Little London Road, Near Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

GUIDE PRICE: �2,000,000 - �2,150,000 HIGHLIGHTS: � An elegant and extremely large, detached unlisted Edwardian family country house, tucked away amidst beautiful gardens and grounds of circa 1.8 acres. � The main house offers close to 5,200 square feet over three floors, with 6 double bedrooms (2 en suite, with scope for several more) � Wonderfully light and well proportioned, and brimming with original period features � Detached pool house and deck, with fully enclosed, outdoor heated swimming pool � Detached heritage style garage complex and workshop � Very secluded grounds of circa 1.8 acres including expansive lawns and terraces, orchard and a sweeping driveway with plentiful parking � Sympathetically maintained and improved with an emphasis on natural, non-toxic and sustainable materials and finishes, and heated via an eco biomass boiler system � Within easy drive of the mainline train stations of Polegate, Buxted and Stonegate, for London commuters. INTRODUCTION: A very attractive, unusually spacious, unlisted Edwardian country house which blends abundant period features with modern comfort. A rare example of the scale and style of its era, the house has a wonderfully peaceful feel within and offers 5,161 square feet of easily flowing, generously proportioned living space that is ideal for family life and entertaining. The house sits centrally within very secluded grounds of circa 1.8 acres, well away from neighbours and the road, with extensive outbuildings including a very attractive pool house with pergola, deck and veranda and heated swimming pool. Surrounded by greenery and backing onto beautiful, ancient woodland beyond, the house and plot feel nestled in nature, yet local amenities are only a short walk or drive away. This beautiful, character house has been upgraded and well maintained by the present owners both externally and internally, including insulation, improvements to the electrical supply and installing of hardwired ethernet ports as well as upgrades to the plumbing and central heating systems. There is further scope to adapt the accommodation as desired. This particular style of period country house with such high ceilings and naturally bright interiors rarely comes to the market. Examples in such good condition and so conveniently located near local facilities and mainline train stations are especially unusual. Viewing is strongly recommended. LOCATION: This beautiful, character family house is situated between Heathfield and Horam within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tucked well back from neighbours and the road and set within its own circa 1.8 acres of private gardens, it backs onto woods and countryside and enjoys a wonderful sunny southerly aspect and beautiful views. The village of Horam, with its local amenities and access onto the Cuckoo Trail walking and cycle route is a very short, paved walk away and the country town of Heathfield is only 5 minutes� drive, with its independent shops, caf�s and deli, library and range of supermarkets, including Waitrose. The beautiful, vibrant towns of Lewes and Tunbridge Wells, with myriad shopping, eating and cultural opportunities, are both within 25 minutes� drive., with Uckfield and Eastbourne closer still. This part of East Sussex boasts beautiful, unspoilt countryside with access to the South Downs and beaches, a number of nearby golf courses, excellent riding areas, endless cycling routes, numerous sports clubs and wonderful rural walks. Round the corner in nearby Chiddingly is the excellent Gun Brewery and Tap Room, as well as plenty of local pop up food trucks, gastro pubs and farm shops. The mainline train stations of Polegate, Stonegate and Buxted are all within easy driving distance for London commuters. SCHOOLING: The house is very well placed for schooling, from the highly regarded village primary schools to the numerous independent schools nearby, including Bede�s, St. Andrew�s, Eastbourne College, Mayfield, Skippers Hill, Cumnor House, Claremont and Battle Abbey. Many of these have minibus routes which pass the house and will often consider collecting children directly from the driveway, on request. There are also an unusually high number of alternative / progressive schools and nurseries nearby, including Young Haymakers Montessori Nursery, The Montessori Place, Annan the Froebel School and Kindergarten and Michael Hall Waldorf School. STEPPING INSIDE: Almost invisible from the road, this imposing and attractive character house sits atop a long gravel driveway, above the front lawn where mature trees and shrubs lend a further feeling of privacy and peace. A storm porch leads up to the heavy oak front door and through into a light filled, stylish reception hall. DOWNSTAIRS: ENTRANCE HALL: Overlooking the front garden, with slate paved floor, period mouldings and substantial coat cupboard. Leads into a large front reception hall, a cloakroom, kitchen / breakfast room and the adjacent formal dining room. CLOAKROOM: With WC and slate paved floor. FRONT RECEPTION HALL: Large and flooded with light, this functions like a room in itself, with a sofa overlooking the full