Within the Conservation Area and a short walk of the charming village centre, a handsome, detached, Victorian house retaining a wealth of wonderful period features. Constructed in the 1880s, the house has external elevations typical of the period with red brick, tile hanging and large multi-pane windows under a tall pitched tiled roof. The accommodation in the main house is arranged over three floors and extends to in excess of 3,100 square feet, whilst the Coach House extends to 1246 square feet to include a single garage. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, reception rooms are elegant and there is a fine prospect from windows at the rear of house of the lovely, south backing gardens, whilst those on the upper floors afford far-reaching views of local countryside. The many period features include coloured fanlights of various designs; oak floors to some areas; original porch and front doors with coloured glass inserts and door furniture; tall ceilings some with mouldings; deep skirting boards and panelled internal doors. There are deep bay windows and evocative fireplaces in the study, drawing and dining rooms, whilst there is a wood burning stove in the breakfast area. The kitchen/breakfast room is simply furnished with a range of timber fronted base units and is supported by further domestic offices for storage and laundry as well as a dry cellar. Arranged across the upper levels are six bedrooms, supported by two bath/shower rooms, one of which is en-suite to the principal bedroom, whilst there are charming, Victorian inset basins in the two other first floor bedrooms.OutsideThe house is set back and approached via a carriage driveway, which also leads to the parking and turning area in front of the former coach house and hayloft, which now forms the detached cottage and is ideal as ancillary family space or as an income generator. The accommodation here is laid out over two floors providing a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom as well as a private rear garden and an integral single garage. The part walled gardens to the rear are beautifully stocked with wide varieties of colourful shrubs, herbaceous plants and mature trees. Gently sloping, there are tiered lawns, terracing adjoining the rear of the house and a green/vine house.SituationMayfield Village is a conservation area, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and one of the most sought after villages in the area due to its active local community, character property, eclectic array of local shops, a quaint public house and cafes along with the renowned Middle House Hotel and restaurant. The ever-popular Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 9.6 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 (8.4 miles), whilst the A21 trunk road can be accessed at Lamberhurst or Pembury. The area is renowned for walking, sailing on the famous Bewl Water Reservoir and equestrian facilities, whilst golf can be found nearby at Dale Hill and Lamberhurst. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area including various village primary schools, prep schools such as Skippers Hill, Marlborough House and St Ronan's, whilst senior schools include Mayfield School for Girls, Eastbourne College, Uplands Community College, and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells.Additional InformationLocal Authority: Wealden District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i69531262
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Home Three - Oakview Place - An Exquisite Execuitive Home Surrounded By Rolling Farmland. ** Guide Price - £1,650,000 - £1,750,000 **Home Three, Oakview Place is a masterpiece of executive living, nestled within an exclusive development surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland. With a spacious driveway and double garage, parking is plentiful.Upon entering, the grand hallway with its gallery landing sets a majestic tone. Your gase is immediately drawn through the sun room and bifold doors to the stunning garden and open fields beyond, creating a seamless connection with nature.To the left, the expansive sitting room features a striking fireplace and patio doors leading to the secluded rear garden. Adjacent to this space is a study, perfect for those who work remotely. A convenient boot room provides access to the garage and garden, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.The heart of this executive home is undoubtedly the kitchen diner, boasting a bespoke hand-built kitchen with built-in appliances, ample work surfaces, and storage. The island serves as a focal point for socialising, while patio doors blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living. A utility room adds to the convenience.A further family room offers space for formal dining or entertaining, with patio doors leading to the garden. Beyond lies a versatile area that can be customised as a games room, cinema room, or more.Upstairs, the gallery landing leads to the bedrooms, each offering luxury and comfort. The master suite boasts panoramic views of the rolling fields and its own ensuite. Two additional doubles also feature ensuites, perfect for children or guests, while the remaining double bedroom has access to the stylish family bathroom.Outside, the wrap-around garden provides the perfect setting for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets while soaking in the views.Uckfield town offers everyday essentials and a train station with regular links to London, while nearby Lewes Town, Brighton & Hove city, and Tunbridge Wells provide additional amenities and attractions. With a selection of state and private schools in the area, Home Three, Oakview Place is truly the ideal family residence. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_little-horsted-d580360/for-sale_i71663185
