GUIDE PRICE: £2,250,000-£2,500,000MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A MAGNIFICENT DETACHED 3,500 SQUARE FOOT FIVE TO SIX BEDROOMED GRADE II LUXURY BARN CONVERSION WITH CIRCA 9 ACRES * SUCCESSFUL 3 UNIT GLAMPING SAFARI STYLE BUSINESS THAT COULD BE FURTHER ENHANCED * FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY TO COMMERCIALIZE AN ESTABLISHED ARTISAN SPARKLING WHITE WINE VINEYARD AND WINERY * ALSO THE CHANCE FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME OF POTENTIAL PLANNING PERMISSION BEING SOUGHT BY THE CURRENT OWNER FOR THE GRANTING OF A LUXURY BESPOKE BUILDING PLOT FOR AN IMPRESSIVE NET CARBON ZERO TUDOR STYLE OAK FRAMED RESIDENCE WOULD BENEFIT ANY PURCHASER OF THIS SMALL COUNTRY ESTATE * BATTLE MAINLINE STATION WITHIN ONLY A FEW MINUTES WALK AWAY.BARN SPECIFICATIONS: A RARE NINE AISLE SUSSEX BARN ONCE BELONGING TO THE ESTATE OF BATTLE ABBEY. THERE HAS BEEN A BARN ON THE SITE SINCE THE 14TH CENTURY WITH THE CURRENT VERSION DATING FROM 1729 AND CONVERTED IN 1987 TO A HIGH STANDARD * ROOF COMPLETELY RETHATCHED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS IN WATER REED WHICH WILL LAST FOR 40 YEARS * GROUND SOURCE AND AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS * HIGH LEVEL CEILINGS THROUGHOUT * DOUBLE GLAZED OAK FRAMED WINDOWS THROUGHOUT * FIVE / SIX DOUBLE BEDROOMS * TWO FEATURE INGLENOOK FIREPLACES * CURRENTLY A LUXURY ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE * A LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM * FURTHER LUXURY FAMILY SHOWER ROOM * POTENTIAL TO INCORPORATE ANOTHER ENSUITE TO BEDROOM TWO AND BEDROOM FIVE * POTENTIAL TO INCORPORATE A LARGE DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM SET OFF THE MAIN RECEPTION HALL * POTENTIAL TO INCORPORATE THE LARGE FORMAL DINING ROOM TO THE ADJOINING KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM * LARGE SITTING ROOM * LARGE LOUNGE * UTILITY / BOOT ROOM * IMPRESSIVE OPEN PLAN FIRST FLOOR LANDING WITH AMAZING RURAL VIEWS * DETACHED STORAGE STABLE AND WINERY BUILDINGS * GERNEROUS SIZED GRAVELLED ISLAND AND CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY PROVIDING PARKING FOR A NUMBER OF CARS WITH GLAMPING CAR PARK FURTHER BEYOND * DETACHED 3,500 SQUARE FOOT LUXURY GRADE II LISTED BARN CONVERSION SET IN CIRCA 9 ACRES (TO BE VERIFIED) SUCCESSFUL 3 UNIT SAFARI STYLE GLAMPING BUSINESS THAT COULD BE EXTENDED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL UNITS SUBJECT TO PLANNING POTENTIAL TO CONVERT SUCCESSFUL ARTISAN SPARKLING WHITE WINE PRODUCTION AND WINERY INTO A FURTHER COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE LOCATED ON THIS SMALL COUNTRY ESTATE OUTBUILDINGS USED FOR WINERY AND STORAGE COULD BE CONVERTED BACK TO STABLES OR OTHER USES SUBJECT TO PLANNING EXISTING 5 TO 6 BEDROOM BARN CONVERSION CONVERTED IN 1987 HAS BEEN RE-THATCHED AND IS OFFERED FOR SALE IN GOOD DECORATIVE ORDER BARNS GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION COULD BE ENHANCED WITH THE INCORPORATION OF A LARGE DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM, EXPANDING THE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM INTO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM, AS WELL AS A FURTHER ENSUITE TO BEDROOM ONE AND BEDROOM FIVE BEAUTIFUL RURAL VIEWS GROUND SOURCE AND AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS POTENTIAL FOR PLANNING BEING GRANTED FOR A LUXURY BESPOKE BUILDING PLOTDESCRIPTION: An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a very imposing and well maintained substantial sized detached 3,500 square foot grade II listed five to six bedroomed barn conversion set within its own grounds of approximately 9 acres (to be verified) and benefitting from not only wonderful rural views over the adjoining countryside, but also a successful 3 unit safari styled glamping business that could be further extended to have additional units subject to planning, in addition to a established and productive Artisan Sparkling Wine Vineyard and winery which could possibly be enhanced also into a commercial enterprise operating from this wonderful small country estate.The very attractive grade II listed main barn residence which has just had its roof re thatched was only converted in 1987, the property benefits considerably from oak framed double-glazed windows. Furthermore, the current owners have also been ahead of the energy efficiency curve by already incorporating both ground source and air source heat pumps to provide the heating for this magnificent Sussex Barn conversion. As a result of the existing accommodation being so generous, we are of the opinion that this provides a good opportunity to add in further property accommodation enhancements, such as a downstairs cloakroom set off the large main reception hall, knocking through from the formal dining room side wall to further enlarge the existing kitchen / breakfast room, as well as incorporating additional ensuites to bedroom two and off bedroom five into the mezzanine bedroom six. LOCATION: Situated in a beautiful and highly sought after semi-rural position set within its own grounds of approximately 9 acres (to be verified) and considered perfectly positioned for a London commuter, as the Battle mainline station is about a mile away. Battle town provides excellent local shopping and leisure facilities, as well as Battle Great Wood being accessed directly from the top field of the estate. There are a number of golf courses nearby and for horse enthusiasts, there are many bridleways to choose to access directly from the estate. Depending upon educational requirements, there are many reputable teaching institutions to choose from, including Battle Abbey, Claverham, Bede's, Eastbourne College and Vinehall to name but a few. ACCOMMODATION: From the elegant classical landscaped circular island driveway, you are able to conveniently alight directly in front of this stunning property's imposing ecclesiastical style main entrance with its gothic storm porch and large handsome arched gothic styled substantial double wooden doors that open through into the fabulous main front reception hall.MAIN FRONT RECEPTION HALL: With beautiful refurbished redbrick flooring, attractive high level beamed ceilings, feature period style wall lighting, imposing oak pillar and further oak beams to walls, radiators, further large recessed area with feature beams to walls and ceilings and double-glazed oak framed window with aspect to front entrance area. PLEASE NOTE: This particular large recess that currently forms part of the main reception hall, in our opinion could quite easily lends itself for portioning off into a generous sized downstairs cloakroom.In addition, from the naturally light reception hall, there are doorways leading off to a formal dining room, a sitting room and the south facing kitchen / breakfast room. There are also two beautiful feature leaded light ecclesiastical internal windows with aspect to the kitchen / breakfast room. DINING ROOM: Approached from the main reception hall A naturally light room with a large full height and wide double glazed oak framed feature window with aspect over the side gardens and grounds, high level beamed ceilings and further beamed walls, refurbished red brick floor, radiator, feature period style wall lights. PLEASE NOTE: The right-hand side of this formal dining room adjoins the kitchen / breakfast room, and it could well be suited, depending upon open plan enthusiast to take down this internal wall to create an even larger and fabulous substantial sized kitchen / breakfast room and dining room.LOUNGE: Approached from the main hall via an attractive period styled oak door with period opening latch system. A large and impressive sized double aspect reception room with a fabulous inglenook fireplace, high level beamed ceilings and walls, wooden floors, elegant oak rustic balustraded staircase to side leading via a mezzanine to the first-floor accommodation. The feature inglenook comprises of a York stone hearth, sandstone sides and back, with a handsome cast iron wood burner fitted and a splendid oak bressummer beam over, radiator, period style wall lights and spotlights to ceiling, oak framed double glazed window with aspect to front garden and entrance, further large feature oak framed double glazed window with stunning views over the rear gardens and beyond over the vineyard and countryside. Oak framed doorway and attractive oak period styled door leading to the adjoining sitting room.SITTING ROOM: Approached from the lounge and being a naturally light and spacious double aspect additional reception room with high level beamed ceilings, beamed walls and a frther large feature inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and sides, as well as a splendid oak bressummer beam over, period style wall and ceiling lights, radiator, wonderful large oak framed double glazed window with aspect over the front gardens and to the winery and storage buildings beyond, additional large oak framed double glazed window with aspect to side garden.KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Approached from the main reception hall via an attractive period styled oak door and comprising of beautiful refurbished red brick floors, high level beamed ceilings, further beamed and brick walls. Presently the existing kitchen breakfast room has the breakfast area to the right with a part rendered and oak beamed section partially separating the main kitchen area and with two feature internal leaded light windows to the reception hall and also twin oak framed double glazed `French doors opening out onto the southerly aspect rear garden sun terraces and enjoying wonderful views beyond over the vineyard and grassland beyond, as well as the adjoining countryside and Battle Great Wood. The main kitchen area comprises of an extensive range of modern wooden Shaker style cupboard and base units with granite worktops over, tiled surrounds, inset 1 ½ sink unit with mixer tap, retractable larder cupboard, space for electric / gas cooking range, space for large American style fridge freezer, display cupboards and further preparation areas, continuation of the red brick flooring, air purifier hood over the cooking range, high level beamed ceiling and further feature beams to walls, double glazed oak framed window with a stunning aspect over the rear landscaped gardens and beyond of the vineyard and the property's grasslands, as well as Battle Great Wood, part tiled wall and doorway leading to the adjoining utility room. PLEASE NOTE: As previously mentioned from the adjoining dining room dividing wall with this large kitchen area, there appears to be scope to remove the wall to open up the kitchen / breakfast room further into the generous sized formal dining room, which in our opinion, would create and even more impressive and substantial sized open plan kitchen / breakfast room / dining room feature arrangement.UTILTY ROOM / BOOT ROOM: Approached from the kitchen / breakfast room via an attractive period styled oak door and comprising of part red brick and screed floors, high level beamed ceilings, beamed walls, incorporated shelving and area below for washing machine and dryer, radiator, oak framed double glazed window with aspect over the side gardens and grassland beyond, ceiling lights, boot and coat storage areas, substantial gothic styled oak door leading outside to side sun terrace and garden.FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Approached from the large feature rustic oak mezzanine and balustraded staircase leading up from the lounge, while at the same time encapsulating the feature large split two level oak framed double glazed windows that enjoy the breath-taking southerly views over the gardens, vineyard and grasslands beyond, as well as to Battle Great Woods. LANDING: The first floor open galleried landing with its elegant beamed vaulted ceilings extends primarily towards a stunning southerly facing fabulous specially designed viewing lounge area that has its wonderful views from framed with the upper-level large feature oak framed and double-glazed window that allows the panoramic far reaching rural views to be fully enjoyed and appreciated. The landing in addition has a northerly recessed section that is presently used as an open walled library area with an oak framed double glazed window having an aspect over the front driveway and part of the property's front garden. From this location of the main landing, there are split twin hallways leading off to the property's 5 / 6 double sized bedrooms, as well as a number of shower rooms and bathrooms. Taking the left westerly hallway with the continuation of the beautiful vaulted beamed ceilings and beamed walls, you are able to access the main bedroom suite, bedroom three and the first family bathroom / shower room.BEDROOM ONE MAIN SUITE WITH LUXURY ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Approached from the westerly hallway via an attractive period styled oak door. This substantial sized naturally light triple aspect double sized bedroom also enjoys wonderful high level vaulted beamed ceilings and beamed walls, as well as bespoke hand-crafted period styled wardrobe cupboards, radiator, wall lights and three large oak framed double glazed windows that have picturesque aspects of the front and side gardens, in addition to far reaching breath-taking views of the southerly landscaped gardens, vineyards and countryside beyond. Door to luxury ensuite shower room.ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM FOR BEDROOM ONE: Approached via an attractive period styled oak door and comprising of a vaulted beamed ceiling, travertine tiled floor and part tiled walls, further beamed walls, feature travertine bowl sink with chrome mixer tap, travertine topped Shaker style wooden vanity unit under, low level W.C., wall mounted chrome heated towel rail and heater, large corner shower with glazed and chrome sides, chromed shower control system with additional power jet washing system.BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room approached from the westerly hallway through an attractive period styled oak door and benefiting from a high level vaulted beamed ceiling, further feature beamed walls, exposed wooden floors, radiator, large oak framed double glazed window with stunning views over the rear landscaped gardens, vineyard and grasslands beyond, as well as the further rural views of Battle Great Wood.LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM: Also approached from the westerly hallway through a period styled oak door and comprising of travertine tiled floors, a large fitted whirlpool bath with chrome mixer tap, travertine tiled sides and surround walls, vaulted beamed ceiling, beamed walls, WC., chrome heated towel rail / radiator, feature oval wash basin with chrome mixer tap and travertine tiled support under, wall mounted mirror cabinet above, spotlights.EASTERLY HALLWAY FROM THE MAIN FEATURE GALLERIED LANDING: leading to an open plan study area, as well as bedrooms two, four, five / six and 2nd family shower room. The easterly hallway also has attractive beamed walls, as well as a storage / airing cupboard with an antique stripped pine door front, beyond the hallway widens out to an open plan study area with radiator and continuation of the beamed walls, as well as an oak framed double glazed window with aspect over the front drive, front garden and winery buildings.BEDROOM TWO: A substantial double sized room with vaulted beamed ceilings, wooden floors, beamed walls, feature large oak framed double glazed windows with aspect over the side gardens and grassland areas beyond. PLEASE NOTE: This large generous sized double bedroom has excellent scope to easily incorporate an ensuite shower room and still leave a large double sized bedroom area. BEDROOM FOUR: Approached from the easterly hallway through a period styled oak door. This bedroom is also double sized with vaulted beamed ceilings, beamed walls, radiator, period styled wall lights, oak framed double glazed windows with fabulous southerly views over the property's rear landscaped gardens, vineyard, grassland and adjoining countryside beyond.FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: Approached from the easterly hallway through a period styled oak door and comprising of a travertine tiled floor, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail / radiator, low level W.C., vaulted beamed ceiling, beamed walls, corner wash basin with chrome mixer tap, travertine tiled surround and wall area, vanity cupboards under, wall mounted mirror cabinet over. Chrome and glazed fronter shower with chrome shower control system and additional power jets.BEDROOM FIVE WITH A MEZZANINE BEDROOM SIX ABOVE (Which could also lend itself to be a further ensuite shower room / bathroom): Approached from the easterly hallway through an attractive period style oak door. The lower area can currently be used as a double bedroom with wooden floors, beamed ceiling, part beamed walls, part exposed red brick walls, radiator, feature large oak framed double glazed windows with stunning outlook over the rear southerly landscaped gardens and beyond over the vineyard, as well as the property's additional grassland to the adjoining Battle Great Wood. Open wooden staircase leading up to either a bedroom six, or more sensible potential further convertible room for an ensuite shower room / bathroom. This upper-level room houses a double bed with a vaulted ceiling over eaves storage and presently a galleried and beamed side. OUTSIDE: This generously proportioned family residence also currently benefits from circa 9 acres (to be verified). It's attractive landscaped gardens closely encompass this stunningly handsome circa 3,500 square foot Grade II listed barn dating from 1729 that was expertly and tastefully converted in 1987. FRONT GARDENS AND GROUNDS: There is a classical styled circular gravelled driveway to the front of the property with a central island. Beyond to the right is the main front formal garden laid to lawn with some specimen trees and shrubs. In front of the gardens are the detached old piggery farm buildings and more recent stables, currently with half being utilized for the Artisan Winery and the other buildings for storage. There is ample scope to extend the winery into some of the extensive storage space. To the left side of the drive there is the access for the glamping parking and the location of the wooden glamping shop for general supplies. SIDE GARDENS: These are to both the easterly and westerly sides of the barn and are again mainly arranged as lawn with pathways leading to the rear gardens. REAR SOUTHERLY GARDENS: Predominantly arranged to lawn away from the main house with a landscaped brick and paved substantial sun terraced area that can be easily accessed from the rear double glazed oak framed French doors. Furthermore, around the terraces are numerous shrubbed areas. Beyond the rear garden there are well maintained grassland areas with one acre carefully set aside and used for the established growing of grapes for the production of Artisan Sparkling Wine with suitable land to extend this to close to 2 acres.GRASSLAND AREAS: These gently fall away initially down the hill to a brook that has a bridge that leads across to the additional