Horney Common, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

Detached 1960s Tudor-revival country house with impressive landscaped gardens, annexe, paddocks and stabling.

Description

Situated at the end of a long private track, and set behind electronically operated wrought iron gates, Tudor Manor is a substantial country house dating from the 1960s and built in the Tudor revival style with exposed beam and plaster infill elevations; it offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. Inside, it is well presented with light, neutral décor, and is ideally suited to both family life, and to hosting on a grand scale.

The spacious drawing room extends to about 24’ at its widest point, and has French doors to the southeast facing terrace, and a fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a separate formal dining room, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room which is well-equipped with a good range of wood wall hung and under counter cabinets, a centra island/breakfast bar, and tiled worktops and splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an LPG stove, an electric double oven with separate microwave, a dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Beyond the kitchen is a snug/family room, a less formal place to relax. The rear lobby has cupboards housing the washing machine and tumble dryer, and for storage, with a cloakroom lying off the reception hall completing the ground floor.

On the first floor, the principal suite occupies the entire northern wing; it is approached by a large dressing room with white wood panelling, a bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom with a jet bath and a shower cubicle. There are four further bedrooms, a bathroom with a bath and separate shower, and a shower room.

Outside
The driveway winds down through the grounds, and under the principal bedroom, opening out to provide ample parking ahead for the boiler room, which has plenty of storage space, the garaging and the annexe.

The garage/machinery store has four bays with up and over doors and offers plenty of space for vehicles and garden machinery.

The annexe is ideal as guest accommodation or for working from home and has an open plan living room/kitchen and a shower room.

The landscaped gardens are an outstanding feature of the property. A sunny sandstone terrace adjoining the house, with space for table and chairs and a superb view over the beautiful lawns, well stocked beds and the koi pond, which has a filter system.

Beyond the gardens are two enclosed paddocks, with a timber stable block, comprising two stable and a tack room. The stables have power and water connected, and a gate giving separate access to the private road, suitable for horse boxes. Beyond the paddocks is a sweet chestnut and bluebell wood.

In all, about 6.76 acres.

Agent’s note
Tudor Manor has right of access over the private lane, for which all residents share the cost of maintenance.

Location

Horney Common is a hamlet in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Ashdown Forest. The property is rural yet not remote; the villages of Maresfield and Nutley (both c.1.5 miles) offer village shops, pubs, churches and primary schools.

Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are found at Uckfield (four miles), East Grinstead (10 miles), Lewes (12 miles) or Tunbridge Wells (14 miles).

There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. There are many footpaths and bridle paths across the South Downs and surrounding countryside, as well as riding on nearby Ashdown Forest by permit.

Mainline rail service: Uckfield - London Bridge from 1hr 10, East Grinstead - London Bridge/Victoria from 57 minutes, Haywards Heath - London Bridge/Victoria from 45 minutes.

There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Nutley Primary School, Uckfield Community College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Ardingly College, Brighton College and Roedean.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,774 sq ft


Acreage: 6.74 Acres

Directions

The property cannot be accessed from Picketts Lane. From Haywards Heath, take the A272 east until it meets with the A22 take the first exit northbound and take the first exit at the next roundabout. After about 0.6 of a mile and the Nutley Edge sign, turn into the private road which is a sharp left. Tudor Manor is on the left after about a third of a mile.

Additional Info

Services: LPG central heating. Maims electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank).

Outgoings: Wealden District Council, . Council tax bands H and A

Photographs taken: April 2025

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2025. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.

Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.