GUIDE PRICE: £2,250,000-£2,500,000



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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED CHARACTER STYLED 4,200 SQUARE FOOT PLUS MODERN 5 TO 6 BEDROOMED FAMILY RESIDENCE, SET WITHIN CIRCA 13 ACRES (A Further 5 acres adjoining may be available by separate negotiation) OF ITS OWN SECLUDED PRIVATE GARDENS AND GROUNDS, ENJOYING WONDERFUL FAR REACHING UNINTERUPTED RURAL VIEWS TO THE SOUTH DOWNS, INCLUDING A FEATURE SOUTH FACING LARGE BALCONY * FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS * NUMEROUS ENSUITES, WITH POTENTIAL FOR MORE * A STAFF / GRANNY SUITE * A VAST LOFT ROOM, WITH POTENTIAL FOR CONVERSION INTO BESPOKE CINEMA / GAMES ROOM * EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAINTAINED AND EXTENSIVELY ENHANCED THROUGHOUT, ALSO DESIGNED FOR LOW MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY EFFICENCY * LONG PRIVATE ELECTRIC GATED DRIVEWAY WITH AUTOMATIC NIGHT SENSOR LIGHTING * ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT * HEATED OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL * BESPOKE SPIRAL WINE CELLAR * NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, THREE OF WHICH ARE PRESENTLY CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION TO LUCRATIVE HOLIDAY LETTING UNITS WITH PLANNING ENQUIRIES PRESENTLY BEING SUBMITTED * A FURTHER LARGE BRICK BUILT BUILDING MAY ALSO BE SUITED FOR CONVERSION INTO A DETACHED ANNEX SUBJECT TO PLANNING * AN ADDITIONAL NEW LARGE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING IS ALSO CONSIDERED POSSIBLE TO BE GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION DUE TO THE ACREAGE THIS COUNTRY HOME POSSESSES UNDER PRE DETERMINATION PLANNING * SUPER FAST FIBRENET BROADBAND CONNECTED *



DESCRIPTION: An exceedingly rare opportunity to purchase a substantial sized 4,200 square foot plus detached character styled luxurious 5 to 6 bedroomed family residence with approximately 13 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds with fabulous rural views as far as the South Downs. The property is hidden away in a peaceful secluded position near the highly desirable village of Rushlake Green, and sits surrounded by land.



Outside, this fine country home has probably already every most desirable attribute one would hope for, including beautiful easily maintained landscaped gardens, an all-weather tennis court, an outdoor heated swimming pool, its own long private gravelled driveway with electric front gates and automatic night sensor lighting, turning on as one drives to the secluded main residence. In addition, there are numerous outbuildings, three of which are considered suitable for conversion, subject to planning into lucrative holiday letting units and a further brick building (currently a garage block and storerooms) into possibly a large detached annex building. Furthermore, due to the acreage this property possesses, there is also consideration being given for permission to be granted under a predetermination for a large agricultural building.



The adjoining grass paddocks have water available for livestock. However, for those dreaming perhaps of creating and owning their own personal bespoke vineyard and winery, the current owners have already undertaken some fairly extensive investigations to show that this other opportunity is also a viable option that could be incorporated with the enjoyment of this idyllically positioned residence.



The accommodation which this pleasing Sussex styled modern home currently offers, is very impressive, with a large main reception hall, as well as a rear lobby, two staircases, two cloakrooms, a large sitting room, a similarly proportioned formal dining room, a most wonderful sunroom, a bespoke hand crafted kitchen breakfast room, a utility room, a study (please note superfast fibre broadband is connected and enjoyed throughout this property), 5 current bedrooms and three ensuites (options to re arrange as 5 double bedrooms with each having an ensuite, as well as a fully internal staff / granny apartment with its own kitchen, sitting room and bedroom with ensuite), a further family bathroom / shower room, a wonderful southerly facing balcony with panoramic views of the South Downs and a very large loft room considered ideal for conversion into a cinema or games room.



SITUATION: Located in one of the most idyllic and highly sought-after positions in East Sussex, tucked away on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Rushlake Green with its friendly community and excellent local facilities, including the highly regarded village stores and post office in addition to the historic Horse and Groom Inn.



The property is set centrally within its own beautifully maintained landscaped gardens and grounds, including grass paddocks of circa 13 acres, as well as being situated away from any main roads, in addition to also being hidden from site at the end of its own long elegant gated private gravelled lane. This wonderful and substantial family residence also enjoys the most heavenly uninterrupted panoramic rural views all the way to the South Downs.



London buyers have long considered this part of the south east perfect for raising a family or wishing to find a peaceful part of England to retire to. The added attraction is the mainline train stations of Stonegate, Etchingham, Polegate, Berwick and Buxted all within convenient driving distance.



Depending upon educational requirements, there are numerous reputable teaching institutions within the general locality, including Bede’s, Battle Abbey, Mayfield School for Girls, Eastbourne College and Heathfield to name but a few.



Shopping and leisure facilities are also well catered for nearby, with the country town of Heathfield and Royal Tunbridge Wells being able to satisfy probably every type of need or interest.