In a wonderful location between the villages of Mayfield, Five Ashes and Rotherfield, a charming, detached country house, surrounded by lovely, landscaped gardens of just over 1.75 acres. Set back from a quiet lane, external elevations are a very attractive blend of local stone, red brick and tile hanging at first floor level, under a pitched tiled roof, that was fully replaced in 2019. With the origins and its age undetermined, the house that has evolved over time is a marvellous mix of character and contemporary. Careful to ensure the warmth and character of the original features have been preserves, during their period of ownership, the present owners have carried out a sympathetic restoration, embracing and enhancing whilst at the same time upgrading the infrastructure. The accommodation extends to over 2,580 square feet and is laid out over two floors. Bespoke, double glazed windows and doors have been installed by Icklesham Joinery. There are replacement radiators by Bisque throughout the house and under floor heating to the kitchen/dining area and boot room. The two reception rooms interconnect with both enjoying a fine prospect over the gardens and glazed doors to the outside. The family room has an inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and a wood burning stove, whilst the sitting room has an open fireplace with timber surround and marble inserts and a door to the covered veranda. Ideally placed to capture the wonderful views, the open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room has been furnished with a range of white contemporary style wall and base units commissioned from Harvey Jones with black granite work surfaces and integrated appliances by Fisher Paykel and an oil-fired Aga with a fireplace to the dining area containing a wood burning stove. Leading off from the kitchen is the laundry room and a very useful boot room. The views become even more attractive from the upper level, where the landing has an attractive, full-length stained-glass window and there are four/five bedrooms, supported by three bath/shower rooms. The principal bedroom suite has a triple aspect with a fabulous outlook over the gardens, access to a private balcony and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower. The three further bedrooms are well proportioned with the fifth bedroom acting as an occasional study. The family bath and shower rooms are both well fitted.OutsideThe property is approached via a gated and sandstone walled access with a gravel drive leading to a courtyard area where there are detached outbuildings for parking, equipment storage and a workshop. The gardens and grounds are marvellous. Skilfully landscaped to provide year-round colour and interest, there are a number of specimen varieties of trees including oaks and a wonderful spreading copper beech, shrubs such as magnolia and wisteria as well as many varieties of azalea and rhododendron, whilst herbaceous borders are stocked with many varieties of perennials and swathes of lawn, well-tended. Paved terracing, ideal for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the incredible outlook, adjoins the house with the balcony above providing shade in hot weather. There is further terracing surrounding the swimming pool, which is heated via an air source heat pump with a marvellous pavilion providing a sitting area, changing room and WC.SituationThe house is very well located off a quiet country lane between the villages of Mayfield and Rotherfield with easy access to footpaths for walks into the countryside. The 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street includes a charming mix of small, local shops, cafes, a post office and the renowned Middle House hotel and restaurant. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is about 9.5 miles (The Pantiles) and is a vibrant and thriving community. Trains are available from Wadhurst (8.8 miles) or Tunbridge Wells (8.7 miles) providing fast and regular services to the West End and City of London. The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools including Mayfield School for Girls, local primaries and prep schools.Additional InformationTenure: Freehold Services: Mains water and electricity; Oil fired CH/HW; Fibre optic broadband connected; Air source heat pump for swimming pool; Private drainage system. Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band G For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i71677978