grasslands that have the luxury Safari style 3 unit glamping units including a naturally heated biomass hot tub. Please note that there is a footpath that crosses at the bottom of the hill in front of the brook, although it is apparently rarely used. SUCCESSFUL SPARKLING WINE VINEYARD AND WINERY: This property also benefits from having an established highly bespoke private Artisan Sparkling Wine Vineyard, having been planted between 2007 and 2009 with the classic Champagne varieties this has been passionately and painstakingly developed by the current owners, with the added bonus that it has already proven capable of producing up to circa 2,000 bottles of fine quality Sparkling wine annually from using just one acre of the property's total circa 9 acres. It is possible with perhaps the right guidance and in the correct enthusiastic hands, that this Sparkling White Wine vineyard and Winery, especially considering its production capacity, may have the possibility of being enhanced into a successful commercial Artisan Sparkling Fine Wine business, which could also run along and compliment the property's existing and highly very successful 3 unit Safari Styled Glamping business that has been running already for approximately 3 years. SUCCESSFUL SAFARI STYLE 3 UNIT GLAMPING BUSINESS: The current property owners have also immersed themselves over approximately the past 3 years in the creation of a successful three-unit luxury safari style glamping business that is able to produce a healthy income stream that can be enhanced further by increasing the season, or even subject to planning by adding more similar styled glamping units. There are images of some of the glamping units that are on private drainage and have hot showers and fully equipped kitchens with wood burners and barbecues for cooking. The units sleep 4 to 6 people giving a maximum capacity of 14 guests currently. The fact that Battle Great Wood directly adjoins this property's land and there are footpaths that can also access the adjoining countryside, makes this Glamping business a very popular location. PLEASE NOTE: The Glamping business has also been complimented financially with the cross fertilization of the Artisan Sparking White Wine Vineyard and Winery tours. THE WINERY BUILDINGS: These are converted mainly from the old farm buildings and stables near the front boundaries of the property. All the equipment presently used and required to carry on with the production and storage for the Sparkling White Wine Vineyard and Winery are included in the current guide price. WINERY TASTING BUILDING: There is also a wooden building with a generous covered veranda area where avid wine enthusiasts after the vineyard and winery walk can taste the various wines produced by the Artisan Winery whilst enjoying the evening summer sunsets. The building has both electricity and water supply installed.GLAMPING SHOP: There is a wooden building close to where the glampers park their vehicles that is currently used for the purchase of general glamping food supplies. The building has electricity connected to it.STORAGE BUILDINGS: Beyond the old converted Winery buildings are further old farm buildings where there is a substantial area for storage, as well as the further farm buildings also housing the GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP & AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS which provide efficient energy supplies for the main family Converted Barn residence. BUILDING PLOT POTENTIAL: Currently, the existing owners have been actively pursuing the possibility of obtaining planning permission for a bespoke single building plot for a luxury net carbon zero oak framed Tudor influence family residence to be located the far side of the easterly boundaries and to be set within roughly an acre plot. If successful or on appeal, the current higher guide price has been designed to include it within the purchase price of the main country house, in addition to the existing successful Glamping business, as well as the beneficial possibility of enhancing the Sparkling Wine production into an additional commercial enterprise.COUNCIL TAX BAND G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_battle-d197377/for-sale_i69237880
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Elegant period house in a superb semi-rural setting with far-reaching views. DescriptionLower Stoneham House is an elegant and impressive detached house, set in a wonderful walled garden, situated in a semi-rural position just outside the South Downs National Park. The house is believed to date from the late 17th century with later additions, and is in the Georgian style, with a graceful, wisteria clad white front elevation under a slate tiled roof, high ceilings, well-proportioned rooms and plenty of light throughout the house. All the principal ground floor rooms have the benefit of French doors leading to the garden, creating an excellent flow between the interior and outdoor living spaces. The property has recently been refurbished and offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over three floors; it is ideally suited to meet the needs of modern family life, with plenty of space for both day-to-day life and formal entertaining, and for working from home if required. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full layout and extent of the property; points of note include the formal dining room, which has a working fireplace with a marble mantelpiece, and a large adjoining storage cupboard. Opposite lies a study, with an internal fanlight and connecting door to the drawing room, a double aspect room with a marble mantelpiece and Barbas wood burning stove. This connects in turn to the garden room, a superb space for day-to-day family life, which also has access to the entrance hall and the kitchen/breakfast room. This room has been recently reconfigured with the addition of French doors to the rear, and the kitchen refitted with contemporary units under marble effect worktops, providing a counterpoint to the Aga with its period tiled surround; there are three Miele ovens and a Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen has an adjoining utility room, with space for the usual appliances. The principal bedroom suite occupies the north/eastern end of the first floor, and comprises bedroom, dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a large bathroom with a freestanding roll top bath and a walk-in shower. There are three further bedrooms and recently refitted bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath on this floor. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a refitted bathroom with contemporary suite. Lower Stoneham House is approached via secure electronically operated wrought iron gates which open to a wide driveway, which sweeps around the edge of the front lawn, leading past the annexe and on to the house. The annexe is a detached timber framed building, offering an open plan living room and two bedrooms, with an attached carport and secure store. The house, which is clad in climbing roses and wisteria, sits centrally within its gardens and grounds, which are entirely enclosed by a tall brick and knapped flint wall; the gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with mature shrubs and espaliered trees in raised beds near the wall. The gardens offer a wonderful sense of space; at the rear of the house is a raised stone terrace, with wonderful views towards Hamsey and the Downs. Beyond the terrace is the enclosed pool area, offering a sheltered spot to enjoy the heated outdoor pool and a paved surround for sun loungers. A gate opens to the small side courtyard and the pool machinery store. There is a potting shed to the front. In all, about 1.57 acres.LocationLower Stoneham House is situated in a tucked away position, one of a small group of properties on a private road in a glorious semi-rural position just one and half miles from the centre of Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park. just one and half miles from the centre of Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park. Lewes is the County Town of East Sussex and offers a comprehensive range of high street and independent shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities including an independent cinema, and a station with direct trains to London, Brighton and along the south coast. Sussex is excellent for leisure and sporting facilities, with walking (in particular within the South Downs) and equestrian pursuits locally, golf at Lewes, Piltdown and East Sussex National, and sailing at the coast. There is a thriving cultural scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Lewes station (two miles) offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 70 minutes; the A22 lies to the west, connecting to the A272, the A26 and the M25. Gatwick airport 25 miles. There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and private, including King's Academy Ringmer, Lewes Priory, Cumnor House School, Great Walstead, Bede's, Lewes Old Grammar School, Burgess Hill Girls, Roedean, Brighton Girls (DST), Brighton College and Eastbourne College. All times and distances are approximate.Square Footage: 4,953 sq ft Acreage: 1.57 AcresDirectionsFrom the centre of Lewes, take the A26 out of town, east towards Uckfield. Keep forward at the traffic lights (Earwig Corner) and after about half a mile turn left into the private road, Lower Stoneham House is on the right-hand side at the end. Additional InfoAgent's Notes: Lower Stoneham Farmhouse has right of access over the private road from Uckfield Road to the house. Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains electricity. Private water. Shared private drainage (house), separate private drainage (annexe). Outgoings: Lewes District Council, . Tax band G. Photographs taken: April and June 2023. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_lewes-d196521/for-sale_i69532665
Blakesbourne House was built by Millwood Designer Homes and has elevations of brick, partially relieved by tile hanging under a mass pitched tiled roof. The accommodation is beautifully presented throughout and has been thoughtfully designed with good proportions and generous ceiling heights as well as an abundance of character combined with every modern convenience.The accommodation includes a large reception hall, providing access to all the principal reception rooms, with a cloakroom and coats cupboard, and stairs to the first floor. The impressive drawing room has windows to three aspects and a stone fireplace with wood-burner. To the rear of the house there is a study with fitted oak furniture, bookshelves and a built-in desk by Robert David Design as well as a family room with access to the garden. The stunning double aspect kitchen/breakfast room has a fitted kitchen by 'Morris and Murray' with satin finish granite work surfaces and cupboards and drawers below, double sink, central island with granite work surface and further sink, dual zone wine store, cupboards and drawers, Miele microwave oven and steam oven, Miele coffee machine, built-in American-style fridge/freezer, double aga and companion, extractor fan above, wooden breakfast table adjoining central island and Chinese slate floor. There is a useful utility room off the kitchen/breakfast room as well as a secondary cloakroom and stable-style door to the garden. On the first floor, the spacious landing provides access to the five good sized bedrooms and the family bathroom. The impressive double aspect master bedroom suite has a walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom. The guest suite has a bedroom and en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms. On the second floor there is an L-shaped room with windows to two aspects as well as a substantial home cinema with built-in screen, sound system and projector (cinema contents are by separate negotiation)The property is approached via a five bar gated entrance over an in and out driveway leading to the parking area and detached triple garage with pitched roof, two doors and central door with extra height. The garden to the north is protected by post and rail fencing. To the rear of the house there is a substantial south-facing terrace with steps leading up to the garden, generally undulating with lawn and mature trees. The parking area and driveway extend along the length of the south-facing garden to an area of heath/woodland. In all about 13 acres (to be verified).The property occupies a pleasant setting within the private Isenhurst Estate at Cross-in-Hand. The gated estate, with an impressive long driveway and flanked by woodland, is quiet yet extremely accessible. The pretty village of Mayfield and the town of Heathfield are both easily accessible and offer a wide range of shops and amenities serving everyday needs. The larger centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a wide range of specialist shops and boutiques, theatre and art centre. The historic county town of Lewes provides a comprehensive range of individual shops and a good selection of pubs and restaurants as well as a mainline train station to London. Uckfield also provides a good range of amenities and mainline train service to London. The larger coastal centres of Eastbourne and Brighton are easily accessible offering extensive shopping, recreational and business facilities. Road communications in the area are very good with the A26/A21 providing access to the M25 and national motorway network, London Gatwick and Heathrow airports. This part of Sussex benefits from a number of established preparatory and public schools. These include Mayfield School, Bede's at Upper Dicker, St Andrews at Eastbourne, Eastbourne College, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College. The surrounding countryside provides delightful walking and riding opportunities, particularly on the South Downs. There is golf at the East Sussex National (Little Horsted), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Piltdown and Lewes; racing at Plumpton, Lingfield and Brighton; sailing and water sports at Eastbourne and Newhaven Marinas as well as other south coast centres. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_heathfield-d197517/for-sale_i69824252
An impressively spacious and beautifully presented family home on the edge of the popular village of Wadhurst, convenient for the station and a wide choice of schools. DescriptionThis handsome period village house is believed to date back in part to the Georgian and Victorian periods, with a later substantial extension to the rear, and is set within established grounds of about 1.22 acres which provide an attractive backdrop and a good level of privacy. The property enjoys a very convenient semi-rural position, ideal for family life being approximately a mile from the centre of Wadhurst, named by 'The Sunday Times' in 2023 as the UK's best place to live.The current owners undertook an impressive and extensive refurbishment to bring Primmers right up-to-date to meet modern standards, resulting in a comfortable family home, without losing the inherent character. The EPC rating of a high 'C' and has potential to go to 'B', which is notable for a period property.The generously proportioned light-filled accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends to about 5901 sq ft in all. The property is beautifully presented throughout with contemporary fixtures and fittings, oak flooring to the principal reception rooms, Amtico flooring to the domestic areas, oak wall and ceiling beams in the oldest part, oak panel doors and pretty fireplaces, some with wood burning stoves. The sizeable fitted kitchen/breakfast room provides lovely family space and is particularly striking with its central ceiling lantern over a large island unit, gas-fired Aga with electric companion oven and attractive wall and base units with granite tops. In addition, there is plenty of practical domestic space with a walk-in larder, utility room, airing cupboard and extensive cellar storage, including a large wine store.An oak staircase rises up to a spacious beamed and balustraded landing which provides access to the five first floor bedrooms which include a principal suite with dressing room and bathroom, a 'Jack and Jill' en suite guest room, plus a family shower room. There are two further bedrooms, a shower room and a dressing room on the top floor. There is ample storage space in the eaves and most of the bedrooms have built-in cupboards.Primmers enjoys an elevated position within a large established garden, mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature trees, including rhododendron and camelia, with south facing flagstone terrace providing lovely space for entertaining and a tucked away secret garden enclosed by hedging. The driveway entrance from Primmers Green Lane has automatic double gates and leads to a large gravel parking and turning area in front of an oak framed detached double car port with an enclosed garage/store room and an electric car charging point. The formal gated pedestrian entrance is very pretty leading to the front door via a red brick pathway edged with low clipped hedging.LocationPrimmers is situated in an elevated position within the High Weald AONB on the edge of the popular village of Wadhurst with its active community and individual shops for everyday needs, including a butcher, delicatessen, hairdressers and florist, as well as two supermarkets, including a Jempsons with a post office, a church, doctors' surgery, village hall, sports centrel, garage, cafes, restaurants and many local pubs. Tunbridge Wells is approximately seven miles, with extensive high street shopping, cultural and entertainment amenities including two theatres, cafes, restaurants, health clubs, an out-of-town retail park and the historic Pantiles area. Recreational activities include golf courses at Lamberhurst, Flimwell and Tunbridge Wells. Bewl Water is approximately 2.5 miles, with options including horse riding, walking and cycling trails, rowing, sailing, canoeing and fishing. There is a tennis club and football club near-by at Sparrows Green, as well as a wide network of footpaths for country walks. Mainline rail: Wadhurst station is approximately 1.5 miles, with services to Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street from 60 minutes.Private and state schools: Wadhurst has a good primary school and Uplands Academy at secondary level. Preparatory schools include Sacred Heart (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), The Mead and Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells), Skippers Hill (Five Ashes) and St Ronans and Malborough House (Hawkhurst). Public schools include Beechwood (Tunbridge Wells), Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and co-ed options at Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Kent College ( Pembury) and Sevenoaks School.Square Footage: 5,901 sq ft Acreage: 1.22 AcresDirectionsTN5 6DU: From From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the A267 (Frant Road). Continue for approximately 3 miles and turn left onto the B2099 Wadhurst Road towards Wadhurst. After approximately 3.5 miles, having passed the mainline station on the right and the petrol station on the left, turn left onto the B2100 Sparrows Green Road. Bear right onto Cousley Wood Road and take the first right hand turn into Primmers Green Road. The gate to Primmers will be found after a short distance on the left-hand side. Additional InfoServices: Gas fired central heating, mains water and electricity, shared private drainage. We draw your attention to the planning gained on the adjoining plot: WD/2023/1984/FA dated 27/02/24 Variation of condition 14 of WD/2021/3034/F demolition of existing garage and garden structures/outbuildings including swimming pool and tennis court. Erection of new part single part two storey dwelling with detached garage, landscaping, pool and pool pavilion and associated works. WD/2021/3034/F, dated 1/06/22: Erection of new dwelling with detached garage, landscaping, pool and pavilion. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_wadhurst-d197675/for-sale_i71041276
