4 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE £1,595,950 TO £1,695,950

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• A CIRCA 26.5 ACRES FARM WITH A VARIETY OF POTENTIAL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• EXISTING BEAUTIFUL DETACHED 3 / 4 BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE

• LARGE SEPARATE DETACHED SINGLE STOREY BRICK STORAGE BUILDING IN EXCESS OF 2,000 SQUARE FOOT SUITABLE FOR CONVERSION OR REPLACEMENT INTO A SEPARATE DWELLING / DWELLINGS

• FURTHER POTENTIAL BUILDING DEVELOPMENT LAND TO THE FRONT BOUNDARY SUBJECT TO PLANNING TO PERHAPS BUILD A NUMBER OF LUXURY HOMES

• POTENTIAL FOR THE LAND TO BE SEEN AS A POSSIBLE FUTURE CARAVAN PARK, PARK HOMES, MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING SUBJECT TO PLANNING

• WONDERFUL RURAL VIEWS ALL THE WAY TO THE SOUTH DOWNS

• SMALL EXISTING LAKE AND POTENTIAL TO CREATE FURTHER LAKES SUBJECT TO PLANNING

• MAIN FARMHOUSE IS OFFERED FOR SALE IN GOOD DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT

• SET WILL BACK FROM THE COUNTRY LANE LEADING TO UPPER DICKER AND BERWICK

• BERWICK TRAIN STATION AND POLEGATE MAINLINE STATION FOR LONDON BOTH WITHIN A CONVENIENT DRIVE AWAY MAKING THIS PROPERTY IDEAL FOR LONDON AND BRIGHTON CITY COMMUTERS

MAIN HOUSE SPECIFICATIONS:

• RECEPTION HALL

• DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM / SHOWER ROOM

• FORMAL DINING ROOM

• SITTING ROOM / INGLENOOK ROOM

• DRAWING ROOM

• LIBRARY / STUDY

• KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

• FIRST FLOOR LANDING

• THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS

• MAIN BEDROOM ONE WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM

• BEDROOM TWO HAS POTENTIAL TO HAVE A SECOND ENSUITE TO BE INCORPORATED SUBJECT TO PLANNING

• FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM

• SECOND FLOOR SUITE ACCESSED BY INTERNAL STAIRCASE LEADING OFF FROM THE LANDING AND COMPRISING OF A FOURTH BEDROOM AND POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER ENSUITE BATHROOM TO BE CREATED SUBJECT TO PLANNING

• LOVELY MATURE GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF AROUND 6.5 ACRES

• AROUND 20 ACRES OF LEVEL GRAZING FIELDS

• AN OVERAGE IS CURRENTLY BEING INTENDED TO BE PLACED UPON THE LAND BEING SOLD DUE TO THE FACT THAT THIS LAND HAS POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ESPECIALLY AS IT IS NOT LOCATED IN AONB OR IN AN AREA OF SSI

DESCRIPTION: A very rare chance to purchase a wonderfully located 26.5 acres country residence enjoying stunning and far-reaching views all the way to the South Downs National Park.

In addition, the main house offers well-proportioned existing accommodation, that currently comprises of a reception hall, a sitting room, a downstairs cloakroom / shower room, a formal dining room, an inglenook / family room, a sitting room, a study / library, a modern kitchen / breakfast room, a first floor landing and second floor accommodation area, three double bedrooms to the first floor, in addition to an existing luxury ensuite to the main bedroom one, as well as a further family bathroom and a potential ensuite to bedroom two. Furthermore, with the second-floor accommodation area offering a fourth bedroom, as well as a further potential ensuite facility, this fabulous Grade II listed country residence offers a surprising amount of space overall for either those looking to downsize or families wanting a relaxed country lifestyle.

Furthermore, depending on whether the potential buyer is looking for a wonderful future family home or looking for some possible development opportunities, there is currently a large detached circa 2,000 square foot barn suitable for either conversion or replacement into holiday letting units, a home office, a large single annex dwelling, or a new bespoke dwelling not necessarily linked to in the future with the main farm, all of which being subject to planning.

LOCATION: Situated at the end of its own private driveway near the village of Upper Dicker and also within easy driving distance of either Berwick or Polegate train stations, this property is ideally located for either a London or Brighton city commuter.

