Old Forge Lane, Horney Common, Uckfield, East Sussex

Located just a short walk from Ashdown Forest is this delightful secluded Victorian farmhouse nestling within 4.66 acres of picturesque gardens, grounds and paddocks. It has uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and is ideal for horsey enthusiasts as it includes stables, a manège and the opportunity to enjoy 75 miles of wonderful riding routes within Ashdown Forest as well as along local country lanes. The property also includes an excellent annex and another barn that could be converted, subject to planning.

The property is accessed via a long driveway leading to plenty of off-road parking. The house includes a reception area and a wide beamed archway to the cosy sitting room with a log burner and a superb triple aspect L-shaped family space with seating and dining areas, while the contemporary kitchen includes an inset range cooker and country style units with built in appliances, French doors to the garden and access to the large utility room and a cloakroom. Upstairs there is a modern family bathroom and four individually designed double bedrooms all with fabulous and far-reaching rural views including the triple aspect principal with an en-suite shower. The charming annex has an open plan living space with kitchen, seating and dining areas as well as a light and bright double bedroom and a shower room.

The spacious stable block includes three stables, a hay store and plenty of covered space for grooming and it is just a 10-minute walk along Forge Lane to the Ashdown Forest for those delightful off road hacks where you can not only enjoy a ride but also the local wildlife. The lovely garden features a large terrace with charming shrub and rockery borders and swathes of lawn surrounded by trees, shrubs and high hedging providing privacy and seclusion.

What the Owner says:

What the owners say: This has been a delightful home for the past nine years, but we now need to downsize. We love the uninterrupted views over Ashdown Forest and the countryside, the characterful house and the excellent equestrian facilities including access to the forest. It is very secluded but, at the same time, only a five-minute drive to Marks and Spencer and Home Bargains while we can walk to the Foresters Arms in about 10 minutes.
It is not far from Maresfield and Nutley. Maresfield includes the Bonners primary school and the Chequers coaching inn, tennis, cricket, football and gymnastics clubs, a village store and post office. While Nutley offers a Londis, a farm shop, a petrol station, a bowls club, primary school and pubs and for golfers there are the Piltdown and Royal Ashdown Forest clubs. Nearby Uckfield includes two supermarkets, a cinema and leisure centre, independent shops and eateries. Trains to London Bridge taking an hour and 20 minutes while Uckfield College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted as is the Beacon Academy in Crowborough. There are also a number of excellent private schools in the vicinity including Cumnor House and Mayfield.