Black Tile House offers a once in a generation opportunity to acquire a home in the picturesque downland village of Firle.Nestled in the heart of the sought-after village this wonderful Grade II listed home is believed to date back to the late eighteenth century. The property has been lovingly renovated by the current owners under the guidance of Listed Building Control. The owners have embraced modern design to create a contemporary home, whilst being deeply sympathetic to the buildings character.The property is clad in striking black glazed mathematical tiles which were popular in Sussex during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The facade has been beautifully restored during the recent renovations with handmade tiles from Hastings. To the rear we find the modern addition which offers a contemporary side to the property's character, finished externally by the award winning Flintman Company with exquisite knapped flint walls which dazzle in the wet, and an expanse of impressive glazed doors, which open onto the garden.The house sits away from the street allowing each room of the property to look out onto the beautifully presented and thoughtfully planted gardens which wrap around the property.A discrete white painted gate opens to a brick laid pathway that leads under an intended rose clad arbor to the front door.Once inside we find ourselves in the first of many Receptions with views straight through the home onto the rear garden.The walls of the reception room have been finished in a breathable lime wash, and underfoot we find solid wood floors adding warmth to the room. A sash window looks onto the delightful front garden and a stone fireplace provides a focal point of interest.To the side a door opens to the impressive Kitchen Day Room.The stunning bespoke kitchen is by DeVOL with Perrin and Rowe brass taps and appliances from Fisher and Paykel. The Kitchen has been finished in a two tone colour scheme featuring a mottled grey and deep rich blue island, all complemented by white marble worktops. Above we see painstakingly restored exposed beams with solid wood floors below. Double doors open to the front garden which provides a delightful breakfast spot. We also find a modern wood burning stove set into a chimney place within the Kitchen Day Room. A door opens to the Utility Room which offers access to the garden, and internal Critall Glazed doors open to the modern extension.To the rear of the property is an unashamedly modern addition boasting an impressive expanse of glass which slide with ease and open to the garden. A modern wood burning stove and an elevated window seat, which draws you into the garden, provide a cosier aspect to an otherwise light and bright room. The room offers flexible and versatile living accommodation.Within the Living Area we find a Library or Study area featuring bespoke fitted cabinetry and solid wood floors. Throughout most of the ground floor we find under floor heating.Next is the more formal Sitting Room found at the front of the property and enjoying views to two sides over the flourishing garden. The Sitting Room offers a more traditional feel with decorative ceiling cornices and again finished with Bauwerk lime washed walls and solid wood floors. A third wood burning stove set within a stone mantel and hearth, completes the room.The cellar reveals the true age of the property with exposed walls and with a little thought could create a wonderful wine store.Completing the ground floor accommodation is a Cloakroom.To the first floor we find 3 Double Bedrooms two of which accommodate EnSuite Bathrooms by West One Bathrooms.The Principal Bedroom enjoys elevated views to the front over the established garden. The bedroom features Bauwerk breathable lime washed walls and an enviable EnSuite Bathroom. The sumptuous EnSuite by West One Bathrooms features a gorgeous bath and separate shower with rainfall shower head, and a beautifully simplistic basin by Agape, all complimented by luxurious brushed gold fittings.Bedroom 2 much like the principal bedroom enjoys splendid views over the garden and a pretty EnSuite Shower Room. The EnSuite Shower Room comprises a shower with fixed glass screen, and a particularly special basin by Agape complimented by exquisite, brushed gold taps.Bedroom 3 was designed to be a Dressing Room however makes a comfortable double bedroom in its own right, and enjoys delightful views over the rear garden.To the second floor we find excellent storage and a selection of rooms which could be used for a variety of purposes from Bedrooms a Nursery, Home Office or perhaps a Hobby Room.The top floor opens into the first room with double doors opening to a side room with rooftop views over the village. To the other side we find Bedroom 4 which features 3 fitted beds with cleaver storage below. Bedroom 4 leads onto the Bathroom which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.Properties are seldom available in this quintessential Sussex village with only twelve homes believed to be in private ownership. It is understood that this is only the third time Black Tile House has become available for purchase and possibly the first time the property has been publicly marketed.Nestled within the South Downs National Park the extremely desirable village boasts a wealth of charm and character and accommodates a local Primary School, Village Shop and Post Office, the popular Ram Inn Public House, and splendid scenic walks, notably over Firle Beacon and through the local countryside.The property is approached by a pair of electric gates opening onto a gravelled laid driveway providing parking for multiple cars. A modern Garage with oak doors provides useful storage with PV Solar panels above.The beautiful Gardens are delightful, being established and strategically planted to provide privacy and shelter. Within the flint walls surrounding the gardens we discover areas of lawn, with established plants and shrubs, a paved terrace protruding from the property creating a wonderful alfresco dining space and numerous pathways which meander through the garden and to the Pool. The Swimming Pool has been extensively refurbished, featuring a modern air source heat pump and hard cover. A newly developed Shower Room has been thoughtfully designed to be accessible from the pool area.AccoladesBlack Tile House has been nominated and indeed awarded for the renovations completed and has featured in RIBA Journal and Listed Property Magazine. The property has also been credited as 'Highly Commended' by Sussex Heritage Trust 2023, and has been shorted for the 'Listed Property Awards 2024' and entered into the 'South Downs National Park Awards 2024'Council tax band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_firle-d634986/for-sale_i70589867
The property is a wonderful Grade II listed country residence, believed to date back to the 16th century (Tudor era) with later additions, and was the home of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the 1920's. The house is of timber-framed construction with red brick and tile hung upper elevations to the front and white weather boarded elevations to the rear. The property has been beautifully refurbished for modern day living yet retains many character features throughout including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, oak doors, fireplaces and leaded light windows. Main House:The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stone floor, w.c. and oak staircase leading to the first floor. To the right, the characterful triple aspect drawing room has exposed beams, parquet flooring, fireplace and a door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. The dining room and family room are both double aspect with windows to the front and rear. The dining room has a lovely inglenook fireplace and the family room also has a fireplace as well as a door to the rear gardens. A door leads through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wooden base storage units, Aga cooker, Butler's sink, and a central island with further storage and marble worktop above. There is a door leading out to the side and the external boiler room.On the first floor, the landing gives access to the four good sized double aspect bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite bathroom as well as a spacious dressing room (which could be used as a nursery/further bedroom if required).On the second floor there is a wonderful bedroom with exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling and crown post. There is also a spacious further bedroom/TV room with an attractive red brick chimney breast and vaulted ceiling creating a lovely space, ideal as a teenager's suite or sitting/games room.Oast HouseIn addition to the main house there is a detached single roundel oast house providing approximately 488 sq ft of ancillary accommodation. On the ground floor there is a roundel sitting room, shower room and kitchen. On the first floor there is a roundel bedroom with a door opening out to a decked sun terrace with fabulous elevated views over the gardens and grounds.Gardens and GroundsThe properties are approached via a gated entrance over a gravel driveway leading to the detached double garage. The delightful country gardens and grounds are well-stocked with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and include a flat lawned area and an enclosed/gated swimming pool with paved surround. There is also a rose garden, wild flower borders, meadow and a natural pond. In all about 2.55 acres.Mayfield village 2.6 miles. Rotherfield 5 miles. Heathfield 5 miles. Crowborough station 6.5 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes). Wadhurst station 9 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Frant station 10 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Eastbourne 21 miles. Gatwick airport 29 miles. London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate) The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty and historic 16th Century Sussex village of Mayfield which provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including delicatessen, bakery, fine wine merchants, pharmacy, post office and pubs. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 11 miles to the north and provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and educational facilities. The mainline station at Wadhurst provides trains to London. Train services are also available at Frant, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory, Holmewood House Preparatory, The Skinners School, Tonbridge School, The Schools at Somerhill, Judd, Benenden School (girls), Dulwich Preparatory, Vinehall Preparatory, Bede's, and Eastbourne College. Leisure activities in the area including Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs; golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), The Nevill (Tunbridge Wells), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Crowborough (Beacon), Royal Ashdown and at Rye. Sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; Walking and cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum and the 'Cuckoo Trail' from Heathfield. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i70208266
The property is a fabulous modern detached family home located in an idyllic country setting in the picturesque village of Groombridge.The front door opens into a magnificent entrance hall with central staircase, walnut flooring and ground floor cloakroom. The property also benefits from underfloor heating throughout and is exceptionally secure offering both alarm and CCTV system offering peace of mind in the countryside.The double aspect drawing room has windows to the front overlooking the wonderful grounds. There is also a useful utility room with integrated Bosch appliances and shower room; which also provides a secondary access point to the side of the property.To the rear, the impressive kitchen/family/dining area has been cleverly divided with fabulous Crittall style glass room dividers which makes great use of this grand space. The contemporary bespoke kitchen offers a large island unit and breakfast bar with seating, fully integrated Bosch appliances and Quooker tap; fantastic bi-fold doors open up to the terrace and garden, creating the perfect entertaining space. The family area offers bi-fold doors and contemporary log burner.Steps lead up to an impressive landing with Juliet balcony on the first floor, with four generously proportioned bedrooms, all with en suites and fully integrated wardrobe/storage space. The large principal suite is truly outstanding in its position offering black-framed bi-fold doors that provide magnificent views overlooking the garden; with stylish en suite bathroom with rain fall shower, freestanding bath and dual vanity. On the second floor is a light and airy family room with bathroom offering a walk in-shower room and freestanding bath. Outside, the house is approached via a private driveway leading to a parking area in front of the house and detached triple bay garage with electric doors. To the rear of the house there is a substantial paved terrace which provides the perfect backdrop for al fresco dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is encompassed by a multitude of mature trees and hedges. In all the property extends to about 1.17 acres.Groombridge is a picturesque village situated just four miles to the south west of Tunbridge Wells. It retains many valuable village amenities, such as a post office, baker, convenience store and two public houses and the famous Groombridge Place. The property provides an excellent base for many schools for all age groups; local preparatory schools include Holmewood School, Brambletye and New Beacon. There is also the Tunbridge Wells Grammar School Girls and Judd. Tunbridge Wells provides a wide-ranging and appealing choice of shopping facilities with many major national stores in Royal Victoria Place and numerous boutiques, jewellers and art galleries in the historic High Street and famous Pantiles. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d556885/for-sale_i69944368
A rarely available and exciting opportunity to purchase a beautiful, Regency building which has been converted into 7, individual apartments all with AST's in place. All apartments are currently occupied with tenants yielding approximately £110,100 per annum.Each individual apartment is in good condition and refurbishment has been carried out over recent years to individual flats and the whole building is well cared for.LOWER GROUND FLOOR-1x studio flat 1x 2 bedroom flatGROUND FLOOR-One bedroom garden flatFIRST FLOOR-One bedroom balcony flatSECOND FLOOR-Two bedroom flatTHIRD FLOOR-Two bedroom flatFOURTH FLOOR-Two bedroom flatFor more information including the current rents pcm, please contact Kay Kennedy at Leaders, Western Road.Agent Notes- Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.Sales Disclaimer - These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_hove-d196403/for-sale_i70223328
An amazing opportunity to purchase a modern country house located in a quiet lane with 10 acres of gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland - a real oasis of peace and tranquillity. The property is divided into two main sections - the main house, which totals over 2600 sq ft, and the converted barn and cottage, which offers a further 2000 sq ft. The house was constructed by the current owners and designed in the Modernist Pavilion style. Lots of glass offers panoramic views looking south across the land. There are four large ensuite bedrooms, each with their own balcony overlooking wildflower meadows and a large pond. Downstairs, there is a huge sociable space, with the kitchen at its heart, and glass fold back doors bringing the beauty of the outside inside. The space includes a lounge area with wood burner, dining room and kitchen with underfloor heating. A utility room leads out onto the garden, a second pond and duck house, a private bluebell wood and meadows. This eco house, with ground source heating, is perfect for families wanting to relax, and the deck and enormous lawns offer even more space to breathe in the beauty and tranquillity of the Sussex countryside. The property includes a recently converted solar-powered barn with a further three double bedrooms and a 60 ft underfloor-heated multifunctional space, ideal for a yoga studio, gym or home cinema. It opens onto a deck and kitchen garden. This unique home offers a lot of potential for large or multi-generation family living and is ideal to run a business from home.Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax Band: GEPC Rating: CMain House - Front Door - Open Plan Reception / Kitchen - 10.59m x 7.54m (34'9 x 24'9) - Utility - Family Room - 4.39m x 3.51m (14'5 x 11'6) - Bedroom - 4.39m x 3.45m (14'5 x 11'4) - Shower Room - Office / Bedroom 5 - 2.90m x 2.59m (9'6 x 8'6) - First Floor Landing - Bedroom - 4.80m x 3.51m (15'9 x 11'6) - Ensuite - Bedroom - 6.10m x 3.48m (20 x 11'5) - Ensuite - Bedroom - 4.09m x 3.53m (13'5 x 11'7) - Ensuite - Bedroom - 3.45m x 3.10m (11'4 x 10'2) - Ensuite - Office - Bathroom - Cottage & Studio - Yoga Studio - 12.09m x 6.91m (39'8 x 22'8) - Open Plan Living - 7.95m x 4.95m (26'1 x 16'3) - Bedroom - 5.00m 3.45m (16'5 11'4) - Ensuite - Bedroom - 3.71m x 3.30m (12'2 x 10'10) - Ensuite - For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_whitesmith-d568300/for-sale_i70564192
