Tanyard Lane, Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, RH17

A stunning and substantial portion of an exceptional Victorian country house set in generous gardens and grounds. Available with no onward chain.

Description

A stunning and substantial portion of an exceptional Victorian country house, Ashdown House East is nestled within beautiful, mature gardens and grounds. Originally constructed in the 1700s as a traditional Sussex farmhouse and later extended in the Victorian era, the home is built from local sandstone and boasts an array of quintessential period features, a private gated driveway and sweeping landscaped grounds.

The property instantly impresses: a curved brick entrance leads to a shared driveway, followed by a private, gated approach and formal turning circle ahead of the house, which has striking crenelations, and warm sandstone elevations under a slate tiled roof.

The architecture of the house exemplifies Victorian elegance, with high ceilings, deep skirting boards, intricate cornicing, and large sash windows that fill the rooms with natural light. Original fireplaces (both feature and working) add character throughout the home.

The entrance is via a generous glass portico that opens into a light-filled reception hall. From here, the formal rooms extend on either side: a splendid dual aspect drawing room with ornate open fireplace and a grand formal dining room with a Jetmaster fireplace, each enjoying magnificent views over the gardens.

The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room features a Smallbone bespoke oak kitchen, complemented by granite worktops, with direct access to a utility room and the garden beyond. Towards the rear of the hallway lies a spacious inner hall, a versatile room with a lovely herringbone parquet floor. It opens onto the south-facing stone terrace, creating an excellent space for entertaining, or additional dining or reception space if required. There is a study lying off the rear hall, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

A large cellar offers excellent storage or potential for further use.

The elegant turned staircase leads to the first floor, where you will find a magnificent double-aspect principal bedroom overlooking the gardens, a spacious second double bedroom, two further bedrooms, two tastefully appointed bathrooms, and a separate cloakroom.

Upstairs on the second floor, there are two more double bedrooms and a large family bathroom, ideal for children, guests, or use as a home office.

Outside
The shared driveway sweeps up, leading to a private driveway with electronically operated gates. Outbuildings include two detached garages, and there is a large gravelled turning circle with parking for multiple vehicles.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with sweeping lawns, mature specimen trees, herbaceous borders, and areas of woodland. The gardens provide an idyllic setting for relaxation and entertaining. The large south-facing stone terrace is perfect for al fresco dining; there is a heated swimming pool with an all-weather cover and a tennis court. The lawns extend to the south, with mature woodland at the southern boundary. About 2.19 acres in all.

Location

Situated on a rural lane in Danehill, a charming East Sussex village renowned for its public house The Coach and Horses, and with a village primary school, a popular prep school, Cumnor House, and a church. Forest Row (five miles) offers a range of shops catering for day to day needs, and the larger towns of East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Uckfield (all about eight miles) offer more comprehensive shopping.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre, and extensive sporting and recreational activities across Sussex, with golf at Royal Ashdown, Piltdown, East Sussex National and many courses across the county, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, showjumping at Hickstead, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including the South Downs National Park and on the Ashdown Forest. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England’s emerging wine scene. Spa and country house hotels include Gravetye Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor.

Rail services: Haywards Heath to London Victoria/London Bridge/St Pancras International from 45 minutes.

Communications: The M23 is less than 10 miles away providing a direct link with the M25, the national motorway network and Gatwick Airport (about 17 miles distant).

Schools: There are a number of state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Danehill primary school, Cumnor House (1.7 miles), Chailey Secondary school, Michael Hall Steiner School, Worth School, Lingfield College and Ardingly College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,564 sq ft


Acreage: 2.19 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating. Electric hot water (house). Air source heat pump for the pool. Mains water. Shared private drainage.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council, . Council tax band H.

Photographs taken: May 2025

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: E

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.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on .
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.