5 bedroom detached house for sale

Overview.

Tucked away and forming part of secluded and sought after development on a private road, is this superb family home nestled in a half acre plot.

Immaculately presented and built in 2022 and with upgrades since the original build, buyers will fall in love with not only the space and specification of this home, but also the approach to Bankside Place which comprises of just seven beautifully appointed homes on half acre plots. As you turn onto the gravelled drive by the garage, you get a sense of the space to either side of this double fronted home. Through the front door, you’ll find access into the two reception rooms to front; the family room and the study with both providing a view over Bankside Place via the bay windows. The main entertaining space is located at the rear, which provides access and views over the superb landscaped garden. The sitting room benefits from French doors, as does the kitchen/diner. It’s easy to see why the kitchen is the hub of the home. You’ll find space for a sofa and dining table whilst there are breakfast stools under the island. There is ample quartz work surface prep space and integrated appliances, which include an induction hob, double fridge and freezer, oven and microwave, dishwasher and plenty of storage. For an open plan entertaining space to work well, the utility room is the perfect spot for the washing machine, tumble dryer, additional storage and the boiler room.

A turning staircase from the ground floor leads to you to the impressive galleried first floor landing. The main bedroom suite overlooks the front and features a bespoke ensuite which was re-modelled in 2023 as well as a walk in wardrobe/dressing room. The guest bedroom, with its built in wardrobes and en-suite is located to the rear and along with bedrooms three (also with built in wardrobes) and bedroom five, provide beautiful views over the garden. Bedroom four is located to the front with built in wardrobes, whilst the first floor space is completed by the family bathroom.

To the side is the double garage with ample parking in front of the gavelled drive. A rear door into the garage provides access from the garden and there is the added benefit of storage space under the pitched roof. The gardens of this half acre plot are a real selling point and has been carefully designed to make the most of the space on offer. The newly formed terrace from the kitchen and sitting room is the perfect spot to relax and entertain friends and family on. The combination of rock water feature planted borders and timber sleepers lead you to the large lawn area, where it meets a pond and seating area whilst the tree line boundary provides privacy and seclusion. 

Location.

Bankside Place is positioned on the edge of Maresfield, a sought after village with close links to Uckfield and Lewes. Nested in East Sussex, you’ll find Ashdown Forest on your doorstep where there are 6000 acres to explore. Within walking distance is The Chequers pub and across the road from the pub is the village hall and the convenience store. The recently opened M&S Food Hall at Ashdown Business Park is just over a mile away, where there is also a Costa Coffee and Premier Inn whilst a wide range of shopping facilities can be found in Uckfield. East Sussex National Golf Club and spa hotel is within 5 miles, whilst Piltdown Golf Club is even closer. For schools, there are plenty to choose from. Bonners Church of England school is just around the corner, whilst Uckfield College (secondary) is within 2 miles. For independent schools, Cumnor House is within 7 miles and Great Walstead a short distance further in Lindfield. More locally is Skippers Hill Prep school in Mayfield. For those that commute, there is the choice of Uckfield or Haywards Heath. Uckfield to London Bridge is approximately 1 hour 20, whilst from Haywards Heath trains are from 46 minutes.