Tainters is a wonderful 6 bedroom Grade II listed property with just under 3,000sq ft of accommodation, believed to date from the late 1500's having been owned by the same family for three generations. It is set on an idyllic 3.3 acre plot down a track adjoining Piltdown golf course. The property boasts a wealth of character & charm with exposed timbers, feature fireplaces, oil fired Aga, leaded light windows etc & offers great scope to create a superb family home.On the ground floor there is an entrance loggia with seats, hall, two staircases to the first floor, cloakroom/wc, kitchen with oil fired Aga, scullery & pantry. There are 3 generous reception rooms (drawing room, morning room & dining room) all with feature fireplaces including a woodburner and splendid period inglenook. The first floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms & there are 2 further bedrooms on the second floor.The property is beautifully located, surrounded by Piltdown common & golf course and is approached along a track from Sharpsbridge Lane which leads to a shingle driveway affording ample parking and twin garages (one tandem length) and a workshop. The lawned grounds surround the house with brick paved paths, mature shrubs & trees, outdoor swimming pool, flagstoned terrace & lightly wooded area.The property is located within a pretty rural area forming part of the charming hamlet of Piltdown which has the popular, period pub The Peacock & a new M&S food hall & offers access to the beautiful surrounding Sussex countryside. There is easy access to the picturesque villages of Fletching and Newick as well as to Uckfield town providing a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including numerous restaurants, a public library and supermarkets plus a railway station with services to London. The A272 provides swift access to Haywards Heath where there is a fast commuter train to London (approx. 45 minutes), and the motorway network of the M/A23 lying to the west of Haywards Heath. Also within a short driving distance is the stunning Ashdown Forest with its scenic walks and outdoor pursuits.DIRECTIONS: From our office on the green at Newick head in an easterly direction until reaching the Texaco garage on the right, here turn right into Shortbridge Road and then almost immediately right again, opposite Piltdown Pond, into Sharpsbridge Lane. Continue along this lane and the track leading to Tainters will be found a little way along on the left hand side. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_piltdown-d553560/for-sale_i69982935
Beautifully presented detached property with annexe and about 10.53 acres DescriptionShawford Farm is a beautifully presented detached period property, with classic part tile hung, part brick elevations under a tiled roof, offering much charm and character and having the benefit of being unlisted. The property was acquired by the current owners in 2005, and is believed to date from 1860, with subsequent additions. It offers beautifully appointed accommodation and also has huge potential, as planning permission was granted in July 2018 (and is now lapsed) for a two storey addition to the side and rear, significantly extending the house. Plans can be viewed on request. Shawford Farm is arranged over three floors, plus a wine cellar, and is ideally suited to family life, being both well-presented and comfortable. Points of particular note include the sitting room, which has an impressive inglenook fireplace set with a wood burning stove as a focal point, and is a wonderful room for entertaining. An internal door opens to the conservatory, a more informal space which can be used throughout the year, with wide double doors opening to the terrace and an internal door to the dining room. The dining room also has wide double doors to the terrace, creating an excellent flow between inside and outside; it is open to the kitchen, which is well-equipped with bespoke wood cabinets complemented by granite surfaces, and an Aga with a decorative tiled splashback. A cloakroom completes the ground floor. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has far-reaching views over the south-east facing garden, to the meadow and fields beyond. It has an en suite bathroom with limestone tiling, a bath and separate shower cubicle, and has a dressing room accessed via the landing. There are two further bedrooms served by a family bathroom on this floor; on the second floor is a further bedroom and an office/bedroom five. There is eaves storage which could offer the potential to create a further bathroom.OutsideShawford Farm is approached via electronically operated gates which open to a gravelled courtyard offering parking for several vehicles in front of the house, the studio annexe and the garaging. The annexe offers a spacious open plan living room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a wood burner, a kitchen and shower room; it is ideal as picturesque guest or secondary accommodation. The timber framed garaging offers a secure garage/ machinery store, two open bays, woodstore and garden storage. The gardens and grounds are a lovely feature of the property; the house is approached by a charming parterre garden, with a well, a pergola and a brick and timber outbuilding which creates a useful detached utility room, with plenty of storage and plumbing and electricity connected. The elevated terrace has space for table and chairs; the lawn stretches gently away to the south east, with well-stocked beds at the borders and raised vegetable bed to one side. The lawn is open to the wildflower meadow, which has poultry coop sited in one corner. The gardens are fully enclosed by fencing and have access from Gun Road via a five bar gate. Beyond the gardens and wildflower meadow lie the fields and stream, which extend northeast. About 10.53 acres.LocationShawford Farm is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the rural outskirts of Blackboys, a pretty village with a primary school and pub. Uckfield (five miles) and Lewes (12 miles) offer comprehensive shopping, restaurants, leisure centres and cinemas. Sussex offers many leisure activities locally including golf at East Sussex National, 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. Racing is available at Plumpton and Lingfield, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside, the South Downs National Park and Ashdown Forest. