Possingworth Park, Cross in Hand, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a 1930's Lions Green detached family house, having spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, taking full advantage of the distant views towards the South Downs and with shares in and direct access to Possingworth Park.
NO CHAIN | ATTRACTIVE DETACHED LIONS GREEN FAMILY HOUSE | SET IN STUNNING GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF AROUND AN ACRE | SHARES IN AND DIRECT ACCESS TO POSSINGWORTH PARK | DOUBLE GLAZING | GAS CENTRAL HEATING | COVERED PORCH | RECEPTION HALL | CLOAKROOM | SITTING ROOM | STUDY | KITCHEN | 2ND KITCHEN/DINING ROOM | UTILITY ROOM | FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS | MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC | BATHROOM | SECOND FLOOR COMPRISING TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS IF REQUIRED | TWO STORE ROOMS | EAVES STORAGE | LONG DRIVEWAY | AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING | DOUBLE GARAGE | GAMES/STORE ROOM ABOVE | COUNCIL TAX: BAND G | EPC RATING: BAND C
SITUATION: In a semi-rural location with direct access to Possingworth Park, a 104 acre park with woodlands walks and lake. The nearest town is Heathfield which offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Royal Tunbridge Wells offers an even greater variety of shopping and leisure facilities, as well a mainline train station. London commuters can also easily access a number of other mainline stations nearby including Wadhurst, Buxted, Crowborough and Stonegate, all approximately 15 minutes by car. The property is also strategically located within easy access of the excellent road networks leading to both London within an hour or the south coast in approximately 20 minutes. There are a number of excellent schools for all age groups in both private and state sectors including Skippers Hill (Five Ashes), Bedes (Upper Dicker), Mayfield Convent for girls, Heathfield College/6th Form and Eastbourne College.
DESCRIPTION: A most attractive detached Lions Green family house, built in the 1930's presenting part tile hung elevations under a tiled roof with a cats eye window, taking full advantage of the stunning distant southerly views over Possingworth Park towards the South Downs.
Set in delightful gardens and grounds of around an acre, viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the fine setting offered by this family home of distinction.
Approached via a Covered Porch with original front door to a Reception Hall and Cloakroom. Stairs rising to the first floor, storage under and further built-in storage cupboard. The triple aspect Sitting Room has a brick fireplace with storage and shelving fitted to each side. There is a good size Study and a fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room. A second Kitchen/Dining Room has a bay recess with doors and windows opening on to the rear terrace. There is also a useful Utility Room giving access to front and rear along with a door to the garage.
To the first floor are four Bedrooms with fine views from the rear, two with wash hand basins and the main bedroom having the benefit of an En-Suite Shower Room/WC, whilst all are served by a Bathroom.
Off the landing stairs rise to the Second Floor where there are two rooms (which could be further bedrooms if required) with window enjoying fine views towards the South Downs along with a bar, two store rooms and extensive range of eaves storage cupboards.
OUTSIDE: 5-bar gate with long gravelled driveway flanked by areas laid to lawn, a variety of mature trees and Rhododendron hedgerow. Parking area to the front of the property and access to attached Double Garage with remote controlled roller doors, power, light and hatch to games/store room above.
Side access to a delightful and established rear garden, enjoying a secluded southerly aspect, thoughtfully designed and planted with a wide array of plants, trees and shrubs. Rhodpendron and Laurel hedgerows provide excellent screening and an extensive paved terrace with Wisteria arbour and climbers to one end takes full advantage of the wonderful aspect over areas laid to lawn and a large stream fed pond. The section of garden next to the rear boundary could provide the perfect space for a swimming pool or tennis court and has direct access into Possingworth Park. In all the gardens extend to around one acre.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-25
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
66 Mbps
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Blackboys Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mark's Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 379
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Five Ashes CofE Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Framfield Church of England Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Heathfield Community College3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,416
- Type
- Community school
- Uckfield College4.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,671
- Type
- Community school
- Beacon Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,642
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hailsham Academy7.7 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Type
- Academy converter
- King's Academy Ringmer7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 659
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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