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" A truly wonderful example of a skillfully extended character cottage, set within good sized gardens, comprising a striking kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and dining room, three bedrooms, stunning bathroom and second shower room, complete with carport, ample parking, terrace, lawns and greenhouse all just yards from the nearest shop and bus stop. Viewing highly recommended. EPC Rating D.

Description
1 Railway Cottages forms an original Victorian railway workers cottage with lovely high ceilings that has been thoroughly modernised and extended to form the family house it is today.The property still enjoys character features, such as wooden doors, fireplaces and upgraded sash windows. The Oak framed covered porch opens into the original hallway, with stairs leading up to the first floor, door to the triple aspect sitting room with French doors leading out to the terrace to the rear, wooden flooring and a 16th Century sandstone fireplace reclaimed from a monastery in Lancashire.The kitchen has been upgraded with dark wood units, black marble work surfaces, inset sink, stone flooring and an Aga cooker with bespoke hand painted tiles behind. There is space for a table and chairs, free standing American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The plum coloured walls really set the room off excellently. There is a window and further set of French doors to the rear terrace.Opening off the kitchen is a lobby area with access to an under stairs cupboard housing a tumble dryer/appliance and the utilities. Twin doors open into a stone mosaic tiled shower room, comprising walk in shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.The dining room is to the front of the house, and again enjoys a double aspect. There is a fireplace with marble surround and a built-in cupboard/shelving unit.The first floor landing has a wide, open feel, with two windows to the front, and access to all bedrooms. Bedroom one is a good size, double aspect, with stripped wood flooring.The second bedroom has a double aspect, built-in wardrobe and original fireplace which features the name 'Scotia' believed by the owners to be one of the train engines that frequented the Cuckoo Line. The third bedroom has a window to the rear and a built-in wardrobe.The bathroom is a thing of beauty. It has been furnished with top quality fittings from Catchpole & Rye with Amtico flooring. The bath has been hand cast in Kent from a mould taken from an antique French bath with the cast iron burnished on the outside. The toilet cistern has been personalised to reflect the house's heritage. The freestanding sink is Italian marble on a base reproduced from an original Georgian design.No expense has been spared on the interior, and as such a viewing is highly recommended.

Outside
The property has a good sized garden to the East side of the house, complete with expanse of lawn, hedged and fenced to the front, shrub borders, gravel pathway leading from the rear terrace to the parking area. There is a green house, sheltered decking seating area, and gated parking area providing parking for several vehicles plus access to a detached oak framed car-port with slate roof in keeping with the house.The rear part of the garden is also fenced, leading down to the stream beyond. Directly behind the house is a vast expanse of stone flagged terrace, ideal for entertaining.To the front is a shingle courtyard area with gate to the front and pathway to the front porch, interspersed with some planting and pots.

Location
The property occupies a convenient position on the outskirts of Rotherfield in the popular area known as Town Row, only around 200 yards from the nearest shop; The Cuckoo Line Stores. There are bus stops and a post box within a stone's throw and easy access to nearby foot paths for countryside walks and to walk into the village.Rotherfield enjoys a good range of amenities including Village Shop, Post Office, Chemist, Doctors Surgery, renowned St Deny's Church, two Public Houses, Pre-School and highly regarded Primary School. For more comprehensive facilities, there is the neighbouring town of Crowborough around 4 miles distant and the Spa Town of Royal Tunbridge Wells approximately 7 miles to the north. Railway stations are at Jarvis Brook (3 miles), Wadhurst (6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (7 miles). 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, numerous golf clubs, sailing on Bewl Water and at the coast. The area is criss-crossed with many beautiful walks through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the Ashdown Forest and there are numerous National Trust properties within easy reach.

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