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers 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. Transport: Buxted (London Bridge from 63 minutes), Uckfield (London Bridge from 70 minutes), Haywards Heath (12.5 miles, London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes) and Tunbridge Wells (Charing Cross/Cannon Street from 52 minutes). There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including Cumnor House, Skippers Hill Manor, Brambletye, Bedes, Lewes Old Grammar and Brighton and Eastbourne Colleges. All distances and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,458 sq ft Acreage: 10.5 AcresDirectionsDirections: please approach from the north, via Pound Lane. Gun Road is closed to the south of Shawford Farm for bridge repairs which are due to be completed May 2024. Additional InfoServices: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Outgoings: Wealden District Council. Council tax band G. Photographs taken: March and April 2023Tenure: Freehold EPC rating: Shawford Farm D, Shawford Farm Studio ECladding: 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.Agent's Note: There is a small electrical substation within the boundary, sited away from the house. Please refer to the Agent for details. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_blackboys-d529368/for-sale_i70847057
An outstanding five bedroom (four bath/shower rooms) detached 17th century Sussex barn conversion occupying gardens and grounds extending to over ¾ of an acre beautifully positioned in a peaceful semi-rural location close to a regarded primary school on the edge of open fields and rolling countryside. This unique characterful home is grade two listed and retains a wealth of original period features to include oak wall and ceiling timbers throughout, oak latch doors, and a fine inglenook fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. The gardens and grounds have been extensively landscaped and provide a spectacular backdrop with a paved patio spanning the entire width of the rear of the house the remainder laid to lawn interspersed and flanked with a wide variety of mature flower and shrub beds, the whole affording fine far reaching views and extending to over ¾ of an acre. The spacious and highly versatile accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a stunning triple height double aspect dining hall with flagstone flooring and glazed door opening to the patio and gardens, a 28'11 x 20'0 double aspect drawing room with inglenook fireplace, a kitchen/family room with granite and oak worksurfaces, and walk-in larder, a useful utility room and a cloakroom. From the dining hall, an oak staircase ascends to a full galleried first floor landing, a magnificent vaulted double aspect principal bedroom with a wealth of exposed oak beams, walk-in dressing room, and en-suite bath/shower room, four further generous size bedrooms (two with en-suites) and a separate shower room. Outside, to the front of the house there is a gravel driveway which provides parking for a number of vehicles and is bound in part by post and rail fencing. There is a tandem length integral garage which is accessed via twin timber doors. Within the grounds there is a detached oak framed double garage which could be converted to provide a large home office/hobby's/studio room. Above the double garage and accessed via an external timber staircase is a useful studio room comprises of a vaulted double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The gardens and grounds offer peace and a good degree of seclusion and immediately adjoin open fields and countryside. Council Tax Band H.The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:Glazed front door with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels into DINING HALL: 27'9 x 20'5 a spectacular double aspect room, full height double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear of the property with fine views across the gardens and grounds, full triple height vaulted ceiling with exposed oak timbers, oak staircase ascending to the first floor, flagstone flooring, wall light points.INNER LOBBY: exposed brick wall, tiled flooring, latch door into CLOAKROOM: comprising low level WC, vanity unit with inset washbasin, double glazed window overlooking the rear patio and garden, tiled flooring.DRAWING ROOM: 28'11 x 20' a fine double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear of the property, glazed double doors opening to the rear terrace and gardens, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers with exposed brickwork, large walk-in inglenook fireplace with