Located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, in the pretty village of Maresfield and under 0.25 miles to the village pub and shop, this spacious property is ideally situated for family get-togethers. Enjoy scenic walks right from the doorstep, following local footpaths that meander through the beautiful countryside. Enjoy a family day out at nearby Sheffield Park and Gardens, home of the Bluebell Railway, where you can take a steam train ride through the Ashdown Forest and on to East Grinstead. Winnie the Pooh enthusiasts can enjoy a game of Pooh sticks at nearby Pooh Corner, and for more family fun take a trip down to the Sussex coast where there are a wide choice of beaches at Eastbourne, Saltdean and Brighton. The local Bluebell Vineyard offers tours and tastings.
The property is a stand alone holiday home located on the owners small holding with the opportunity to explore 10 acres of woodland belonging to the owners. Enter the property into the hallway where there is space for dropping off shoes and coats, and head into the very large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with breathtaking views of the countryside beyond. Relax on one of the comfortable sofas, light the wood burner on a chilly evening, and curl up with a good book, or watch your favourite programmes on the Smart TV after a busy day exploring. Tucked away just off the lounge is a quiet sitting area with a sofa bed (please enquire if this is required when booking). The spectacular kitchen offers everything you will need for creating delicious family meals including an electric professional range master with induction hob and double fan assisted ovens, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine chiller, boiling water tap, and coffee machine. There is plenty of seating for everyone around the dining table and check out the unique breakfast bar designed by the owner !. A wet room with shower and WC and a utility area with a washing machine and tumble dryer complete the ground floor. Heading upstairs you will find four bedrooms, two king-size master bedrooms, both with the luxury of a free standing bath in which to relax and admire the glorious views, they also have TV's, and en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC. The remaining two bedrooms are two family suites with a king-size bed and a high sleeper single bed, TV's and they share a Jack and Jill shower room with a shower and WC. The spacious landing area is light and airy and offers a place for children to pull up a bean bag, get out the board games or watch the Smart TV. There is also a ladder (with a safety lock) that leads up to a secret den area where teenagers can chill out playing the Xbox 1. There are stair gates at both the top and the bottom of the stairs for added safety and to help keep pets on the ground floor.
Outside, there is an extensive enclosed garden which is east-facing and is a real sun trap, it offers a number of seating areas which are ideal to relax in after a busy day exploring or enjoy sociable family mealtimes with the gas BBQ. There is also private parking for up to four cars.
The property has been lovingly designed and renovated by the owners with many unique features for you to uncover and enjoy and make some amazing holiday memories. Dogs are very welcome but are restricted to the ground floor only and not allowed on the furniture. Stair gates are fitted for your conveneince