Heathfield itself, already boasts a number of gyms and sporting clubs orientated around tennis, rugby, golf, bowling, cycling and running.



For those seeking a more relaxed type of exercise, there are many fabulous locations to walk and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside.



ACCOMMODATION: After entering through a pair of elegant wooden electrically operated driveway gates and proceeding down the long private gravel drive with uniform landscaped sides and night sensor lighting, you arrive to a generous parking and turning area with garaging beyond for a number of cars. To the right of this setting, you are able to approach the main front entrance of this wonderfully located secluded Sussex residence, being greeted by an attractive large heritage style storm porch with tiled base and recessed seating areas. Positioned centrally beyond, is an imposing bespoke panelled front character styled wooden door leading into the property’s main reception hall.



MAIN RECEPTION HALL: A generous and naturally light space with beautifully patinated and polished fabulous oak parquet flooring, down lights, radiators, deep under stairs storage cupboard, large picture window with aspect into the adjoining sunroom and views further of the lovely landscaped gardens and countryside. Leading off from this pleasant reception hall are doors to the sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, inner lobby, as well as to the feature main staircase leading to the first-floor landing.



INNER LOBBY: With the continuation of the wonderful oak parquet flooring, coat storage area, dado rails, coved ceiling, wall mounted entry phone system and door leading to the main downstairs cloakroom.



MAIN DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: With tiled floor, pedestal wash basin, tiled wall, radiator, W.C., double glazed window.



SITTING ROOM: A large triple aspect room with a feature fireplace, fitted with a cast iron wood burner, marble surround, slate hearth, coved ceiling, radiators, double glazed doors leading to the rear sun terrace and enjoying a fabulous aspect over the well-maintained landscaped grounds and beautiful rural views beyond. Further doors leading to the adjoining sunroom and also the downstairs study.



DOWNSTAIRS STUDY: With the benefit of fibre to the door fast broadband, fitted bespoke desk and work area, additional cupboards, radiator, double glazed windows with aspect to front.



DINING ROOM: Approached by twin glazed and wooden doors from the reception hall, as well as from the adjoining sunroom. Also benefitting from the continuation of attractive oak parquet flooring, dado rails, coved ceiling, radiators, aspect through the double-glazed doors to the sunroom with views beyond of the landscaped gardens and countryside beyond.



KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Which can be approached from the main reception hall, the sunroom and the rear lobby. A generous sized open plan area with an impressive range of bespoke hand crafted painted wooden shaker style cupboard and base units with handsome and substantial Italian granite worksurfaces over. Inset stainless steel sink with mixer taps, integrated Bosch dishwasher, double glazed window with aspect to front, Stoves electric / induction cooking range with ovens, glass back plate, stainless steel air purifier system over, further air extraction system. In addition to the already extensive range of the very attractive bespoke hand-crafted cupboard and base units is a similar styled central island and further preparation area. As the kitchen extends outwards, there is a further breakfast and general day to day dining area, as well as a panelled wooden door accessing a walk-in larder with incorporated wooden and granite shelving. From this section of the kitchen breakfast room are the doorways to the sunroom and rear lobby, as well as double glazed doors leading outside to the side patio.



SUNROOM: A particular feature room shaped in an L and which cleverly wraps around the south side of this large residence, having low level brick sides and upper double glazed picture window sections over and enjoying breath taking views of both the large gardens and adjoining countryside, twin ceiling fans, heater and various doors leading off internally to the dining room and sitting room, as well as further double-glazed doors opening to the outside rear sun terraces.



REAR LOBBY: Approached from the kitchen breakfast room and outside by a substantial panelled double-glazed door, oak flooring, deep storage cupboards, second staircase leading to first floor accommodation, doors leading off to the utility room and second cloakroom.



UTILITY ROOM: With bespoke shaker style painted solid wooden cupboard and base units with bamboo wood worktops, space for washing machine, space for dryer, fitted sink unit, double glazed window, walk in airing / laundry room with radiator and cat flap.



2ND CLOAKROOM: Comprising of W.C., wash basin, tiled splash back, oak floor, double glazed window.



FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Main staircase leading from the reception hall to the galleried first floor landing with mezzanine, radiator, coved ceiling, large double-glazed window with stunning views of the surrounding gardens and countryside, as well as beyond to the South Downs, doors leading off to five bedrooms and a dressing room / bedroom six, as well as a family bathroom / shower room.



BEDROOM ONE MAIN SUITE: A double sized room with bespoke fitted wardrobe cupboards and further fitted twin drawer cupboards, air conditioning system that can also act as a winter heating system in conjunction with traditional radiators, double glazed door to balcony sun terrace, double glazed windows with incredible views of the adjoining grounds and beyond to the South Downs. Door to luxury ensuite bathroom / shower room.



ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE: Comprising of a renovated substantial antique Art Deco metal and enamelled bath, chrome taps, tiled walls, oak floors, W.C., separate heavy glazed shower with tiled walls and shower control system, feature rectangular wash basin with chrome mixer tap with oak base below, airing cupboard, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail, double glazed windows with breath taking views of the countryside and to the South Downs.



