Rosemary Lane, Flimwell, TN5

Located in prime East Sussex countryside, Downash House is an enchanting, gated property with a lake and walled garden in the extensive grounds. Most of these are communal but some properties come with their individual gardens. Downash House is found in a secluded valley setting along the charming Rosemary Lane, which leads on past Bewl Bridge water with its beautiful scenery, range of watersports, cycling and walking opportunities.
Built by George Burrow Gregory for his son George Gregory in 1880, Downash House is a Tudor-style brick house listed Grade II, with a castellated entrance tower and brick mullioned and transommed windows with arched lights. It is a truly beautiful House transformed into 8 luxury homes.
Downash House has been painstakingly redeveloped and remodelled to now provide 8 truly individual and spacious residences of genuine character. These properties boast a wealth of original features that have been retained and meticulously re-crafted to today’s exacting building standards.
To complement these many features, high specification Kitchens and Bathrooms have been installed with a full complement of integrated appliances and features.
Most properties boast their own private outdoor areas of gardens, terraces or patios together with some truly spectacular communal gardens.
Follies is accessed from the main impressive entrance hall with a wide sweeping staircase which leads to the first floor. The entrance hall leads to the main Bedroom with stunning views out to the grounds and which has a spacious separate Dressing room with bespoke built in wardrobes, leading through to the luxurious ensuite Bathroom with free standing bath, drop head shower and heated ladder style towel rail.
The bright and spacious kitchen is well equipped with integrated appliances including double oven, induction hob, dishwasher plus free standing fridge/freezer. A real feature is the hand crafted pantry cupboard with shelving and storage boxes. The restored stone fireplace is a stunning focal point of the Living Room in addition to the exposed brickwork and views out across the main gardens.
The main rooms have stunning views across the grounds to the front of Downash House. There are various built in cupboards, cloakroom and vented Laundry cupboard completing the accommodation on this floor.
There are elegant stone fireplaces to both the Living Room and main Bedroom.
The high ceilings, redressed stonework, exposed brickwork and natural woodwork all combine to stunning effect.
A staircase takes you to the second floor which has the second bedroom, dressing room and separate bathroom, so effectively a seperate suite plus an additional very useful large loft storage area.
Downash House is entered via the splendid and impressive gated entrance with a video security system and all the properties have a newly constructed Garage with electric power.
The idyllic grounds around the Main house feature secluded walks, shady nooks, walled gardens and an established lake – all of this looking out across an enchanting and scenic valley.
A great deal of extra planting has been added to the grounds including an ancient Olive tree, shrubs and bushes in keeping with the existing tone and visual appeal of the gardens.
Great care and attention to detail has been brought to the completed homes with the high specification enriched by the incorporation of bespoke carpentry to windows, cupboards, radiator covers and more.
Leaded light windows with brick mullions have been painstakingly restored and recrafted for the optimum blend of aesthetic appeal and modern-day functionality.
Many of the major rooms enjoy majestic views over the delightful grounds, lake and valley.

The village of Flimwell is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near to both Bewl Water and Bedgebury Pinetum and neighbouring villages include Ticehurst, Hurst Green and Wadhurst amongst which a wide array of shops and amenities can be accessed.
Additionally, there is convenient access to the main A21 Trunk road with direct route to Tunbridge Wells [approx. 13 miles], Sevenoaks and onwards to M25 and London.
Wadhurst Station is approx. 7 miles away with direct train service to London Cannon Street in 1 hour.

* Some of the images attached to this listing are of the show apartment

Additional Information

Rother District Council