Oakwood lies in a beautiful rural location, originally built in the 1980s, and has been significantly extended and improved by the current owners and is now coming to the market for the first time in over 25 years. Offering over 7,000 square feet of versatile accommodation, arranged over three floors, the property is perfect for family life and modern living. The house sits on 1.5 acres of formal gardens and lawns with an additional paddock of circa 4.25 acres to the south of the property. In addition, there is a fabulous, vaulted pool complex with indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and a large tiled area for informal entertaining.The front door opens from the oak-framed porch into a welcoming entrance hall with central staircase leading to the first and second floors. Leading off the hall lie three principal reception rooms and a well appointed family/tv room, with parquet flooring. The sitting room features a cast iron fireplace with marble surround and granite hearth. Lying off the sitting room is an inner hallway with access to a cosy snug and a delightful conservatory offering views across the rear garden. There is a secondary staircase at this end of the house leading to a bedroom and en suite bathroom, providing an excellent opportunity to create an internal annexe, subject to planning permission.The kitchen is fitted with beautiful bespoke solid oak cabinetry with granite worktops, a central island with butchers block and a large electric range oven. There is ample space for a large breakfast table and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. A utility room, separate walk-in larder and a cloakroom complete the downstairs accommodation.There are five bedrooms on the first floor, including a large principal suite, with two sets of built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, which includes an Airbath spa bath. There are four additional bedrooms with three further bathrooms/shower rooms. On the second floor are two more bedrooms with a shower room.On the first floor, accessed via an additional staircase from the rear hall is a large games room, study and gym.The impressive indoor pool complex, a stunning and substantial addition to the property, is linked to the house via the rear hall, offering superb leisure and entertaining facilities. There is a beautiful tiled swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and shower room, with sliding glass doors opening onto the garden.Oakwood is accessed from Beresford Lane via a block paved driveway, offering ample parking for several vehicles, leading to an integrated double garage. The front garden, mainly laid to lawn is well screened with mature hedging and specimen trees. There are two areas of formal garden to the side and rear of the house, surrounded by its own acre woodland and forest. A gate to the side of the house leads to a shingle seating area and a timber summer house. There is a large stone terrace lying adjacent to the house and pool complex, perfect for informal entertaining and alfresco dining.Oakwood on Beresford Lane is perfectly located in the quiet and beautiful countryside to the north of Plumpton Green, East Sussex. Plumpton has an excellent and very well stocked village shop, as well as a primary school, and Plumpton Railway Station is a 5 minute drive away and provides a superb mainline train service to London.Haywards Heath lies just over 5 miles away to the northwest and provides an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, together with a very good train service to Victoria/London Bridge in circa 42 minutes.There is an excellent selection of established preparatory and public schools in the area. These include Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly, Burgess Hill Girls and Brighton College, many of which run minibus services from close by.The stunning surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Plumpton Racecourse is in the village and Glyndebourne, Goodwood and Brighton are all within easy reach. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_plumpton-green-d554876/for-sale_i70001690
In a wonderful location within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the fifth and thirteenth fairways of the prestigious Royal Ashdown Golf Club, a handsome, detached country house of great charm. Enjoying captivating far reaching views over the golf course to Ashdown Forest beyond, the house is discreetly positioned off a private access drive crossing the course. Dating from the early years of the twentieth century and coming to market for the first time in thirty-five years, the house has very attractive exteriors of red brick with painted render and weather boarding, under a pitched tiled roof with gables. Displaying many period features, the house retains the quiet gentility of the Edwardian era and has elegant accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to approximately 4,180 square feet (excluding outbuildings and the cellar). Windows are, in the main, the originals, some with distinctive leaded light features, others are multi-pane combined with plain panes, perfectly framing the views. Gracious reception rooms all have views over the gardens and original fireplaces, including the fine drawing room, where the fireplace has a marble surround and there are French doors to the rear terrace and a door connecting directly through to the atmospheric dining room. The kitchen area is comprehensively furnished with a range of wall and floor cabinetry with cooking facilities including an AGA and opens directly through to the breakfast room which enjoys a dual aspect and has French doors opening out to the gardens. There are various domestic offices, a cellar and a cloakroom. A secondary staircase leads to a staff/guest/bedroom six and a bathroom. Laid out across the first floor are five bedrooms from where the views become even more appealing, supported by three bath/shower rooms. The principal suite is a marvellous, spacious and light filled room with a fully fitted dressing room and an en-suite shower room.OutsideThe property is approached via a long, private access drive leading across the golf course, over a cattle grid and on to a carriage driveway, which sweeps past a shrubbery to a parking area in front of the house and on to the detached garaging. A haven for birdlife, the grounds extend to approximately 6.74 acres. The gardens are wonderful a riot of colour in the spring and early summer with a wide variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants. There are extensive lawns and stone terracing adjoining the house the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining or for just taking in the views and there are a couple of putting greens. The swimming pool has its own terrace and a summer house, there is a magnificent pond, fully stocked with Koi carp, whilst a former tennis court is in need of attention. A large paddock is separated from the gardens by a small stream with two loose boxes close by and other outbuildings include a charming, detached brick garden store with WC and a detached barnSituationIn an exceptional location, tranquil yet not isolated, the property is surrounded by the beauty of the Royal Ashdown Golf Club, which was founded in 1888 and whose Old Course is voted thirty fifth in the UK's top one hundred golf course. The beautiful expanses of the Ashdown Forest is virtually on the doorstep and extends to over 6,500 acres of heath and woodland is ideal for walking and riding with many areas of outstanding natural beauty. The thriving village of Forest Row is under two miles away with a range of everyday shops, whilst the popular town of East Grinstead is just five miles to the town centre and under five and a half to the station from where there are regular services to the City of London and the West End. Hartfield village made famous by its association with AA Milne and Winnie the Pooh is three miles away. The area is renowned for its choice of schooling with popular local village primaries, Cumnor House, Brambletye and Holmewood House prep schools, Worth, Sackville, Ardingly and Hurst public schools and the Michael Hall- Steiner Waldorf School in Forest Row.Additional InformationTenure: Freehold Services: Mains electricity and water; oil fired central heating; Private drainage. Agent's Note: One off licence payment for private access to cross the golf course, approximately £1,100. Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_hartfield-d198653/for-sale_i69347887
The property comprises a wonderful unlisted converted barn, with numerous outbuildings, creating an extremely flexible and substantial residential dwelling ideal for those wanting a spacious home office or studio. This unique property is full of character with many exposed beams and timbers, exposed stone and magnificent vaulted ceilings. Main barn:The front door of the barn opens into an entrance hall giving access to the kitchen, cloakroom and utility room. The well-appointed modern kitchen has fitted base units with worktops over, Range cooker, vaulted ceiling, stone floor and windows to the front. On the other side of the hall, the utility room is fitted with an extensive range of fitted cupboards, butler's sink and space for appliances. At the far end of the utility room, sliding doors open into a charming outer hall with glazed roof, linking to the wine store, plant room and substantial garage building.From the entrance hall, steps lead up to the fabulous open-plan reception/living room which provides two seating areas and a dining area. To one end of the room, the formal sitting area has a magnificent vaulted ceiling as well as an attractive full height chimney with fireplace and wood burner. An open staircase leads up to the first floor and a characterful double aspect bedroom with en suite bathroom. From the reception room, a rear corridor leads through to three ground floor bedrooms (one is currently being used as a dressing room) and a bathroom.Outbuildings: The barn is approached over a track of about a third of a mile leading to the barn, office/study/studio and a substantial weatherboarded heated garage/workshop building supplying parking for multiple cars.Adjacent to the house there is an impressive detached home office/study/studio with weatherboarded elevations under a thatched roof. Internally, it provides an attractive open plan room with exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling, fitted bookshelves and bi-fold doors leading out to a paved terrace to the front. A further outbuilding provides three stables and an annexe with sitting room, bedroom and shower room. These four buildings sit around each side of an attractive square lawned garden with a large terraced area at the front of the barn. To one side of the garden, there is a detached pavilion providing a tractor shed/stores and an attractive covered sitting area with views over the wild flower meadow. Gardens and Grounds:The delightful park-like gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and enjoy fabulous views over the surrounding rolling countryside. To the rear of the barn there are two decked terraces (one with a sun canopy over), ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens lead on to an area of woodland and in all the property extends to about 8.37 acres. (A further 22 acres of adjoining fields and woodland are available to purchase by separate negotiation).Ticehurst 2.2 miles. A21 Flimwell 2.7 miles. Etchingham station 3.7 miles (London Bridge from 66 minutes). Stonegate station 5.5 miles (London Bridge from 62 minutes). Wadhurst 5.8 miles. Burwash 6.2 miles. Tunbridge Wells 13 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Rye 18 miles. London 52 miles. (All times and distances approximate)The property occupies a delightful position near the Kent/Sussex border and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house is approached over a track of about a third of a mile and enjoys lovely views over the surrounding rolling countryside. Nearby Etchingham and Burwash provide a range of local facilities including shops, post office, pub, primary school, village hall and station (Etchingham). The larger centres of Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and Heathfield are all easily accessible, offering a wider range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. For the commuter, rail services are available at Etchingham, Wadhurst and Stonegate. There is a good choice of schooling in the area in both the state and private sectors including Vinehall at Robertsbridge, St Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Benenden (girls), Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Mayfield (girls), Bede's at Upper Dicker, and Eastbourne College. Leisure activities in the area include walking and riding in the surrounding countryside; golf at a variety of courses including Dale Hill (Ticehurst), Piltdown, Rye and the East Sussex National near Uckfield; sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast. There are theatres in both Brighton and Eastbourne and opera at Glyndebourne. The property is also perfectly placed for many historic buildings and places of interest including Pashley Manor Gardens, Batemans, Scotney Castle, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey, Rye Harbour and coastal resorts including Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_etchingham-d196488/for-sale_i69476984
Set within just over 3 acres of park like gardens Ratton Wood is one of the finest houses in the Eastbourne area. Designed in the early 1930's in the Neo-Georgian style by Sir Edward Guy Dawber, Ratton Wood commands views over Eastbourne to the sea and has been in the present family's ownership for many years and the fine accommodation has been subject to recent and sympathetic modernisation with great care taken in preserving important detail of its original styling. An indoor swimming pool has been installed in a pavilion style wing and the extensive gardens and grounds form an impressive setting. With the self-contained annexes Ratton Wood is a magnificent family home offering a scope for accommodating a dependent relatives and/or staff.Ratton Wood is enviably located adjacent to the scenic Willingdon Golf Course set within just over 3 acres of mostly secluded park-like gardens and grounds. Approached by a long private entrance drive Ratton Wood is within 3 miles of Eastbourne town centre and also relatively close to Willingdon Village. Eastbourne is enhanced by one of the finest Victorian seafronts on the south coast and cultural facilities include theatres and the well known Towner Art Gallery. There are popular private and state schools. There are rail services from Eastbourne and Hampden Park to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities include 3 principal golf courses and the sailing marina. There is easy access to the South Downs National Park which offers wonderful recreational opportunity. World class opera is at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_eastbourne-d196388/for-sale_i70351097
A beautiful Grade II listed country home with detached cottage and outbuildings all set within lovely gardens and grounds. DescriptionThe Elms is a superb Grade II listed country house of substantial proportions, which dates in the main from the 18th century, although, we understand that the current house occupies a more ancient site which is believed to date back to the Jacobean period, when it was known as Elms. Nestling amidst landscaped gardens and grounds of about 3.5 acres with far-reaching countryside views, the property benefits from a detached two bedroom cottage with private garden and garage, together with a range of versatile outbuildings and a heated outdoor swimming pool.Now coming to the market for the first time in 59 years, The Elms presents potential purchasers with a wonderful opportunity for some updating. Internally, the accommodation flows extremely well, retaining a wealth of charm and character, with high ceilings, elegant room proportions, sash and casement windows and open fireplaces. Principal reception rooms include a light and airy drawing room, a sitting room with inglenook fireplace and a formal dining room. Together with the central reception hall, which has direct access to the gardens, these rooms provide excellent areas for entertaining.The kitchen has a good range of cupboards, space for various appliances and an adjoining breakfast room, with built-in seating area. Also located off the kitchen is a north-facing walk-in larder with slate shelving. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a study, cloakroom, boot room, boiler room, WC and an externally accessed laundry room.A fine sweeping staircase with polished oak hand rail, leads from the reception hall to the first floor where five substantial bedrooms and a dressing room are served by two bathrooms (one en suite), an en suite shower and a separate WC. All the bedrooms enjoy lovely views over the gardens and beyond and benefit from fitted cupboards and several have wash hand basins. Stairs leads up to the second floor where the sizeable attic bedroom six is located. Gardens & OutbuildingsThe Elms is approached via a sweeping carriage drive leading to a generous parking area to the side of the house and the separate garaging for the house and cottage. A particular feature of The Elms are the beautiful gardens which envelop the house and provide a lovely setting, with York stone terraces, level lawns edged with clipped yew hedging, wide herbaceous borders, rose and lavender beds, mature trees and shrubs including fruit trees, camellias and azaleas. Well screened by hedging, is a heated swimming pool with paved surround. Outbuildings comprise a 30ft billiard room, a pool house, pool pump room, two changing rooms, a substantial brick barn/workshop and adjoining greenhouse, garaging for The Elms and Elms Garage Cottage with a versatile games/store room above. Completing the grounds are two fields which are down to grazing. In one of the fields is the former tennis court.Elms Garage CottageIn addition to the main house, there is a detached two bedroom cottage within the grounds, with its own private garden. Internally, it comprises a sitting room, fitted kitchen, stud/bedroom two, bathroom, WC, and a first floor bedroom and WC.LocationThe Elms is situated in the popular village of Iden with its village stores/Post Office, 16th century inn, ancient Parish Church and cricket and bowls club. About 2.8 miles to the north lies the historic and picturesque Cinque Port town of Rye which has antique shops, independent boutiques, recreational facilities, and the Kino cinema. Close by are the famous Rye Golf Links, sailing amenities, nature reserves and expansive beaches at Camber Sands.Rail services run from Rye to Ashford International station with connections for London and on to the continent. A high speed link runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.The area is well served by a selection of schools, both state and private, for children of all ages, including, Vinehall at Robertsbridge, Claremont at Bodiam, Marlborough House and Saint Ronans at Hawkhurst, Benenden, Ashford and Battle Abbey Schools. The M20 can be joined at Ashford with links to London, the coast and other motorway networks. The A21 at Flimwell with links to the M25 at junction 5 and Gatwick and Heathrow airports.Square Footage: 4,693 sq ft Acreage: 3.5 AcresDirectionsFrom Tenterden take the B2082 heading south towards Smallhythe and Rye. Travel until reaching the village of Iden. In the centre of the village bear left onto Grove Lane and continue for 0.4 of a mile, where The Elms will be found on the left hand side. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Rother District Council - Elms Garage Cottage - CAgent's Note: Summer garden photos have been provided by the vendors and date from 2019. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_rye-c34996/for-sale_i70854189
