Church Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27

A fine character house, ideal for entertaining and nicely set within about 3.2 acres, with impressive architecture from various periods, along with substantial outbuildings.

Description

Thought to originate from the sixteenth century, a wonderful and charming period farmhouse, grade II listed, with an abundance of character features throughout, which offers very generous family accommodation over three floors.

Features of note include the exceptional Georgian elevation viewed from the lawned garden and inside, fireplaces from different periods, with an inglenook to both the sitting room and dining room, which each have generous ceiling heights. There are also various beamed ceilings and a variety of different window styles, ranging from sash, to leaded lights, and along with the extensive, modern timber, double glazing bi-folding doors covering two sides of the conservatory. This large room links well with the spacious, kitchen/breakfast room, which is ideal for modern day family living. A study is conveniently located off the kitchen.

The conservatory also provides a superb link to the outside, with direct access to the rear garden and terracing, offering fine southerly views towards the sea and overlooking the Pevensey Marshes.

Outside, the house is nicely positioned within the plot of about 3.2 acres, with a long approach drive leading to a turning circle around a mature Holme Oak tree, with parking and triple garaging, having two open bays.

Before this on the drive, there is a very large secondary building, which makes an ideal party barn, possibly offering further potential, subject to advice on obtaining planning permission and listed buildings consent.

Lawn gardens flank the turning circle, with mature boundaries and an old timber stable block is tucked away next to the side of the garage, in need of attention.

The lawn garden on one side becomes a delightful, partly walled garden behind the house, facing its most impressive Georgian elevation. This in turn leads around to the beautifully landscaped stone terracing and swimming pool and pool house to the side, with the southerly views to the sea in the distance, looking over the Pevensey Marshes.

Further lawn garden beyond with trees, hedging and planting to the boundaries and with a variety of attractive seating and dining areas around the house.

A tennis court is tucked away to the far side, away from the site and requires some work.

Location

The property is located along church lane, close to Hestmonceux Castle. Herstmonceux lies about 23 miles south of Tunbridge Wells, 4.9 miles west of Hailsham, 13 miles north-east of Eastbourne and 15 miles north-west of Hastings. The house is well screened from the lane and enjoys a slightly elevated position affording views over the grounds and surrounding countryside. The property lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Herstmonceux caters for most day-to-day needs with more comprehensive shopping facilities at Eastbourne.

Schools: There are several well regarded schools in the area including Vinehall School in St John’s Cross, Mayfield School, Eastbourne College and Battle Abbey School. Also nearby are Brighton College, 26 miles, and Tonbridge School, 29 miles.

Mainline rail: Although Polegate station is nearest, just 8 miles, with services to Victoria, the most practical station for commuting to both Charing Cross and London Bridge is Battle, approximately 10 miles, with rail journey times from 64 mins.

Communications: The property is located about 69 miles south of central London. Gatwick Airport is about 38 miles to the north-west, accessible via the A27 followed by the A23 and M23. Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal is about 53 miles to the east.
All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,459 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage. Oil central heating.

Please note that the sewage system is currently being investigated to confirm compliance with current standards.

Council Tax band Improvement indicator noted

Please note that a public footpath runs on the boundary between Church Farm House and Herstmonceux Estate which has been hedged and fenced, as illustrated by the yellow dotted line on the site plan.