House For Sale £2,850,000
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.
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.
