Oak End House5 The Acorns | Stonegate | Wadhurst | East Sussex | TN5 7EY

* 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.

Seller InsightI’d been working in the area for 10 years prior to moving to The Acorns and I drove past every day when it was just an open field and, when they started building, it became my dream to live there. The houses rarely came on to the market and I was alerted by my

friend when it came up for sale, so I went to have a look, put in an offer and to my delight, it was accepted,” says Simon.

“It’s an idyllic setting of a handful of houses designed in a horseshoe shape around a lovely pond which plays host to ducks, moorhens, fish and even swans. In our early years at the Acorns, my children loved watching the wildlife - it’s unique and very special to look at.”

“The location has been perfect for me as my office is only 2.5 miles away and it’s a short walk to the local, highly regarded primary school. There are a host of good pubs, restaurants and shops within the local area with plenty of interesting days out including Tunbridge Wells, Bewl Water, Bedgebury Forest, Snape Woods, and the National Trust properties of Bateman’s and Scotney Castle, all being within easy driving distance.”

“Having lived here since 1991, a number of changes have been made including a new kitchen and utility room, two new bathrooms and several changes to the garden. Originally just a huge vegetable plot, it now has plenty of lawn area and there are several seating and sunbathing areas. Being south facing, the mature garden is a sun trap with a brick built BBQ and patio area big enough to easily accommodate eight people. We enjoy eating in the garden (when the weather permits!) and we like to relax with an evening drink on the seating area on the lawn at the end of the day.”

“My favourite room is the lounge. We open the patio doors in the summer and like to relax in here, either watching tv or reading a book and it’s snug and warm in the winter when we light the wood burning stove.”

“It’s been a great place to bring up three children, in fact, my oldest has only just recently moved out, aged 29!”

“The house and garden are the perfect setting to host parties, I’ve celebrated my 40th and 50th birthdays here and Christmas is always a family orientated time of year.”

“We’re moving to be closer to elderly parents and I will miss the village life and the peace and tranquility. I wake up to the sound of the ducks on the pond and have enjoyed the convenience of being within a couple of miles of the office and the town with all the amenities one requires.”

DESCRIPTION Offered to the market for the first time in over twenty five years, this rarely available four bedroom detached family home is set in an exclusive private road centred around a beautiful natural pond in the sought after village of Stonegate. It has been a happy family home for many years and has always been kept to the highest standards. Recent internal refurbishment and redecoration was undertaken using Farrow & Ball paint and in the summer of 2017 external redecoration was completed.

The property has a welcoming traditional feel which follows into the impressive dining room with inglenook fireplace occupying the centre of the home. A large lounge, kitchen/diner, utility room, study and W.C. complete the ground floor with Amtico type flooring throughout. Upstairs there are four good sized double bedrooms with a full en-suite to the master as well as a complete modern family bathroom.

Outside, the garden can be accessed by the patio doors from the lounge or from the utility room through the stable door at the side. With mature borders and trees surrounding the lawn, you can enjoy the sun in privacy in the south facing garden. The front lawn overlooks the natural pond around which this private collection of houses is placed.

The property is located in Stonegate which is one of East Sussex’s most beautiful rural villages. Situated just south of Wadhurst and Ticehurst, all are known for their proximity to Bewl Water Reservoir and are vibrant rural communities. Further north is Royal Tunbridge Wells which is in easy reach and further south is the historic town of Battle & vibrant coastal resort of Hastings with its popular old town and pier. Stonegate Station is just a walk away enabling many villagers to commute to London, together with the highly regarded village school, just 200m away, makes living in Stonegate an easy choice for families. In addition you have an excellent private preparatory school less than a mile away and the local secondary school in Wadhurst is just a few miles away.

ENTRANCE HALL Double glazed windows and front door lead into the hallway fitted with Amtico type flooring. Internal windows to the right hand side give sight of the dining room. There is access to the study, kitchen and stairs lead to the first floor.

STUDY Double glazed windows to the front offer a lovely view of the pond. The well proportioned study offers room for a full office setup allowing you to work from home.

DINING ROOM Double glazed windows to the front overlook the pond. Fitted with an impressive Inglenook fireplace and Charnwood wood-burning stove.

LOUNGE Double glazed windows to the front overlook the pond. New patio doors open out onto the south facing garden. Inglenook fireplace and Charnwood wood-burning stove make the room cosy and comfortable.

KITCHEN Double glazed windows to the side and rear make the room light and bright with pretty views of the garden. An open archway leads through to the utility room. The kitchen has been refitted with quality Commodore wall and base units with granite work surfaces; integrated appliances include double oven, Neff induction hob, Miele dishwasher, Bosch freezer, wine cooler and microwave. Further features include sliding larder doors, soft close drawers, integrated waste disposal and filtered water tap.

UTILITY ROOM A side stable door allows access to the garden and across to the garage. Fitted with matching wall and base units there is an integral washing machine and Bosch fridge freezer.

CLOAKROOM Window to the side. W.C. with matching wash hand basin.

LANDING Staircase leads down to the ground floor. Double glazed window overlooking the garden to the rear. Airing cupboard with tank and shelving. Carpeted.

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Access to the loft via a drop down ladder, which has lighting and is fully boarded.

MASTER BEDROOM Beautifully light dual aspect master bedroom with double glazed windows to the front and side. Built in double wardrobes plus door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE Large full en-suite bathroom with window to side. Victoria & Albert freestanding roll top bath and separate power shower, W.C. and Kohler wash hand basin.

BEDROOM TWO Spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobes, views through double glazed window to the pond at the front.

BEDROOM THREE Lovely double bedroom with storage on the side of the chimney breast, views through double glazed window to the pond at the front.

BEDROOM FOUR Small double bedroom with double glazed windows overlooking the garden at the rear.

FAMILY BATHROOM Matching bathroom suite complete with bath and separate cubicle with power shower, W.C. and wash hand basin. Double glazed window to side.

DOUBLE GARAGE Detached double garage with electric up and over doors provides space for two cars. Personnel door to the side and eaves storage area.

REAR GARDEN Garden to the rear of the house is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and hedging giving lots of privacy. There is a patio area accessed from the lounge which runs along the back of the house plus a brick built barbeque and outside light. Tucked behind the garage you have your garden shed and oil tank.

FRONT GARDEN Open plan front garden with small lawned area and path to front door. Access to the natural pond which is a feature of the private road.

DRIVEWAY Private driveway leads up to the double garage providing additional parking for three or more cars.

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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 © 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS. Printed

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