Rylands is a characterful and considerable 17th-Century Sussex estate set on the southern edge of Plumpton village that offers versatile accommodation and a wealth of original period features, including thick exposed oak beams, leaded windows, wood flooring and feature fireplaces, as well as a one bedroom annexe, a stone barn, a one bedroom apartment adjacent to the excellent equestrian facilities which include 12 stables, tack room, two barns and manege, plus paddocks and gardens. The charming home with its grand 24 ft. heavily beamed central drawing room with its wide Inglenook fireplace and tiled hearth provides a striking entrance to the house, alongside which is a dual-aspect study with bay window. Further are the dining room and sitting room, both opening to the terrace and grounds, the sitting room has a feature fireplace, rich parquet flooring and an impressive curved walk-in bay window with pretty views. Off the hallway is the ground floor bedroom, bathroom and family room/bedroom 5 with French doors to the garden. Completing the floor is an in-keeping country kitchen with a range of cabinetry, worksurfaces, an AGA range and various deluxe integrated appliances. There is ample space for both formal and informal dining, with utility spaces/a boot room alongside the kitchen.The first floor is home to a capacious principal bedroom suite with the curved bay and farreaching elevated aspect with an en suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves an additional well-proportioned bedroom with access to a large store room and the secondfloor bedroom making 5 bedrooms in all.The property sits in a substantial enclosed private plot totalling 11.14 acres, surrounded by a wealth of mature trees and approached via a gravelled driveway and large forecourt, with box hedging beside a pretty front terrace. A paved pathway leads around the main home and to the 1-bedroom annexe and separate studio, with a charming brick-laid rear terrace overlooking a tranquil pond and an attractive lawned garden with a plethora of stocked herbaceous beds, a walled garden, pergolas, roses and an old oak tree. Further out are the generous stone built barn, swimming pool and tennis court. To the left of the driveway but convenient to the main house are several adaptable outbuildings and two timber-built stable blocks, plus a further barn, tack room and utility room being adjacent to 10 further stables with central concrete yard. Above this barn is the one bedroom apartment ideal for a stablehand. Close by are several well fenced paddocks and sand school.Picturesque Plumpton Green features shops, a garage, doctor's surgery and a mainline railway providing frequent services to London Victoria. The nearby vibrant and historic county town of Lewes forms part of the South Downs National Park and provides an excellent range of supermarkets, including a Waitrose, plenty of individual shops, restaurants and a variety of recreational facilities. The A27, A23 and M23 provide convenient road links. The coastal, business and entertainment city of Brighton & Hove is some 13 miles distant, offering an even more extensive range of amenities, recreational activities and highly regarded schools.
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The property is a wonderful Grade II listed country residence, believed to date back to the 16th century (Tudor era) with later additions, and was the home of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the 1920's. The house is of timber-framed construction with red brick and tile hung upper elevations to the front and white weather boarded elevations to the rear. The property has been beautifully refurbished for modern day living yet retains many character features throughout including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, oak doors, fireplaces and leaded light windows. Main House:The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stone floor, w.c. and oak staircase leading to the first floor. To the right, the characterful triple aspect drawing room has exposed beams, parquet flooring, fireplace and a door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. The dining room and family room are both double aspect with windows to the front and rear. The dining room has a lovely inglenook fireplace and the family room also has a fireplace as well as a door to the rear gardens. A door leads through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wooden base storage units, Aga cooker, Butler's sink, and a central island with further storage and marble worktop above. There is a door leading out to the side and the external boiler room.On the first floor, the landing gives access to the four good sized double aspect bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite bathroom as well as a spacious dressing room (which could be used as a nursery/further bedroom if required).On the second floor there is a wonderful bedroom with exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling and crown post. There is also a spacious further bedroom/TV room with an attractive red brick chimney breast and vaulted ceiling creating a lovely space, ideal as a teenager's suite or sitting/games room.Oast HouseIn addition to the main house there is a detached single roundel oast