A fine compact country estate in a wonderful rural setting.

Description

Approached from a long secluded driveway, this fine detached character house has arts and craft styling, although part of the house itself is thought to be much older and there has been a later annexe extension, with the accommodation linked to the main house on both floors.

Features of note include the fine staircase with mahogany hand rail and galleried landing, the country-style pine kitchen with a traditional Aga, and the beamed ceilings to the principal reception rooms, one of which has an intriguing recessed inglenook style fireplace, fitted with a wood burning stove.

The house is generally well presented and provides spacious accommodation, which might be updated by an incoming purchaser over a period of time. The annexe has a lovely private terrace away from the main garden and would be ideal for a relative, nanny or an older teenager.

The charming detached two bedroom cottage has a modern fitted kitchen and has been successfully let for the last seven years, being far enough away from the main house to be used independently, or as a base for long-term guests or extended family.

For those who need to work from home, both the house and the cottage benefit from the availability of BT fibre broadband.

The wonderful gardens and grounds are very secluded with mature screening to the boundaries and with many fine specimen trees to the lawned areas.

The woodland is a delight, with a swathe of bluebells in the spring and a beautiful lake, offering huge potential for landscaping.

Location

Reached along an attractive country lane, Highdown House is well set back in delightful rural surroundings, located just south of Horam (about 1.5 miles), with the market town of Heathfield being about 4.5 miles. The main towns of Lewes, Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells are reached in about 12, 14 and 19 miles respectively. The local pubs in the area are The Gun, just along the road on Gun Hill, about 0.6 miles away, and the Six Bells in Chiddingly which is approximately three miles.

Mainline rail: Trains to London run from Stonegate, about 12 miles (South East Trains) or Buxted (Southern Rail), about 10 miles and Polegate to the south (Southern Rail) which is about 8 miles.

State and private schools: Local primary schools are available in the village of Horam and also Heathfield, with Heathfield Community College at secondary level. Private schooling is available at Mayfield for girls, Tonbridge for boys and there are co-ed options at Bedes in Upper Dicker, Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges.

Square Footage: 3,238 sq ft


Acreage: 12.42 Acres

Directions

TN21 OJR: From Tunbridge Wells, take the A267 south and keep on this road for about 13.7 miles to Cross in Hand, then turn right to Horam, remaining on the A267. Pass through Horam for about a further half a mile and then bear right onto the Chiddingly Road just before the May Garland Inn. The property is then found on the right hand side, in a wooded stretch of the road, at the top of the hill, after about 1 mile.

Additional Info

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

Outgoings: Wealden District Council[use Contact Agent Button], Tax Band G, Highdown Cottage, Tax Band A