Colemans Hatch, Hartfield, TN7

In a wonderful location within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the fifth and thirteenth fairways of the prestigious Royal Ashdown Golf Club, a handsome, detached country house of great charm. Enjoying captivating far reaching views over the golf course to Ashdown Forest beyond, the house is discreetly positioned off a private access drive crossing the course. Dating from the early years of the twentieth century and coming to market for the first time in thirty-five years, the house has very attractive exteriors of red brick with painted render and weather boarding, under a pitched tiled roof with gables. Displaying many period features, the house retains the quiet gentility of the Edwardian era and has elegant accommodation arranged over two floors, extending to approximately 4,180 square feet (excluding outbuildings and the cellar). Windows are, in the main, the originals, some with distinctive leaded light features, others are multi-pane combined with plain panes, perfectly framing the views. Gracious reception rooms all have views over the gardens and original fireplaces, including the fine drawing room, where the fireplace has a marble surround and there are French doors to the rear terrace and a door connecting directly through to the atmospheric dining room. The kitchen area is comprehensively furnished with a range of wall and floor cabinetry with cooking facilities including an AGA and opens directly through to the breakfast room which enjoys a dual aspect and has French doors opening out to the gardens. There are various domestic offices, a cellar and a cloakroom. A secondary staircase leads to a staff/guest/bedroom six and a bathroom. Laid out across the first floor are five bedrooms from where the views become even more appealing, supported by three bath/shower rooms. The principal suite is a marvellous, spacious and light filled room with a fully fitted dressing room and an en-suite shower room.

Outside

The property is approached via a long, private access drive leading across the golf course, over a cattle grid and on to a carriage driveway, which sweeps past a shrubbery to a parking area in front of the house and on to the detached garaging. A haven for birdlife, the grounds extend to approximately 6.74 acres. The gardens are wonderful – a riot of colour in the spring and early summer with a wide variety of shrubs and herbaceous plants. There are extensive lawns and stone terracing adjoining the house – the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining or for just taking in the views – and there are a couple of putting greens. The swimming pool has its own terrace and a summer house, there is a magnificent pond, fully stocked with Koi carp, whilst a former tennis court is in need of attention. A large paddock is separated from the gardens by a small stream with two loose boxes close by and other outbuildings include a charming, detached brick garden store with WC and a detached barn

Situation

In an exceptional location, tranquil yet not isolated, the property is surrounded by the beauty of the Royal Ashdown Golf Club, which was founded in 1888 and whose Old Course is voted thirty fifth in the UK’s top one hundred golf course. The beautiful expanses of the Ashdown Forest is virtually on the doorstep and extends to over 6,500 acres of heath and woodland is ideal for walking and riding with many areas of outstanding natural beauty. The thriving village of Forest Row is under two miles away with a range of everyday shops, whilst the popular town of East Grinstead is just five miles to the town centre and under five and a half to the station from where there are regular services to the City of London and the West End. Hartfield village – made famous by its association with AA Milne and Winnie the Pooh is three miles away. The area is renowned for its choice of schooling with popular local village primaries, Cumnor House, Brambletye and Holmewood House prep schools, Worth, Sackville, Ardingly and Hurst public schools and the Michael Hall- Steiner Waldorf School in Forest Row.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity and water; oil fired central heating; Private drainage.
Agent’s Note: One off licence payment for private access to cross the golf course, approximately £1,100.
Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax – Band G