height sash window and front garden beyond, and nook for a piano. There is space enough for scooters and ride on toys to go full circuit around the hallways and dining room. A mellow toned oak floor concealing sheep wool insulation flows seamlessly through to a large study, dining room, sitting room and family room beyond. The elegant Edwardian central staircase draws the eye and beautiful wooden balustrades lead up via wide half landings to the accommodation above. STUDY / LIBRARY / CINEMA ROOM: With exposed beams in the high-level ceiling, herringbone sisal carpet and original marble fireplace. A very large bay sash window overlooks beautiful landscaped gardens to the front. FORMAL DINING ROOM: The oak flooring flows through into this light filled, large room, with a sash window overlooking the rear lawn and French doors opening onto the sun terrace for outdoor entertaining. The room features an original fireplace, picture rails and mouldings, a period style radiator and painted feature beam at a high ceiling height, whilst a second doorway leads conveniently back towards the kitchen. SITTING ROOM: The oak flooring continues through into this elegant, double aspect room with feature marble fireplace, moulded ceilings and other period details. A large bay sash window overlooks the rear garden�s flower beds, while French doors lead onto a smaller terrace and side garden. Built in storage allows you to tuck away a television, whilst bi folding internal doors flow through into the family room so that children and adults can feel connected whilst enjoying their own space. FAMILY ROOM: A beautifully light, double aspect room with a peaceful feel overlooking the front and side gardens. Moulded ceilings and bi fold doors lead back to the sitting room. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: This spacious, triple aspect family kitchen has ample room for a large farmhouse table, French dresser and sofa as well as the central island unit and plentiful Farrow and Ball painted wooden cabinetry. The slate tiled floor continues through from the hallway, work surfaces are granite and wood, plus butler sink and cream electric AGA with an electric companion hob for summer months. There is a large walk in larder / pantry, a utility / boot room and door straight out onto the terrace with a beautiful view down the rear garden to woodland beyond. WALK IN LARDER / PANTRY: Quarry tiled floor, fitted stock shelving and worktops, space for large American fridge freezer. UTILITY / BOOT ROOM: Quarry tiled floor, spaces for washing machine, dryer and a second fridge. Belfast sink with character taps and tiles, Shaker style wooden cupboards and ceiling mounted traditional clothes drying rail. Double glazed sash window, stable door out to terrace. STEPPING UPSTAIRS: FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: The classically proportioned Edwardian staircase with wooden balustrades leads upstairs. Secure storage room at the bottom half landing. LANDING: Oak flooring extends along the very attractive galleried landing, which leads off to bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and the main family bathroom / shower room, in addition to a further staircase leading to the second floor accommodation. BEDROOM ONE MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: A double sized and double aspect room with sash windows looking onto trees and rear gardens. There is plenty of built in storage including a walk in wardrobe, an original cast iron fireplace, high level ceilings and a large en suite bathroom / shower room. BEDROOM ONE EN SUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Recently renovated, this large and bright room has a sash window overlooking the private rear garden and oak effect, natural bamboo flooring. Large, wall mounted vanity unit, WC, fitted stainless steel bath, tongue and groove panelling and an airing cupboard. An alcove houses a large, tiled shower, heated towel rail and generous built in storage. BEDROOM TWO WITH EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM AND ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: A double sized room with large bay window and delightful aspect over the front gardens, with a very substantial, fitted walk in dressing room and en suite shower room. BEDROOM TWO EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Features a large vanity unit, corner shower, heated towel rail and WC on stone tiled flooring. BEDROOM THREE: Comprising a double sized room, fitted storage and display cupboards, cast iron feature fireplace, large sash window with attractive aspect over the front gardens. PLEASE NOTE: Potential to easily add an en suite shower room by reducing the size of the large family bathroom adjacent. BEDROOM FOUR WITH DRESSING ROOM / STUDY ROOM: A wonderful bedroom suite for an older child or teenager, the first room with double glazed dormer window makes an ideal study or dressing room and leads through to the main bedroom 4, a double sized room with cast iron original fireplace and sash window. PLEASE NOTE: The study / dressing room could easily have an en suite shower room incorporated if desired. BEDROOM FIVE: A double sized room with fitted wardrobe cupboard and