Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Hartfield, East Sussex

On the northern edge of Ashdown Forest, Hartfield derives its name from the deer (hart) that roamed the area when it was a Royal hunting park. The village grew from agricultural roots until it became a centre for iron and timber. Its increased wealth resulted in the construction of the church and many impressive local houses. Hartfield is famous for being the home of A.A. Milne, author of the Winnie the Pooh books, and the location for the Poohsticks Bridge, which lies to the south of the village.

Property for sale in Hartfield offers a mix of wonderful period cottages and houses built through the centuries and located within exquisite rural settings. As a guide, estate agents in Hartfield value cottages offering two bedrooms in the region of £225,000 and close to £300,000 for cottages with three bedrooms. Detached, family houses, often Grade II listed, with four bedrooms and good-sized gardens are from £475,000 climbing to £750,000+ for some of the more prestigious period properties.

Flats for sale in Hartfield are rare and are usually valued by Hartfield estate agents in the region of £280,000+ for two-bedroom conversion flats in large Victorian houses.

Amenities for property in Hartfield

Hartfield village has a few shops and a village hall used for health & fitness classes and various local activities including the Brownies. For refreshments, the village has the St Ives Tea Gardens and three pubs: The Haywagon Inn, The Anchor Inn and The Gallipot, which is about 10 minutes’ walk towards Forest Row. There are local clubs for bowling, tennis, cricket and football; a playschool, and St Mary the Virgin Primary School. The nearest main shopping centre is East Grinstead, 6 miles north-west of Hartfield.

Transport in Hartfield

The railway station in East Grinstead is the nearest and provides a regular service into London Victoria with a journey time of one hour. Hartfield is close to the A264 which joins the M23 to the west and the A26 to the east. Metrobus runs regular services from Hartfield to Tunbridge Wells and from Hartfield to Crawley, West Sussex.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Hartfield, which is covered by postcode, TN7, you may also wish to consider Forest Row, East Grinstead, Crowborough, Heathfield, Mayfield and Wadhurst.