GUIDE PRICE:- £1,950,000
A DETACHED 4 TO 6 BEDROOM NEW ENGLAND STYLE FAMILY COUNTRY HOUSE SET IN 12 ACRES WITH AMAZING EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AND STUNNING VIEWS
* PRESENTLY WITH AN ATTACHED AND INTEGRATED TWO STOREY TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM ANNEX WITH A RECEPTION HALL AND ITS OWN KITCHEN, LARGE OPEN PLANNED LOUNGE AND STUDY, AS WELL AS A BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM
* THE MAIN HOUSE ALSO HAS A WONDERFUL RECEPTION HALL
* A SUPERB LOUNGE
* A VAST OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM AND OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM
* UTILITY ROOM
* CLOAKROOM
* OUTSIDE DECKED REAR SUN TERRACE
* COVERED BALCONY
* DETACHED HERITAGE STYLE GUEST FLAT WITH GARAGE / WORKSHOPS BELOW
* EXTENSIVE DRIVEWAY WITH GENEROUS PARKING AREAS FOR HORSE BOX AND VEHICLES
* GRASS PADDOCKS
* FISHING POND
* GARDENS
* WOODLAND
* STUNNING RURAL VIEWS *
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DESCRIPTION: A perfectly located and very impressive New England style detached family country residence with 4 to 6 bedrooms to the main farmhouse and set within approximately 12 acres with bespoke high specification equestrian facilities, a detached heritage style building with guest flat above and probably some of the finest views in Sussex.
The main farmhouse is presently arranged in two parts, with a two-storey attached and integrated two bedroomed annex with reception rooms, kitchen, study and a bathroom / shower room, all of which can be accessed from either the internal downstairs adjoining door from the main house, as well as from outside via the annex’s own private outside front entrance. The main part of the farmhouse has a further 4 double sized bedrooms and both a family bathroom and ensuite to bedroom one. Therefore, there are potentially six double sized bedrooms in all within this property’s design.
Furthermore, this beautifully designed family home has a wonderful main reception hall with vaulted ceilings, a large open plan kitchen / breakfast room and dining room, a lounge, as well as a utility room and a cloakroom.
The Equestrian facilities are absolutely wonderful with 6 high specification bespoke loose boxes, a fowling box, a tack room and a feed room, with the added benefit of a washdown section and covered area for grooming.
In addition, the equestrian facilities also include an Olympic sized bespoke all weather menage.
A viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate this property’s location and wonderful facilities.
SITUATION: Located at the end of a secluded and quiet private lane in Stunts Green betwixt Herstmonceux and Cowbeech. The mainline train stations of Polegate and Stonegate are within convenient driving distance, making this property ideal for London commuters.
The towns of Hailsham, Heathfield and Eastbourne are all also conveniently close, including an extensive range of leisure facilities, all of which are able to be provided by the country towns.
Depending upon educational requirements, there are numerous reputable teaching institutions to choose from within the general locality. These include Eastbourne College, Battle Abbey, Mayfield School for Girls and Bede’s to name but a few.
ACCOMMODATION: Leading off from the extensive sized gravel driveway, you then approach the very attractive and imposing New England styled main farmhouse with its character wooden panelled front door that opens into the property’s reception hall.
MAIN FRONT RECEPTION HALL: With the initial front section arranged with polished ceramic tiled flooring, twin modern bespoke fitted coats and storage cupboards either side, twin paned double glazed windows also mirrored either side, down lights, elegant paned glazed and panelled double doors and matching sides that open and lead you further into the large open plan galleried reception hall with feature vaulted ceilings, radiator, feature ceiling lights and wide steps leading to the vast open plan kitchen / breakfast room / dining room areas beyond.
CLOAKROOM WITH INITIAL STORAGE AND VESITABLE AREA: Approached from the right
hand side off the main galleried reception hall and comprising of the further area for coats storage with radiator and storage cupboard. Further door leading into the cloakroom. The cloakroom has the benefit of lovely travertine tiled floors, a W.C., pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, radiator, window with aspect to front. PLEASE NOTE: This cloakroom has potential to possibly have a shower incorporated if required.
LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM / DINING ROOM: With impressive polished ceramic tiled floors, downlighting.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: With an extensive range of high gloss Italian style cupboard and base units with worksurfaces over, fitted sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, tiled surrounds, space for gas cooking range with brushed steel air purifier hood over, space for dishwasher, space for large American fridge freezer, radiator, central breakfast bar / preparation island with matching high gloss base units and marble style surface over, double glazed windows with far reaching aspect over the gardens and adjoining countryside beyond, door leading to adjoining utility room.
OPEN PLAN ADJOINING DINING ROOM: With central dining area with feature lighting above, polished ceramic tiled floor, radiator, large full height double glazed bi folding doors opening onto the rear alfresco decked dining area with far reaching views of the countryside beyond.
LOUNGE: Approached from the open dining room and being a light triple aspect room with a beautiful feature fireplace with a brick hearth and fitted with a wood burner and having a bressummer beam over, double glazed window with aspect over the front and further double glazed window with aspect over the side grounds, French doors leading onto side and rear decked sun terrace, as well as double glazed windows also enjoying a pleasant aspect over the rear gardens and beyond of the adjoining countryside.
