The Gate House - Hadlow Down

A sweeping driveway welcomes you to this impressive countryside retreat, set a mile from Hadlow Down and 5 miles from Uckfield, placing you at the heart of the unspoilt Wealden landscape. Bursting with original features and boasting large gardens and a hot tub, there’s something for every member of your pack at this home away from home.

Arrive and settle in at a leisurely pace with ample driveway parking. A welcoming entrance leads to a dining room on one side and a snug on the other, complete with cosy sofas and a well-stocked library. Doors from the snug open into two more social areas: a games room with pool and table football, and a characterful, beamed lounge with comfortable seating arranged around a Smart TV and wood burner. The kitchen blends period charm with modern practicality, featuring a tiled floor, country-style cabinetry and an island unit. Triple-aspect windows and patio doors flood the room with light, while a breakfast table provides a sociable spot for meals prepared on the range-style cooker. Completing the ground floor are a utility room and a separate cloakroom. Upstairs, a sumptuous super-king-size master bedroom boasts a striking en-suite bathroom. The first floor also houses two additional super-king-size bedrooms, an en-suite double with a Smart TV, and a family bathroom. On the second floor, a double and a twin bedroom sit beneath the eaves, accompanied by a separate WC. Step outside via the kitchen to the expansive garden, where countryside views set the scene. A six-seater Lay-Z-Spa hot tub is a luxurious touch, while the patio invites al fresco dining or drinks. Children will love the trampoline and the selection of garden games.

Nature enthusiasts – and their four-legged companions – will love nearby Wilderness Wood (0.5 miles) with its woodland trails, picnic spots and play areas. A little further afield, Ashdown Forest (10 miles) is a must for Winnie-the-Pooh fans, while the pet-friendly Bluebell Railway connects Sheffield Park (10 miles) to East Grinstead (16.5 miles). For walkies, try The Cuckoo Trail, stretching from Heathfield (5.5 miles) to Hampden Park (19.5 miles), 3 miles north of the seaside town of Eastbourne.

• 6 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can convert to a twin on request), 2 double, 1 twin
• 4 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath and a WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC, and 1 separate second-floor WC
• Gas range-style cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine
• Utility room with washer/dryer
• Wood burner, first basket of logs supplied
• Smart TV in lounge, kitchen and 1 bedroom
• Large garden with patio, outdoor furniture, gas BBQ, trampoline – children must be supervised – and assorted garden games
• Lay-Z-Spa hot tub (towels provided)
• Private parking for 6 cars
• Pub 0.5 miles, shop 2 miles, beach 21 miles
• Pool table and table football
• Please note that due to the quirky nature of this property, there are sloping ceilings in the eaves of the property.
• Arrival: 15:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00
• 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply