GUIDE PRICE £1,400,000

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• 7 BEDROOM 7 RECEPTION ROOM ATTRACTIVE DETACHED COUNTRY RESIDENCE BACKING ONTO FARMLAND AND ENJOYING WONDERFUL FAR-REACHING VIEWS

• SET IN 3 ACRES OF LANDSCAPED GARDENS INCLUDING A WONDERFUL WALLED ROSE GARDEN

• LOCATED AT THE END OF ITS OWN PRIVATE GATED DRIVEWAY

• CONSIDERED A PERFECT SMALL COUNTRY FAMILY ESTATE

• LOCATED WITHIN ONLY A SHORT DRIVE OF BATTLE TOWN AND ITS MAINLINE STATION TO LONDON CHARING CROSS MAKING THIS PROPERTY IDEAL FOR LONDON COMMUTERS

Neville and Neville are delighted to present this extremely appealing substantial country home providing 4,152 sq ft of living space with 7 bedrooms and 7 reception rooms all in an elevated position with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Set amidst 3 acres of formal gardens and established trees and shrubs, the property includes a walled rose garden, a koi pond, over 1,240 sq ft of outbuildings and permission for a triple garage with self-contained annex apartment above.

Located within only a short drive from the historic town of Battle and its mainline station to London Charing Cross this property is ideal for London commuters wishing to own their own perfect country estate.

Main Specifications: A substantial detached 7 bedroomed country residence set in circa 3 acres in an elevated position with far reaching views * Private tree lined drive with automatic electric entry gates * Front, side and rear landscaped gardens * Fabulous views * Backs onto farmland *

Main house accommodation arranged over 4 floors: Reception hall * Reading room * Sitting room * Kitchen / Breakfast room * Music room * Boot room * Dining room * Drawing room * Garden room * 2 Home offices * 7 bedrooms * Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom * Further ensuite to bedroom 2 * Additional family bathroom and separate family shower room * 3 loft rooms *

SITUATION: Located in a wonderful elevated semi-rural position set off Whatlington Road near Battle and enjoying absolutely stunning far-reaching country views, this property is only a short drive from the historic town of Battle and its mainline station to London making it ideal for commuters wishing to own their own perfect country estate.

Depending upon educational needs, there is an abundant variety of reputable teaching institutions to choose from within the general locality, including Battle Abbey, Vinehall, Claremont, Eastbourne College, Mayfield School for Girls, Tonbridge School for Boys and Bede’s to name but a few.
In addition to Battle’s excellent shopping and leisure facilities, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne are also within a convenient drive away, which are able to offer an even greater choice if needed.

With sailing on the coast and numerous golf courses nearby, as well as a network of cycling routes and bridleways, in addition to amazing country walks all the way to the South Downs National Park, it is no surprise that buyers are so keen to purchase properties in this particular part of Sussex.

ACCOMMODATION:

RECEPTION HALL: Panelled front door into reception hall with radiators and wall mounted security entry phone system, coved ceiling, double glazed window to rear.

CLOAKROOM: Comprising of a W.C., wash basin, radiator, window.

READING ROOM: Approached from reception hall, with radiator, coved ceiling and double-glazed window with front aspect and wonderful views. Door to lower ground home offices.

SITTING ROOM: A triple-aspect principal room with extra high ceiling, double glazed doors opening to the rear gardens, radiators, coved ceiling, further double-glazed window with aspect to front garden and views beyond of the countryside.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: A double aspect room, with radiator, range of cupboard and base units with work surfaces over, central island and breakfast bar, space for range cooker, hood over, sink unit, integrated dishwasher, double glazed window with aspect over rear gardens, further double-glazed window with aspect over the front gardens and wonderful rural views beyond.

INNER HALLWAY: With radiator, coved ceiling, second staircase to first floor landing, doors to music room and boot room.

MUSIC ROOM: With double doors, radiator, coved ceiling, double glazed window with aspect to front garden and wonderful far-reaching views beyond.

DINING ROOM: A triple-aspect room which mirrors the sitting room, with feature fireplace with wood burner, radiators, intricate coved ceiling, double glazed window with aspect to front and lovely views beyond, further double-glazed window with aspect to rear garden.

DRAWING ROOM: With radiator and double aspect windows to the front and rear garden.