The highly successful and popular Bede’s school is only a short drive away, although depending upon educational requirements, there are a good number of other reputable teaching institutions to choose from, including Eastbourne College, Mayfield School for Girls and Battle Abbey to name but a few.

The country towns of Uckfield, Hailsham as well as the coastal town of Eastbourne are all within convenient driving distance for shopping or leisure needs. There are an abundance of cultural and leisure opportunities within the area including the renowned Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Rathfinny Wine Estate, Charleston Farmhouse and Arts Centre (home of the Bloomsbury Group), Firle Place, Alfriston village (home of the 15th century Star Inn), Michelham Priory, Herstmonceux Castle and Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve.

Recreational pursuits are also well catered for with numerous golf courses nearby and wonderful country walks locally and upon the South Downs.

ACCOMMODATION FOR THE MAIN HOUSE: from the long and extensive driveway you are able to approach the property’s main front formal entrance which comprises of an impressive door which opens into the front reception hall.

FRONT RECEPTION HALL: Comprising of an attractive high levelled beamed ceiling, radiator, two paned windows with beautiful aspect over the property’s mature formal gardens, under stairs storage cupboard for coats, doors leading off from the reception hall to an inglenook / family room, a sitting room and a downstairs cloakroom / shower room. In addition, there is the main staircase leading off from the reception hall to the first-floor landing.

CLOAKROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a low-level W.C., quarry tiled floor, radiator, pedestal wash basin, glazed fronted shower with tiled walls, shower control system, attractive exposed character beam, window with aspect to the front gardens.

FAMILY ROOM / INGLENOOK ROOM: Approached from the main reception hall and being a double aspect room with a fabulous large feature inglenook fireplace currently with a fitted wood burner and beautiful brick hearth and surrounds with large oak bressumer beam, radiator, attractive high level beamed ceiling, paned window with aspect to the front gardens, further paned window with aspect to the front gardens and driveway, wall lights, doors leading off to the kitchen / breakfast room and the formal dining room.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: A triple aspect room with an extensive range of bespoke fitted oak cupboard and base units with stone work surfaces over, inset stainless steel 1 ½ sink unit with chrome mixer tap, tiled surrounds, four ring ceramic hob, extractor hood, under lighting, space for dishwasher, fitted oven and grill with hot drawer under, fitted microwave, integrated fridge freezer, tiled floors, door to the outside front driveway, paned window with aspect to the front driveway and front grounds, further paned window with aspect to the front grounds. Large archway leading to the adjoining double aspect breakfast room with downlighting, tiled flooring, hatch to storage area, paned window with wonderful aspect over the beautiful rear mature landscaped gardens and stunning far reaching rural views beyond. Further paned door leading out onto the red brick sun terrace and also with the benefit of the same beautiful aspect.

FORMAL DINING ROOM: Feature decorative fireplace, high level beamed ceiling, radiator, wall lights, paned window with aspect over the splendid landscaped rear gardens and further breath-taking far-reaching views beyond. Further door leading to the adjoining sitting room.

SITTING ROOM: Comprising of a naturally bright room with high level beamed ceilings, feature fireplace with fitted wood burner, radiators, paned windows and paned door with aspect over the wonderful mature landscaped rear gardens and beyond of the adjoining land belonging to this splendid idyllically located country residence, opening to the adjoining study / library room.

STUDY / LIBRARY ROOM: A double aspect room with paned windows having aspects over the property’s beautiful mature landscaped front and side gardens, high level beamed ceiling, wall lighting, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Approached from the main staircase leading off from the main reception hall that rises to the first-floor part galleried landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Comprising of a beamed ceiling and part galleried area, with additional beautiful exposed beamed walls,, radiator, ceiling light, paned windows with wonderful views over the property’s front gardens and grounds, door to an airing cupboard, further doors leading from the first floor landing to bedrooms, 1, 2 and 3, as well as to the main family bathroom / shower room, as well as to a concealed internal cottage staircase leading to a second floor accommodation area with a fourth bedroom and associated room.

BEDROOM ONE MAIN SUITE WITH LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: This is a double sized double aspect room with an impressive vaulted beamed ceiling, further attractive exposed beamed walls, feature brick fireplace with oak bressummer beam over, fitted wardrobe cupboard, radiator, paned window with aspect over the front gardens, further windows with similar attractive aspect, door to ensuite luxury bathroom / showroom.

LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM FOR BEDROOM ONE: Comprising of fitted bath with panelled, chrome taps, tiled surrounds, oak floors, W.C., radiator, pedestal wash basin, bidet, separate shower with glazed and chrome front, tiled walls, shower control system, downlighting, paned window with stunning aspect over the property’s gardens and land towards the South Downs beyond.

BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with potential to incorporate an ensuite shower room subject to planning. Currently with a full width range of fitted wardrobes, high level beamed ceilings, radiators, twin paned windows with views over the property’s gardens and land.

PLEASE NOTE: The potential for the ensuite would be created by allotting part of the right hand side of the room, as well as by taking out the full width fitted wardrobes, especially as there is already one of the twin windows that could be encapsulated for this potential ensuite shower room area.

BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with a fitted wardrobe cupboard, character beamed ceiling, radiator, paned windows with a stunning aspect over the property’s beautiful rear mature landscaped gardens and land as well as to the South Downs in the distance.

FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment downlighting, beamed ceiling, tiled surrounds W.C., oak floor, fitted wash basin with chrome taps, stone surround, mirror walls above, radiator, paned window with aspect over the property’s gardens and views beyond.

SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Door from first floor landing to a concealed internal cottage staircase which leads up to a second-floor landing / bedroom four suite.

BEDROOM FOUR SUITE: Comprising of a vaulted beamed ceiling, wooden floors with a bedroom area, radiator, and paned window with fabulous far reaching rural views over the property’s own gardens and grounds, as well as beyond all the way to the South Downs.

Adjoining room, which is ideal for an ensuite bathroom to be created subject to planning.

OUTSIDE: This idyllically located character 3 / 4 bedroomed detached farmhouse is set within its own gardens and grounds of circa 26.5 acres.

In addition, it also has the added benefit of possessing a large detached single storey brick and block in excess of 2,000 square foot storage barn / garage building, as well as a further smaller old farm building.

Historically there was also a large detached old period barn nearer the front side boundary.

The property has circa 20 acres of grazing land behind and beyond the property’s beautiful 6.5 acres mature main gardens that encompass the house to all sides.

FRONT GARDENS: These are arranged as you approach the property along its private tarmacadam driveway and are comprised of lawns, a variety of shrubs, trees and flower borders.

SIDE GARDEN: The larger side garden has been arranged to have an orchard area complimented by grass lawns.

REAR GARDENS: These have been lovingly established over the years to comprise of specimen trees and numerous shrubs and delightful rose and flower borders, all of which can be enjoyed from the red brick terraces. Beyond the rear gardens mature hedge boundary are its further grazing paddocks which are believed to be in the region of circa 20 acres.

DRIVEWAY & OUTBUILDINGS: The property benefits from a long tarmac entrance drive with a number of areas from which can be parked numerous vehicles. This drive goes to and also past the large detached circa in excess of 2,000 square feet garage / storage barn and beyond all the way to the gate which opens to the grazing land.

DETACHED LARGE BRICK & BLOCK GARAGE COMPLEX / OLD BARN: This measures in excess of circa 2,000 square feet and in our opinion could lend itself for conversion into either a large single annex dwelling, a number of holiday letting units, a large home office business / workshop, or even a completely new and separate replacement bespoke separate dwelling not necessarily linked to the main existing farm estate subject to necessary consents.

Furthermore, we believe the two front lawned / paddocks either side of the main entrance drive may also be suitable for future residential development subject to planning.

POND: Also located within the 20 acres of grazing land, is a large pond / small lake which could be enhanced and enlarged to create a fishing water feature subject to planning.

In addition, due to the soil being predominantly clay in this area, it is logical to assume that there could be an excellent opportunity to create a larger or even a number of fishing lakes on this land, either for aesthetics, or to attract nature.

In addition, as the main grazing land is not classed as AONB or SSI, there could also be potential for future development of these acres to future either residential housing, or even a park home development subject to planning.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the numerous development possibilities the land belonging to this country estate has, the current owners are inclined to place an overage of circa 20% for a term of 50 years upon the associated land.

Council Tax Band: G (£4,263.84 2024/25)
EPC: F