radiators, recessed spotlighting, opening into utility room.

UTILITY ROOM: comprising single bowl single drainer ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, further range of units to eye and base level, space and plumbing for domestic appliances, double glazed window to side.

FAMILY ROOM: double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, three large sky light windows, tiled flooring, wall light points, latch door into: BOILER ROOM: housing Worcester gas fired boiler.

REAR LOBBY: double glazed sash style window overlooking the rear courtyard, exposed floorboards, radiator, door into cloakroom.

LOBBY

CLOAKROOM: comprising high flush WC, washbasin with units under, tiled surrounds, opaque double glazed sash style window to side, radiator, exposed floorboards.

From the reception hall, a staircase rises to a HALF LANDING: double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, further staircase rising to the: FIRST FLOOR LANDING: deep built-in linen cupboard, staircase rising to the second floor, exposed floorboards.

MASTER BEDROOM: a fine bay fronted room, double glazed square bay window overlooking the front of the property, extensive range of built-in wardrobes, ceiling cornicing, wide opening into DRESSING ROOM: double glazed window to side, washbasin, exposed floorboards (this could provide en-suite facilities if required).

BEDROOM 2: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property affording spectacular far reaching rural views.

BEDROOM 3: double glazed window overlooking the front of the property affording spectacular far reaching rural views. Cast iron fireplace, radiator.

BEDROOM 4: double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM: fitted with a white suite and comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap, wall mounted shower unit, fully tiled surround, low level WC, washbasin with tiled splash-back, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM: comprising walk-in double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, washbasin, opaque double glazed window to side, tiled flooring, radiator with heated towel rail attachment.

From the first floor landing, a staircase rises to the: SECOND FLOOR LANDING: built-in storage cupboard, hatch giving access to extensive eaves storage space.

BEDROOM 5: double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a five bar gate which gives access to a sweeping gravel driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles to one side of which is a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: twin doors, power and light connected. The driveway is flanked and bound by thick natural hedging with a step leading to the front door.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The gardens are laid predominately to level lawn flanked by thick natural hedging offering almost total seclusion. There is a pretty sheltered paved courtyard which immediately adjoins the rear of the property enclosed by picket style fencing with a brick path leading to a large concrete hardstanding to one side of which is DETACHED TIMBER BUILT BARN which could be converted to provide home office facilities if required.

Location Summary

Mill House is pleasantly positioned in a semi-rural setting forming part of this highly desirable village. Rotherfield village is nearby and offers a range of facilities to include a doctor’s surgery, village pubs, a post office, greengrocer, hairdressers and a primary school. In addition, there is a further regarded primary school in Mark Cross. Crowborough town is approximately 3 miles distant and provides a mainline rail station, with trains to London in approximately one hour (London Bridge), a wide range of shopping facilities, and is well served with a selection of schooling for all age groups including a sixth form community college and highly regarded primary schools, good sporting facilities include Crowborough Leisure Centre and two golf courses. Additional rail services can also be found at Wadhurst and Frant stations. The stunning 6,000 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books is also within very close proximity offering numerous outdoor pursuits and scenic walks. The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its theatres, shopping and leisure complex is within a short driving distance (approximately five miles), and the coastal town of Eastbourne and City of Brighton can be reached by road in approximately 45 mins.

Council Tax Band: F