recessed seating, flagstone hearth, exposed stone surround and oak bressummer, recessed spotlighting, range of bespoke bult-in bookcases and shelving.KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: 27'9 x 20'5 double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear of the property, KITCHEN AREA: comprising single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath. Adjoining granite work surfaces, range cooker with units on either side, extractor canopy over, central island with solid timber surface over, breakfast bar providing seating for 3, tiled surrounds, integrated fridge, exposed oak timbers, tiled flooring, recessed spotlighting, WALK-IN PANTRY: 7'7 x 4'7 with space for fridge/freezer, power points, units to eye and base level, twin oak internal doors opening to the dining hall.UTILITY ROOM: 7'7 x 4'10 comprising butler style ceramic sink, space and plumbing for domestic appliances, eye level units, work surface, double glazed window overlooking the rear patio and gardens, tiled flooring, exposed timbers.From the dining hall, an oak staircase ascends to a FULL HEIGHT GALLERIED LANDING: which affords a fine view across the dining hall, wealth of exposed oak timbers, recessed spotlighting.PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 29'4 x 26'10 a spectacular double height double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear of the property enjoying fine views across the gardens and grounds, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, two large sky light windows, latch door into: WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM: 13'0 x 9'3 built-in wardrobes, storage cupboards and matching dressing table, exposed oak timbers, further latch door into: EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM: 11'11 x 8'10 comprising enclosed double ended bath, central chrome telephone style mixer tap with handheld shower attachment, fully tiled enclosed double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, 'his n hers' washbasins with units under, low level WC, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, double glazed window overlooking the rear patio and gardens, built-in linen cupboard.GUEST BEDROOM: 12'4 x 10'8 double glazed window overlooking the rear patio enjoying fine views across the gardens and grounds, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, built-in wardrobes, latch door into; EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 6'2 x 5'9 comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap, fully tiled surround, wall mounted chrome shower unit, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, exposed wall and ceiling timbers.BEDROOM 3: 22'11 x 11'1 double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, built-in wardrobes, latch door into airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder with slatted shelving over, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler.BEDROOM 4: 12'4 x 10'7 double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, built-in wardrobes, latch door into: EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 6'6 x 5'7 comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap, wall mounted chrome shower unit, fully tiled surround, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, exposed wall and ceiling timbers.BEDROOM 5: 12'2 x 9' double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, hatch and ladder giving access to large walk-in loft space with sky light windows, door giving access to water tank and further storage.SHOWER ROOM: 12'0 x 9'3 comprising fully tiled enclosed double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, built-in linen cupboard, internal window to dining hall.OUTSIDETo the rear of the property there is a DETACHED OAK FRAMED PITCHED ROOF DOUBLE GARAGE BUILDING: with twin doors, power and light connected, wall mounted gas fired boiler. To the front of this garage building is a large gravel hardstanding. Accessed via an external timber staircase is a STUDIO comprising of BEDROOM: with skylight windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, radiator, door into: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, wall mounted washbasin, heated chrome ladder style towel rail, tiled flooring.GARDENS AND GROUNDSA paved seating patio spans the entire width of the rear of the house with shallow steps ascending to an area of level lawn flanked and bound by an abundance of flower and shrub beds. The gardens continue via a grass pathway to the remainder of the grounds which are laid predominantly to rolling lawn interspersed and flanked with several mature trees. The grounds are enclosed in part by thick natural hedging and immediately adjoin open fields and rolling countryside affording spectacular far reaching rural views. The total plot extends to just over ¾ of an acre. Side pathways and gates give access front to rear.Positioned to the front of the house there is a LARGE GRAVEL DRIVEWAY providing parking for a number of vehicles bound in part by post and rail fencing. TANDEM LENGTH GARAGE: 16'10 x 16' accessed via twin doors, power and light connected, further twin doors opening to the rear patio and garden. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_withyham-d543568/for-sale_i71044584
