Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents welcome you to view this outstanding detached Grade II listed former farmhouse, set a ¼ mile up its own driveway in an idyllic rural position with magnificent country views and very attractive 13.9 acre grounds. The property has approximately 315.8 sq.m of principal accommodation including 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, all with immense character. The ground floor comprises 2 large sitting rooms, one being a light extension, with a dining room, large study, cloakroom, utility room and a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room. The property has its own 2 bedroom annex within a superb barn, additionally with conversion possibilities, with vaulted ceiling and garage facility. The grounds have a swimming pool, tennis court, a natural pond, Bluebell wood and separate fields for equestrian or small-holding use. Originally a Hall House, the property has immense character yet high ceilings to the majority, with character fireplace, wall and ceiling beams. The property benefits from superb modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as an oil fired central heating system.
Kingsdown Farm is in a most idyllic and quiet location which must be seen. Approached from its own ¼ mile driveway with only 4 properties off it, to the rural outskirts of Burwash Common and having far-reaching countryside views over the Dudwell Valley in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hamlet of Burwash Weald has its own community and public house, the village of Burwash itself having 2 further pubs, a selection of village shops and services, as well as Batemans, a National Trust estate associated with Rudyard Kipling. Extensive shopping facilities can be found in Heathfield (3.9 miles), Battle (12.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (14.4 miles), Eastbourne (21.1 miles) and Lewes (18 miles), with the south coast and Glyndebourne as immediate attractions. The closest mainline Railway Station is at Stonegate (3.6 miles) with connections to London Bridge (70 mins) and London Waterloo (75 mins). The A21 provides access to the M25, airports, the M20 and easy access to the Channel Tunnel via Ashford. There are good local schools in Burwash and nearby Punnetts Town and Dallington, with secondary schools i.e. Heathfield and Robertsbridge, and many primary school options.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
Sloping ceilings with exposed beams and cross beam. Fitted shelves. Painted wood balustrade and exposed wood hand rail. Cupboard.
BEDROOM 4
11'11 x 11'10. Vaulted double slope ceiling with exposed rafters, purlins, end gable and cross beam. Eaves cupboard with first pressurised water tank. Radiator. Wall beam.
BEDROOM 6
11'3 x 10'1. Triple sloping ceiling with exposed rafters, purlins and wall beams. Casement window with view to fields. Radiator.
BATHROOM
White suite of panelled bath with mixer taps, tiled splashback, glazed screen and independent shower with hand shower attachment. Low level wc. Pedestal wash basin. Shaver point. Radiator. Exposed beams.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Window overlooking the swimming pool to the east. Original lintel window with uprights and shelf. Internal beams. Wall lights. Radiator. Shelved cupboard. Airing cupboard with pressurised hot water tank.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (1)
20'2 x 13'2. Double aspect with casement window and secondary glazing and far-reaching view over open countryside to the Dudwell Valley and further window with aspect to the barn. Fitted suite of wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelves. Radiator. Recessed spotlights. Dressing area with double wardrobe cupboard.
ENSUITE SHOWER/BATHROOM
Tile panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Separate independent shower cubicle with drench' shower, glazed door and level tiled floor with drainage. Low level wc. Contemporary wash basin with ceramic sides and double cupboard under. Glazed shelves. Chrome ladder towel rail. Recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM 2
15'3 x 11'5. Window with secondary glazing. 3-Door wardrobe with hanging rails and shelves. Radiator. Cast iron Victorian fireplace. Exposed ceiling beams.
ENSUITE BATHROOM
Wash basin with mixer tap. Low level wc. Panelled steel bath. Shaver point. Fitted mirror. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM 3
14' x 11'5. Casement window with secondary glazing. Wall and ceiling beams. Double wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Wash basin. Fitted shelves.
BATHROOM
Window. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level wc. Pedestal wash basin. Towel rail with antique style radiator. Exposed wall beams. Light/shaver point.
BEDROOM 5
11'7 x 10'8. Double aspect with picture window overlooking fields and further east facing window. Wall and ceiling beams. Cupboard. Radiator.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE AREA
Oak entrance door. Cloaks hanging space. Wall light. Original vertical beams.
DINING ROOM
17'7 X 14'6 max. Window overlooking the front garden. Feature inglenook fireplace with huge bressummer and open fire with canopy. Exposed ceiling beams. Oak flooring.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
25'8 x 13'5. Superb double aspect room with double patio doors leading to the west facing terrace and garden. Breakfast area with bench seat to west window, base cupboards and shelves to each side. Further south facing window to garden. Drop lights. Rounded central island with granite top. Open shelves. Cupboards and pan drawer. Fitted dishwasher. Twin-bowl recessed stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and wash gun. Recess housing modern electric Aga with 2 hot plates and 2 ovens. Granite worktops to each side with cupboards and drawers under, wall cupboards over. Painted wood units. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Double larder cupboard. Dresser top with glazed cupboards and drawers under. Recessed spotlights. Drinks fridge. Second dishwasher. Fitted Siemens microwave. Second stainless steel oven.
