HighfieldsForest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5AJ

Hurstview is a well-proportioned semi-detached house dating from 1935, occupying an elevated position in the heart of Forest Row and enjoying particularly attractive views across the village to the rear. The house retains the integrity of its Arts & Crafts origins, with our client having undertaken a comprehensive programme of extension and refurbishment to create a spacious, well-designed family home offered for sale with no onward chain.

The result is a balanced combination of retained period detail and carefully considered contemporary additions with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. Throughout, the house is presented in a largely neutral palette, with modern fittings carefully integrated to complement the original character. Natural materials remain central to the aesthetic, including timber floors, clay tiled details and exposed joinery, complemented by modern interventions such as double-glazed Heritage windows, thermo Ayous cladding to the rear extension and a bespoke kitchen by Uncommon Projects of Greenwich.

An open porch with a stone archway leads to a half-glazed front door and into the entrance hall, which features a wooden floor, staircase to the first floor and a useful understairs cupboard. To the left is a versatile workshop or store room with durable flooring and double doors opening to the front. There are two reception rooms, both with timber flooring. The sitting room is a bright, well-proportioned space with a large front-facing window and a brick fireplace with a clay tiled hearth. The dining room lies to the rear, with French doors opening on to steps down to the terrace.

A cloakroom has been created from the original larder and retains its character, including original windows and mesh grate, now paired with tessellated tiling.
Steps lead down to the kitchen and breakfast room, which forms the focal point of the house. This is a vaulted rear extension providing a generous, open-plan space with oak flooring and sliding doors to the terrace. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry by Uncommon Projects, HiMacs worktops and a central island featuring a Bora hob with integrated extraction. Appliances include Fisher & Paykel ovens, AEG refrigeration, a Bosch dishwasher and filtered, boiling water tap. There is ample room for a large dining table. A separate utility room provides additional storage and space for laundry appliances. Underfloor heating runs throughout the kitchen and breakfast room, utility room and workshop.

On the first floor, a split-level galleried landing offers space for a study area, leading to three well-presented bedrooms, all with wooden floors. These are served by a part-tiled bathroom with marble detailing and a separate shower room.

A further staircase rises to the second floor, where there is a spacious principal bedroom with views to both front and rear. A separate storage room offers potential for conversion to additional washroom space if required.

Outside
The property is situated on a private, no-through lane and is approached via gently sloping block-paved driveway providing parking for two cars, with additional gravelled hardstanding at the top. The front garden is laid to lawn with established flower and shrub borders, along with a timber bike store and a practical outdoor dog shower.

To the rear, a raised stone terrace with iron railings provides space for outdoor seating and takes advantage of the elevated views. Steps lead down to a lawned garden arranged over gentle levels with sleeper retaining edges and wide steps. The garden is enclosed by hedging and fencing and is well planted with a variety of shrubs and borders.

A timber sculpture by a local artist provides a focal point, and at the far end of the garden is a contemporary larch-clad studio and garden office. It is fully insulated with double glazed windows and electric underfloor heating, making it suitable for year-round use.

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