Tottingworth Park, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

A striking and beautiful former oast and barn, set in an elevated rural position with far-reaching views

Description

A substantial and distinctive country home set in an elevated rural position with far-reaching countryside views. Offering extensive and flexible accommodation, Springhill also benefits from an annexe, outbuildings and approximately 13 acres of grounds.

Springhill is an impressive conversion of a former oast and barn, thoughtfully transformed into a home that combines period charm with modern-day living. The current owners have undertaken improvements throughout, creating a stylish and welcoming interior with generous living spaces, unique architectural features and large areas of glazing that flood the house with natural light while making the most of the surrounding views.

The layout is both versatile and practical, perfectly suited to family life as well as entertaining. At the centre of the home is an impressive kitchen, breakfast and family room that acts as the social hub of the house, with direct access to the gardens. The formal reception rooms are equally appealing, including a beautifully proportioned drawing room and a collection of characterful roundel rooms that provide distinctive sitting and dining spaces, all enjoying attractive outlooks across the grounds.

A welcoming reception hall, complete with a sweeping curved staircase, creates an impressive first impression and connects the principal living areas with the upper floors. The bedroom accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, highlighted by an exceptional principal suite featuring a vaulted ceiling, well-appointed dressing area and elevated countryside views. The remaining bedrooms are all generously sized, several benefitting from en-suite facilities. An integral annexe of approximately 567 sq ft adds further flexibility, making it ideal for guests, multigenerational living or independent ancillary accommodation.

Outside, the setting is a real highlight. A long private driveway leads to the property, ensuring a sense of privacy and seclusion, while extensive parking and a double garage provide excellent practicality. The gardens and grounds have been carefully arranged to offer both beauty and enjoyment, with sweeping lawns, a pond, kitchen garden and a heated swimming pool that provides a superb focal point.
Beyond the formal gardens, the land extends into a mix of pasture and woodland, creating a diverse and picturesque backdrop. In total, the grounds amount to approximately 13 acres, and the elevated position enjoys particularly impressive south-easterly views across the surrounding countryside.

Location

Broad Oak is a small village within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering amenities including a village hall and a general store with post office. Heathfield (about 2.3 miles) has a good range of shops including supermarkets, a post office, butcher, greengrocer, hardware store and a selection of cafes and restaurants. A weekly market sells meat, fish and baked goods alongside general, antiques and collectibles stalls. A wider range of high street retailers, leisure and entertainment facilities are available in Tunbridge Wells (about 14.7 miles to the north) and Eastbourne (about 19 miles to the south).

State and private schools: There is a primary school at Punnetts Town, and many well-regarded schools in the area include St Ronan’s, Marlborough House and Vinehall preparatory schools and independent secondaries at Upper Dicker, Goudhurst, Benenden, Bodiam, Battle and Eastbourne.

Communications: The A21 lies about 9 miles to the east along the A265, providing direct access to the south coast and linking to the M25 to the north and thereby to the national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus.

*All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,886 sq ft


Acreage: 13.27 Acres

Additional Info

Deposit payable: £9,000 (6 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £1,500 (1 weeks rent)

Rent must be paid monthly in advance