BADGERS, WARREN LANE, CROSS IN HAND, HEATHFIELD, TN21 0TB.

BUILT ON A DOUBLE PLOT IN THE 1930’S, BADGERS IS A PRESTIGIOUS GEORGIAN-STYLE FAMILY HOME IN GROUNDS OF ABOUT 2 ACRES (UNMEASURED). SITUATED HALFWAY BETWEEN THE POPULAR PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF WALDRON AND CROSS IN HAND, THE FORMER CENTRED ROUND ITS NORMAN CHURCH & ANCIENT INN AND WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF THE MARKET TOWN OF HEATHFIELD. EXTENDED OVER THE YEARS COMPRISING A SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL, DRAWING ROOM WITH THE ‘OVAL’ ROOM AS PART OF THE EXTENSION, STUDY, LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM LEADING ONTO UTILITY ROOM & CLOAKROOM, DINING ROOM, 7 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS WITH THE TOP FLOOR ARRANGED AS A SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT, ORIGINALLY STAFF QUARTERS. MAGNIFICENT GARDENS SURROUNDING THE PROPERTY, UNDOUBTEDLY A FEATURE, MATURE, ESTABLISHED AND CARED FOR. THE GARDENS COMPRISE MAINLY LAWN, SHRUBS, MATURE TREES, & VEGETABLE PLOT. SUN TRAP POOL AND TERRACING. CAR PORT & GARAGE. SITUATION Badgers is situated in desirable Warren Lane, a tree-lined road of distinction. The property backs onto Possingworth Park, a beautiful backcloth of colourful woodland and with the opportunity to secure walking rights in this beautiful private park centred round a large lake. The market town of Heathfield with its range of shops & amenities is about 2 miles. The nearby village of Blackboys has a popular inn and the road continues onto the county town of Lewes, some 12 miles beyond. The coast at Eastbourne is about 15 miles with main line stations at Buxted, about 5 mins drive, Lewes and Uckfield with its wide range of shops and amenities to include cinema and leisure centre. The whole area is served with a good selection of private and state schools.

DESCRIPTION Badgers has changed since the original structure in the 1930’s with extension and improvements taking place over the last 70 years or so. The gardens are a delight and have become a major feature of the property. Even though the property has been maintained, improved and decorated over the years, there is scope for some improvement with major potential for further development. A unique property in a unique setting with uplift opportunity

The accommodation comprises as follows:

ENTRANCE PORCH
Front door to:

RECEPTION HALL about 22’ x 10’. Walk in cupboard. French door onto rear terrace and aspect onto gardens.

CLOAKROOM with w.c., wash basin, radiator.

MORNING ROOM/STUDY
about 14’1 x 7’9. Radiator.

DINING ROOM about 20’ max x 10’10. Skirting radiator, wall light points. Hardwood stripped floor.

KITCHEN about 15’6 x 10’3. Full range of wall and base units with ample ceramic working surfaces. One and half bowl sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher. Fitted double oven and gas hob with extractor. Space for ‘fridge/freezer, laminate floor. Breakfast area, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM about 15’9 x 6’6. Walk-in pantry and deep walk-in store cupboard. Single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, built-in cupboard housing gas fired boiler serving central heating and hot water. Door to exterior.

DRAWING ROOM about 33’ 22’. A room full of character with open fire, wood panelling, wall light points. At a slightly lower level via a pillared arch is the OVAL MUSIC ROOM/LIBRARY with aspect and access onto garden. Study recess (about 11’ x 6’).

CARPETED STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator. Airing cupboard housing lagged copper tank and immersion heater.

BEDROOM 1 about 17’3 x 10’9 plus deep range of built-in wardrobes. Skirting radiator, power points. Arch through to:

DRESSING ROOM with three built-in double wardrobes and skirting radiator.

EN SUITE panelled bath, oval wash basin with vanitory surround, w.c., fully tiled walls & ceramic floor. Walk-in shower. Heated towel rail, down lighting.

BEDROOM 2 about 14’ x 13’ max. A bright room with aspect over garden. Built-in wardrobe and dressing table. Casement door onto large BALCONY with wrought iron rails graced by grapevine and offering magnificent views over the garden.

BEDROOM 3 about 10’6 x 9’. Built-in cupboard, skirting radiator.

BEDROOM 4 about 8’8 x 8’. Built-in wardrobe, skirting radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
‘P shaped panelled bath, separate shower, oval wash basin with vanitory surround, down lighting. Separate w.c.

BEDROOM 5 about 11’7 x 10’. Built-in cupboard, skirting radiator, fine views.

STAIRS TO 2ND FLOOR SMALL LANDING

BATHROOM of good size comprising panelled bath, wash basin & w.c.

BEDROOM 6 about 16’ max x 7’. Radiator.

BEDROOM 7/STUDIO
About 21’ x 14’6 max (9’6 min). Radiator. Door to walk-in attic.

OUTSIDE Badgers is approached via double iron gates from Warren Lane. A long drive approach edged by lawns and mature specimen trees leads to area of parking & turning for several vehicles at the front of the property. The drive leads through to the left to a CAR PORT and to the right a LARGE SINGLE GARAGE. Space for further garaging or replacement structures if required.
A tall pillared entrance leads to an attractive side garden with central stone urn with floral display. Access through to raised Yorkstone terrace with productive grapevine and oval steps leading down to lawns interspersed with specimen trees, rhododendrons and productive vegetable section with greenhouse.
Strategically placed sunken garden and to one side a private terrace with brick retained flower beds, surrounding an attractive below ground HEATED SWIMMING POOL. underwater lighting and a safe shallow area with gradual levels. Pump house with heat pump installation. IN ALL ABOUT 2 ACRES (UNMEASURED) The whole with a high degree of privacy.

Agents note Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.

Directions: From our offices in Heathfield proceed in a westerly direction out of town and onto Cross in Hand. Turn left onto the Lewes Road passing the shops and on for another half a mile and turn left into Warren Lane. Continue down the lane for about a quarter of a mile and Badgers will be seen on the right hand side.

Please note this is an approximate location provided for guidance only

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