Location

Dumbledore is just under two miles of the centre of the High Street within the pretty village of Burwash, which benefits from a range of excellent local amenities including a general store with post office, butchers, florist, public houses, a highly regarded primary school with an "Outstanding" Ofsted report, playing fields and medical centre. The surrounding area is superb for cycling and walking being within the High Weald National Landscape. National Trust property, Batemans, former home to Rudyard Kipling is very nearby with a wonderful network of footpaths surrounding the grounds.

The house is also well-placed for a number of pretty villages and the amenities, pubs and cafés they offer including Tottingworth Farm Shop and Cafe in Broad Oak, The Star Inn, Old Heathfield, King John's Nursery on the outskirts of Etchingham, which also has a Farmer's Market once a month, Lakedown Tap Room on Swife Lane, which is a delightful setting for walks, to enjoy the locally produced beer and food pop-ups and The Wheel Inn, just 0.1 miles away.

More extensive shopping and leisure amenities can be found in Heathfield (approximately 4.7 miles) and the historic town of Battle (approximately 11 miles). Tunbridge Wells, with its period architecture, excellent shopping centre and extensive retail park is reached within approximately 14 miles.

Mainline rail services: Stonegate (about 3.7 miles) has journey times to London Bridge from 59 minutes, London Charing Cross from 70 minutes, Etchingham station (about 4.4 miles).

Excellent educational opportunities can be found in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include primary schools in Burwash, Etchingham and Stonegate. Preparatory schools include Saint Ronans, Vinehall and Marlborough House. Senior schools include Benenden School, Battle Abbey, St Leonards Mayfield, Heathfield and Wadhurst Community colleges and further afield there are schools in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.

Leisure/sporting facilities include a number of premium quality golf courses; Rye, East Sussex National, Dale Hill and The Nevill. Sailing, fishing, riding, walking and mountain bike trails at Bewl Water and a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum are also nearby. The South Downs National Park and coastline can also be reached within approximately 18 miles.

Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorways.

Description

Taken from the old Sussex dialect word for 'bumblebee', Dumbledore is the ideal name for this generous, modern, family home, that enjoys a glorious rural outlook, with far reaching views towards Brightling Needle, part of the ' Mad Jack Fuller' (a notorious historical figure and Sussex resident) trail.

Built in 2000, the house is deceptively substantial, with a split-level design and emphasis made on framing the views to the rear of the house, whilst filling the space with generous levels of natural light.

The spacious ground floor is well suited to modern family life, with well-proportioned reception space. There is a large study to the front of the house, ideal for today's working from home needs, but this room could be utilised in any number of ways. The front to back reception room is split level and divided into two areas, to the front there is a snug/family/music room with steps leading down to the sitting room which enjoys the wonderful view and access onto the terrace and garden beyond, as does the adjoining dining area.

The kitchen comprises both attractive wall and base units, providing plenty of preparation space and storage together with a range of integrated Bosch appliances. There is an adjoining utility room with space for further appliances and access to the garden. A wc completes the ground floor.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom which enjoys the views to the rear, with steps up to a dressing area and en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms and a single fifth bedroom which are all served by the family bathroom.

Outside: Dumbedore is comfortably set back from the road, approached over a small area of shared access, which leads to the private gated driveway, with parking for numerous vehicles in addition to the detached double garage.

Dumbledore enjoys a plot of 0.47 acres in total, this is comprised of a formal garden that wraps around the house, with a raised paved terrace, that can be accessed directly from both the sitting room and dining area, the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining whilst taking in the views. The house then further benefits from the ownership of a sizeable portion of the field at the rear, together with the neighbouring property (who own the remaining portion). This land is not formally divided and currently kept as an open space and wild flower meadow for optimum enjoyment.

Directions

Postcode - TN19 7LA.

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