Butcherfield Lane, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7

Attractive Grade II listed Farmhouse situated in a picturesque location in Hartfield. Featuring a tennis court and set in approx 12 acres of garden and woodland

Description

This beautiful Farmhouse dates back to the 17th Century, having recently undergone extensive refurbishment, whilst retaining it’s original features throughout. This period family home benefits from exposed wall and ceiling timbers, good ceiling height throughout, oak internal doors, and impressive inglenook fireplaces. The house is also set within approximately 12 acres of ground, surrounded by woodland and including a hard tennis court.

The ground floor consists of an entrance porch with tiled floor leading into the hall with an impressive oak rising staircase, and door providing access to the cellar. A spacious drawing room is to the left of the entrance, with dual aspect over the garden, and grand sandstone inglenook fireplace. A lovely sitting room is located to the right of the entrance hall, with glazed double doors opening on to the front garden, also with a brick open fireplace with canopy, bressummer bean and mantel shelf. The dining room is located to the rear, with spectacular views of the sweeping grounds. The modern kitchen/diner has been fitted with Porcelanosa units with large kitchen island and integrated appliances including an electric AGA oven with extractor fan, dishwasher and a washing machine. A separate utility room, study, porch leading to the garden, and downstairs WC are also off the kitchen.

On the second floor is the large Principal bedroom with dual aspect windows and fitted double wardrobes, also with adjoining dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are two further double rooms to this floor, one with fitted wardrobes, and both being served by a family bathroom comprising of Jack and Jill sink, bath, and separate shower. On the third floor is an additional 2 double bedrooms, as well as a third through bedroom/storage room and a family bathroom with separate WC.

Externally the property boasts approximately 12 acres of ground, with laid to lawn garden surrounded by woodland, and use of a hard tennis court. To the front, the large driveway provides ample off street parking.

Please note, the photographs were taken more than a year ago.

Location

This period Farmhouse is set down a long drive, in a pretty location shared with two other properties. There is a bridle path and footpath along this drive. It is within close proximity to Hartfield village, two local Golf Clubs and is on the borders of Kent and East Sussex, close to the well-known Lingfield Park Racecourse and Ashdown Forest.

Road links: It is within 15 miles of Gatwick Airport to the West, and the M25 is located a few miles to the north, with its access to the National Motorway networks.

Mainline station: Ashurst and Lingfield have regular services to London Bridge in less than one hour

Local facilities: The surrounding villages have many local Public Houses, and the surrounding countryside provides many walks around the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Comprehensive Shopping: The nearby market town of East Grinstead or Royal Tunbridge Wells, with the High Street and Pantiles.

Schools: Kent and East Sussex provide some of the most sought after education systems in the country, places for many of the schools are in demand. Kent County Council still maintains the Grammar School system for which an 11 Plus entry exam must be taken. There is a broad mix of State, Public, Nursery and Preparatory schools within the area. Vine Hall at Robertsbridge, St Ronans and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, Benenden School and public schools at Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Further details can be obtained from Kent County Council on or via

Leisure facilities: Holtye Golf Club and Sweetwoods Golf Club are within easy reach of the property. There are footpaths near to the grounds of the property and Ashdown Forest is nearby.

Square Footage: 3,874 sq ft



Directions

From our offices in Tunbridge Wells proceed out of the town on the A264 towards East Grinstead passing through the village of Ashurst. On entering Holtye, pass the pub on the left hand side and golf course on the right turn left onto Cansiron Lane. Continue down this lane and where the road bears round sharply to the left, take the drive on the right sign posted Great Cansiron Farm. Continue down this drive where the farmhouse will be found on the left after Glen Mead House.

Additional Info

Deposit payable: £7,753.85 (6 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £1,292.31 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months

Rent must be paid monthly in advance