UTILITY ROOM / REAR LOBBY AND BOOT ROOM: Approached from the kitchen, as well as from the outside rear gardens. In addition, there is a further door leading to the utility room from the attached two storey annex. This room comprises of a continuation of the polished ceramic flooring, further range of high gloss kitchen units with marble effect worktops over, inset sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, tiled splash back surround, space for washing machine, space for dryer, floor mounted modern boiler, wall mounted fuse box access, coats and boot storage area. PERFECT PET RETAINING ROOM.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION FOR THE MAIN FARMHOUSE: Elegant balustraded staircase from the main reception hall with downlights, double glazed windows with beautiful aspect to the front and beyond of the adjoining countryside, radiator. Continuation of the large vaulted galleried landing with a large double door fronted airing cupboard and further doors leading off to bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as the main family bathroom / shower room
MAIN BEDROOM ONE SUITE WITH ENSUITE LUXURY SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a double sized double aspect bedroom with feature ceiling light, fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, double glazed window with aspect to front gardens and views beyond of the adjoining countryside, further double-glazed window with aspect to the side gardens and grounds with stunning far reaching rural views beyond. Door leading to the luxury ensuite shower room.
ENSUITE LUXURY SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE: With marble tiled floor and walls, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and marble tiled splashback, heated towel rail, W.C., double sized heavy glazed fronted shower with marble tiled walls and chrome shower control system, radiator, double glazed window with aspect over the rear gardens and benefitting also from stunning far-reaching views beyond.
BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with potential possibly to incorporate an ensuite shower room subject to planning. Presently with large fitted wardrobes and large further study area recess, radiator, twin double glazed windows with amazing views of the adjoining countryside.
BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboards and double-glazed windows with pleasant aspect over the front gardens and grounds and beyond of the beautiful adjoining countryside.
BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized room with radiator and double-glazed window with aspect to front and beyond of the stunning rural countryside as far as the eye can see.
FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of tiled floors, fitted bath with tiled sides and surrounds, W.C., feature wall mounted wash basin, separate shower cubicle with glazed and chrome bi folding front door, tiled walls and shower control system, radiator, tiled walls, double glazed window with aspect over the rear gardens and beyond of the adjoining countryside.
PLEASE NOTE: THE PRESENTLY INTERNAL SIDE TWO STOREY ANNEX COULD QUITE EASILY BE RE INCORPORATED INTO THE MAIN HOUSE ACCOMMODATION, AS THERE IS ONLY A STUD WALL DIVIDE BETWEEN TO TWO ACCOMMODATION SECTIONS.
ADJOINING ANNEX ACCOMMODATION: Presently comprising of two double bedrooms, a large landing, a bathroom / shower room, a ground level with a study, a large open plan dining room / lounge, as well as a kitchen and a front reception hall for the annex’s separate private entrance.
ANNEX MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE: Door from the outside side garden leading into the annex front porch which then leads into the reception hall.
RECEPTION HALL: A large area with radiator and twin double-glazed windows with aspect over the front gardens and grounds, door to the left leading to a study / hobby room, also wide steps leading down into the large open plan sitting room / dining room. Further side door leading back to the main farmhouse through the utility room.
STUDY / HOBBY ROOM: With double glazed window overlooking the front garden and grounds.
LARGE OPEN PLAN SITING ROOM / DINING ROOM: A double aspect room with ceiling lights and double-glazed windows with aspect over the rear garden and views beyond. Further double-glazed sliding doors to the side opening out onto the rear decked sun terrace and views beyond.
KITCHEN: Comprising of an extensive range of oak cupboard and base units with granite and wooden work surfaces over, 4 ring electric ceramic hob with air purifier hood over, fitted sink unit with mixer tap, fitted oven, integrated fridge freezer, space for dishwasher, double glazed window with aspect to side garden.
ANNEX FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Accessed from the main reception hall via a oak and metal feature spiral staircase.
ANNEX LANDING: An extensive sized area with feature ceiling light, double glazed window with aspect over the front garden and grounds with further breath-taking rural far-reaching views beyond. Doors leading off to two double bedrooms and a bathroom / shower room.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TWO ANNEX ROOMS COULD BE BEDROOMS FIVE AND SIX FOR THE MAIN HOUSE, AS A STUD WALL COULD BE RE OPENED FROM THE SIDE OF THE LANDING LEADING BACK INTO THE MAIN FARMHOUSE.
ANNEX BEDROOM ONE: A double sized double aspect room with vaulted ceiling, radiator, recessed area for wardrobes, double glazed sliding doors to the side covered exterior balcony. This balcony has a heavy glazed front and ample space for a table and chairs to enjoying morning coffees and evening drinks, whilst enjoying the stunning panoramic rural views.
ANNEX BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with radiator and double-glazed window with wonderful far reaching rural views as far as the eye can see.
ANNEX BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a large fitted bath with chrome taps and chrome shower, tiled walls, W.C., tiled floor, heated chrome towel rail, wash basin with cupboard under and chrome taps, double glazed window with views.
OUTSIDE: This elegant and substantial modern New England styled family residence also benefits from the most fabulous equestrian facilities, which are complimented by the properties 12 acres of paddocks and woodland.
There is also a detached heritage style garage / workshop with a guest flat above. The guest flat has a double bedroom, kitchen and shower room and is accessed via an outside staircase.
The workshop below the guest flat has spaces for two cars as well as being suitable as a workshop.
BESPOKE STABLE COMPLEX: Located beyond the main farmhouse and comprising of 6 high quality loose boxes and a fowling box, tack room, feed room, washing down area and part covered area for grooming etc.
OLYMPIC SIZED ALL WEATHER MENAGE: With ranch post sides and enjoying elevated views of the surrounding countryside.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: In all believed to total approximately 12 acres and comprising of lawned gardens to the sides and rear of the main house.
There is also a family leisure, camping and fishing lake area of ground with an outside fully functioning toilet with its own private drainage system, making this family leisure area a perfect location to also hold wedding and party functions.
The pond can easily be enlarged and already is stocked with fish.
GRASS PADDOCKS: The rest of the 12 acres is arranged as grazing paddocks and divided in such a way as to rotate the horses and their grazing throughout the year.
WOODLAND: The property also benefits from a lovely section of adjoining woodland.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G
EPC: D
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This is a Freehold property.