House For Sale £800,000
Carters Corner Place is a magnificently elegant Grade II* Listed Jacobean mansion with later extensions. The five-bedroom this property, laid out over three floors, comes with delightful mature gardens showcasing stunning specimen trees, a heated swimming pool, and a private drive capable of accommodating up to four vehicles. A generous Living room with fireplace and large windows and the Study are both full of charm and character. The large country style Kitchen enjoys an adjacent pantry and boot room/shower room which is ideal for the dogs. A superb main bedroom suite includes an en-suite shower and dressing area. Four further bedrooms and a stunning bathroom with roll top bath complete the accommodation. The property also benefits from two link attached outbuildings including a summer house and a workshop.The garden is a wonderful feature of the property and includes a heated outdoor swimming pool and extensive lawns bordered by mature flower beds. The garden also has two greenhouses, a separate vegetable garden, an orchard with mature cherry, apple and plum trees and a fruit cage. The garden contains a variety of mature trees and shrubs and is a beautiful private space in which to relax and entertain.This wonderful property is in an enviable rural position with stunning views approximately two miles from Hailsham, with Eastbourne to the south, the High Weald area of Natural Beauty to the North and South Downs National Park to the West .Hailsham boasts a plethora of amenities including restaurants and supermarkets, a Farmers' market, an independent cinema and a leisure centre. Excellent schools in the area include Vinehall, St. Andrew's, Skippers Hill, Bedes, Battle Abbey, Eastbourne College and Mayfield. The main line train station of Polegate (5 miles) provides direct links to London as well as a 46min service to Gatwick Airport. Stonegate station (14 miles) also provides direct links to London.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.What the Owner says:
This striking building in a rural farmland setting used to be the family home of Lord Hailsham and was the venue for several important political meetings during his tenure. When we first drove up to the courtyard and saw the wisteria in full bloom, we knew it was the home we had been looking for.' Many factors contribute to the uniqueness of this property, including the garden. ‘The orchard, vegetable patch, and fruit cage are prolific, keeping us well supplied with fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, the swimming pool is a great place to relax after the weeding is done. Watching the evening sunlight bathe the house in warm pink light while relaxing in the pool is truly unbeatable!'
‘Our home has proven to be excellent for entertaining, from hosting work events to inviting our extended family to share Easter egg hunts and summer pool parties with us.'
‘Family Christmases here have been wonderful, creating happy memories of roaring fires, music, and everyone gathered around the kitchen dining table.'
‘Carters Corner is a small and welcoming community with a WhatsApp group for coordinating things like monthly pub meet-ups and a litter-picking rota.'
‘Excellent independent coffee shops are found in both Herstmonceux and Hailsham, along with an artisan bakery. Grocery shopping is well catered for in Hailsham.Room sizes:
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.What the Owner says:
This striking building in a rural farmland setting used to be the family home of Lord Hailsham and was the venue for several important political meetings during his tenure. When we first drove up to the courtyard and saw the wisteria in full bloom, we knew it was the home we had been looking for.' Many factors contribute to the uniqueness of this property, including the garden. ‘The orchard, vegetable patch, and fruit cage are prolific, keeping us well supplied with fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, the swimming pool is a great place to relax after the weeding is done. Watching the evening sunlight bathe the house in warm pink light while relaxing in the pool is truly unbeatable!'
‘Our home has proven to be excellent for entertaining, from hosting work events to inviting our extended family to share Easter egg hunts and summer pool parties with us.'
‘Family Christmases here have been wonderful, creating happy memories of roaring fires, music, and everyone gathered around the kitchen dining table.'
‘Carters Corner is a small and welcoming community with a WhatsApp group for coordinating things like monthly pub meet-ups and a litter-picking rota.'
‘Excellent independent coffee shops are found in both Herstmonceux and Hailsham, along with an artisan bakery. Grocery shopping is well catered for in Hailsham.Room sizes:
- Hallway
- Sitting Room: 16'6 x 14'3 (5.03m x 4.35m)
- Study: 30'0 x 7'0 (9.15m x 2.14m)
- Kitchen: 14'8 x 14'4 (4.47m x 4.37m)
- Pantry: 8'11 x 5'1 (2.72m x 1.55m)
- Downstairs Shower Room
- Landing
- Bedroom 1: 20'6 x 14'7 (6.25m x 4.45m)
- En Suite
- Dressing area
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 2: 16'2 x 10'9 (4.93m x 3.28m)
- Bathroom
- SECOND FLOOR
- Landing
- Bedroom 4: 18'7 x 8'0 (5.67m x 2.44m)
- Bedroom 3: 14'1 x 10'4 (4.30m x 3.15m)
- OUTSIDE
- Summer House: 24'9 x 10'9 (7.55m x 3.28m)
- Garden Store: 13'11 x 5'8 (4.24m x 1.73m)
- Rear Garden
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