Newlands Farm offers substantial and well-proportioned accommodation with a wealth of character including exposed beams, Crittall windows and original oak flooring.The front door opens into a large and welcoming entrance with oak flooring; providing access to all the principal living areas. The drawing room or 'snug' is located to the front of the property with original oak flooring, exposed beams and a wood burner. The double aspect lounge is a fabulous space for the family with high ceilings, exposed beams and working feature fireplace set against exposed brick work; large windows offer views overlooking the front. The open plan kitchen/dining room is considered the hub of the house offering far reaching views overlooking the countryside. The kitchen offers large island and seating areas, with fitted base units, separate pantry area and fully integrated appliances with electric Aga; French doors lead out to the beautiful wrap around terrace and garden. The dining room is a wonderful space with oak flooring and double doors lead out to an additional terrace area and garden. To the left of the kitchen, steps lead down to a convenient cloak room and separate utility room with an additional access point to the garden. On the first floor, there are five generous sized bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom with bath and shower. The large principal bedroom enjoys an attractive outlook with balcony offering outstanding country views and a luxurious ensuite with walk in shower and ample integrated storage space. The property is approached via a gated private driveway with parking for multiple cars; a multitude of trees borders the property with a lawned area and a large double garage/work shop with electric shutters and CCTV. The property also boasts a tractor shed and additional outbuildings. The fabulous garden is a wonderful feature of this property and is cleverly divided into various sections to make great use of both space and stunning countryside views, including various terrace areas ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining, swimming pool with paved surrounding and additional landscaped garden. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees and leads onto the fields and woodland. In all the property extends to about 2.11 acresPlanning Permission exists for a side extension replacing the plant room and adding a shower room and utility room. Creation of a new garage with work-from-home/gym. Creation of a new agricultural barn. Further details available at: - Quote reference: WD/2023/0689/F.The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty and historic village of Mayfield which provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including bakery, post office, pharmacy and pubs. The larger town of Tunbridge Wells provides an extensive range of shopping and commercial facilities including The Pantiles and Old High Street. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (private girls school) as well as the various Grammar schools for boys and girls in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Leisure activities in the area including Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i70244191
Rylands is a characterful and considerable 17th-Century Sussex estate set on the southern edge of Plumpton village that offers versatile accommodation and a wealth of original period features, including thick exposed oak beams, leaded windows, wood flooring and feature fireplaces, as well as a one bedroom annexe, a stone barn, a one bedroom apartment adjacent to the excellent equestrian facilities which include 12 stables, tack room, two barns and manege, plus paddocks and gardens. The charming home with its grand 24 ft. heavily beamed central drawing room with its wide Inglenook fireplace and tiled hearth provides a striking entrance to the house, alongside which is a dual-aspect study with bay window. Further are the dining room and sitting room, both opening to the terrace and grounds, the sitting room has a feature fireplace, rich parquet flooring and an impressive curved walk-in bay window with pretty views. Off the hallway is the ground floor bedroom, bathroom and family room/bedroom 5 with French doors to the garden. Completing the floor is an in-keeping country kitchen with a range of cabinetry, worksurfaces, an AGA range and various deluxe integrated appliances. There is ample space for both formal and informal dining, with utility spaces/a boot room alongside the kitchen.The first floor is home to a capacious principal bedroom suite with the curved bay and farreaching elevated aspect with an en suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves an additional well-proportioned bedroom with access to a large store room and the secondfloor bedroom making 5 bedrooms in all.The property sits in a substantial enclosed private plot totalling 11.14 acres, surrounded by a wealth of mature trees and approached via a gravelled driveway and large forecourt, with box hedging beside a pretty front terrace. A paved pathway leads around the main home and to the 1-bedroom annexe and separate studio, with a charming brick-laid rear terrace overlooking a tranquil pond and an attractive lawned garden with a plethora of stocked herbaceous beds, a walled garden, pergolas, roses and an old oak tree. Further out are the generous stone built barn, swimming pool and