£1,850,000 /Sale price

In a wonderful location between the villages of Mayfield, Five Ashes and Rotherfield and enjoying fine local views, a handsome, detached country house, surrounded by mature gardens and grounds of just over 5.5 acres and with further, separate sweeping paddocks of approximately 32.5 acres available by separate negotiation. With origins dating back to the seventeenth century, in Victorian times a large addition was made to the front elevation giving the house its handsome nineteenth century characteristics. Exterior elevations are typical of each period with red brick and gable ends to the front and charming tile hanging in the Sussex style to the rear portion, all under pitched, peg-tiled roof lines. Careful to ensure the warmth and character of the original features, the 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, panelled internal doors and a large inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. 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 welcoming reception hall, which has a handsome oak staircase, there are two, elegant reception rooms each with handsome fireplaces. An inner hall leads to less formal, family living areas and supporting domestic offices. The large family sitting room has a few exposed ceiling timbers and has double doors through to the garden room which has floor to ceiling glazing on two sides and is a wonderful spot from which to take in the views. The farmhouse style kitchen has tiled flooring, wall and floor cabinetry, granite and timber work surfaces, an oil-fired Aga along with an integrated Hotpoint oven and connects to the adjoining breakfast room. The five bedrooms are laid out over the upper level, supported by three bath/shower rooms, one of which is en-suite.OutsideThe property is approached via a private access lane from Fir Toll Road and a pair of brick pillars framing the entrance to a wide gravel drive, providing parking and turning for a number of vehicles. Detached from the house is an oak framed building with open side covered parking and a garage with stairs leading to a first-floor studio. The gardens and grounds have been designed to create various areas of sweeping lawn, herbaceous borders, natural areas and a kitchen garden. There are mature hedges, colourful shrubs and majestic English tree varieties, as well as terracing for entertaining and a deck with pergola over, positioned to enjoy views of the water. The lake itself is stocked with carp and is a haven for wildlife. There are two good-sized former farm buildings set to one side from where there is a small access drive into the fenced paddock.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 about 1.5 miles - 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 (7.7 miles), Frant (8.7 miles) and Tunbridge Wells providing fast and regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street, as well as from Crowborough (3.8 miles) serving London Bridge. The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools including Mayfield School for Girls, local primaries and prep schools. Property Ref Number: HAM-1069Additional InformationAgents' Note: An additional approximately 32.25 acres of adjoining land is available by separate negotiation. Please contact us for further details.