BEDROOM TWO WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: A double sized room with fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, double glazed window with aspect over the grounds and beyond of the countryside. Door leading to the ensuite bathroom / shower room.



ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM TWO: Comprising of oak effect floor, radiator, wash basin with chrome mixer, vanity unit under, W.C., fitted bath with tiled walls and heavy glazed side with shower system, extractor fan, double glazed window with aspect to front and views beyond.



BEDROOM THREE WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: A double sized room with radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, double glazed window with aspect over the gardens and adjoining countryside. Door to ensuite shower room.



ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM THREE: Comprising of oak effect floor, W.C., heated towel rail, feature circular wash basin with chrome tap and vanity unit under, heavy glazed fronted shower with tiled walls and shower control system, extractor fan.



BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized room with radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboards, double glazed window with fabulous rural views. Please note that there is potential to incorporate the family bathroom / shower room as an ensuite to bedroom four by opening up the adjoining wall.



BEDROOM FIVE / STAFF SUITE / GRANNY APARTMENT: With a fitted modern kitchen and being a large sized double room, also with potential to incorporate bedroom six which is currently a dressing room into an ensuite shower room if required, as this backs directly onto the end of this room. Furthermore, there are double glazed windows with views of the grounds and adjoining countryside to the South Downs, as well as double glazed doors leading out onto the exterior south facing balcony enjoying panoramic uninterrupted rural views that are truly quite mesmerizing.



BEDROOM SIX: Currently used as a dressing room with fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator, and double-glazed window with views to the South Downs. Please note, that this room could be incorporated into the bedroom five staff / granny apartment, as it backs directly onto the end of bedroom five.



FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: With cottage styled panelled bath with heavy glazed shower screen and shower system, tiled walls, W.C., circular wash basin with chrome tap, wooden vanity unit under, radiator, double glazed window with views of the countryside. Please note, this room could become an ensuite to bedroom four, as it backs directly onto the room.



INNER FIRST FLOOR LANDING: This can be divided off temporarily from the main landing by an existing interjoining door when required. Twin fitted wardrobe / airing cupboards, large loft hatch to extensive sized second floor storage loft level, which could quite easily be converted into a cinema room / games room subject to planning.



REAR STAIRCASE: With mezzanine area and large double-glazed window with views of the grounds and countryside beyond.



OUTSIDE: This imposing and substantial modern country family residence which is approached along its own long private gravel drive, benefits from approximately 13 acres of gardens and grounds, an all-weather tennis court, an outdoor heated swimming pool, two wooden barns and a triple brick stable block.



PLEASE NOTE: All three buildings are presently understood to be suitable for conversion into lucrative holiday letting units subject to planning – which are currently after consultation with our planning department being put forward for consideration in a council pre application meeting.



GARAGE: In addition, there is a large detached brick-built building presently incorporating garaging for a number of cars and with an electric car charging unit, and an attached wing of three further compartmentalized rooms. The first room has a recently installed a bespoke spiral wine cellar, the second room is used for housing further freezer appliances and the third is presently being used as a mini gym.



PLEASE NOTE: This building is also considered ideal for conversion subject to planning either into perhaps a detached annex to the main house, or possibly as another holiday letting unit.



OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL: Enclosed by low level mature hedging and fencing with a single access gate. The pool is maintained and serviced throughout the year currently by Southern Pools. It has steps leading into one side and around the exterior of the pool are paved areas and a wooden pool building housing the filtration system etc. The current heating is provided by an air source heat pump.



ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT: Having been recently renovated with high chain link surround fencing and the benefit of a viewing terrace nearby with electrics. This viewing base was also designed for a summer house to be positioned in situ at a later date if desired.



GARDENS: The property has the majority of the lawned garden areas presently maintained by a robot mower system reducing the need for high maintenance. There are two paved sun terraces located to the south and south eastern side of the main house. There are also well stocked flower borders and a number of specimen trees, including a large impressive eucalyptus.



Positioned to the south easterly side of the property beyond one of the paved terraces is a bespoke and immaculately maintained Alitex greenhouse and further to the side encompassed by mature hedging is a well tended vegetable and specimen rose garden.



Beyond the beautiful park style grounds, the gardens blend into the property’s adjoining and surrounding grass paddocks, which in all extend to currently approximately 13 acres.



PADDOCKS: The circa 13 acres already have water points for livestock and with the farmland extending to more than 10 acres, there is the possibility to have a large agricultural building to be passed under a predetermination planning submission, which the current owners are taking under considering with our planners, in addition to the fact that there had also been an agricultural building on the land which had to be taken down in the past due to safety requirements.



A large modern agricultural building would be extremely useful for an incoming purchaser, especially if making fine wine might be on one’s agenda, as the present owners had themselves been mulling over the possibilities of starting their own small bespoke winery and vineyard. Indeed, there are already some more recent successful small vineyards appearing even in places such as Horam and many other nearby areas within East Sussex.



PLEASE NOTE 1: There may be the possibility to obtain a further 5 acres by separate negotiation.



PLEASE NOTE 2: There is a public footpath through some of the grass paddocks, although there is very little use generally. Read less