House For Sale £1,395,000
The property is a handsome Grade II listed farmhouse believed to date from the 17th Century. This much loved family home provides bright, well-arranged accommodation over three floors. Approached from the entrance hall is the generously proportioned dining room with a large inglenook fireplace. Adjacent to the dining room is the 31’ triple aspect drawing room which has a further fireplace with a wood burning stove, a partly vaulted ceiling and a large picture window taking full advantage of the spectacular far reaching views. Approached from the drawing room via double doors is a study area. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of wooden fronted units with cream two-oven Aga. A pantry, boot room, cloakroom and charming vaulted garden hall complete the ground floor. On the first floor is the principal suite comprising bedroom and bathroom, two further generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Arranged over the second floor is a fourth bedroom with a dressing room and bedroom 5/study beyond. All bedrooms have fitted wardrobes in situ.
Agents note: Planning permission granted on
16th June 2023 for the construction of tractor
and implement store. Ref: WD/2023/1138/F
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway. To one side there is a wide paved seating area which provides the ideal vantage point to overlook the picturesque pond, with fountain and waterfall, land and stunning unspoilt views beyond. The pond is bordered by some magnificent mature oaks and a path leads around it. Adjacent to the pond is an attractive area of woodland with a series of seasonal ponds. To one side of the pond is the property’s main paddock, adjacent to which is a smaller paddock area. To the front of the house there are large lawns bordered by mature trees.
From the parking area the drive continues round
to the substantial outbuilding and provides a substantial workshop/garden store, an attached
open fronted store, garage/garden tractor store and lean-to store. Beyond this building is a further paddock area. To the east is a large deer-proof vegetable garden with raised beds. In all the grounds extend to about 6.36 acres
The property lies in an elevated position well away from main roads, just over a mile from Herstmonceux which provides a primary school,
and a range of shops for everyday needs.
Polegate mainline station is about 8 miles providing a service to London Victoria and London Bridge. The coast at Pevensey is about 9 miles and Eastbourne is about 12 miles, whilst Lewes is about 17 miles.
Agents note: Planning permission granted on
16th June 2023 for the construction of tractor
and implement store. Ref: WD/2023/1138/F
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway. To one side there is a wide paved seating area which provides the ideal vantage point to overlook the picturesque pond, with fountain and waterfall, land and stunning unspoilt views beyond. The pond is bordered by some magnificent mature oaks and a path leads around it. Adjacent to the pond is an attractive area of woodland with a series of seasonal ponds. To one side of the pond is the property’s main paddock, adjacent to which is a smaller paddock area. To the front of the house there are large lawns bordered by mature trees.
From the parking area the drive continues round
to the substantial outbuilding and provides a substantial workshop/garden store, an attached
open fronted store, garage/garden tractor store and lean-to store. Beyond this building is a further paddock area. To the east is a large deer-proof vegetable garden with raised beds. In all the grounds extend to about 6.36 acres
The property lies in an elevated position well away from main roads, just over a mile from Herstmonceux which provides a primary school,
and a range of shops for everyday needs.
Polegate mainline station is about 8 miles providing a service to London Victoria and London Bridge. The coast at Pevensey is about 9 miles and Eastbourne is about 12 miles, whilst Lewes is about 17 miles.
