High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex

Originally built in 1857 this charming and characterful chapel was converted into residential accommodation in 1967 but superbly updated and extended by the current owners about 20 years ago with no expense spared.

The chapel is located in the High Street at the southern end of the pretty village of Hartfield, well known for its association with A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh. The property is set very well back from the road and accessed via a wide block paved driveway bordered by a front garden that leads to a pitched roof garage, the front entrance and steps up to a separate side entrance. It has great kerb appeal with its arched and multi-pane windows and front entrance with access to the impressive reception/dining hall where spiral staircases lead to the top floor and lower ground floor and oak flooring that flows through much of the ground floor.

A bright dual aspect kitchen includes a range cooker, attractive green shaker style units housing various appliances, space for a table and chair plus access to a lobby leading to the back door and a cloakroom. The spacious sitting room features a large bay window with delightful views, while next door is a large double bedroom with an ensuite shower and five bi-fold doors to a balcony.

The lower ground floor features a garden flat with an inner hallway leading to storage facilities as well as to a living room/kitchen with a door to the garden and to a shower room/toilet, a fitted wardrobe and an ensuite double bedroom. The first floor has a very large landing and leads to a double ensuite bedroom and the principal suite with a wall of fitted cupboards and an ensuite bathroom.

In the rear garden there is a spacious lawn bordered by hedging and colourful shrubs, surrounded by delightful woodland, whilst the front garden includes a patio for outdoor entertaining.

What the Owner says:

The present owner is selling to downsize but loves the village and is looking to stay in the area. Hartfield lies in the High Weald National Landscape on the edge of Ashdown Forest. It includes period properties, the Pooh Corner tea rooms, a good primary school, surgery, pubs, sports clubs, a church and a village hall with various activities.

Pooh Sticks Bridge is nearby in the midst of Ashdown Forest where you can enjoy bike and horse rides as well as excellent walks. Forest Row includes cafes, independent shops, restaurants, pubs, farmers’ market and excellent schools. There is also a supermarket, library, post office, GP surgery, 24-hour veterinary surgery, a thriving community centre, The Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and a tennis club.

The Beacon Academy in Crowborough rated ‘Outstanding’ and grammar and independent schools are available in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. The world-famous Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School is nearby, while other independent schools that can be easily accessed. Trains to London go from East Grinstead, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells while Gatwick is only half an hour’ drive.