Westdown Lane, Burwash Common, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19

A striking, sizeable, and unique family home with generous gardens and land, enjoying a wonderful, tucked away position in the heart of the East Sussex countryside.

Description

Tucked away from sight and found towards the end of a country lane in the midst of Burwash Common, Bohemia Farm enjoys a rural but not isolated setting with delightful, far reaching views over its land and the neighbouring countryside. A bespoke design for the previous owner, Bohemia Farm is almost reminiscent of an alpine lodge, perfectly suited to its elevated position overlooking the valley. This substantial, well-presented family home provides light, spacious, well-proportioned, flexible accommodation that is set across three floors.

On the ground floor the entrance hall leads to the sitting room, with its impressive vaulted ceiling and large feature fireplace. The stylish, dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room provides good storage and preparation space with a range of integrated appliances, space for a large fridge-freezer and room for a seating area or a good-sized table for more informal dining. French doors open directly onto the paved terrace and gardens beyond. There is a very useful under stairs cupboard and a WC to this side of the house.

The entrance hall also gives access to a ground floor "wing", which is home to the formal dining room, a ground floor double bedroom with en suite shower and a sizeable utility room. Subject to necessary consents and some reconfiguration, this wing could of course be used to create an integral annexe, should it be required.

The first floor is home to the principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, there are two further double bedrooms on this floor, both with fitted wardrobes, these bedrooms are served by the well-appointed family bathroom. An attic room, approached via a steep, space-saving staircase, with windows to each end, offers a flexible additional space that can be used to suit.

Outside: Bohemia Farm is comfortably nestled within its own formal gardens that wrap around the house; mainly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance, some well established planting, shrubs and trees, provide interest, colour and screening. There are numerous spots from which to entertain and take in the glorious surroundings. There is direct access from the garden to the adjoining three paddocks through five bar gates.

A detached stable block (in need of refurbishment or replacement) with power connected, houses three stables, tack room and store room.

The gated driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles, with a detached garage and wood store.

Location

Bohemia Farm is 2.6 miles of the pretty village of Burwash, which benefits from a range of excellent local amenities including a general store with post office, butchers, florist, public houses, a highly regarded primary school with an "Outstanding" Ofsted report, playing fields and medical centre.

The surrounding area is superb for cycling and walking being within the High Weald National Landscape. National Trust property, Batemans, former home to Rudyard Kipling is very nearby with a wonderful network of footpaths surrounding the grounds.

More extensive shopping and leisure amenities can be found in Heathfield (approximately 4.3 miles) and the historic town of Battle (approximately 11.8 miles). Tunbridge Wells, with its period architecture, excellent shopping centre and extensive retail park is reached within approximately 13.8 miles.

Mainline rail services: Stonegate (about 3.3 miles) has journey times to London Bridge from 59 minutes, London Charing Cross from 70 minutes, Etchingham station (about 5.2 miles).

Excellent educational opportunities can be found in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include primary schools in Burwash, Etchingham and Stonegate. Preparatory schools include Saint Ronans, Vinehall and Marlborough House. Senior schools include Benenden School, Battle Abbey, St Leonards Mayfield, Heathfield and Wadhurst Community colleges and further afield there are schools in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.

Leisure/sporting facilities include a number of premium quality golf courses; Rye, East Sussex National, Dale Hill and The Nevill. Sailing, fishing, riding, walking and mountain bike trails at Bewl Water and a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum are also nearby. The South Downs National Park and coastline can also be reached within approximately 16 miles.

Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorways.

Square Footage: 2,736 sq ft


Acreage: 5.5 Acres

Directions

Postcode: TN19 7JT. From the A265, take the turning onto Vicarage Road and turn into Westdown Lane, fork left, staying on Westdown Lane for just 0.2 miles, where the gated driveway for Bohemia Farm will be found on your left hand side.

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Additional Info

Local Authority: Rother District Council.

There is an improvement indicator noted on the property.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage.

Please note that a small section of public footpath that runs along the north-eastern boundary of the property providing immediate, off road access, to the glorious countryside walks.