ID: S287687
A peaceful and tranquil countryside haven in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this spacious property is perfect for get togethers. Forge House sits on the ancient site of the iron master s house and offers a peaceful rural setting nestled amongst fields between the villages of Etchingham and Burwash. Enjoy scenic walks from the doorstep along local footpaths or a day out at nearby Batemans, the former home of Rudyard Kipling or Bodiam Castle, both National Trust properties. Keen gardeners will enjoy the beautiful local gardens on offer including King John s Nursery, Pashley Manor Gardens and Great Dixter, and for some fun, head to the Sussex coast with a wide choice of beaches at Bexhill, Hastings and Camber Sands. Enter the property into the ample and welcoming hallway where you are greeted with lush views of the garden and the countryside from the kitchen/diner beyond. Turn left and head into the spacious lounge where you will find a large, comfortable corner sofa and plenty of relaxed seating. Snuggle up in front of the cosy wood burner on chilly evenings and enjoy watching a film on the Smart TV. For a more intimate space, turn right from the front door into the atmospheric and opulent Woodland room. Head back through the hallway and into the kitchen/diner with its fantastic open aspect and bi fold doors that lead directly into the garden. The kitchen offers everything you will need to create delicious meals including a five ring gas hob, two electric ovens, an American style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. Enjoy relaxed dining at the seating space for 16 people or breakfast at the breakfast bar. The ground floor is completed with a utility room that offers a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a separate WC. Heading upstairs to the first of two upstairs floors, you will find four bedrooms: two large double suites, one of which has an en suite shower room with shower and WC; a spacious super king master suite, with a luxurious en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and seating area with sofa bed; and a triple with bunk bed and a single bed. A family bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC completes the first floor. Heading up to the second floor there are a further two bedrooms: a quad room (a bunk bed and two singles) and a king size with an additional single bed, these two bedrooms share a large bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC. Outside, with step free access from the ground floor, there is a large, peaceful, south facing garden that acts as a real sun trap. Beyond the garden, stretching as far as the horizon, are exquisite views of fields, woodland and the beautiful natural world. Relax in the hot tub after a busy day exploring or enjoy sociable family mealtimes at the outdoor seating area with charcoal BBQ and fire pit. Children and young adults will enjoy getting together in the annex situated above the garage. The annex room also offers a sofa bed and WC. There is private parking for six cars. Need to know: 6 bedrooms 2 family suites: 1 with a super king size and double sofa bed, 1 with a king size bed and single bed; 2 large double rooms; 1 quad room; 1 triple; and, if needed, an additional sofa bed located in the annex (separate building). 2 bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 ground floor WC. 5 ring gas hob, 2 electric ovens, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and in all of the bathrooms. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Smart TVs in lounge and annex room. Travel cot (suitable up to 18 months old)and highchair available upon request. Hot tub, outdoor seating, sun loungers, fire pit and charcoal BBQ in the garden. Annex room above the garage with a sofa bed and WC. Private parking for 6 cars. Please note for security reasons there is cctv at the front of the property towards the parking area. Accessed down a rustic private country track. Rural and peaceful location. Please be considerate with noise levels especially at night. 0.7 miles from Etchingham train station with direct trains to London, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells. Railway line around 80 metres from the house, trains are infrequent, and their speed is limited.
Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Hot tub, Internet access, Luxury, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes
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