ROOMS Entrance hall, Open plan drawing room and dining room with inglenook fireplace, Sitting room with vaulted ceiling, Study/library, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Rear lobby, Cloakroom, Principal bedroom suite, Three further double bedrooms with en-suites facilities, Triple garage, Indoor heated swimming pool, Sauna and pump room, Detached barn, Various garden stores, Greenhouses, Productive kitchen garden, Gardens and Grounds of approaching 17 acres LOCATION Doucegrove Farm is in an idyllic location in its own grounds 2 miles to the south of the village of Northiam with church, local shops, doctor's surgery, primary school and Great Dixter house and gardens. Further shopping facilities are available in Peasmarsh (5 miles), where there is an independent supermarket, Battle (9 miles) with an Abbey, Tenterden (10 miles) and the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye (9 miles) from where there are services to Ashford International with high-speed connections to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes. Direct commuter rail services to London Cannon Street can be found at Staplehurst (19 miles) taking approximately one hour, or from Robertsbridge (9miles) to London Charing Cross taking approximately 1hr, 25 minutes. DESCRIPTION A beautifully presented detached Grade II Listed residence dating from the late 15th century, sympathetically extended over the years to provide generous and versatile accommodation with fine features including antique brick and tiled floors, oak floorboards, inglenook fireplaces and chamfered oak beams. Presenting external elevations of rectangular timber framed panels with curved struts and plaster infilling partly underbuilt with mellow brick and tile hanging to the upper storey set with oak framed leaded light windows under a pitched thatched and peg tiled king post roof. GROUND FLOOR A solid oak door opens to the entrance hall with old brick flooring, stop-chamfered ceiling beams and a turned oak staircase. The spacious, open plan, double aspect drawing room and dining room has a glazed door leading to the terrace and gardens, a 10' wide inglenook fireplace with a chamfered oak lintel, oak flooring and impressive timbers including an embattled moulded wall beam. The double aspect study/library has an attractive stone fireplace with a multi fuel stove and a range of fitted bookshelves.The triple aspect sitting room has a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber framing, two sets of French doors opening to the terrace and marble floors with under-floor heating. The farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, which has limestone flooring, an Aga and French doors to the terrace, is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall cabinets with granite work-tops, undermounted sink and integral appliances including a stainless-steel micro wave oven, American style ridge/freezer, coffee machine and plumbing for a dishwasher. The rear lobby, cloakroom and utility room are all laid with quarry tiled flooring and the utility room offers generous storage and space for a washing machine and tumble drier within matching wall cupboards. FIRST FLOOR The bedrooms are situated over two floors with the spacious principal bedroom having an en-suite bathroom and adjacent dressing room/nursery on the first floor, together with a guest bedroom with an en-suite bath/shower room and attractive brick fireplace. SECOND FLOOR On the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms with en-suite facilities. One has a spectacular vaulted ceiling with a king post, curved braces and en-suite bath with separate w.c. and the other benefits from an en-suite cloakroom. OUTSIDE Doucegrove Farm is approached off a quiet, private no-through lane via electric gates with an intercom opening to a generous parking area with a cloud hedge and access to a three-bay thatched garage. The landscaped gardens, synonymous with the larger country house, are a particular feature being divided into rooms to create a secluded, tranquil setting with sweeping lawns punctuated by burgeoning borders, mature shrubs, mixed flower beds and massive Mediterranean pines, Tulip tree, Oaks and Catalpa. A wide flagstone terrace runs across the rear of the house with a retractable sun shade and steps down to a pond and a sunken rose garden with brick pathways flanked with clipped hedge. There are further natural and ornamental ponds, a pretty summer-house with lovely garden views, an enchanting woodland area, a productive kitchen garden with three green houses, several garden stores and an orchard with a range of cherry and apple trees. A pathway from the house leads to an indoor heated swimming pool set within a detached barn style pool house with glass walls and sliding doors to each end. An adjacent weatherboard clad outbuilding houses the sauna, a shower cubicle and pump house. From the private lane, a secondary vehicular access leads to a modern barn comprising a work-shop and three bays with further parking. Beyond is a large field of about 10 acres, also accessed from the garden, with separate road access and a blue bell wood of about 5 acres with a summerhouse. SERVICES Oil central heating. Part electric underfloor heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.Predicted mobile phone coverage: 4G on EE, Vodaphone, Three and O2Broadband speed: Ultrafast download speed 1000 Mbps available. Source OfcomFlood risk summary: Low risk. Source GOV.UK LOCAL AUTHORITY Rother District Council. Tax Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_northiam-d544417/for-sale_i69902953
A fabulous country house full of character, style and charm, set on the edge of this popular village at the end of a private road.Hall, Cloak/shower room, Drawing room, Sitting room, Dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Boot room.Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 Further bedroom suites, Study/bedroom 6.Triple garage, Seating area, Lawn, Orchard, Tennis court.About 1½ acresProperty The house dates back to the 1920s and is beautifully presented. Cotchford Lane is a private lane, which gives access to 'Pooh Bridge' and Ashdown Forest, and the property is located at the end of a short spur that leads off it.The front door opens into a large T shaped hall with tiled floor, with doors leading to the dining room, sitting room and then leads on to the drawing room at one end and the kitchen at the other. The drawing room has excellent proportions with French doors to the garden and a fireplace housing a gas fire. The sitting room is very comfortable with fitted cupboards with shelving above and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. The spacious dining room has French doors to the garden and a direct door into the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with wall and floor units, granite worktops, island unit with breakfast bar, French doors to the garden and built-in appliances including electric Aga, dishwasher, microwave and freezer. Off the kitchen is a walk-in larder/wine cellar and a utility/ laundryroom. On the first floor is a linen cupboard with 2 hot water tanks. The principal bedroom is a wonderful size with a well-appointed en-suite bathroom and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms each with well-appointed bath/shower room. There is also a study/bedroom 6.Outside The lane leads to a gravelled parking area in front of the triple garage with 3 up and over doors. A gravelled path, flanked by borders and lawn, leads from the drive to the front door. The lawn is over looked by a summerhouse and has borders of rhododendron. On the other side of the drive is further lawn and a tennis court. To the rear of the house is more lawn and an orchard. Local Amenities & Surrounding AreaHartfield is renowned for its connections to Winnie the Pooh and has a number of local amenities including a village shop, tea-room and public houses. For a more extensive range of shopping, educational and transport facilities Forest Row, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough are close by. Nearby Ashdown Forest is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. There is an extensive selection of excellent schools in the area including Michael Hall, Cumnor House, Greenfields and Brambletye.Tenure, Local Authorities and ServicesFreehold. All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Wealden DC: . East Sussex CC: . Council Tax band G. EPC band D.CommunicationsThere are mainline railway stations at East Grinstead (Victoria/London Bridge) and at Tunbridge Wells (Canon Street/Charing Cross). The M23/A23 gives good access to Gatwick (about 16 miles) and London.DirectionsIn Forest Row head towards Hartfield on the B2110. Proceed through Colemans Hatch and in Upper Hatfield, opposite the Central Garage, turn right into Cotchford Lane. Continue down the lane for about 150 yards, take the first spur on the left and the gate to the property is at the end. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_hartfield-d198653/for-sale_i71025392
The PropertyAn attractive double fronted Grade II listed 15th century farmhouse, believed to date back to the Tudor period, built of red brick and tile hung upper elevations with later additions. The property offers flexible family accommodation with a wealth of character features including exposed timbers and an inglenook fireplace.The house also offers the potential to create a two bedroom self-contained ground floor annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, if required.Gardens and GroundsThe house is approached via a tree-lined driveway leading to the parking area at the front of the house and a double garage with attached workshop. The front garden is laid to lawn and divided into various sections, divided by formal hedging. To the rear of the house there is a paved terrace as well as a vegetable garden. To one end of the terrace a gate leads through to the swimming pool with paved surround, enclosed on all sides by hedge/wall borders, and a further paved terrace.Land and OutbuildingsThe property has been a working, productive farm during the current owners' tenure for the last 35 years. The land totals about 90.3 acres and boasts water to all fields, extensive fencing and hedging. It has been farmed under organic farming principles since 1989 and under Soil Association Certification 1999-2023 (inclusive). The current owners have also restored traditional hedgerows across the entire 90 acres and there is an abundance of wildlife including wild fowl, roe deer and trout in the two streams traversing the property. At the rear of the garage, there are numerous attached agricultural buildings comprising a large traditional Sussex barn (believed to date back to the 18th century), stables, wood store, tack room, cattle barn, various store rooms and greenhouse. To one side of the house, with separate vehicular access, there is a further extensive range of agricultural buildings. NB: The property is available with only approximately 50 acres (ie excluding circa 40 acres to the west with access from Chilsham Lane) if a buyer preferred, subject to negotiation. PlanningThe barns offer huge potential with lapsed planning permission to convert into ancillary accommodation and a link walkway to the main house. Further details are available at: quoting reference: WD/2003/0119/JF.Lapsed planning permission also exists for the barns for change of use to as ancillary holiday accommodation. Further details are available at: quoting reference: WD/1987/1474/F.Herstmonceux 2.2 miles. Rushlake Green 3.4 miles. Heathfield 7.4 miles. South coast 7.8 miles. Battle 9.5 miles (London Bridge from 76 minutes). A21 (Johns Cross) 9.7 miles. Stonegate 12 miles (London Bridge about 1 hour). Etchingham 14.3 miles (London Bridge from 65 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 20 miles. (All times and distances approximate)The property is located in the Wealden village of Bodle Street Green which has a pub, church and village hall. The property is within close proximity to the larger villages of Rushlake Green (2 miles) and Herstmonceux (3 miles) both of which offer amenities for local shopping. The south coast is within easy driving distance and the major towns of Tunbridge Wells and the county town of Lewes are both about 20 miles distant. Eastbourne and the market town of Heathfield also offer a variety of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities, as does the historic town of Battle. Stonegate, Etchingham and Battle stations (all around 10 miles away) offer a good train service to London. The A21 at Battle provides connections to the national motorway network and the M25 giving access to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The M20 provides connections to the Channel Tunnel, the ferry ports and the International Eurostar station at Ashford.There is an excellent choice of state and private schools in the area with the popular schools of Dallington Primary School, St Andrews Preparatory School in Eastbourne, Eastbourne College, Vine Hall at Robertsbridge, Bede's at Upper Dicker and Mayfield (girls).Leisure facilities in the area include golf courses at Horam, Battle, Eastbourne, Piltdown and the East Sussex National Course at Little Horsted. Riding and walking in the surrounding countryside. Opera at Glyndebourne. Sailing at south coast centres, Bewl Water and at Eastbourne Marina. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_hailsham-d196376/for-sale_i68970017
Gamons is an attractive country house surrounded by beautiful gardens and grounds. Gamons is believed to date from 1947 and is built in the Sussex vernacular style with mellow brick and part tile hung roof. Stepping in through the wooden panelled entrance door, you are greeted by the charming entrance hall.The accommodation extends to over 3,800 sq ft arranged over three floors and offers a great balance between formal and informal living. The main reception rooms are accessed off the reception hall and comprise a double-aspect dining room with doors leading out to the rear terrace, a very impressive double-height drawing room with a full-height window complete with a minstrels gallery, which is accessed via the first floor. There is also a study/snug room. The rooms have many interesting period features, including exposed beams throughout, large fireplaces, and oak parquet flooring. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a central work island, Neff-fitted appliances and a gas AGA. Also on the ground floor is the utility and downstairs WC, and access to the lower ground floor plant room.The first and second floors have excellent bedroom accommodation with a generous principal bedroom and en suite bathroom. The bedroom enjoys glorious views over the gardens and grounds. There are four further bedrooms, all of a consistently good size and two family bathrooms. There is also a bedroom currently adapted as a large walk-in wardrobe.Gamons is approached via a gate that is flanked by hedges and trees and a gravel drive that leads to the large parking area by the main house and the triple garage building, with a media room and bathroom above. Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the gardens and grounds are an important feature of Gamons and form the most delightful and tranquil setting, complementing the house extremely well. Gamons enjoys a stunning, well-maintained garden with many established specimen trees, shrub and flower beds, and an orchard. The gardens encircle the property and include a swimming pool, pool house, and tennis court. There is also a paved terrace at the rear of the property, enjoying beautiful views over the gardens and providing an excellent setting for al fresco dining. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.08 acres.Gamons is situated in a rural location on the outskirts of Rotherfield, approximately one mile from the village, which offers a range of local shops and a parish church. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.The area has excellent road and rail links with the A267 connecting to the A21, which provides links to the south coast and with the M25, which provides easy access to London and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports as well as links to the Channel Tunnel. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo and Charing Cross operate from Crowborough (2.5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (6.9 miles) stations.There are a number of well-regarded schools in the area in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield Primary and Mayfield School for Girls, The Beacon, Holmewood House Preparatory, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks Eastbourne and Benenden.Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served, including golf at Ticehurst, Lamberhurst, Rotherfield, Tunbridge Wells and the Royal Ashdown at Forest Row, Racing at Lingfield, Plumpton and Brighton, sailing and water sports at nearby Bewl Water and on the south coast. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_rotherfield-d553920/for-sale_i68004867
