As its name suggests, South View has wonderful far-reaching views over the Ashdown Forest and South Downs, set on the edge of the village of Sharpthorne. The house forms the western wing of Cookhams, an elegant period property believed to date from the 1900s which was converted in the late 1960s into three separate homes. Whilst requiring updating and some refurbishment, South View offers versatile accommodation with generous room sizes and high ceilings, and the benefit of a self-contained two storey annexe which is regularly let as a holiday rental, generating a regular income.

The main front door gives access to the elegant entrance hall; a door allows internal access to the annexe. Of particular note is the large main reception room, which offers ample space for both sitting and formal dining areas, features a wide dark stone open fireplace, and has a wide expanse of sliding doors opening to the garden, framing the views beyond. The kitchen has a good range of fitted units and space for a small breakfast table; it is served by a useful laundry/utility room and a boiler and store room. On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms together with a family bathroom, two of the bedrooms with large picture windows taking in the view.

The annexe can be completely self-contained, accessed via its own front door, and comprises a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, together with a spacious open plan sitting and dining room, kitchen and cloakroom with WC on the first floor.

South View is accessed via long private driveway, with an electronically-operated gate opening to a substantial parking area ahead of the house and its attached garaging.

Adjoining the rear of the garaging is a walled swimming pool with paved surround, in need of repair. A paved terrace adjoins the rear of the house, with steps descending to a huge expanse of lawn, stretching away from the house to the south, with hedging, fencing and mature trees to the boundaries.

In all, about an acre.

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