House For Sale £3,950,000
CONFIDENTIAL SALE - An exclusive detached residence in excess of 4400 sqft set in just over 20 acres (*TBV) at the end of a long private drive in a glorious countryside location on the Ashdown Forest with further detached annexe of over 1000sqft and well equipped Equestrian complex with surrounding pastureland and woodland. This handsome, beautifully appointed property combines a stunning blend of contemporary style with period elegance featuring beautiful natural materials, wood burning stoves, and high quality fittings throughout. The whole offers ideal options for those keen on entertaining and/or have a growing/extended family requiring ancillary accommodation with all the facets of modern living seamlessly blending with the character origins of the property. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the principle residence and annexe - please refer to them for the full extent of the accommodation. A range of outbuildings include: A Two bay open fronted garage with adjoining 2 stores and Detached hay/storage Barn with attached further garage. The well organised equestrian facilities present an ideal base for a competitive amateur/professional rider/trainer and include a large detached barn with 6 internal loose boxes and utility room/kitchen, 25m x 60m outdoor riding arena various paddocks and an area of woodland. For off road riding there is direct access onto the Ashdown Forest (by permit) with no road work required. A number of training/competition centres in easy reach include: Chelwood training centre, Firle Place, Plumpton College, Golden Cross, Ardingly South of England Showground and Felbridge show centre.
Location & Area Awareness - The property is set at the end of a long private lane on the fringes of the village of Nutley, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located on the Ashdown Forest (over which the property has Commoners' Rights and with direct access to off road riding on the forest with no roadwork required). Nutley is a thriving village and offers a village shop, two restaurants, church and primary school, while more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are found at Uckfield, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. The Ashdown Forest extends to approximately 6,500 acres, two-thirds of which is heathland, and was once used as a medieval hunting ground; it is also famously the 'home' of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. The Forest provides spectacular walking and horse-riding opportunities (permit required) and is a fascinating place for anyone with an interest in conservation. Throughout the county of Sussex there is a superb cultural and arts scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. The area offers excellent transport links with mainline rail services from Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes). The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A23, linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick airport (17 miles) and central London (55 miles). There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Brambletye, Ardingly College, and Cumnor House prep school in Danehill.
Accommodation - Please refer to the floor plans for layout and sizes and additional rooms which may not be listed in the text below. Key rooms and features: HALLWAYS - Oak flooring and under floor heating throughout the property. All doors are matching solid oak. DINING ROOM - Oak Flooring, feature fireplace with woodburning stove, feature glass covered well. KITCHEN - AGA with 2 hobs and hotplate, array of handmade kitchen units and large central island with further oak units, with either granite or block wood work tops 2 Belfast sinks with mixer taps, instant boiling hot water system and stainless steel sink, part oak and tiled flooring. Large area for dining table currently sits 10 places. OFFICE/STUDY - built in oak units/shelves,. TV/FAMILY ROOM. DRAWING ROOM - triple aspect elegant rooms with bay windows, feature stone fireplace with flagstone hearth, oak flooring. UTILITY ROOM with space for white goods etc. DOG/ ROOM (suit other uses if required). Rear RECEPTION HALLWAY and CLOAK ROOM with WC.
FIRST FLOOR - Principal BEDROOM 1 with a balcony offering views over the front garden and ASHDOWN FOREST to the side. Walk in DRESSING ROOM with oak units. Large EN-SUITE BATHROOM & WALK IN SHOWER. Further 4 BEDROOMS, one with a large Mezzanine floor for storage. Large FAMILY BATHROOM & SHOWER. Additional fully tiled SHOWER ROOM with WC and wash hand basin etc.
Detached Annexe - Delightful annexe, built to a high standard with large OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM and DINING AREA and wood burning stove to one end. INNER HALL with KITCHENETTE and handmade dresser unit containing sink/mixer taps, built in Microwave and crockery / food storage. Large SHOWER ROOM fully tiled with wash hand basin and WC etc. FIRST FLOOR - 2 BEDROOMS. Covered Veranda for sitting out overlooking the gardens and Ashdown Forest.
Equestrian Facilities - STABLES BARN - with two sets of sliding doors at each end, covered storage area to the front for hay/forage storage. 7 Brick and block stables, secure tack room, feed area with kitchenette, hot water, sink etc. Wash down area and separate area for Veterinary inspections and or Farrier usage (currently used as hay storage area).
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 60m x 25m - Silica Sand and rubber surface. Post and railed.
RIDING OUT - from the property directly onto the Ashdown Forest which offers 98 miles of bridleways (access by permit).
HORSE WALKER - by separate negotiation.
Outbuildings - TWO BAY CARPORT - suitable for 4x4 vehicles as well as cars. STORAGE AREA - suitable for farm machinery secure storage etc. Wood store and additional Annexe store.
GYM - part of the Annexe complex, additionally this secure room has new batteries fitted for the solar power system. HOBBIES ROOM - overlooking the gardens.
GARAGE BARN - located near the stables a detached timber barn with one closed off garage bay and two other open car port / storage areas.
Land & Grounds - The whole site is 20.499 acres (*TBV) which includes all the house/buildings/drive/woodland and gardens. The acreage stated at the property is *TBV - (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to 'check' the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.
Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Wealden District Council. TAX BAND: G
SERVICES: Under floor heating throughout the whole property. OIl central heating. Electric AGA. Private drainage via a KLARGESTER. New Solar Power system with Solar Panels on the main Equestrian barn and due to be commissioned in Feb/March 2023. ANNEXE SERVICES: All connected to the main house services. OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: All connected to the house services.
EPC RATING: B - 82/93 - Certificate number 7300-8991-0922-6291-3973BC. Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:
Directions - Please refer to the Agent for precise directions.
Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors' Agent
All viewings are conducted by a Partner from Equus Property
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.
Location & Area Awareness - The property is set at the end of a long private lane on the fringes of the village of Nutley, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located on the Ashdown Forest (over which the property has Commoners' Rights and with direct access to off road riding on the forest with no roadwork required). Nutley is a thriving village and offers a village shop, two restaurants, church and primary school, while more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are found at Uckfield, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. The Ashdown Forest extends to approximately 6,500 acres, two-thirds of which is heathland, and was once used as a medieval hunting ground; it is also famously the 'home' of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. The Forest provides spectacular walking and horse-riding opportunities (permit required) and is a fascinating place for anyone with an interest in conservation. Throughout the county of Sussex there is a superb cultural and arts scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. The area offers excellent transport links with mainline rail services from Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes). The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A23, linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick airport (17 miles) and central London (55 miles). There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Brambletye, Ardingly College, and Cumnor House prep school in Danehill.
Accommodation - Please refer to the floor plans for layout and sizes and additional rooms which may not be listed in the text below. Key rooms and features: HALLWAYS - Oak flooring and under floor heating throughout the property. All doors are matching solid oak. DINING ROOM - Oak Flooring, feature fireplace with woodburning stove, feature glass covered well. KITCHEN - AGA with 2 hobs and hotplate, array of handmade kitchen units and large central island with further oak units, with either granite or block wood work tops 2 Belfast sinks with mixer taps, instant boiling hot water system and stainless steel sink, part oak and tiled flooring. Large area for dining table currently sits 10 places. OFFICE/STUDY - built in oak units/shelves,. TV/FAMILY ROOM. DRAWING ROOM - triple aspect elegant rooms with bay windows, feature stone fireplace with flagstone hearth, oak flooring. UTILITY ROOM with space for white goods etc. DOG/ ROOM (suit other uses if required). Rear RECEPTION HALLWAY and CLOAK ROOM with WC.
FIRST FLOOR - Principal BEDROOM 1 with a balcony offering views over the front garden and ASHDOWN FOREST to the side. Walk in DRESSING ROOM with oak units. Large EN-SUITE BATHROOM & WALK IN SHOWER. Further 4 BEDROOMS, one with a large Mezzanine floor for storage. Large FAMILY BATHROOM & SHOWER. Additional fully tiled SHOWER ROOM with WC and wash hand basin etc.
Detached Annexe - Delightful annexe, built to a high standard with large OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM and DINING AREA and wood burning stove to one end. INNER HALL with KITCHENETTE and handmade dresser unit containing sink/mixer taps, built in Microwave and crockery / food storage. Large SHOWER ROOM fully tiled with wash hand basin and WC etc. FIRST FLOOR - 2 BEDROOMS. Covered Veranda for sitting out overlooking the gardens and Ashdown Forest.
Equestrian Facilities - STABLES BARN - with two sets of sliding doors at each end, covered storage area to the front for hay/forage storage. 7 Brick and block stables, secure tack room, feed area with kitchenette, hot water, sink etc. Wash down area and separate area for Veterinary inspections and or Farrier usage (currently used as hay storage area).
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 60m x 25m - Silica Sand and rubber surface. Post and railed.
RIDING OUT - from the property directly onto the Ashdown Forest which offers 98 miles of bridleways (access by permit).
HORSE WALKER - by separate negotiation.
Outbuildings - TWO BAY CARPORT - suitable for 4x4 vehicles as well as cars. STORAGE AREA - suitable for farm machinery secure storage etc. Wood store and additional Annexe store.
GYM - part of the Annexe complex, additionally this secure room has new batteries fitted for the solar power system. HOBBIES ROOM - overlooking the gardens.
GARAGE BARN - located near the stables a detached timber barn with one closed off garage bay and two other open car port / storage areas.
Land & Grounds - The whole site is 20.499 acres (*TBV) which includes all the house/buildings/drive/woodland and gardens. The acreage stated at the property is *TBV - (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to 'check' the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.
Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Wealden District Council. TAX BAND: G
SERVICES: Under floor heating throughout the whole property. OIl central heating. Electric AGA. Private drainage via a KLARGESTER. New Solar Power system with Solar Panels on the main Equestrian barn and due to be commissioned in Feb/March 2023. ANNEXE SERVICES: All connected to the main house services. OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: All connected to the house services.
EPC RATING: B - 82/93 - Certificate number 7300-8991-0922-6291-3973BC. Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:
Directions - Please refer to the Agent for precise directions.
Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors' Agent
All viewings are conducted by a Partner from Equus Property
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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W: DISCLAIMER: All prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused to themselves or personal belongings or property.
By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.
