FletchingUckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3YB

Approached via a long private driveway from Bell Lane, Woolpack Farm House is an attractive Victorian farmhouse set within approximately 21.7 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland. The property benefits from an exceptional natural setting with woodland adjoining Sheffield Forest, and offers charming and characterful accommodation, blending period features with practical living space. The current owners have commenced a programme of improvement works, providing an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to complete and personalise the property to their own tastes and requirements.

On the ground floor, Woolpack Farm House offers plenty of reception space. The sitting rooms faces east and south, and has herringbone parquet flooring; a wood-burning stove set on a paved hearth creates a warm and inviting space with a pleasant outlook over the surrounding grounds. Dual aspect windows, and door to the south facing patio draw natural light into the room throughout the day.

Across the hall, a snug provides useful additional reception space. The chimney breast has been restored and fitted with a woodburning stove, offering flexibility for home working or cosy day-to-day living, whilst an inner hall offers further study or playroom space.

At the heart of the house is a spacious kitchen/dining room, fitted with wooden cabinetry and worktops, complemented by a granite-topped island and traditional oil-fired Aga. The room provides an excellent space for everyday family life and informal entertaining, with rooflights enhancing the natural light and French doors offering direct access to the gardens. The adjoining boot room has side access to the driveway via a stable door, and leads in turn to the cloakroom and the utility room, which complete the ground floor.

The first floor provides five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, with outstanding views. The remaining bedrooms are served by a bathroom, creating flexible accommodation well suited to family occupation or visiting guests.

Outside
The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of Woolpack Farm House, and it has a wonderful approach via along private track, with its own land stretching away to the left; the driveway leads to gravelled parking areas, with space for multiple vehicles adjacent to the house. Immediately surrounding the house are attractive gardens with a south-facing terrace, established planting and areas of levelled lawn, creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

To the south of the house is an all-weather tennis court, and a substantial oak framed garden barn, which benefits from power, insulation, and is ideal for use as a gym or office facilities. It has a spacious patio and pergola with far-reaching views, creating a superb entertaining space. Technical drawings have been prepared, showing its potential to create a one-bedroom annexe with shower room (subject to any necessary consents).

Beyond the formal gardens, the land comprises a mixture of paddocks, woodland and a pond, flanked by the long driveway from Bell Lane. There is an area of hardstanding, with power, water and private drainage connections, offering potential for adding stabling, garaging or outbuildings, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The paddocks are enclosed by stock-proof fencing, whilst the woodland forms a beautiful natural backdrop to the property and adjoins Sheffield Forest. Within the woodland are two large ponds, a dedicated seating area and a viewpoint enjoying far-reaching southerly views towards the South Downs, providing a wonderful, secluded spot from which to appreciate the landscape and changing seasons.

In all, about 21.7 acres

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