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AN EXCEPTIONAL PERIOD HOME WITH SUPERB ANNEXE, ORIGINAL FEATURES, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND OFF-ROAD PARKING...

With exposed timber beams, an inglenook fireplace and wonderful gardens with an orchard, Maltmans South exudes an undeniable amount of original charm. Encompassed by its idyllic gardens, this Grade II listed home represents an outstanding example of contemporary life in a period property. Beautifully presented and sympathetically styled throughout to an impeccably high standard, its extensive layout incorporates a hugely versatile annexe that offers a truly wonderful work/life balance.

In More Detail:

Set back from the road in the quintessential Sussex village of Cuckfield within easy reach of its acclaimed restaurants, shops and mainline station in Haywards Heath, the picture perfect facade of this double fronted home with its 17th century chimney stack and leaded windows captivates your imagination and hints at what's to come.

Dating back to the late 16th century, a beautifully presented interior effortlessly blends an abundance of original features with a tastefully chosen Farrow & Ball palette to conjure the character of a bygone age, while sympathetically chosen finishing touches provide every convenience for today's modern lifestyles.

Inside:

Beautifully lit by a duo of leaded windows that look out onto the surrounding greenery, the magnificent inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and timber framed walls of the spacious sitting room supply an instant wow factor. The cast iron chimney hood of the working fireplace provides a wonderful focal point to a room that has a generous amount of space to relax and spend time together as a family. Crisp white walls enhance the sense of space, while French doors open onto a study that in turn makes it easy to step out into the simply stunning gardens.

The rich tones of the wood floor continue across the hallway in the double aspect dining room where a further open fireplace echoes the inviting feel. Bookshelves nestle within the chimney breast alcoves making a clever use of space while leading into the adjoining kitchen allowing you to create one hugely sociable open plan space. Combining a classic Aga, butler sink and rustic tiled floor with modern cabinets and sleek black countertops, the generous proportions of the kitchen provide ample storage and workspace. Well-appointed with integrated oven and hob, its easy flowing layout easily accommodates a dresser and leads the way to a large conservatory that adds a peaceful retreat to sit back and admire the thoughtfully planted garden. A shower room and cloakroom complete the ground floor of the main house, while a self-contained annexe with a triple aspect music room, study, shower room, and utility room generates a host of possibilities for those who work from home and multi-generational families.

The sense of space and lovely flow of natural light continues upstairs in each of the four equally well-presented double bedrooms each with more of those exceptional timber beams. On the first floor two bedrooms both feature exposed brick fireplaces, and whilst the double aspect principal bedroom looks out over the gardens, the second bedroom has an enviably sized walk-in wardrobe. Two further bedrooms stretch out across the top floor, while the modern suite of the recently updated family bathroom is a superb finishing touch with its wood panelled bath, stylish countertop basin and metro tile setting.

Outside:

Step out from the study, conservatory or annexe onto the broad paved patio of an utterly enticing east facing garden and enjoy outdoor meals with family and friends in an idyllic and tranquil setting. Bordered by beautifully planted flowerbeds that produce colour and interest throughout the seasons, the established long lawn reaches out in front you leading the way to central section that gives a 'secret garden' feel and then onto a large orchard with a fabulous selection of mature trees.

The pretty garden at the front of this Cuckfield home gives a welcoming feeling, and a private driveway has off-road parking for several vehicles.

Here's what the owner says:

"We love being in the heart of the village and being able to walk into the countryside as well as to the shops and restaurants the mainline station close by.

In the winter it's gloriously snug to sit in front of the fire in the sitting room and in the summer the garden is beautifully designed to offer both sun and shade. There's just a wealth of variety and the house offers so many possibilities. We both work from home and so it's important for us to have separate office space, and that's just what the annexe gives us.

I'll really miss sitting in the conservatory surrounded by the garden, being able to smell the daphne and hear the birds all year round."