tennis court. To the left of the driveway but convenient to the main house are several adaptable outbuildings and two timber-built stable blocks, plus a further barn, tack room and utility room being adjacent to 10 further stables with central concrete yard. Above this barn is the one bedroom apartment ideal for a stablehand. Close by are several well fenced paddocks and sand school.Picturesque Plumpton Green features shops, a garage, doctor's surgery and a mainline railway providing frequent services to London Victoria. The nearby vibrant and historic county town of Lewes forms part of the South Downs National Park and provides an excellent range of supermarkets, including a Waitrose, plenty of individual shops, restaurants and a variety of recreational facilities. The A27, A23 and M23 provide convenient road links. The coastal, business and entertainment city of Brighton & Hove is some 13 miles distant, offering an even more extensive range of amenities, recreational activities and highly regarded schools. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_plumpton-d567258/for-sale_i70210149
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
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 between the villages of Mayfield, Five Ashes and Rotherfield, a handsome, detached country house in the Sussex style, surrounded by lovely landscaped gardens of just under 0.6 acres and with further, separate glorious park-like grounds of approximately 14 acres. With origins dating back to the seventeenth century with later additions and Listed Grade II, the house is set back from the lane in a slightly elevated position, thereby enjoying some wonderful views over its own land and beyond. Exterior elevations are typical of the period with red brick and tile hanging at first floor level, under a pitched, peg-tiled roof and leaded light casement windows. Careful to ensure the warmth and character of the original features have been preserved, the present owners have carried out a sympathetic restoration of the internal accommodation, embracing and enhancing whilst at the same time upgrading the infrastructure and carrying out a seamless extension. The characterful accommodation extends to over 3,800 square feet and is laid out over two floors. Many wonderful period details are still in evidence including exposed oak beams, timber latch doors and a variety of fireplaces some with wood burning stoves, all of which sit alongside the refinement of the recent renovations where new oak or flagstone floors were laid in some areas, a Lutron lighting system and fibre optic broadband connected. Ceiling heights are generous throughout and room sizes well proportioned, whilst the windows and French doors provide for an abundance of natural light as well as affording views over the gardens and beyond. Arranged off a wide and welcoming reception hall, which has a handsome oak staircase, there are two, elegant reception rooms each with handsome fireplaces. An inner flagstone hall leads to less formal, family living areas and supporting domestic offices, including the fine farmhouse style kitchen where there is flagstone flooring, hand painted cabinetry, granitOutsideThe property is approached via a gravel drive, leading to a parking area then on to further parking and turning space providing off road parking for a number of vehicles. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and perfectly complement the age and style of the house. Stone terracing, ideal for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the incredible outlook, adjoins the house and leads on to well-kept lawns, which are peppered with colourful shrubs and trees. Herbaceous borders burst with colour and are stocked with a wide variety of perennials providing seasonal colour. There is further terracing alongside a former dovecote and within a part walled garden with scrambling fragrant roses, the swimming pool and its terrace have commanding, far-reaching views. A detached, small Oast forms the poolroom and overflow guest accommodation with a shower/changing room and first floor bedroom with balcony from which the views are uninterrupted. There is also a fine covered terrace with heating, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Approached from the lane, the park-like grounds extend to over 14 acres and are a stunning addition. A vast array of azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolia and interspersed amongst magnificent, mature trees and a bluebell wood. The paddocks have a field shelter and there is a productive kitchen garden with orchard. Outbuildings include timber workshops, stores, a greenhouse and stabling.SituationThe house is very well located off a quiet country lane between the villages of Mayfield, Five Ashes and Rotherfield with easy access to footpaths for walks into the countryside. The 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street includes a charming mix of small, local shops, cafes, a post office and the renowned Middle House hotel and restaurant. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is about 9.5 miles (The Pantiles) and is a vibrant and thriving community with a large selection of stores, boutiques and specialist shops as well as a wide selection of bars, restaurants and cafes, theatres, arts and sports centres. Trains are available from Wadhurst (8.8 miles), Frant (9 miles) and Tunbridge Wells providing fast and regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street, as well as from Crowborough (5.6 miles) serving London Victoria. The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools including Mayfield School for Girls, local primaries and prep schools.Additional InformationTenure: FreeholdServices: Mains water and electricity; Oil fired CH/HW; LPG for cooking; Private drainage system. Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band H For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_mayfield-d526268/for-sale_i71604502
