Detached house for sale in Luckhurst Place, East Street, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20

Description

Description

Luckhurst Place offers a rare and exceptional opportunity, in a super country setting, to acquire 3 well presented and proportioned, characterful properties which collectively offer exceptional flexibility and potential. Offering versatile accommodation with its three detached dwellings, ideal for multi-generational living, visitng family, supporting 'working from home', or with the added benefit of an extra income via holiday let or Airbnb arrangements. The 3 detached properties each have their own outside space plus benefit from enjoyment of further formal gardens and surrounding lawns. Set back from the road and entered by solid wood electric gates the driveway meanders onto the oak framed double car port, continuing to the further parking area.

Internal viewing is absolutely essential in order to appreciate exactly what is being offered.

Luckhurst Place: (Main residence)

The main house is a former barn which has been superbly converted to now offer three reception rooms, plus kitchen, utility, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Barn is entered via a full glass, enclosed porch and opens into a spacious entrance hall with the fitted kitchen on your left. There is a spacious open plan living/dining area to the rear, incorporating tall, full width windows allowing interaction with the stunning garden and countryside views to be enjoyed. Beyond the entrance hall is a further useful reception room, utility room, cloakroom, and access onto the garden/drive at the rear. On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys an elevated position benefiting from some outstanding views of the rolling countryside through its full width, floor to ceiling windows, and offers an en-suite with a shower, WC and wash basin. There is a further double bedroom and two single bedrooms, along with a family bathroom.

The barn has its own private courtyard garden with mature raised beds and shingled seating/entertaining areas. There is an abundance of colour with mature wild flowers, Alliums and Iris' making it a delightful haven.

The Courtyard: (family 'spill over', holiday let, airbnb potential, work from home setting)

The Courtyard is another delightful dwelling being a characterful yet contemporary styled single storey residence offerings three double bedrooms (1 en-suite), family bathroom, utility and a fabulous open plan kitchen/breakfast/living space. It has a pretty wood panelled exterior and is surrounded by mature lawns. Boasting an abundance of exposed beams and glass, The Courtyard has a wealth of charm about it, with the open plan living and log burning stove being a definite focal point of the property. The entrance at the side takes you into a good-sized boot room/utility with clay tiled floor, fitted storage and a butler sink. Enter into a good-sized fitted kitchen/breakfast room is finished to a high standard and includes an eco-range aga, being part-open and flowing into the living/dining room (ideal when entertaining), with tall, vaulted ceilings and a wealth of attractive exposed beams. Its triple aspect feature leaves no shortage of natural light with double doors to each side opening onto the courtyard, terrace, and lawns. Away from the living accommodation, the master bedroom has tall windows and doors directly onto the courtyard and a modern, en-suite shower room, there are two further double bedrooms, and a family bathroom.

Gardens surround the property with two clearly defined areas, both extending onto well-manicured lawns with beautiful views. The raised deck to the side with a large, securely fenced wildlife pond beyond. The enclosed, red brick courtyard is an attractive feature to the property and is another great leisure dining/entertaining space.

The Lodge: (ideal as an annexe, or again as holiday let, airbnb or work space)

The Lodge is a self-contained 1/2 bedroomed property with a subtle mix of character and modern finishes. You enter a good size hallway with the open plan kitchen/living/dining room on your right, the oak floors combine tastefully with, and compliment the exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. A log burning stove creates a cosy focal point to the room. Double doors at the rear and side lead onto a terrace and the formal gardens offering lovely views. The well-presented kitchen is fully fitted and includes an eco-range aga. Heading back along the hallway there is a useful utility room with separate cloakroom and a master bedroom with an en-suite at the rear of the ground floor. A turned staircase leads you to the first-floor mezzanine styled room/area having a glass balustrade that looks down over the open-plan space below. An additional room beyond the bedroom is perfect as a study, dressing area, or storage.

Outside:

The formal gardens are certainly a feature of this 'property' having been designed and landscaped by a Chelsea Garden Gold Winner, and therefore are one of the things that contribute to making Luckhurst Place the special property that it is.
Imaginatively designed, creating separate and various areas, each with different aspects and views of the beautiful surroundings and backing onto the immaculate lawns behind. There are endless places for seating and entertaining and the gardens are forever changing with the continuous wealth of colour in the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter months.
A track from the driveway leads you to the paddocks, (which are to remain for agricultural or horticultural use) accessed via a five-bar gate. At the rear of the plot there are two large paddocks and hay store/animal shelter. The paddocks are currently used as grazing land and have secure, post and rail fencing. Beyond the paddocks the boundary meets Wadhurst Park, renowned for its conservation efforts. Luckhurst Place also benefits from no public rights of way, ensuring utmost privacy within its plot.

Situation

Luckhurst Place sits within a desirable plot on the fringes of picturesque, popular and sought after village of Mayfield with its beautiful high street with raised red brick pavement, full of history and with many independent shops including a butchers and delicatessen being worth a visit! Luckhurst Place is a special home offering peace and tranquillity whilst being within easy reach of shops, schools, pubs amenities and transport links, positioned only 9 miles south of Tunbridge Wells off the A267. There are several highly regarded educational facilities close by. This includes primary and secondary schools along with independent schools such as Mayfield school for girls and Skippers Hill preparatory school. The nearest Railway station to Mayfield is three and a half miles away in the town of Crowborough.

For keen walkers, there are an abundance of bridleways and footpaths nearby. Wadhurst Park has rights of way through its beautiful land and is a few minutes' walk from the house.

Agents Note:- Wealden District Council. 3 separate council tax bands:- Main residence Band G. The Courtyard Band A and The Lodge Band A. In line with money laundering regulations (5th directive) all purchasers will be required to allow us to verify their identity and their financial situation in order to proceed.

Tenure: Freehold