Handsome 17th Century Manor House set in parkland-like grounds. DescriptionWorth Manor is a handsome country manor house, originally the farmhouse for Worth Farm, which is believed to have formed part of the Isfield Place estate owned by the Shurley family. The house is understood to date from 1652 and is Jacobean in its architectural style, with features including its striking twin-gabled facade, steep pitched roofs and tall chimneys, and detailed ornamentation such as decorative brick and stone work, and elegant stone hood moldings. Despite its age and beautiful period style, Worth Manor benefits from remaining unlisted and was the subject of comprehensive renovation and refurbishment when our clients acquired the house in 2001, restoring it into wonderful family home that is both substantial and comfortable. The property is set down a country lane, in a lovely setting that is rural and yet not isolated; wrought iron gates set on brick pillars open to a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a turning circle ahead of the house. Worth Manor offers extensive accommodation arranged over three floors, with an additional cellar. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the house and should be used a comprehensive guide to the full extent of the house and its outbuildings. There are three formal reception rooms lying off the central entrance hall: the drawing room is a generous room featuring an impressive inglenook set with a woodburner; the sitting and dining rooms have elegant feature fireplaces and are open to the substantial conservatory that spans the southern and eastern sides of the house.The kitchen was refitted in 2019 with an extensive range of stylish modern shaker-style cabinetry and a large central island, with polished granite worktops, a four-oven Aga set into a former fireplace, and a number of high end integrated appliances. The kitchen is open to the conservatory, its vaulted glazed roof flooding the room with natural light. Steps descend to the cellar store rooms (the cellar can also be accessed from the drawing room), and there is further storage and space for laundry appliances in the large utility room, which was converted from a former outbuilding and still features the original bread oven. The conservatory is of particular note, added to the house by our clients and offering a versatile, light and bright space, ideal for informal dining and as a further reception space, with doors opening to the terrace and windows framing the southerly view over the garden.There are four well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, three with fitted or built in storage. Bedrooms one and two have en suite shower rooms fitted with modern suites; bedrooms three and four share a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom, creating an ideal guest suite. There are three further eaves bedrooms on the second floor, together with another bathroom. Outbuildings and garagingTo the rear (east) of the house, located in the walled garden are two large detached brick outbuildings, one used as a workshop and the other comprising two garden store rooms connected by a central open store. The larger of these two buildings has planning permission for conversion to a one-bedroom annexe: Wealden District Council ref: WD/2019/2032/F.Worth Manor offers extensive garaging, with a double garage off the driveway, together with a large tractor store lying to the south. A further five-bay garage block is accessed directly from the lane, to the south of the house.In addition, there is large timber summerhouse off the driveway with power connected, currently used as a sewing room, and a timber garden store beyond the brick outbuilding.Gardens and groundsThe gardens and grounds are of particular note, extending to about five and a half acres of beautifully tended formal garden lying close to the house, and an expanse of gently undulating parkland extending away to the south.To the north of the house is an area of level lawn, enclosed by hedging and dotted with mature trees; an enclosed east-facing terrace adjoins the kitchen. The walled garden lies to the east and is arranged as a kitchen garden, with a greenhouse and a variety of fruit trees. Accessed from the conservatory, a substantial stone terrace spans the south of the house, offering plenty of space for an outside table and chairs; to the eastern end of the terrace is a formal parterre garden with raised beds divided by gravel pathways. The terrace opens directly to the south lawn, a large expanse of parkland dotted with trees and spring bulbs, edged by light woodland, and with an open boundary to the south allowing uninterrupted views over the rolling farmland beyond. There is a woodchip children's play area, and a thatched African hut and covered seating area offering further spots from which to enjoy the view.In all, about 5.49 acres.LocationWorth Manor is situated in a delightful rural location in the small village of Little Horsted, which has a nursery and primary school, Country House hotel and church. Neighbouring Isfield is sought-after village with a thriving community, a variety of societies and a number of events throughout the year, together with the benefit of a well-stocked farm shop, two public houses and the historic Lavender Line steam railway. For a wider variety of shops and recreational amenities Uckfield is 2.5 miles away, the County town of Lewes lies about 6.5 miles to the south, with the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove on the south coast beyond. Haywards Heath, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne are also within easy reach (15, 18 and 20 miles respectively). Both Uckfield and Lewes provide regular train services to London. In addition, Haywards Heath provides a regular service of trains to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink services) with journey times from 45 minutes. Gatwick Airport lies approximately 25 miles to the north east, as does junction 10 of the M23 which links to the M25 and wider motorway network. Sussex offers excellent and varied opportunities for a range of equestrian and sporting pursuits, with many walks across the surrounding countryside, including on the Wealdway just east of Little Horsted, golf at the neighbouring East Sussex National and at Piltdown, and sailing along the south coast. The area has a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. There is an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area, including a nursery and primary schools in Little Horsted, Uckfield Community College, Lewes Priory, Cumnor House, Lewes Old Grammar School, Bedes, and Hurstpierpoint, Brighton and Eastbourne Colleges. All times and distances are approximate.Square Footage: 4,568 sq ft Acreage: 5.5 Acres Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating. LPG for the hob. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.Outgoings: Wealden District Council, . Tax band G. Photographs taken: March 2024. Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_uckfield-d196523/for-sale_i70352684
The property is a wonderful Grade II listed country residence, believed to date back to the 16th century (Tudor era) with later additions, and was the home of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the 1920's. The house is of timber-framed construction with red brick and tile hung upper elevations to the front and white weather boarded elevations to the rear. The property has been beautifully refurbished for modern day living yet retains many character features throughout including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, oak doors, fireplaces and leaded light windows. Main House:The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stone floor, w.c. and oak staircase leading to the first floor. To the right, the characterful triple aspect drawing room has exposed beams, parquet flooring, fireplace and a door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. The dining room and family room are both double aspect with windows to the front and rear. The dining room has a lovely inglenook fireplace and the family room also has a fireplace as well as a door to the rear gardens. A door leads through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wooden base storage units, Aga cooker, Butler's sink, and a central island with further storage and marble worktop above. There is a door leading out to the side and the external boiler room.On the first floor, the landing gives access to the four good sized double aspect bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite bathroom as well as a spacious dressing room (which could be used as a nursery/further bedroom if required).On the second floor there is a wonderful bedroom with exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling and crown post. There is also a spacious further bedroom/TV room with an attractive red brick chimney breast and vaulted ceiling creating a lovely space, ideal as a teenager's suite or sitting/games room.Oast HouseIn addition to the main house there is a detached single roundel oast house providing approximately 488 sq ft of ancillary accommodation. On the ground floor there is a roundel sitting room, shower room and kitchen. On the first floor there is a roundel bedroom with a door opening out to a decked sun terrace with fabulous elevated views over the gardens and grounds.Gardens and GroundsThe properties are approached via a gated entrance over a gravel driveway leading to the detached double garage. The delightful country gardens and grounds are well-stocked with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and include a flat lawned area and an enclosed/gated swimming pool with paved surround. There is also a rose garden, wild flower borders, meadow and a natural pond. In all about 2.55 acres.Unconverted stable buildingThe stable building is located on the opposite side of the lane to the main house and comprises an unconverted Grade II listed barn/stable with Planning Permission to convert into an attractive single storey two bedroom dwelling. The property sits within a plot extending to 1.4 acres and issurrounded by rolling countryside.Further details on the planning can be found at: quoting reference: WD/2023/0209.Mayfield village 2.6 miles. Rotherfield 5 miles. Heathfield 5 miles. Crowborough station 6.5 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes). Wadhurst station 9 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Frant station 10 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Eastbourne 21 miles. Gatwick airport 29 miles. London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate) The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty and historic 16th Century Sussex village of Mayfield which provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including delicatessen, bakery, fine wine merchants, pharmacy, post office and pubs. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 11 miles to the north and provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and educational facilities. The mainline station at Wadhurst provides trains to London. Train services are also available at Frant, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory, Holmewood House Preparatory, The Skinners School, Tonbridge School, The Schools at Somerhill, Judd, Benenden School (girls), Dulwich Preparatory, Vinehall Preparatory, Bede's, and Eastbourne College. Leisure activities in the area including Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs; golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), The Nevill (Tunbridge Wells), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Crowborough (Beacon), Royal Ashdown and at Rye. Sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; Walking and cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum and the 'Cuckoo Trail' from Heathfield. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i67840210
A substantial and well-presented family home enjoying a fine outlook with a heated swimming pool and tennis court set in about 5.86 acres on the edge of Stonegate village. DescriptionSituated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offering well-balanced accommodation arranged over three floors, Linkhurst is a generous family home that has been updated and extended to create sociable and free-flowing accommodation.The property dates back to the early 1900's and displays a collection of charming period features typical of this era, with later additions in 2015, converting the former stable and hay barn into a stylish, open-plan kitchen/family room with vaulted ceilings and bespoke details throughout, including curved oak steps lowering to the dining area, and a striking picture window surrounded by oak cladding framing the impressive far-reaching views. Steps rise from the dining area into the former hay loft, which now serves as a flexible space that can be arranged to suit.The contemporary kitchen is fitted with Neptune shaker-style units painted in 'Alpine' and topped with honed granite worksurfaces, together with a useful pantry, providing an abundance of storage and preparation space. Large glazed doors open to the terrace, with slate tiles creating a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor living areas.Benefitting from two bay windows providing an abundance of light, the well-proportioned drawing room is fitted with a charming open fire, with the cosy snug and study benefitting from wood-burning stoves and bespoke cabinetry. The studio/games room has much potential and can be accessed from both inside the house, and via an external door from the driveway, making it an ideal space for an annexe, subject to all necessary consents and permissions. The inner hallway leads to a large and practical boot room, which adjoins the sizeable utility room. Found on the first floor, the principal bedroom is of particular note, enjoying fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en suite bathroom, with a walk-in shower and a contemporary free-standing bath, strategically placed to make the most of the wonderful view. There are two further double bedrooms, served by the well-appointed family bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms are situated on the second floor, together with a family shower room and two useful storage cupboards. The much-loved gardens and grounds extend to 5.86 acres, comprising a formal garden with a wide-spanning terrace, heated swimming pool, and a well-maintained tennis court, leading onto two paddocks, an area of woodland and two ponds. Well-stocked borders and flower beds provide an array of colour throughout the year. There is a vegetable garden with raised beds, together with a large greenhouse, fruit cage and three apple trees. The property is approached via an electric gate opening to the gravelled driveway, which provides parking for up to six vehicles. The driveway continues along the side of the house, giving access to the garage, garden store and studio/games room.LocationLinkhurst is situated in this semi-rural position on the edge of Stonegate village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stonegate village has a thriving community and is well-known for its local amateur dramatic society. There is a well-regarded primary school and pre-school, St Peter's church, recreation ground, and an extensive network of footpaths in the vicinity. There is a village hall that hosts a range of classes and 'pop-up pubs' throughout the year. Lakedown brewery and taproom is reached within 3.9 miles and is an independent brewery producing a range of traditional and modern style beers with a charming taproom serving their products. The pretty village of Wadhurst (approximately 2 miles) offers a wide selection of shops, including a butcher, delicatessen, bank, hardware store, cafes, supermarkets and a petrol station, whilst the picturesque village of Ticehurst (2.8 miles) is popular with families and enjoys a thriving local community with activities to suit all ages from the Village Hall and Club, Dale Hill Golf Course, Scout group, Gardeners' Association, Womens' Institute and recreation ground. More comprehensive amenities can be found in Tunbridge Wells (9.5 miles).Mainline rail: Stonegate (1.6 miles), Wadhurst (3.5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (9.5 miles) with regular services to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (via Waterloo East and London Bridge) from 50 minutes (Tunbridge Wells to Charing Cross). State and private schools: Preparatory schools in Stonegate (Bricklehurst Manor), Hawkhurst (Marlborough House and St Ronan's), Tunbridge Wells (The Mead) and Langton Green (Holmewood House), Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, independent senior schools in Benenden, Mayfield, Eastbourne, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.Communications: The A21 provides links to the M25 and thereby to the other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and the Channel Tunnel rail terminal.Square Footage: 4,238 sq ft Acreage: 5.86 Acres Additional InfoServices: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating. The swimming pool is heated by an air source heat pump. Solar panels also provide hot water and heating for a section of the property.Outgoings: Rother District Council. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_wadhurst-d197675/for-sale_i69360674
The property forms the major portion of an exceptionally handsome unlisted period country house, built to exacting standards in 1886 with a brick and stone construction for the Jacobean style facade. It occupies a remarkably private and elevated position to enjoy the far-reaching southerly views. The property has been completely updated whilst retaining many period features and offers generous proportions and high ceilings providing the scale of a grand country house. The house offers in excess of 7,000 sq. ft. of accommodation with a wealth of features including large sash windows, oak doors, intricate cornicing, wooden floors throughout, and notably impressive fireplaces. The magnificent reception hall, with wood panelling and parquet flooring, provides access to the principal reception rooms. To the front, the elegant drawing room and kitchen/breakfast room both enjoy picturesque views of the gardens and countryside beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room has a bespoke contemporary fitted kitchen with wall and base units, granite worktops, integrated appliances and walk-in larder. The dining room and family room are both located at the rear of the house.On the first floor the principal bedroom suite has a beautifully appointed bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are three further bedrooms on this level, one with an en suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom. There is a further impressive bedroom suite on the second floor with en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. Also on this level there is a study and a fabulous guest/staff flat which comprises a sitting room with balcony and kitchen area, a shower room and a bedroom.Outside, the property is approached via wooden gates which sit at the end of a long drive that sweeps around an orchard and leads to the detached triple open-bay garage with attached garden store. The house occupies a fantastic elevated position and enjoys stunning views over Ashdown Forest. The wonderful, mature gardens and borders extend to just over 9 acres and provide a secluded and peaceful setting as well as a hard tennis court and swimming pool. There are also excellent equestrian facilities with paddocks and various outbuildings including numerous stables, tack and feed rooms and an open barn.Hartfield 2.5 miles. Forest Row 2.4 miles. East Grinstead 6 miles. Tunbridge Wells 10.7 miles. Gatwick Airport 14.8 miles. London 39 miles. Cowden station 6.8 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). East Grinstead 5.4 miles (London Bridge from 55 minutes/Victoria from 57 minutes).(All times and distances approximate)The property is located in a wonderful, elevated position with wonderful views over Ashdown Forest and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque hamlet of Colemans Hatch has a parish church and popular local inn. The nearby sought-after village of Hartfield has a lovely sense of community and is well equipped for everyday needs including a store, primary school, nursery school, health centre, church, two public houses and the famous 'Pooh Corner' tea rooms, shop and museum. For more comprehensive facilities, the towns of East Grinstead and Royal Tunbridge Wells offer a wide range of shopping, recreational, educational and cultural amenities as well as railway stations with a regular service to London. The area is well known for its excellent choice of schools including Brambletye in East Grinstead, Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf at Forest Row, Lingfield College, Worth School at Turners Hill, Cumnor House Sussex and Handcross Park School in Haywards Heath, Tonbridge School and the Schools at Somerhill in Tonbridge, Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green, and Ardingly College. Ashdown Forest, with its many scenic walks and Winnie the Pooh's 'Pooh Sticks Bridge' is on the doorstep. Recreational facilities include golf at the Royal Ashdown, Chartham Park, The East Sussex National and The Nevill. There is also sailing and fishing at Bewl Water, Weirwood Reservoirs and on the south coast. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_hartfield-d198653/for-sale_i68839728