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
Holford Manor lies in beautiful rural location, at the end of a long shared private lane, and is approached over Chailey Common Nature Reserve. Understood to have origins dating from the late 17th century with later additions, the property has been totally refurbished to an exacting standard offering stylish living for family life and entertaining, surrounded by majestic views of the gardens and Sussex countryside. The house is mainly made of brick, sandstone and colour washed lower elevations, with principally tile hung upper elevations, under a mainly pitched clay tiled roof. The house has a welcoming entrance hall with central staircase leading to the first floor. There is a gorgeous newly fitted and reconfigured kitchen, with fitted units, breakfast island and formal dining area. The current owners have opened up this space with views through large floor to ceiling glass windows and doors, offering spectacular views of the grounds beyond. There is a large office with bespoke fitted bookshelves and cupboards and a utility room off the kitchen, and a downstairs cloakroom off the hall. On the other side of the hall is a delightful snug/tv room and off this room is an elegant, panelled double-aspect formal drawing room, with an open fireplace and doors leading through to the garden. The well-arranged ground floor accommodation is complemented on the first floor by a large principal suite, a major feature of the property, comprising a generous bedroom, bathroom and large, bespoke, handmade, fitted oak dressing room with central island and dressing table. On the other side of the hall are two beautifully appointed double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms and on the second floor is a lovely guest bedroom suite with a large bedroom/sitting area and stylish ensuite bathroom with claw freestanding bath.Holford Manor is approached via large electric oak gates, from which the property's private entrance drive leads past the large four bay garaging and picturesque pond to a wide parking area adjacent to the house. From the parking area, a brick paved path leads through the garden to the rear of the house. Immediately to the front of the house is a wide York stone terrace with steps leading down to an ornamental pond. The gardens at Holford Manor surround the property and provide a superb setting for this lovely family home, having been beautifully landscaped by the current owners, offering formal and informal areas, including a stunning paved ornamental pond with water fountain and rose garden, magnificent trees, clipped hedging, herbaceous and perennial borders, a kitchen garden for vegetables and flowers and paved terraces.To the northwest of the main house, encircled by hedging and gardens, is a delightful two-bedroom cottage, with kitchen and bathroom and a private rear garden, ideal for guests or ancillary accommodation. Beyond the cottage to the west lies a newly refurbished and built indoor swimming pool complex with shower/changing room and seating area and an all-weather tennis court.Holford Manor is located in the quiet and beautiful countryside to the north of the South Downs near North Chailey and just 3 minutes' drive away from the lovely village of Newick with a baker, butcher, post office, great pubs and a coffee shop.The old market town of Haywards Heath lies some 8 miles to the northwest and provides an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, together with an excellent train service to Victoria/London Bridge in circa 42 minutes.The historic county town of Lewes is about 7 miles, with Gatwick Airport being some 22 miles to the northwest. The South Coast and the city of Brighton & Hove is about 14 miles, whilst the A23 lies to the west of Haywards Heath providing fast access to the M23/M25.There is an excellent selection of established preparatory and public schools in the area. These include Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Lewes Old Grammar School, Roedean, Benenden and Brighton College.The stunning surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Plumpton Racecourse, Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly showground, the South Coast and Brighton are all within easy reach.The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks many leading towards the beautiful South Downs National Park. There are numerous excellent Golf courses nearby including Mid Sussex, Piltdown, Royal Ashdown and the East Sussex National courses, as well as reservoirs for water sports. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_north-chailey-d535149/for-sale_i71312321
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