Sampsons Lane, Crowhurst, TN33

This unique Grade II listed Yeomans house is situated at the end of a long private driveway on elevated ground with rural views, and viewing is essential to appreciate the characterful features and cluster of outbuildings that include workshops, extensive garaging and a period barn, all thought to offer potential, subject to any necessary consent.  Available on the market for the first time in 60 years, the house dates back to the 14th Century with later additions and enjoys accommodation laid out over three floors all requiring improvement.  The grounds extend to approximately 27 acres with an established formal garden, 120 fruit trees and a large area that has been left as a wildlife area for many years.  In addition the property enjoys a strip of the old west Bexhill railway line that was axed in the 1960s now left to nature with a blanket of trees and a fabulous three arch Victorian bridge.  The extensive outbuildings have been used as garaging and workshops, and a studio with a large barn and adjoining stable block, the whole is considered to offer a great deal of potential, subject to any necessary consent.

AGENTS NOTE: We are advised that the property has a septic tank and we believe it is not currently compliant.  We are also advised that a footpath crosses part of the land and leads over the top of the original railway bridge back to Swainham Lane.  The driveway is owned by Sampsons House but a variety of cottages have a right of way over the initial section of driveway, as do South East Water.  

HALLWAY

7' 2" x 4' 4" (2.18m x 1.32m)

DRAWING ROOM

19' 6" x 12' 8" (5.94m x 3.86m) with timbered ceiling and walls, an impressive 7' inglenook fireplace.

DINING ROOM

15' 7" x 15' 3" (4.75m x 4.65m) a dual aspect room with stairs rising to first floor landing, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove, wood flooring.

KITCHEN

12' 3" x 9' 8" (3.73m x 2.95m) a dual aspect room with range of wooden cabinets and drawers with solid wood worktops, a 4 ring hob with extractor fan over, spaces for appliances and two ovens.

UTILITY ROOM

10' 5" x 9' 8" (3.17m x 2.95m) vaulted, with tiled floor, spaces and plumbing for appliances, double storage cupboard and door to

INNER HALLWAY

with secondary staircase.

STUDY

18' 9" x 11' 0" (5.71m x 3.35m) plus box bay window taking in views of the garden, exposed timbers, shelving.

BATHROOM

7' 1" x 4' 5" (2.16m x 1.35m) with obscured window to side and fitted with an easy access bath with shower over, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM 1

11' 10" x 8' 0" (3.61m x 2.44m) with window to side, hanging rail.

BEDROOM 2

11' 3" x 9' 7" (3.43m x 2.92m) with window to garden.

MASTER BEDROOM

18' 0" x 13' 1" (5.49m x 3.99m) with window to garden, exposed timbers, concealed door to eaves, brick fireplace, oak floor boards.

JACK AND JILL BATHROOM

10' 1" x 7' 7" (3.07m x 2.31m) with window to gardens and fitted with a large shower enclosure, vanity sink unit, low level wc and connecting door to

LOFT SPACE BEDROOM

9' 6" x 7' 0" (2.90m x 2.13m) with window to garden.

SECONDARY LANDING

BEDROOM

12' 7" x 9' 5" (3.84m x 2.87m) with cupboard housing the water tank.

ATTIC ROOM

39' 4" x 11' 2" (11.99m x 3.40m) arranged around a chimney and staircase with power and light, window to side.

OUTSIDE

Sampsons House is approached over a long private road which serves a cluster of other properties and continues up to the house and outbuildings. The house extends into a section of ground that originally formed the railway line between Crowhurst and Bexhill, now in the private ownership of Sampson House. This area incorporates a three arch Victorian bridge and a strip of the railway that is now covered with a blanket of trees. To the west of the property a large plantation of fruit trees with a westerly aspect and an open paddock that takes in views over the adjoining countryside. Within this area the ground falls away to an old quarry, the whole backing onto the adjoining open fields.

OUTBUILDINGS

GARARGE BARN 20' 9" x 16' 4" (6.32m x 4.98m) with double hinged doors.
GARAGE 26' 7" x 14' 0" (8.10m x 4.27m) with double hinged doors, power and light.
GARDEN STORE 6' 10" x 5' 0" (2.08m x 1.52m)
GARAGE/WORKSHOP 20' 8" x 12' 0" (6.30m x 3.66m) with double hinged doors, power and light.
WORKSHOP 18' 5" x 15' 6" (5.61m x 4.72m) with stairs to
STUDIO 15' 9" x 11' 9" (4.80m x 3.58m) with windows to front.
LOFT 33' 7" x 7' 4" (10.24m x 2.24m) with window to side.
STUDIO/GARAGE 32' 3" x 15' 4" (9.83m x 4.67m) with roller shutter door.
To the rear of the main outbuildings a concrete yard provides access to the
PERIOD BARN 40' 4" x 29' 9" (12.29m x 9.07m) with power and light.
FIRST FLOOR STORE 40' 4" x 11' 1" (12.29m x 3.38m) overall.
CONNECTING STABLE YARD converted into garages, comprising 19' 5" x 14' 3" (5.92m x 4.34m) with double hinged doors; 14' 0" x 9' 3" (4.27m x 2.82m) with double hinged doors and 17' 3" x 8' 8" (5.26m ...

COUNCIL TAX

Rother District Council
Band G - £4,381.44