Location

Situated in a rural position in the village of Isfield, between the towns of Uckfield (2.7 miles) and Lewes (5.9 miles). The village has a public house, a church, and a farm shop, and is home to the Lavender Line heritage steam railway. Uckfield and Lewes both have a comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, leisure centres and independent cinemas; Lewes has a rich history and is the county town of East Sussex.

There are extensive sporting and recreational activities in the area, with golf at Piltdown, East Sussex National and many courses across the county, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, showjumping at Hickstead, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including the South Downs National Park and on the Ashdown Forest. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England's emerging wine scene. Spa and country house hotels include Gravetye Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor.

Transport links: in addition to rail connections to the capital from Uckfield and Lewes, there are frequent rail services to London from Haywards Heath (13 miles, London Bridge/London Victoria from 42 minutes). The A23/M23 lies to the west, giving access to Gatwick airport (16 miles), the south coast and the M25.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Uckfield Community College, Chailey Secondary, Burgess Hill Girls, Lewes Old Grammar School, Ardingly College and Hurstpierpoint College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Description

Built in classic style with symmetrical red brick elevations under a tiled roof, Little Heath is an impressive and spacious detached neo-Georgian house completed in 2004, acquired by the current owners in 2008 and further extended in 2012.
It is ideally matched to modern family life, with features including wired internet to key rooms, and offers spacious and elegant accommodation arranged over two floors, with a versatile layout with three separate reception rooms and a study giving plenty of space for both entertaining and relaxing as a family.

At the front of the house is a cosy snug with an open fireplace, which has previously been used as a dining room; it has hardwired internet offering the option for a second ground floor office for working or studying from home, complementing the study which lies across the hallway. The formal drawing room has a bay window framing the views over the rear garden, a wood burning stove, and a door to the side access.

The kitchen/breakfast room is the hub of day to day life, beautifully fitted with an excellent range of solid wood cabinets under granite surfaces, with a central island, a Rangemaster stove, and space for a dining table. Beyond lies the sitting room, an impressive addition from 2012, with bi-fold doors to the rear terrace, two roof lanterns, and underfloor heating. It creates a superb space for entertaining, yet is also comfortably suited to day to day use.

At the rear is a boot room, with a separate sink and door to the side access, where outdoor hot and cold taps are plumbed, ideal for muddy dogs and boots. Adjoining the boot room is a 600-bottle climate controlled wine room. There is ample understairs storage, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal suite includes built-in wardrobes and an en suite with walk-in shower, twin basins, bidet, and WC. Four further bedrooms and two family bathrooms complete the first floor.

Outside
Set behind tall conifer hedging for privacy, the property is approached via electronically operated wooden gates opening to a gravelled drive that winds past an expanse of lawn, providing parking for several vehicles ahead of the house and the attached three bay garage.

The rear garden is fully enclosed with side access. Outbuildings include a detached studio, suitable as a home office, games room, or gym, and three timber sheds (two with power) offering excellent storage.

The heated above ground pool, powered by an air source pump, sits near the garden's centrepiece: an open party barn with an outdoor kitchen equipped with a gas barbecue, masonry charcoal barbecue, fireplace suitable for use as a wood-fired grill, fridge space, sink with hot and cold water supply (undercounter electric boiler), power points, lighting, and integrated sound system, creating a fantastic setting for al fresco entertaining. A paved terrace spans the rear and side elevations, providing further space for outdoor furniture and garden enjoyment.

At the north side lies a kitchen garden with raised beds. The remainder of the garden is mainly lawn with shrub borders, extending to about an acre in total.

Directions

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Please note, the postcode does not lead to the property in SatNav.
From Lewes/the south, at the Cuilfail roundabout take the A26 north, Little Heath is on the left after approximately five miles, immediately after the sign for the crossroads.
From Uckfield/the north, at Little Horsted roundabout take the A26 south, Little Heath is on the right after approximately 1.5 miles, just after the staggered crossroads of Horsted Lane/Bradfords Lane.