Superbly presented modern Sussex style house with annexe, situated in a wonderful semi-rural position and set in about 4.58 acres. DescriptionWellhouse Farm is a superbly appointed and beautifully presented home, situated in a wonderful semi-rural position on a sought after private lane. The house was originally built in the 1980s, in traditional Sussex style with flint walls and tile hung elevations under a tiled roof. It was significantly improved and extended by the current owners in 2018, creating a wonderful family home with charm, character and above all, style. Wellhouse Farm is beautifully finished throughout, and careful thought has been given to the layout, which is ideally suited to family life, and to entertaining on a grander scale.The spacious entrance hall with adjacent boot room, sets the scene, with limestone flooring and generous proportions; straight ahead is the impressive open plan kitchen/dining room, with family area, which is the heart of the home. The family area has an open fireplace and French doors to the terrace; at the other end of the room is a formal dining area, with a lovely outlook to the paddock to the north. In the centre is a stunning bespoke solid wood kitchen, handcrafted by Thomas Ford & Sons, providing an excellent range of painted cabinets complimented by carrera marble worktops and a dark limestone central island. There is currently a large fridge/freezer and a Lacanche range cooker, with integrated appliances including a dishwasher and an instant boiling water tap fitted to the double butlers' sink, with a further 'pot filler' providing water at the stove itself. An open pantry provides plenty of storage and the large adjoining laundry/utility room which has a further butlers sink and space for all the usual laundry appliances, as well as a good range of fitted units and access to the side garden. From the dining room, glazed double doors open to the spacious drawing room, which offers views over the paddock to the north via two large bay windows. Also adjoining the entrance hall is a study with views over the garden which leads in turn to a snug, a cosy room with a wood burning stove and French doors to the terrace and garden. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.A central staircase leads upstairs from the entrance hall and divides at the first landing to provide stairs to the bedrooms which are split over two wings. Above the staircases is a central is a roof light, ensuring natural light floods through centre of the house. The right hand flight of stairs leads to the northern wing, where the principal suite is situated, comprising of a spacious bedroom, dressing area and en suite bathroom with stylish fittings. The deep bath is arranged to provide views over the paddock through one of the three beautiful arched picture windows on the northern elevation. There is a further bedroom with its own picture window and well-appointed en suite bathroom.The left hand staircase leads to the original portion of the house, which provides a guest suite (comprising of a bedroom, dressing area and en suite shower room) and three further double bedrooms, one currently used as a gym. These three bedrooms are served by a modern shower room, with two sinks and its own roof light to allow natural light into the room. The AnnexeIdeal for multi-generational living or guests, the annexe offers excellent ancillary accommodation, which is self-contained and finished to the same high standards as the main house. It comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen (also Thomas Ford & Sons)/dining room, two bedrooms (one en-suite), a shower room and a WC. It has its own access from the drive and a private section of patio adjoining the barn. Outbuildings, gardens and groundsThe barn is a large detached building with an open bay car port and workshop on the ground floor, and a first floor currently used as a games room. There is a further detached outbuilding, comprising a garden room/office and a further boot room, both with heating, and an open bay car port. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full extent of the accommodation and outbuildings and should be referred to as a guide. Wellhouse Farm occupies an enviable position towards the far end of the private lane, with the South Downs National Park immediately to the south, and its own private land to the rear. The property is well-screened from the private lane, set back behind mature laurel hedging and is approached via a sweeping driveway which leads past the outbuildings and opens out to offer plenty of parking. Adjoining the house is a spacious south facing terrace, which creates a superb area for entertaining al fresco. The gardens lie mainly to the south of the house, with an expanse of lawn and well-stocked beds. To the north of the house is the paddock, which is fully enclosed with post and rail fencing, and accessed via a five bar gate. About 4.58 acres in all. Agent's Notes1. The fridge freezer and/or range cooker are not currently included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. 2. Wellhouse Lane is a private road and its management is shared. Wellhouse Farm has right of access and contributes c£1,000 pa towards maintenance and upkeep.LocationThe property occupies a semi-rural position on Wellhouse Lane, a sought-after private road in the parish of Hassocks & Keymer, and just outside the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Wellhouse Farm is ideally positioned for the surrounding amenities and countryside including the nearby village of Ditchling. The immediate area offers many opportunities for walking (Wellhouse Lane is also a public footpath), riding and golf, but is not remote, with Burgess Hill Station and shopping (including a Waitrose) just over one mile away. The City of Brighton and Hove is within 10 miles and is known for being one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a fantastic mix of shopping, famed nightlife, award winning restaurants, theatre culture, festivals and events. Sussex offers many leisure activities locally including golf at Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lindfield clubs, tennis clubs including Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, sailing at Brighton Marina, and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside and the South Downs Nation Park and Ashdown Forest. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Burgess Hill station offers regular services London Bridge/Victoria, journey from 51 minutes. Hassocks station is 2.4 miles. There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including Burgess Hill Girls, Lewes Old Grammar, Cumnor House, Handcross Park, Great Walstead School, and Ardingly, Hurst and Brighton Colleges.All distances and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 4,128 sq ft Acreage: 4.58 Acres Additional InfoServices: Mains gas fired central heating (underfloor heating to entrance hall, sitting room and kitchen/dining/family room). Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage. Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band G, with an improvement indicator. Photographs taken: April 2024Tenure: Freehold. EPC ratings: C (Wellhouse Farm) & D (Annexe)Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_west-sussex-d531773/for-sale_i71112717
Occupying an idyllic semi-rural setting in East Sussex, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with fabulous countryside on the doorstep, a substantial village home offering versatile accommodation.Lowfiled is on the edge of Bells Yew Green, with its village green and popular local pub. Nearby Frant also offers two pubs, local shops and amenities, while nearby Tunbridge Wells provides a comprehensive range of shops, major stores, schools and recreational amenities. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_tunbridge-wells-d556885/for-sale_i69957342
A sweeping in and out driveway leads to this delightful PERIOD COUNTRY HOUSE some 12 miles to the south of Tunbridge Wells on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Five Ashes, just south of Mayfield. The spacious accommodation includes 8 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS, 5 RECEPTIONS and a delightful OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING SPACE all arranged over 3 floors plus a basement. The STUNNING GROUNDS extend to about 7 ACRES (not verified) including a LARGE PADDOCK, WALLED POOL area and a large COACH HOUSE for garaging with potential for conversion to an ANNEXE or HOLIDAY lets (STP).A STUNNING PERIOD REGENCY COUNTRY HOUSE IN APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES (not verified) WITH A LARGE PADDOCK WITH EQUESTRIAN POTENTIAL SET BETWEEN TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND EASTBOURNE OFFERING SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION OF NEARLY 6000 FT SQ INCLUDING A COACH HOUSE WITH POTENTIAL (STP) GUIDE PRICE £2,950,000 FREEHOLDSummary -.A STUNNING PERIOD REGENCY COUNTRY HOUSE IN APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES BETWEEN TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND EASTBOURNE OFFERING SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION OF NEARLY 6000 FT SQ.A sweeping in and out driveway leads to this delightful PERIOD COUNTRY HOUSE some 12 miles to the south of Tunbridge Wells on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Five Ashes, just south of Mayfield. The spacious accommodation includes 8 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS, 5 RECEPTIONS and a delightful OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING SPACE all arranged over 3 floors plus a basement. The STUNNING GROUNDS extend to about 7 ACRES (not verified) including a LARGE PADDOCK, WALLED POOL area and a large COACH HOUSE for garaging with potential for conversion to an ANNEXE or HOLIDAY lets (STP).Description -.Such fine country homes rarely come to the market. Summerhill is believed to date from the late Regency period with Victorian and later additions though the charm and character of the property including high ceilings, sash windows and decorative fireplaces evoke the classic style of the Georgian era. The property has been presented to a high standard with quality fittings complementing the period and character features whilst creating a lovely warm and welcoming family home.The property offers a high level of privacy and sits in an elevated position with far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.The accommodation in the main house is arranged over three floors plus a large cellar housing the heating system and a laundry room. On the ground floor there are four reception rooms including a superb drawing room and impressive sitting room. Across the rear there is a large kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, this connects to the family room to create a great 'hub' for the home. There is also a utility room, boot room, wc and a conservatory.The first and second floors offer versatile accommodation with up to eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. The first floor has a principal suite (comprising bedroom, bathroom/dressing room connecting to a separate shower room) and a further bedroom to the front. To the rear is what could be a separate wing/staff flat with two further bedrooms a bathroom and kitchenette. The second floor has a delightful guest suite with bedroom and spacious bathroom plus three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.In addition to the main house there is an 871 ft sq coach house currently used as a garage and storage. This presents an excellent opportunity for development (subject to planning) to provide ancillary accommodation or holiday lets. It sits adjacent to the delightful walled garden with swimming pool and summerhouse.. In all we are advised the grounds extend to about 7 acres with a long sweeping in-and-out driveway and rolling lawns and a large paddock. The paddock offers excellent equestrian opportunities and could be divided up and loose boxes added subject to planning. the property is set well back from the road.Location -.Set in the heart of the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), the parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes, with its two separate villages of Mayfield and Five Ashes offers a wealth of stunning countryside, historic buildings and charming shops. The two villages lie on the A267 road between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne: Mayfield, the larger of the two villages is ten miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells; with Five Ashes being 2.5 miles further south.Wadhurst station (approx 8.5 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo Rast) in around 1 hour. There are further stations at Buxted (approx 4 Miles) and Crowborough (approx 5.4 miles) with services to London Bridge (about 1 hour from Crowborough. Junction 5 of the M25 is about 24.7 miles and there are excellent road links to Tunbridge Wells and the coast.Directions -.From Tunbridge Wells head south on the A267 through Frant, Mark Cross and Argos Hill. At the Mayfield by-pass roundabout take the second exit continuing on the A267 into Five Ashes. Continue through the village and approximately half a mile past the village pub the entrance to Summerhill can be found on the right. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_five-ashes-d537533/for-sale_i70545262
Substantial, well-proportioned and beautifully presented country home set in 21 acres. DescriptionConstantia Manor is an impressive and substantial country house, beautifully presented and finished to a high standard by the current owners. The house offers versatile and generously-proportioned accommodation over two floors, extending to 7,144 square feet and ideally laid out for both every-day family living and grand-scale entertaining alike. The house is formally approached via impressive pillared entrance gates, opening to a driveway sweeping up past the lake to a large parking area ahead of the house, with views over the land and lake beyond. Two double garages adjoin the house. A solid oak front door opens to a welcoming reception and staircase hall, with double doors opening to the south-facing terrace and framing the views to the gardens at the rear of the house. There are two south-facing formal reception rooms: the drawing room, which features a handsome stone fireplace, and the dining room. The substantial kitchen and breakfast room is of particular note: superbly appointed with an extensive range of cabinetry and two granite-topped islands, and open to the orangery, which has plenty of space for an informal dining table and sofas and is flooded with light by way of glazing to three aspects; the kitchen is served by a utility room and wine store. Beyond the drawing room is a large office, which has a lift rising to the first floor, and a generous and versatile ground floor suite with en suite shower room, which could be separately accessed and has the space and potential to create a self-contained annexe. Two cloakrooms with WCs complete the ground floor accommodation. There are seven bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms arranged over the first floor, six of the bedrooms on the southern side of the house, facing the gardens. Of particular note is the substantial principal suite which comprises a bedroom with a private balcony offering far reaching views down to the wetlands and countryside beyond, a dressing room and two stylishly-appointed interconnecting bathrooms. Formal gardens To the south of the house is a large terrace ideal for summer entertaining. This leads on to the classically-designed gardens which feature a central rill and ornamental ponds flanked by formal lawns and leading to a pavilion at the end of the garden. Land and outbuildings A two-bedroom log cabin, previously used by farm workers, has been converted for short countryside breaks. It is a popular AirBnB destination for countryside and wildlife enthusiasts, or could be used for staff or guest accommodation. One of the former farm buildings houses the biomass boiler which heats the house. The land is down to grass and there is a large pond to the west of the house for fishing, recreation or open water swimming.In all, about 20.93 acres.LocationConstantia Manor is situated on Buckham Hill and enjoys a wonderful rural location, whilst also benefitting from being well-positioned for local amenities: Buckham Hill is situated to the north end of the pretty village of Isfield (one mile distant), which has a thriving community and the benefit of a farm shop, popular local pub, an historic church, recreation ground and cricket club. Uckfield is within three and a half miles by road and is a bustling former market town offering a railway station, leisure centre, a number of high street and independent shops, various cafes and restaurants, two supermarkets (Waitrose and Tesco) and an independent cinema, one of the oldest in the country. For a further variety of shops and recreational amenities the County Town of Lewes lies about seven miles to the south, with the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove 16 miles distant on the south coast. Haywards Heath (12 miles) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (17.5 miles) offer further amenities. There are many leisure activities available, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and across the south coast, and golf at one of the many courses across the county. There is a network of nearby footpaths giving direct access to the surrounding countryside, from Ashdown Forest in the north to the South Downs National Park in the south. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the historic County town of Lewes, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Little Horsted CEP School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Worth, Lewes Old Grammar School, Burgess Hill Girls, Roedean and Eastbourne, Lancing, Ardingly, and Hurstpierpoint Colleges. Direct trains from Uckfield station to London Bridge take from 78 minutes. Haywards Heath offers frequent direct trains to London Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink services with journey times from 42 minutes. Gatwick airport lies approximately 24 miles to the north west, as does junction 10 of the M23 which links to the M25 and wider motorway network. All distances and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 7,144 sq ft Acreage: 20.94 AcresDirections///wordplay.anyway.goals Additional InfoServices: Central heating fired by a biomass boiler. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Outgoings: Wealden District Council, . Tax band G.Photographs taken: May 2022.Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_uckfield-d196523/for-sale_i71029280