CLOAKROOM: Comprising of a W.C., wash basin, radiator, window.

BOOT ROOM: Comprising a range of cupboard and base units with work surfaces over and fitted double sink and spaces for appliances, radiator, coved ceiling, door to garden room.

CLOAKROOM: Comprising of a W.C., wash basin, radiator, coved ceiling, window, understairs cupboard.

GARDEN ROOM: With windows and stable door over-looking rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: The main staircase in the reception hall leads up to a large landing with balustrade, radiator, access to second floor large loft storage rooms. Double glazed window with wonderful breath-taking views of the front grounds and far-reaching aspect of the Sussex countryside.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 1 - SUITE WITH DRESSING ROOM AND ENSUITE BATHROOM: A huge triple aspect room with coved ceiling, radiators, window with aspect over front garden with wonderful breath taking far reaching rural views beyond, further double-glazed window with views of the rear gardens and far-reaching rural views beyond. Doors to dressing room and separate en-suite bathroom.

DRESSING ROOM: With cupboards, radiator and double-glazed window with aspect to front garden.

ENSUITE BATHROOM: Comprising of a panelled bath, W.C., separate shower cubicle with glazed sides and tiled walls and shower control system, wash basin with vanity cupboard under, dual towel rails, mirror cabinet, towel radiator, double glazed window with aspect over rear gardens and wonderful views beyond.

BEDROOM 2 - WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM: With fitted wardrobe cupboard, radiator, double glazed window with aspect over the front garden and beyond of the distant countryside. Door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Comprising of panelled bath with shower system and screen, W,C., wash basin with vanity cupboard under, tiled walls, towel radiator, double glazed window with aspect to rear and wonderful views beyond.

BEDROOM 3: A double sized and dual aspect room, radiator, double glazed window with aspect to front and views beyond of the countryside, further double-glazed window with aspect to rear and wonderful rural views beyond. Door to inner landing.

INNER LANDING: Approached also by secondary staircase from downstairs inner hallway, with doors leading off to family bathroom and bedrooms 4, 5, 6 and 7.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Comprising of a panelled bath with tiled walls, wash basin, W.C., chrome wall mounted heated towel rail. Double glazed window with view to rear gardens.

BEDROOM 4: A double sized room, with coved ceiling, picture rails, radiator and double-glazed window with aspect over front garden and far-reaching rural views beyond.

BEDROOM 5: A single bedroom with radiator and double-glazed window with aspect over the rear garden and views beyond.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a shower with shower control system. Wash basin, window with aspect to rear.

BEDROOM 6: A large double sized room with radiator, coved ceiling and double-glazed window with aspect over the rear garden and views beyond of countryside.

BEDROOM 7: A large double sized room with radiator and double-glazed windows with aspect over the front gardens and fabulous views of the distant countryside.

SECOND FLOOR: Comprises 3 floored and boarded out loft rooms, with fitted lights and multiple power points .

LOWER GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Approached by stairs from the reading room with side window to the rear garden.

HOME OFFICE ROOM 1: With radiators and coved ceiling, further door to home office room 2.

HOME OFFICE ROOM 2: With coved ceiling, radiators, double glazed window.

OUTSIDE: The south facing 3 acres of formal gardens and grounds is mainly laid to lawn, with mature plants, shrubs, trees and flowerbeds, a walled established rose garden, a large koi pond with patio area, and numerous outbuildings and workshops, and a wood running the length of the south boundary of the property. There is current full planning permission for a triple garage complex located to the side front garden area, with a self-contained one-bedroom apartment accommodation above.

There is also excellent potential for further substantial redevelopment for the other buildings subject to planning, as there are the bases of the old nursery buildings and barns, as well as the commercial greenhouses that still occupy the site.

AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE NEGOTIATION:

1. BUILDING PLOT: Full Planning permission has been granted for a 2,500 square foot bespoke luxury ultra-modern architect designed detached 3 storey 4 bedroomed and 3 reception roomed house (independent Land Registry title).
Available by separate negotiation.

2. PADDOCK OF 2 ACRES: The adjoining 2 acre additional paddock is located to the west side of the main residence and is ideal for equestrian use or (as presently) an extended garden area for the main residence. It has its own access to the road. Available by separate negotiation.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
EPC: D