Hollingrove Hill, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32

This fabulous Grade II listed detached property was formerly a coaching inn, named after the eccentric John (‘Mad Jack’) Fuller who lived locally and moved the inn from the centre of Brightling village to Oxley’s Green.

The property is believed to date back to the 18th century and provides substantial accommodation totalling about 4948 square feet. It has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owner to retain and reinstate many character features of the period and the original inn.

The ground floor accommodation includes a fabulous open-plan kitchen/ dining room/ sitting room/ games room with French doors opening out to the rear terrace and garden. The sitting room has a charming inglenook fireplace and the kitchen includes bespoke fitted cupboards, a Range cooker, central island and a useful utility/boot room off and door to the rear.

From the main reception room, a door leads through to a single storey former stable/coach house building which provides an additional reception room over 42 feet in length with an impressive fireplace, minstrels gallery to one end and French doors to the garden creating the perfect space for entertaining. There is also a cellar providing two store rooms and a wine cellar.

On the first floor there are five good sized bedrooms (two with en suite facilities) as well as a family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor.

Outside, the house is approached over a gated entrance leading to the two single garages and off-road parking area.

To the rear, a large paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the fabulous views over the surrounding open countryside. Steps lead down to the lawned gardens with mature trees and shrubs. To one side, there is a field and in all the property extends to just over half an acre.

Brightling 0.6 miles. Burwash 2.8 miles. Robertsbridge 3.1 miles (London Bridge from 68 minutes). Etchingham 4.4 miles (London Bridge from 64 minutes). Heathfield 8 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property sits within the High Weald National Landscape Area in the small hamlet of Oxley’s Green and just over half a mile from the village of Brightling which is famous for it’s connections to John (‘Mad Jack’) Fuller, an eccentric former Member of Parliament, Victorian squire of Brightling and prolific builder of follies. Facilities can be found at nearby Burwash and Robertsbridge as well as the larger town of Heathfield. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate from Robertsbridge, Etchingham, Stonegate and Battle with a regular service to London.

There is a good choice of schools in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Burwash, Salehurst and Robertsbridge primary schools, Mayfield (girls), Marlborough House Vinehall (Robertsbridge), St Ronan's (Hawkhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green.), Benenden School and Eastbourne College.