GUIDE PRICE £2,000,000 TO £2,250,000
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED SIX DOUBLE BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS WHICH HAS BEEN ENHANCED WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND LOVINGLY MAINTAINED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS
* HIGH LEVEL BEAMED CEILINGS
* FOUR MAIN RECEPTION ROOMS
* SUPERB KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM WITH IMPRESSIVE ORANGERY
* TWO ENSUITE BATHROOMS / SHOWER ROOMS
* LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM
* POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM SUBJECT TO PLANNING
* SET IN JUST OVER 8 ACRES OF GROUNDS AND GRASS PADDOCKS WITH WONDERFUL RURAL VIEWS
* DETACHED OUTBUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION INTO HOLIDAY LETTING UNITS OR HOME OFFICES
* ADDITIONAL LARGE DETACHED TWO STOREY BRICK BUILT BUILDING WITH BOTH LAPSED PLANNING FOR CONVERSION INTO A TWO BEDROOM ANNEX & CURRENT PLANNING BEING SOUGHT FOR CONVERSION INTO A SEPARATE DETACHED THREE BEDROOMED DWELLING HOUSE
* BATTLE TOWN & MAINLINE STATION WITHIN 1 MILE
* EXCELLENT LOCAL SCHOOLING BOTH IN THE PRIVATE AND STATE SECTORS
* FURTHER 36.1 ACRES OF ADJOINING AGRICULTURAL LAND & LARGE AMOUNT OF REDUNDANT & DERELICT FARM BUILDINGS AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOATIATION (POSSIBLY PERFECT FOR CREATING A WINERY & VINEYARD)
* FURTHER 4.3 ACRE FIELD WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE ROAD ACCESS ALSO AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.
• LAPSED PLANNING FOR A SEPARATE ANNEX BY CONVERTING THE OLD LARGE DETACHED BRICK BUILT SQUASH COURT
• NUMEROUS OTHER OUTBUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION INTO HOLIDAY LETTING UNITS OR CRAFT UNITS.
DESCRIPTION: An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a most impressive and substantial sized three storey six double bedroom Grade II listed period character family country residence set within just over 8 acres of its own grass paddocks and classically designed landscaped gardens with the added benefit of numerous outbuildings that can or could be possibly converted subject to planning into annexes, separate dwelling houses, as well as holiday lets or even craft units.
Available also by separate negotiation currently is a further 36.1 acres with an extensive amount of redundant and derelict farm buildings also with its own road access.
In addition, also available by separate negotiation is a 4.3 acre field with its own private access.
The current owners over the years have lovingly maintained and enhanced this stunning and fine period home, both internally and externally, with the accommodation currently comprising of a generous sized reception hall, a sitting room, a formal dining room , a family room, a large vaulted ceilinged conservatory / orangery, a kitchen / breakfast room, a laundry / utility room, a cloakroom, walk in larders, a wine cellar, six double bedrooms, two ensuites and a family bathroom / shower room, as well as potential to incorporate a further ensuite shower room subject to planning.
Internally, this high-ceilinged Grade II listed period home benefits from numerous character features, including, a host of exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces, rustic red brick and wooden floors, wonderful wooden staircases, sash windows and even a concealed wine cellar.
Externally, the main property façades are constructed of historically important sandstone, which are understood to have come from Battle Abbey that had been built with high quality imported French Sandstone, purposefully insisted upon by William the Conqueror.
This unique beautiful country home with its extensive paddocks and grounds, could quite possibly accommodate a wine enthusiast's dream of wishing to start their own bespoke vineyard, with nearby properties already producing some impressive vintages.
We strongly recommend watching the aerial drone video for this property. Furthermore, in addition to the detailed floor plans and professional photography, we also provide an extremely informative 3D 360 degree virtual tour.
LOCATION: Situated at the end of its own long private driveway and surrounded by its beautiful classically designed landscaped gardens and adjoining wild flower meadows and grass paddocks, which are believed to total approximately 9 acres, this property is within only a few minutes' drive of Battle and its mainline train station, making it a perfect property for any London buyer still looking to commute to the city.
