Ninfield Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39

A fine, historic Grade II* listed six bedroom family home surrounded by over seven acres with pool and outbuildings.

Description

Hollis Street Farm is a magnificent Grade II* listed country home, believed to date back to the 17th century with elegant 18th-century re-fronting. Rich in architectural heritage, the property was once owned by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the celebrated architect behind Liverpool Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge, Battersea Power Station, and the iconic red telephone box. This distinguished residence combines time-honoured proportions with elegant period details.

Set within approximately 7.4 acres this listed property comprises entrance lobby, sitting room, study,library, cinema room, rear hall, inner hall, kitchen/living/breakfast room, cloakroom, laundry room, cellar, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

The property is of brick construction with part tile hung elevations under a steeply-pitched hipped peg tiled roof. Hollis Street Farm has a wealth of period features including sash windows, open fireplaces, beams and timbers and latch and panelled doors. The front door opens into the entrance lobby with doors off. The triple aspect sitting room is warm and welcoming with an open fireplace with bressumer beam over and French doors to the garden. The panelled study has a fireplace and opens into the double aspect light and bright library/family room. The ambient panelled cinema room has a sash window and a fireplace with 3 traditional cinema stalls. The kitchen/breakfast/living room is the heart of the house with an inglenook fireplace, LPG gas cooking range, bespoke base and wall units with granite and wooden worktops over housing ample kitchen appliances, a breakfast bar and underfloor heating. The cellar is accessed from the inner hall. A cloakroom and laundry room completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, a separate staircase leads to a private bedroom suite with garden views. The main staircase opens onto a generous landing, giving access to the principal bedroom with stunning countryside vistas and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring Lefroy Brooks fittings. Three further bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the first floor, with an attic bedroom and en-suite bathroom above.

The property is complemented by an impressive array of period outbuildings, including a brick barn, an annexe/games room with kitchen and snooker table, a carriage house, tool shed, triple bay oak-framed garage, and a brick shed with lean-to greenhouse and potting shed. At the heart of the outbuildings lies a sheltered heated swimming pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

The grounds are a true highlight, featuring expansive lawns, a walled garden filled with mature shrubs and plants, a rose garden, and majestic trees including beech, yew, and horse chestnut. A kitchen garden with raised beds, greenhouse, and Breeze House adds to the charm, while a grass tennis court, woodland, field, and paddock.

With far-reaching views and a rich architectural legacy, Hollis Street Farm is a rare opportunity to own a piece of English heritage in a tranquil countryside setting.

Location

Hollis Street Farm lies less that one mile from the picturesque village of Ninfield, where there are various amenities including a Village Store/Post Office and Pub. The historic town of Battle, with a range of shops and restaurants as well as a mainline station (London Bridge/Charing Cross) is approximately 5 miles away, whilst the coast at Bexhill-on-Sea and Eastbourne is some 4 and 11 miles respectively.

There is an excellent range of schools in the area in both the state and private sectors and primary and secondary level, including Ninfield Primary School, Claverham Community College, Battle Abbey, Bede’s and Eastbourne College.

Square Footage: 4,349 sq ft


Acreage: 7.3 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, water and drainage.

Agents note: Photographs date from March 2024.