peaceful views over the back garden and woods beyond. FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: A large and luxurious room with oak flooring, a period ball and claw foot roll top bath and wide vanity unit with marble top. There is a spacious, slate tiled shower with period style heated towel rail, WC, large airing cupboard and sash windows to the front garden. SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: The wooden staircase winds its way up from the galleried first floor to the second floor landing where matching oak tongue and groove doors lead off into bedroom six and to a large attic storage room. BEDROOM SIX: A very spacious and quiet double room with eaves storage. Double glazed windows give great natural light and an excellent vantage point over the rear gardens and uninterrupted countryside beyond. PLEASE NOTE: Potential to easily convert the large attic storage room into a shower room for bedroom six to create a private guest or au pair suite. STEPPING OUTSIDE: This large Edwardian country house is set well back within its own private gardens and grounds of circa 1.8 acres. Approached via a long, sweeping driveway and bordered by acoustic fencing to the front, there is power supplied for the refitting of electric gates if desired and generous parking areas, plus a detached heritage style garage complex with electric charging point, a workshop, greenhouse, detached pool house and outdoor heated swimming pool. GARDENS: Arranged to all sides of the property, with established borders and beautifully planted beds, mature shrubs and specimen trees. The deep front garden is laid predominantly to lawn on two levels, with landscaped beds in between. Mature hedges and trees at the front garden boundaries provide excellent screening and privacy. The very large side and rear gardens are a real feature of the property, skilfully landscaped and packed with places for children and pets to play and explore. Enclosed entirely from the driveway and front garden by post and rail fencing, high brick wall and gates, giving great privacy and peace of mind. There is an extensive, level lawn plus a large in ground trampoline, climbing frame and bird hide. An expansive terrace wraps around the rear and side of the house and captures a great deal of sun. Laid with paving stones interspersed with South Cerney gravel, chosen for its warm Cotswold tones yet comfortable feel underfoot, the terrace leads out from both the kitchen and dining rooms, for easy outdoor living and entertaining. To one side of the main lawn lies a kitchen garden and greenhouse (currently uncultivated) with productive soft fruit cage and a large store for garden machinery, an orchard with a variety of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees and mature hedging and trees beyond. On the other side of the lawn lies the swimming pool and pool house, a wildflower patch and a large fenced area ideal for chickens. Beyond this, well screened from the main house and with its own parking bay and gate, lies a large wild garden area big enough to accommodate a building plot for a detached annexe or holiday let. DETACHED POOL HOUSE: Nestled above the wildflower area and overlooking the woodland beyond, sits a wooden deck with oak pergola clad in wisteria. Folding doors open on to the oak beamed, vaulted ceilinged room, with beautiful travertine paved floor. Oak tongue and groove doors lead to the shower room with WC and a separate changing room. The folding doors are mirrored on the opposite side, opening out to create a seamless flow through from the deck to the terrace with veranda and swimming pool, creating a superb indoor / outdoor space ideal for parties. PLEASE NOTE: Potential to convert the pool house into a studio annexe / home office / holiday let. SWIMMING POOL: With shallow and deep end and heated via an air source heat pump. Almost completely contained within high walls built sympathetically of local brick and softened by climbing roses and planting, to offer privacy, shelter and safety. It is surrounded by a terrace paved in natural stone, with veranda for shade and a heritage style plant room. DETACHED HERITAGE STYLE GARAGE COMPLEX: Comprising car bays with built in electric car charging point and containing the eco biomass pellet boiler system. WORKSHOP: heritage style with climbing wisteria. Built in tool storage facilities and work surfaces, with light, power and sink. DRIVEWAY: With a wooden pillared front entrance and power for the reinstallation of electric gates if desired, leading to a large natural stone sweeping driveway that expands out to provide extensive parking and sufficient turning area for very large vehicles. SERVICES: Mains 3-phase electricity supply with Economy 7 tariff, built in EV charger. Mains water and drainage. Modern Froling P4 biomass pellet boiler (this is extremely efficient, fully automatically and virtually maintenance free, fed on wood pellets from a 4 tonne silo discretely positioned behind the workshop). PLEASE NOTE: Any suggestions for potential conversions and additions are subject to planning. Acreage to be verified. AGENTS NOTE: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase. EPC: F Council Tax Band: H