REAR HALLWAY
Clay tiled floor. Rear entrance. Stairs to first floor landing with understairs cupboard. Clay tile steps to dining hall and original drawing room.
CLOAKROOM
Low level wc. Wash basin. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM
19'4 x 14'5. Double vaulted ceiling with 2 added conservation rooflights, giving excellent light. Full wall double glazing to south overlooking the garden and swimming pool. Spotlight track. TV point. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM
13'6 x 4'6. Window overlooking field. Stainless steel sink unit with counter top and cupboards under. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Double cupboards with fuse box and meter. Door to garden.
STUDY
18' x 10'. Double aspect with secondary glazing. Exposed ceiling beam. Original wall beams. Fitted shelves and cupboards under. Dresser top with cupboards under. Radiator.
LIVING ROOM
17'6 x 16'8. Double glazed casement window to front garden. Inglenook fireplace with huge bressummer and cast iron wood-burner. Exposed ceiling beams with good head height. Window light to family room. Wall light.
OUTSIDE
BARN COMPLEX INCLUDING GARAGE, ANNEX & BARN
INTEGRAL GARAGE
30'2 x 10'5. Double doors and side window. EV charging point. Power and lighting.
BARN
31'2 x 21'2. High vaulted ceiling. Potential for conversion to accommodation (subject to planning permission). Stairs to first floor mezzanine with independent space, 20'11 x 10'11. Landing with depth of 31'4. Additional space, 20'11 x 8'4.
STABLE ANNEX
Canopied area for outside seating/dining. Barn style windows and barn door to:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Wooden floor. Radiator. Fitted shelves.
BEDROOM 1
11'3 x 9'10. Double aspect to north and east. Fitted shelves. Double wardrobe cupboard with mirrored doors. Latch door. Wooden floor.
BATHROOM
Tile panelled steel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Tiled walls and floor. Chrome ladder towel rail. Circular contemporary wash basin with mixer taps on wooden stand. Low level wc.
LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN
25'6 max x 14'3 max. Double aspect to east and west. Cross beams. Wooden flooring. Kitchen area with built-in dining table (circular). Breakfast bar with granite top. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. Küppersbusch fitted dishwasher. Wall cupboard, drawers and cupboards under. Küppersbusch fitted microwave. 4-Ring ceramic electric hob with extractor fan and stainless steel electric oven under. Wooden floor and stairs to mezzanine with pine balustrade and handrail and pine door to:-
BEDROOM 2
11'11 x 8'10. Sash window. Double wardrobe cupboard with mirrored doors. Wooden floor.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
Approximately 13.9 acres of garden and grounds. The property is approached from a ¼ mile driveway from the Heathfield Road, with only 4 other houses enroute who contribute to maintenance. Kingsdown Farm has an automatic gate, having passed the 5 acre field with separate gate from the driveway, having potential for a pony paddock/grazing with tree-lined and stack fenced. The gate opens to a large driveway with parking area and running to the barn and garage. There is a most attractive oak tree to the left with topiary shrubs and flowers with brick path and steps to the entrance porch and shaped hedging to the barn and front lawn to a side gate. There is a small lawned field bordering the 5 acre field and path to the wind-sheltered west facing evening patio with slabbed floor and approached via the utility room. To the east there is a brick section, pathway and step with hedge lined attractive borders to the paved heated Swimming Pool with cover, approached via a wrought iron gate and lawn to the south. Beyond the pool is a Changing Room, 9'8 x 8', with Triton T80 electric shower and low level wc. To the side is the Plant Room, 8'5 x 5'2, with heating pump and filter. Beyond is a slabbed seating area with fixed table. To the south of the house approaching from the driveway and kitchen, is an elevated stone terrace with stone walls down to a large south facing lawned garden with exceptional views and protection. West hedge and 5-bar gate running down to a fenced natural pond with wild garden, tree and hedge to the boundary. There is another wooden footbridge leading over a brook to a bluebell wood with natural gorge beyond a very attractive section with seating for viewing wildlife. To the west of the house is a gate to a higher lawned area surrounding a well-kept and fenced Tennis Court.
Council Tax
Mid Sussex Distrcit Council, Band G
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