Depending upon educational needs, there are numerous highly reputable teaching institutions within the general locality, including Battle Abbey, Vinehall, Claverham, St Ronan, Bede's, Mayfield School for Girls and Eastbourne College to name but a few.
Leisure pursuits are also well catered for with numerous golf courses nearby and sailing available on the coast of both Eastbourne and Hastings. The property is opposite Battle Great Wood (460 acres) providing direct access from the paddocks to a network of bridleways and footpaths if you enjoy walking or horse riding.
ACCOMMODATION: From the impressive extensive sized classically designed circular gravelled driveway you are able to approach this fabulous and beautiful character residence with its imposing panelled ecclesiastical wooden front door, which allows you to enter the generous sized main reception hall.
MAIN RECEPTION HALL: Comprising of high-level beamed ceilings, period red brick floors, an antique styled cast iron radiator, beautiful part oak panelling fronting the main staircase to the far end, large paned sash window allowing significant natural light into the hall, as well as providing a pleasant aspect of the front gardens and rural views beyond. In addition, the main staircase leading off from this spacious reception hall are a number of panelled oak doors which also lead to a sitting room, a formal dining room and to an inner connecting hall.
SITTING ROOM: A large and imposing double aspect room with a stunningly inglenook fireplace with intricate stacked clay tiled and herringbone brickwork, including a brick hearth and a splendid oak bressummer beam above, antique style cast iron radiator, further radiator, high level beamed ceiling, large paned sash window with a gorgeous aspect over the front garden and beyond, leaded light window to left side of inglenook with raised aspect of the side garden, paned wooden French doors with aspect of and opening out onto a secluded side sun terrace and beautiful vista of the classically designed side gardens. Although the sitting room can be approached from the main reception hall, there is an additional oak panelled door leading off to an inner hall.
DINING ROOM: A generous sized and elegantly designed double aspect room with wonderful wooden floors, high level beamed ceiling and a substantial impressive medieval stone fireplace with moulded oak mantel and surround, cast iron antique style radiator, large paned sash window benefitting incorporated seating level and aspect over the front garden. Either side of the stone fireplace are arched recesses, one with a raised leaded light window with aspect to a further side garden area and the other recess with an incorporated and fitted wooden drinks cabinet.
INNER CONNECTING HALL BETWEEN RECEPTION HALL AND KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Approached from the main reception hall and comprising of period red brick floor, fitted low level wooden storage cupboards, attractive exposed beams to walls and ceiling, doors leading off to the kitchen / breakfast room and the right hand side lobby.
RIGHT HAND SIDE LOBBY: Comprising of part carpeted and part exposed period red brick floors, attractive exposed beams to wall, cast iron antique style radiator, downlights and to the far end is an antique styled pedestal wash basin with chrome taps and a window above with aspect over the rear gardens. There are two doors leading off from this lobby area, the first is to the cloakroom and the other is to the utility room.
CLOAKROOM: With a painted panelled wooden door and comprising of a feature style brick effect walled interior which compliments the period red brick floor, an antique style W.C. with a window above.
LAUNDRY / UTILITY ROOM: With a painted panelled wooden door and comprising of period red brick floor, wall mounted butlers sink with chrome taps, fitted worktop with spaces and points under for washing machine and dryer, further space for large fridge freezer, high level beamed ceiling and fitted shelving and further door opening into small room that has a hatch providing access to the wine cellar below.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: A double aspect room with a comprehensive range of bespoke Shaker style painted wooden cupboard and base units with heavy slate and wooden worksurfaces over, inset twin butlers sinks, chrome taps, paned windows behind with aspect of rear garden, feature classic oil AGA further fitted Calor gas four ring hob with electric oven, space for dishwasher, large central Island with wooden breakfast bar and preparation surface and cupboards / draws under, tiled floors, downlights, high level beamed ceilings, further fitted shelves, door to large walk in larder. The larder has a period red brick floor, fitted shelving, a further area for another fridge freezer and window. From this naturally light double aspect kitchen / breakfast room are further doors leading off to the left side inner hall and also an impressive sized conservatory / orangery.
