Guide price
£450,000
(£296/sq. ft)
3 bed semi-detached house for saleArgos Hill, Mayfield TN20
3 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
1,518 sq. ft
EPC Rating: D
- Chain free
- Freehold
Burnetts
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About this property
A beautiful and substantial character cottage
Presenting some charming period features
Bright and spacious accommodation
Attractive West facing enclosed garden
Driveway with ample off road parking
No onward chain
Chequers Cottage is a splendid Period property providing versatile living accommodation arranged over two floors, to include three/four bedrooms (master with en-suite) plus a family bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom and lobby.
The porch opens to a splendid spacious and bright dual aspect living room, comprising exposed timbers and stonework, bay window to side, feature fireplace on a brick hearth with woodburning stove and built in cupboards to either side. Latched doors provide access to the kitchen/breakfast room and utility room with a staircase to the first floor landing.
The light and airy kitchen/breakfast room also benefits from dual aspect windows, and includes exposed timbers, a selection of wall and base cupboards, worktops, part tiled walls, quarry tiled flooring, integrated sink and drainer with mixer tap over, plenty of space for breakfast/dining furniture, a dishwasher, freestanding cooker and fridge. A small staircase leads to the dining room.
The impressive, vaulted dining room boasts a wealth of charm with exposed timbers and stonework, latched doors, wood flooring and window to front. This versatile room could be utilised for home office purpose, bedroom, gym or similar with the potential for an annexe with adjacent WC and private access.
The utility room is a good size with ample space for household appliances, currently housing a washing machine, tumble drier and tall freezer and includes exposed timbers and stonework, quarry tiled flooring, base cupboards and shelving and access to an under stairs cupboard and cellar (not inspected), with window and door to rear garden.
The rear lobby comprises door to front, window to side, quarry tiled flooring and sliding door to cloakroom with hand wash basin, WC, quarry tiled flooring and window to side.
The first floor landing provides access to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The delightful master bedroom is exceptionally bright and spacious with dual aspect windows to the front and rear, built in double wardrobes, and loft access (not inspected). This room enjoys an en-suite comprising shower cubicle, WC, pedestal basin, tiled flooring, window to rear and door to airing cupboard.
Bedroom two Is a generous double with three built in wardrobes, a feature ornate cast iron fireplace, large bay window to side and loft access (not inspected). Bedroom three is also a double with window to side aspect.
The family bathroom consists of a roll top bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, pedestal basin, WC, obscure glazed window to rear, wood flooring and part wood panelled walls.
Outside to the front the property has ample off road parking, and further gated parking space providing access to the pretty rear west facing garden, which is hedge and fence enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with a shed, greenhouse, raised flowerbed borders, apple trees and further maturing shrubs, plus pathway to rear door.
The property is situated in the hamlet of Argos Hill, 1 1/2 miles or so from Mayfield High Street, with easy access to footpaths and bridleways, linking to other footpaths and the various lanes around.
Mayfield, as the nearest village for shopping provides a small supermarket, butcher, baker, chemist, greengrocer/deli, wine shop, hair salon, clothes shops and post office. There are churches of various denominations, period inns and a Primary School as well as Skippers Hill Preparatory School and the very well-regarded Mayfield School for Girls.
For more comprehensive facilities Royal Tunbridge Wells is approximately 9 miles to the north. The nearest Main-line Rail Service is at Wadhurst, providing a fast and regular service to London Charring Cross, London Bridge and Canon Street. Crowborough station is also within approximately 4 miles. Gatwick is within 30 miles, and the A21, north of Tunbridge Wells provides convenient access to the M25.
There is an excellent choice of education facilities within the general area catering for both the private and state sector. Nearby leisure facilities include tennis, bowls, numerous golf clubs, sailing at the coast and Bewl Water Reservoir. The village has its own Tennis club as well as many beautiful walks and numerous equestrian pursuits are available nearby.
Material Information:
Council Tax Band E (rates are not expected to rise upon completion)
The property is believed to be of brick/block and timber construction with rendered elevations and a tiled roof.
Mains electricity and water.
Electric central heating.
Shared private drainage with two other properties.
We are not aware of any safety issues or cladding issues or asbestos at the property.
The property is located within the aonb and conservation area.
The title has no restrictions, but easements apply, we suggest you seek legal advice on the title.
According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a low risk of flooding.
Broadband coverage: We are informed that Ultrafast broadband is available at the property.
There is limited mobile coverage.
We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity.
We are not aware of any planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.
The property has step free access but not step free accommodation.
EPC Rating: D
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