Detached house for sale in Picketts Lane, Horney Common, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22

Little Picketts is a much-loved family home, set in an idyllic location, between Nutley and Uckfield, in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Little Picketts has origins dating from the 17th century and has subsequently been enlarged over the years. Externally the house is extremely picturesque with mellow brick elevations and clay tile hanging.

Internally the house has a lovely, homely atmosphere and the front door opens into a welcoming dining hall with a stunning polished brick floor. The drawing room is elegantly proportioned with attractive fireplace and in addition there is a lovely cosy library/snug with extensive built-in book shelving and fireplace. There is also a study which is approached from the drawing room and has a door giving direct access to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast/family room is a great family space and includes an aga. From this room there are lovely views across the property's land, gardens and grounds. A useful utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Arranged over the first floor is a good-sized principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom, four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property is approached from Picketts Lane via a sweeping gravel drive. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and include an indoor swimming pool complex, comprising pool, changing room, shower room and pool house. In addition, there is a separate building providing a garage, workshop and large storeroom/games room above.

The gardens and grounds provide a stunning setting for this delightful family home and have been beautifully landscaped and planted over the years to include a picturesque pond, kitchen garden, sweeping lawns, well stock herbaceous borders, paddock areas and woodland. Within the grounds there are some magnificent sandstone outcrops in circa 15 acres.

Little Picketts is situated in a rural position between the village of Nutley and the larger town of Uckfield to the east. The village of Nutley offers a village shop, two restaurants, a church, and a primary school. The surrounding countryside and villages are also amazing with the wonderful Ashdown Forest on your doorstep.

The popular town of Uckfield is also nearby and offers a good range of shopping facilities and schools, as well as a mainline station to London. Haywards Heath mainline station serves London Bridge and Victoria whilst the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells serves London Charing Cross / Cannon Street.

The market town of Lewes to the south provides a good range of local amenities and shops. The A23 to the west of Haywards Heath provides access to Brighton, Gatwick, the M25 and national motorway network.

There is an excellent selection of established preparatory, primary and public schools in the area including Little Horsted Primary, St Mark’s School, Skippers Hill preparatory school and St Leonards at Mayfield. St Bedes at Upper Dicker, Vinehall, Community Colleges at Heathfield, Wadhurst and Robertsbridge, Brambletye, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly and Brighton College are all nearby too.

Worldwide renowned Glyndebourne Opera House, Goodwood Estate, Brighton Festival and Ardingly showground are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks, many leading towards the beautiful South Downs National Park and the Ashdown Forest. There are numerous excellent Golf courses nearby including Royal Ashdown, Piltdown gc and East Sussex National, as well as reservoirs for water sports.

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