Waldron, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

SOLD: A stunning country house in a rural location with distant views over its own grounds, set in approximately 8.61 acres (tbv) with detached annexe, tennis court and swimming pool.

| DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE | IN A RURAL LOCATION | UNDERSTOOD TO DATE BACK TO THE 16TH CENTURY | PERIOD FEATURES INCLUDING EXPOSED TIMBERS AND FEATURE FIREPLACES | DISTANT VIEWS TOWARDS THE SOUTH DOWNS | GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF AROUND 8.61 ACRES (TBV) | DETACHED ANNEXE | TENNIS COURT | SWIMMING POOL | LANDSCAPED AND WALLED GARDENS | AREA OF WOODLAND | ACCOMMODATION ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS | GAS CENTRAL HEATING | COUNCIL TAX: BAND G | EPC RATING: BAND D |

SITUATION: The property is set off a country lane on the fringes of Possingworth Park and Cross-in Hand. Heathfield Town is within only approximately five minutes by car and there is also a main bus route at the end of the lane. Heathfield offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Royal Tunbridge Wells offers an even greater variety of shopping and leisure facilities, as well as its mainline train station within approximately 20 minutes by car. London commuters can also easily access a number of other mainline stations nearby, including Wadhurst, Buxted, Crowborough and Stonegate, all approximately 15 minutes by car. The property is also strategically located within easy access of the excellent road networks leading to both London within an hour or the south coast in approximately 20 minutes.

DESCRIPTION: An idyllic country house with period origins, understood to date back to the 16th Century with later additions, to create a family home of distinction having accommodation arranged over three floors. From the rear, the property takes full advantage of the southerly rear aspect, with glimpses of the South Downs in the distance.

Set in approximately 8.61 acres of gardens and grounds, the property is approached via an electric gate and a long sweeping driveway to a parking area with the detached annexe to one side and pathway to the main house, flanked by beautiful landscaped gardens.

Approached via a Covered Porch with wooden front door to a welcoming Entrance Hall with exposed oak floorboards, cloaks cupboard and stairs to the first floor. There are three reception rooms. The Drawing Room is triple aspect having a brick fireplace, oak bressumer, bespoke bookshelves and cupboards to one corner of the room. Arched door to the Dining Room which forms part of the original section of the house and therefore offering an abundance of charm and character including an impressive inglenook brick fireplace and the original staircase to the first floor. A connecting anti-room with hand-made sideboard, door to a split-level Sitting Room. entertaining area to one end having a built-in bar, fridge and bespoke storage cupboards. Step down a Sitting Area enjoying a triple aspect over the gardens, brick fireplace and doors opening on to a large terrace and swimming pool. The farmhouse Kitchen and Breakfast Room has been hand-made in limed Oak to a personal specification, thoughtfully designed for keen cooks to include a central island with prep area, chopping board, compost bin, vegetable washing facility and gas hob. Canopy over housing the extractor fan. A large brick chimney breast houses the gas fired Aga. Inset double Butlers sink, electric oven, fridge/freezer, storage units and dressers. The breakfast area provides a generous space for dining. There is a useful walk-in Pantry with shelving and steps leading down to a Cellar/Strong Room racked for wine. Separate Utility/Laundry Room, Rear Lobby and Cloakroom.

To the First Floor is a Landing with bookshelving and WC. The Main Bedroom Suite is triple aspect Bedroom with wonderful views to the rear, walk-in Dressing Room having hand-built Neville Johnson wardrobes and a large En-Suite Bath & Shower Room. The double aspect Guest Bedroom has an en-suite Bathroom and Balcony. There is a good size Study, accessible via either staircase, a versatile room which could be used as a Third Bedroom, currently fitted with Neville Johnson desk and drawers, together with a range of wardrobes and a brick fireplace.

To the Second Floor are Two Bedrooms being served by a Bathroom. Door from one of the bedrooms to a large Attic Room.

DETACHED ANNEXE: Ideal as self-contained accommodation with electric panel heaters. The accommodation provides two reception rooms, two bedrooms, kitchen and a wet room.

OUTSIDE: In total the grounds extend to approximately 8.61 acres incorporating more formal areas which wrap themselves around the property, comprising areas laid to lawn with herbaceous borders, rose pergolas and original well.

There is an extensive paved terrace abutting the rear of the property and a Heated Swimming Pool (recently renovated) with level area of lawn, ideal as a games area. Large pergola and climbers including Wisteria, Honeysuckle, Roses and Clematis creating an ideal area for alfresco dining.

To one side is a Victorian style walled garden, fully enclosed, arched wooden gates to three sides, water feature and flower beds with dividing brick pathways. Wire mesh covered area for growing soft fruit plants. Adjacent vegetable garden, carefully planned to include raised and ground level beds, shed, compost areas screened from the house by high evergreen hedgerow.

Meadow area for wild flowers and a Lime Tree Walk, lit at night, leading down to a lake, island and a bluebell woodland. To one side is an orchard and to the corner a hard tennis court.