This beautiful period family home is set in a tranquil rural location close to Ashdown Forest, offering a delightful blend of character and modern comfort. The property boasts a range of well-proportioned reception rooms including a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, a drawing room with a fireplace and glazed doors leading to the garden, and a separate dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with high-quality units, granite worktops, and a Rangemaster cooker. Additionally, there is an office, a utility room, and a cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, the principal bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and a dressing area with built-in wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, a second dressing area, and a family bathroom on this floor. On the second floor, there is a play area and an attic bedroom, providing versatile living space. Outside, the property is approached via a drive leading to a parking area in front of a 3-bay heritage barn, which includes an electric car charging point and two garden stores. The gardens are beautifully maintained, featuring terraces, a large expanse of lawn, woodland, and a stream, as well as a swimming pool with a paved surround, a summer house with kitchen and WC facilities, and a tennis court. There is also a vegetable garden and a paddock, with a footpath crossing the garden. The property benefits from planning permission (WD/2006/3244) for an outbuilding to be used as an office or games room. It is situated in an area with a selection of local amenities, including schools and golf courses, and is close to Ashdown Forest, famous as the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The property is also well-placed for transport links, with access to London and Brighton via the M23 at junction 10 and Gatwick airport approximately 15½ miles away. The railway stations at Cowden and East Grinstead provide services to London Bridge/Victoria. This property, with about 5 acres of land, is a stunning example of a period home with modern amenities and is ideal for families seeking a balance of privacy, character, and convenience.