CONSERVATORY / ORANGERY: A substantial sized entertaining and relaxing room comprising of tiled floors with underheating, part rendered walls with part upper wooden and glazed sides under a fabulous pitched wooden and glazed roof with a stunning vista outside over the large established rear gardens and beyond the property's adjoining grass paddocks. There is a feature fitted wood burner for the winter or cool summer evenings, wall lights, an additional open plan dining area to the formal dining room and an extensive further socializing open plan section for sofas and armchairs. There are also internal windows looking back into the kitchen / breakfast room, the family room, as well as French doors opening out onto a rear raised wooden decked sun terrace. There is also a side door leading off from the conservatory to a side lobby with a stable style door leading to the garden.
INNER SIDE HALL: Approached from the kitchen / breakfast room, with quarry tiled floors and doors leading off to a family room / snug, second larder, rear staircase and further door to outside courtyard.
FAMILY ROOM / SNUG: A double aspect room with feature open fireplace with brick surround and hearth, cast iron antique style radiator, window with aspect over the inner courtyard and outside dining area, further window with aspect to conservatory / orangery.
SECOND LARDER: With quarry tiled floor, fitted shelving and window with aspect to courtyard.
WINE CELLAR: Accessed via a hatch from beyond the laundry / utility room with a wooden staircase leading down to a well ventilated room similar in size to the formal dining room with a period brick floor.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: This can be accessed by both the main front staircase and the rear staircase from the inner side hall. MAIN FRONT STAIRCASE: leading off from the front reception hall with period wooden stairs and with carved wooden balustrade to one side and exposed beamed wall to the other and rising up to the split twin first floor landing.
FIRST FLOOR LANDINGS: With high ceilings, exposed beams, cast iron radiator and doors leading off to bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5, as well as a luxury family shower room and further staircase leading to the master bedroom suite 1.
BEDROOM TWO WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: A double sized room with high level beamed ceilings, feature brick fireplace, fitted wardrobe cupboards, cast iron radiator, paned windows with aspect over front gardens and beyond of the property's grass meadows and further adjoining countryside. Door to ensuite bathroom / shower room.
ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM TWO: Double aspect and comprising of a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, high level beamed ceiling, chrome heated towel rail, further cast-iron radiator, antique style pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, down light, W.C, window with aspect to the side and further light window with aspect to rear garden.
BEDROOM THREE: A double sized and double aspect room with feature fireplace, cast iron radiator, beautiful exposed wooden floors, exposed beams to walls, high level beamed ceiling, further cast-iron radiator wash basin, paned window with aspect over the front gardens and stunning views beyond over the property's grass paddocks and adjoining countryside, further raised window with aspect over further classical designed landscaped part walled gardens.
BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized and double aspect room, with a feature fireplace, cast iron radiator, and fitted wash basin with chrome taps, tiled splash back and cupboard under, downlights, window with aspect to side and further window with aspect to rear gardens.
BEDROOM FIVE: Approached from the generous rear galleried part of the first-floor landing that has a window with aspect over the side grounds. This double sized room comprises of downlights, cast iron radiator, further radiator, feature fireplace, fitted wash basin with chrome taps, and cupboard under, window with aspect over the side grounds. PLEASE NOTE: There may be potential to incorporate the very large adjoining walk-in storage room that also has a window and sink into an ensuite shower room subject to planning.
BEDROOM SIX: A double sized room currently used as a study with attractive exposed wooden floors, beautiful exposed beamed walls and high-level ceiling, paned and sash window with wonderful aspect over the front garden and beyond of the property's private grass paddocks, as well as the adjoining countryside.
LUXURY FAMILY SHOWER ROOM SUITE: Comprising of an entrance vestibule with airing cupboard and doors leading off to a cloakroom and the formal part of the family shower room. The shower room has oak floors, a fitted panelled bath with further panelled upper surrounds, a separate double sized shower with a heavy glazed side and tiled walls with chrome shower control system, pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, part half panelled walls, chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, further radiator, down lights, window with aspect over the rear gardens. Cloakroom adjoining off from the entrance vestibule via its own wooden panelled door, cast iron radiator, W.C., part tiled and part carpeted floor, sash window.
SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Approached from the first-floor landing via a concealed period wooden staircase hidden behind a wonderful old wooden door. This charming wide and easy rising staircase which has beamed walls either side leads up to the master bedroom suite one.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE ONE WITH LARGE LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: An impressive double sized room with splendid vaulted beamed ceiling, fitted wardrobe cupboards, further fitted storage cupboards, radiators, twin windows to the far end either side of the elegant brick chimney breast with views over the walled gardens and beyond to the wild meadows and adjoining countryside. Oak panelled door to large ensuite bathroom / shower room.
LARGE ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM TO MASTER BEDROOM ONE: Comprising of twin antique style pedestal wash basins with chrome taps, beautiful vaulted beamed ceiling, cast iron roll top bath with ball and claw feet, radiators, W.C., bidet, numerous fitted storage cupboards, separate shower with glazed and chrome sides, tiled walls and chrome shower control system, twin windows with aspect to side.
OUTSIDE: This absolutely unique and impressive sized three storey six double bedroomed character Grade II listed country family residence has numerous outbuildings and wonderful mature classically designed gardens and grounds of just over 8 acres in all.
LAPSED & CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR LARGE DETACHED TWO STOREY BRICK BUILDING LOCATED TO THE FAR END OF THE REAR GROUNDS: In addition to the numerous outbuildings, there is also currently both lapsed planning permission to convert a large detached brick-built building that is presently an old squash court to become a detached ancillary three bedroom annex for the main house, as well as a current planning application being processed to have this two-storey brick building converted into a detached three bedroom dwelling house with separate access.
REAR COURTYARD COMPLEX: Approached from the side lobby of the main house, as well as by side gates from both the front and rear gardens, there is a lovely sheltered and part enclosed alfresco dining area with an old well, gravelled base and rustic brick walls including charming old wooden doors leading into the adjoining outside brick buildings that are utilized as an outdoor office and storage / pool room.
OLD SWIMMING POOL: Presently converted to a wildlife pond and delightful water feature being both a most inviting further alfresco dining area and / or a private secluded place for meditation and contemplation. The pool can easily be resorted to its original purpose.
DETACHED STABLE BUILDING: Located with its own adjoining paddock beyond the courtyard complex and beyond the walled gardens, this brick constructed building could also be considered suitable for conversion into a craft unit, or possibly a holiday letting unit.
FRONT GARDENS: These are comprised of stocked shrub borders with mature trees to the outer boundaries and also with the main gravel driveway including a feature circular ornamental raised central island between a classical designed front lawn with beautiful period brick pathways.
SIDE PART WALLED GARDEN: A most stunning and beautiful attribute, which perfectly compliments this most imposing Grade II listed country residence. Arranged as gradually stepped lawns with abundantly stocked flower and shrub borders in addition to also having an exquisite brick paved side path leading up and beyond the high brick walled boundaries which perfectly frame this tantalising arboreal and floral designed landscaped garden.
REAR GARDENS: These are predominantly comprised of lawn with the large detached two storey brick squash court to the far end, with the vegetable and herb gardens positioned to the lower boundary including an old rustic and previously part glazed greenhouse / potting shed. Above the rear lawned gardens is a further grass paddock accessed by a wooden five bar gate.
GRASS PADDOCKS/ WILD MEADOWS: These are believed to total approximately 7 acres in addition to the circa 1 acre of formal gardens.
The very attractive meadow grass paddocks that are mainly located beyond the front of this fine country residence are able to be appreciated further when approaching this elegant and substantial rural Grade II listed family home from the main driveway, which sweeps through these lush pastures after originally entering through the private electrically operated gated main entrance.
GARAGING AND PARKING: There are two main areas where vehicles can be parked. The first is within and in front of a three-bay heritage style garage, set to the side of the formal front circular drive by the main house. The second is to the rear of the main house at the end of the rear gardens where there is a substantial old wooden triple garage and store area as well as a very extensive gravelled parking area in front and to the side.
PLEASE NOTE: Available by separate negotiation is a further 36.1 acres of agricultural land with an extensive amount of redundant and derelict farm buildings with a separate road frontage.
Also available by separate negotiation is a further 4.3 acre field with its own private access to the road.
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