Surrounded by lovely countryside and set off a quiet lane towards the edge of the sought-after village of Mayfield, a fine and handsome, unlisted detached country house of elegant proportion. With origins dating to the sixteenth century together with a fine Georgian addition to the front, the house has the grace of the neo classical period, together with the warmth of the earlier architectural style. The charming blend of the two eras has resulted in characterful accommodation extending to in excess of 3,970 square feet, plus a cellar, which is laid out over three floors. Exteriors to the rear are typical of the late medieval period and are of mellow brick with multi pane windows and tile hanging under a peg-tiled roof, whilst the front portion is early nineteenth century with Georgian symmetrical, painted render, under a slate-tiled roofline and sash windows. Internally, again the two distinctive styles marry together beautifully with exposed oak beams and flagstone floors sitting alongside the refinement of the later addition. Ceiling heights are generous throughout and room sizes well proportioned, while the windows provide for an abundance of natural light as well as affording views over the grounds and farther afield. The two formal reception rooms each have fireplaces, one marble and one with ornately carved timber. Elsewhere are two informal receptions rooms the sitting room where the ceiling beams are painted and there is a brick fireplace with wood burning stove and the large family room, which has oak flooring and a series of shelving. The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room has tiled flooring and is fitted with a range of cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a gas Aga. The six bedrooms are laid out over the upper two levels with the principal suite having the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom and two shower rooms service the remaining five bedrooms.OutsideThe property is set back from the lane and approached via a gravelled driveway, sweeping up to and beyond the house to a parking and turning area in front of Coach House, which is at present used as a workshop/storage and has a Studio. The gardens and grounds are a fabulous feature of the property. There are terraces with connecting brick paths, colourful herbaceous borders and swathes of well-tended lawn. Elsewhere are sculptural shrubs, small and magnificent tall trees, a kitchen garden, orchard and a tennis court. The heated swimming pool is positioned perfectly to catch the sun and capture the views and has a handsome Summer House Pavilion alongside, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The paddocks are well cared for and the charming woodland is suffused with spring flowers such as bluebells and orchids.SituationAndredsbourne is located on a country lane just over half mile from Mayfield Village. Mayfield is a conservation area and one of the most sought after villages in the area due to its active local community, character property, eclectic array of local shops, quaint public houses and cafes along with the renowned Middle House hotel and restaurant. The ever-popular Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is eight and a half miles (to The Pantiles) and has superb facilities from theatres, hotels and nationally known departments stores, to historic sites and artisan shops. For commuters there are fast, direct train services to the City of London and the West End from Wadhurst Station is about five miles away, whilst the A21 trunk road can be accessed at Lamberhurst (just over eight miles away) connecting with the national motorway network via the M25. The area is renowned for walking, sailing on the famous Bewl Water Reservoir and equestrian facilities. Nearby golf courses include Dale Hill and Lamberhurst. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors including primary schools in Mayfield, Lamberhurst and Wadhurst, Sacred Heart at Wadhurst, Marlborough House and St Ronan's prep schools in Hawkhurst. Senior schools include Mayfield School for Girls, Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, Benenden and Bede's in Lower Dicker.Additional InformationTenure: Freehold Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage; oil fired central heating. Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band H For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i71157639
A delightful and characterful family home, together with a separate cottage and extensive outbuildings, enjoying a stunning position, just 6.7 miles south of Tunbridge Wells. DescriptionNestled in a wonderful semi-rural position off Lake Street, on the fringe of the popular village of Mayfield, the property enjoys a far-reaching view to the east, with the extensive garden merging seamlessly with the farmland to create a feeling of space and tranquility.Believed to have been two 18th century cottages, Harlings Farm was reconstructed in the 1930s by a local builder who worked on several properties in Lake Street. Now, it is a most attractive comfortable and light filled family home with a wealth of period features, good ceiling heights, contemporary fixtures and fittings, and attractive bespoke joinery.The ground floor accommodation in the main house comprises a large timbered drawing room, kitchen, dining room and a small TV 'snug', with views over the gardens and pond. The former features an impressive wide inglenook fireplace with a beehive brick canopy.On the first floor there is a delightful galleried landing and five comfortable bedrooms, a smaller bedroom/dressing room, a family bathroom and a spacious walk-in shower room. In 2002, the owners added a third floor extension that features an attractive office/study with view over the valley to the north east. The study has direct access to the main loft which offers spacious storage for files.The impressive package on offer at Harlings Farm is completed with extensive outbuildings, heated swimming pool and an all-weather tennis court that lie to the north west side of the house. The outbuildings comprise of a pool house with a cloakroom, a large detached weatherboarded games barn, with a secondary gate to Lake Street. There are two former stables used for garden machinery and a pump room for the pool. The pool terrace provides an uninterrupted view over the Harlings farmland to the east and is enclosed by a bespoke glazed balustrade.The bespoke hand made kitchen/breakfast room complete with Aga has an attractive cherry wood floor which links through to the dinning room. This has a lovely outlook with doors onto the south facing terrace, connecting through a garden wall to the front patio of Harlings Cottage.The swimming pool, together with the pool room, and party barn were built or restored by the current owners in the mid-80s. The pool measures 10 x 5 meters and is heated by a Calorex heat pump. The barn is 8.8 x 4.7 meters and is suitable for full size table tennis and a variety of exercise machines.The Cottage provides excellent additional living accommodation for family members, or tenants. It was renovated and extended in 1978 and was home to the current owner's parents for twenty five years until 2003. It is now tenanted on short-term assured tenancies. It is separately registered on the Land Registry.The cottage's internal space is 128 sq meters comprising: Three bedrooms plus a bathroom upstairs and two reception rooms plus cloakroom and utility room downstairs. The outside is laid to lawn with a single garage and private drive onto Lake Street in all approximately 50 x 30 meters. It has shared oil and sewerage facilities. A new Marsh sewerage system has been installed in January 2024.The owners have had discussions with Wealden District Council to demolish the existing garage an to erect a four bay, two doored, two story oak frame building in its place. There is a Pre Application Reference on file.Harlings Farm lies in a highly sought after convenient location, being within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the northern side of Lake Street, a delightful semi-rural country lane, with many quality properties between Mayfield and Mark Cross.The farmland is laid to grass and slopes gently away from the house to the east. On the north west there is a block of woodland of approximately 4 acres growing mainly Spruce, and Ash with some impressive Oaks lining the north west boundary of the property.Near the house there is a large flat lawn which the owners have used many times for entertaining and family weddings. Capable of accommodating a large marquee.A public footpath runs from a stile accessed from Lake Street heading down the easterly side of the field to the valley below as marked by a purple line on the boundary plan. This was officially moved from its original line north of the house.The glorious situation, enjoyed by Harlings Farm, is the main feature being privately set and positioned for enjoyment of the extensive view over its farmland and beyond to the north.The pond is a former 'hammer' pond, of which there are many in the area, dating back to the iron industry when it would have served a forge. This now provides an idyllic natural environment for wildlife, being surrounded by many mature oaks.There is a further block of woodland, comprising mostly coniferous planting, flanking the westerly boundary of the field, with its own separate access to Lake Street.It is hard to imagine that you are approximately 6.7 miles from Tunbridge Wells and approx. 45 miles from London whilst sitting by the pool with this lovely outlook.LocationHarlings lies in a highly sought-after convenient location, being within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the northern side of Lake Street, a delightful semi-rural country lane, with many quality properties between Mayfield and Mark Cross. The historic village of Mayfield is reached in approximately 2.2 miles offering a thriving local community centered around the historic 12th century St Dunstans church. This includes a convenience store, post office, doctors and dentist surgeries, delicatessen, bakery, butcher, tennis and cricket clubs, the very popular Middle House pub, cafes, and individual boutiques.Tunbridge Wells is approximately 6.9 miles to the north, providing high street and out of town retailers, two theatres, extensive sports and recreational opportunities. Crowborough (approximately 6.7 miles) also has supermarkets including Waitrose. Leisure options include water sports at Bewl Water, cycling and horse riding trials at Bedgebury, golf at Royal Ashdown Golf Club (Forest Row), East Sussex National (Uckfield) and Dale Hill (Ticehurst), together with many public footpaths for walking.Mainline rail: Wadhurst (approximately 5 miles), and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 6.9 miles) with trains to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street (Tunbridge Wells to Cannon Street) or Crowborough (at Jarvis Brook, approximately 4.9 miles), has services to London Bridge with journey times from just over an hour.State and private schools: Mayfield village has its own primary school and the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. Preparatories in the area include Holmewood House, Skippers Hill, St Ronan's and Marlborough House and Vinehall. At secondary level, there are Academies in Wadhurst and Crowborough and Heathfield Cottage. Other independent options include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Upper Dicker (Beades), Brighton and Eastbourne. The grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge offer limited entry determined by performance in the 11-plus exam.Communications: The M25 is accessed at junction 5 via the A21 which runs to the north, links to London, the south coast and the motorway network, and thereby to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the motorway network, and thereby to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus.Square Footage: 3,553 sq ft Acreage: 21.6 AcresDirectionsTN6 3NT: From Tunbridge Wells head south out of the town on Nevill Street/Frant Road(A267). Continue through the villages of Frant and Mark Cross, after which Lake Street is the next turning on the left. Remain on this road and the gate for Harlings will be found a little further up on the left-hand side, before you reach the right-hand turning to Little Trodgers. Additional InfoServices: Oil-fired central heating, mains electricity and private drainage. Outgoings: Wealden District Council. Harlings Tax Band H, Harlings Cottage Tax Band F.Agent's Note: The land plan is for guidance only and not to be used as Land Registry compliant. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mark-cross-d572411/for-sale_i69520270
Undercliffe House is perhaps one of Lewes' most recognisable and unusual properties, situated in an elevated position to the east of the town centre with a hidden entrance that offers little clue to what lies behind. The setting is second to none: situated close to superstore shopping and a wealth of conveniences, yet approximately 10 minutes on foot to the historic centre of town and its mainline station. The property was built in 1865 in the Gothic style by local architect and builder, James Berry, and has a striking appearance including towers, an octagonal porch and a French pavilion-style roof the house was extended in the 20th century in a Post-Modern style, which adds rather than detracts to the original building. Internally there are a number of character features, including porthole windows, Victorian style toilets, exposed beams, picture rails and wooden floors. The house has been updated in recent years to include upgraded bathrooms, in particular an outstanding principal en suite featuring a double shower and a round copper soaking tub, and a beautifully appointed farmhouse-style kitchen. In the parlour rooms, the original fireplaces and crown mouldings remain, creating fabulous spaces for entertaining.Despite being surrounded by woodland, the elevated home feels bright and airy and has excellent natural light, enhanced by the high ceilings, generously proportioned rooms and the tall windows which also serve to frame the magnificent far-reaching views over Lewes Castle, Malling Coombe and the South Downs. The accommodation amounts to about 3356 sq ft across three floors, with the addition of the two towers providing further space and unrivalled views. The house is entered on the ground floor via a glazed entrance which leads to the main sitting room and separate dining room; the latter leads to a kitchen/breakfast room, a cloakroom with w.c. and a utility room. On the lower ground floor there is a further reception room, a bedroom, shower room anOutsideA highlight of this property is how well-hidden the entrance is: tucked away in the east of the town at the end of Malling Street. The driveway leads up to the property through its well-established woodland and once at the top, it opens up to allow for parking for several vehicles. The gardens and woodland amount to about 2.2 acres (not verified) and are bordered by Malling Down Nature Reserve and the woodland adjoining Lewes Golf Club. There is a stile affording private access to the nature reserve and a stepped trail that leads up through gardens to allow private gated access onto the Golf Course and South Downs National Park beyond.The gardens that surround the home are mostly lawned and shaded by the mature trees, of which there are a number of varieties plus a number of shrubs, herbaceous borders and hedges. The grounds also feature a detached study/outbuilding and a garden store, a raised decking area with outdoor heated swimming pool possible for year-round use and a hot tub.SituationThe county town of East Sussex, Lewes is a popular town on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park set within spectacular countryside. The town offers a variety of amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket and Tesco superstore, a small hospital, a variety of schools for all ages and a number of shops and services for day-to-day needs. Leisure facilities include a seasonal open-air swimming pool, golf club, football and rugby clubs and fantastic walking and riding on the South Downs. The coast is also a short distance away with sailing, swimming and other water sports. There are a great number of charming villages surrounding Lewes, including East Chiltington, Plumpton, Barcombe and the Chaileys, which offer characterful pubs and independent stores. The bustling city of Brighton is about 9 miles away with the A27 also providing fast access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport and national motorway network. There is a large selection of excellent schools within the area, including Lewes Old Grammar, Brighton College, Roedean School, Burgess Hill School For Girls, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Worth Abbey and Ardingly College. Lewes station offers trains to London Victoria/London Bridge in approximately 60 minutes.Additional InformationCouncil : Lewes District CouncilCouncil Tax: Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_lewes-d196521/for-sale_i70143170
This fantastic country house was built about 20 years ago in the Wealden hall house style with a superb leisure complex. This property is spacious throughout and offers a versatile layout mainly over 3 floors. Throughout there are numerous notable features including the double height reception hall with galleried landing and tall windows to one side.The drawing room is beautifully proportioned and includes a woodburner, exposed ceiling beams, and open onto the kitchen/breakfast/living room.The large kitchen/breakfast room is superbly fitted and opens onto the sitting room and dining area with double doors opening onto the large terrace and windows running one side of the room.The delightful principal bedroom has attractive outlooks on 3 sides and offers a fantastic en suite bathroom which is approached by a spiral staircase in the corner of the room.On the lower ground floor there is a further space which has been adapted to be used as a separate annexe suite with sitting room, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. The extensive raised terrace at the rear at upper ground floor level provides a wonderful south facing outlook over the gardens and grounds and is an excellent entertaining area. The swimming pool and leisure complex also forms part of the garage block and is an impressive building in keeping with the original house. In the swimming pool area, there is a magnificent tiled swimming pool with windows the length of one wall and at the side a steam room. Double doors lead through to the Hydro pool where there is also a spiral staircase up to the gym with its own shower room, cloakroom and door to an outside staircase to the ground floor. At the front of the complex are two garages.The house is approached by a long driveway with electric gates at the front of the property. There is plenty of parking for cars.On the south side of the house the long upper ground floor terrace has a staircase down the ground floor paved terrace, which leads to wide expanses of lawn with pathways leading through the gardens to the attractive lake with its island and woodland beyond. The gardens and grounds are surrounded by numerous fine mature trees and in all totals just over 4 acres.Eridge station 1.7 miles (London Bridge from 63 minutes), Tunbridge Wells station 3.5 miles (London Bridge from 42 minutes), Crowborough 4 miles, Rotherfield 4.5 miles, Gatwick airport 24 miles, London 43 miles (All distances and times are approximate)Forgewood House is approached by long private drive over the Eridge Park Estate which lies about 3 miles to the south of Tunbridge Wells. The house is in an idyllic rural setting surrounded by woodland and fields. The house is very conveniently situated for easy access to mainline stations, Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_nr-tunbridge-wells-d572516/for-sale_i70433352
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