East Street, Mayfield

A fabulous, Victorian Villa with sizeable, beautifully presented and skilfully extended, characterful accommodation arranged over four floors, this attractive family house also enjoys a convenient village location, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, converted cellar, off road parking, lovely views across the Rother Valley and attractive gardens. EPC Rating: D
Sunbank forms a charming attached Victorian Villa with a bay fronted façade, beautiful room proportions, fireplaces and elegance associated with the era, yet cleverly extended and beautifully modernised by the current owners, all with superb views across East Street to the Rother Valley beyond.
The property was completely refurbished in circa 2010, to include new heating system, with electric under floor heating to the kitchen. At the same time, the sash windows were refurbished, storage cupboards built in, new kitchen, utility room, bathroom and en-suite suites were fitted and the roof renewed. In 2021, the current owners further modernised the bathrooms and kitchen, plus extended the kitchen to form a fabulous open space, with bi-fold doors out to the garden. At the same time, the cellar was waterproofed and converted into an additional room which is currently used as a music room/snug/play room. A new boiler was also fitted earlier this year.
The accommodation is arranged over four floors, accessed via a covered porch area with the front door to the entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor, pine flooring and door beyond the stairs leading to a very useful basement, now converted, with central heating radiators, a double glazed window to side and an automatic sump-pump system as part of the water proofed conversion.
The ground floor comprises a sitting room to front with the bay window, open fireplace and pine flooring, now also opened into the original dining room, with window to side and fireplace and a wide opening into the kitchen.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a lovely, extended room, with a range of deep blue cupboards and drawers, with black granite worktops, integrated ceramic sink, dishwasher and space for a range cooker. There is a matching central island, terracotta tiled flooring with under floor heating throughout, granite splash backs and velux windows and bi-fold doors to the rear patio and garden. There is also a huge picture window which beautifully showcases the garden. A further door leads to the utility room with cupboards, space for a large American fridge freezer and washer dryer, window to rear garden and side door, tiled flooring and door to a cloakroom, with WC and basin.
The first floor comprises a banistered landing with window to front and stairs leading to the second floor. The largest bedroom faces the front with bay window with the views and two built-in wardrobes on either side. The second bedroom has windows to side and rear, chimney breast and built-in wardrobe. A rear inner landing enjoys an airing cupboard and further cupboards, plus a door to the rear bedroom, being a good sized single bedroom with window facing the rear garden.
The updated bathroom comprises a white suite to include a bath with shower over, tiled walls, side taps and glass shower screen, basin and WC, tiled flooring, tiled walls with mirror, velux window to side and heated towel rail.
The top floor has a master bedroom suite, with window to side, window to front with stunning views, eaves wardrobes and door to a modernised en-suite shower room, comprising a corner shower, WC and basin, tiled walls and flooring, dormer window to rear and heated towel rail.
Outside, the front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with iron railings to front, with pedestrian gate and path to the front door, with raised flower bed. Double gates font the driveway for two cars.
To the side is a gate which lead to a store area, and then on to the enlarged and re-modelled paved patio with access to the kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and the rest of the garden. Wide, paved steps provide access to the lawn and large main rear garden, with fruit trees, flower bed borders, with fenced and hedged side boundaries and a walled rear boundary.
Location:
The house is situated in East Street, approximately 1/3 of a mile from the 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street and within striking distance of all amenities. Facilities in the village include a small supermarket with post office, butcher, baker, pharmacy, florist, greengrocers and deli as well as GP surgery, dentist and hairdressers. There are also a couple of cafes and Period Inns, including the renowned Middle House Hotel. There are pretty churches of various denominations, a flourishing primary school and the well-regarded Mayfield School for girls. For more comprehensive facilities Tunbridge Wells in 9 miles to the north.
Railway stations can be found at Wadhurst (5 miles), Crowborough (6 miles), and Tunbridge Wells. These provide a fast and regular service to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Canon Street. There is a regular bus service to Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.
The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools. Nearby leisure facilities include tennis, bowls, numerous golf clubs, sailing on Bewl Water and at the coast. The area is criss-crossed with many beautiful walks through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Material Information:
Council Tax Band: F (rates are not expected to rise upon completion)
Mains Gas, electricity, water and sewerage.
We are not aware of any safety issues or cladding issues.
We are not aware of any asbestos at the property.
The property is located within the AONB and conservation area.
The title has easements, we suggest you seek legal advice on the title.
According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a minimal risk of flooding.
Broadband coverage: we are informed that Superfast broadband is available at the property.
There is limited mobile coverage.
We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity.
We are not aware of any planning applications.
The property does not have step free access.