house providing approximately 488 sq ft of ancillary accommodation. On the ground floor there is a roundel sitting room, shower room and kitchen. On the first floor there is a roundel bedroom with a door opening out to a decked sun terrace with fabulous elevated views over the gardens and grounds.Gardens and GroundsThe properties are approached via a gated entrance over a gravel driveway leading to the detached double garage. The delightful country gardens and grounds are well-stocked with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and include a flat lawned area and an enclosed/gated swimming pool with paved surround. There is also a rose garden, wild flower borders, meadow and a natural pond. In all about 2.55 acres.Mayfield village 2.6 miles. Rotherfield 5 miles. Heathfield 5 miles. Crowborough station 6.5 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes). Wadhurst station 9 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Frant station 10 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Eastbourne 21 miles. Gatwick airport 29 miles. London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate) The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty and historic 16th Century Sussex village of Mayfield which provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including delicatessen, bakery, fine wine merchants, pharmacy, post office and pubs. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 11 miles to the north and provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and educational facilities. The mainline station at Wadhurst provides trains to London. Train services are also available at Frant, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory, Holmewood House Preparatory, The Skinners School, Tonbridge School, The Schools at Somerhill, Judd, Benenden School (girls), Dulwich Preparatory, Vinehall Preparatory, Bede's, and Eastbourne College. Leisure activities in the area including Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs; golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), The Nevill (Tunbridge Wells), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Crowborough (Beacon), Royal Ashdown and at Rye. Sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; Walking and cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum and the 'Cuckoo Trail' from Heathfield.
SUMMARYThis substantial and well proportioned country house sits within 12.84 acres of land and offers far reaching views over countryside. This property retains a lot of original features but has also been updated offering the perfect blend of period charm alongside modern convenienceDESCRIPTIONThis substantial and well proportioned country house sits within 12.84 acres of land and offers far reaching views over countryside. This property retains a lot of original features but has also been updated by its current owners offering the perfect blend of period charm alongside modern convenience. This property has lots of potential to be altered to suit individual needs including the potential subject to planning to convert the garages and bedroom above into a self contained annex. Outside the gardens around the house extend to 2.61 acres and there is a further 10.23 acres land which is is a mix of lawns, woodland and meadow as well as a small mature orchard and large vegetable patch.Accommodation The first thing you see when entering the property is the impressive entrance hall with feature wood burning stove ( which also has a water jacket to heat the downstairs radiators) and oak staircase. The triple aspect lounge / dining room runs across the rear of the property and offers views over the garden and valley beyond and also benefits from a wood burning stove, the conservatory is off the lounge / dining room and is the perfect place for entertaining with views over the rear garden and swimming pool. The Kitchen breakfast room has plenty of space at just under 30ft long and has plenty of room for a dining table. Downstairs there are also two w.c's at either end of the house as well as a useful store room.To the first floor there are six double bedrooms three of which have en-suites as well as a generous family bathroom. The second bedroom is currently set up as a gym but could also subject to planning being granted be converted into a self contained annex.Location Located on the outskirts of Ashurst the local station is under a mile away by car for those needing access to a station with Langton green with its range of shops and pubs just over two miles in the other direction. Tunbridge Wells itself is just over 4 miles away and has an extensive range of shops and restaurants as well as a mainline train station.For those with children there are plenty of schools in the locality with primary schools in Fordcombe, Langton Green & Groombridge. For older children there are boys and girls grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells & Tonbridge. There are also private schools in the area including; Rose Hill Prep School, Holmewood House and Somerhill Prep School.Entrance Hall Family Room 22' 11 x 16' 5 ( 6.99m x 5.00m )Cloakroom Kitchen / Breakfast Room 29' 2 x 10' 11 ( 8.89m x 3.33m )Lounge / Dining Room 35' 9 x 15' 11 ( 10.90m x 4.85m )Conservatory 20' 1 x 12' 9 ( 6.12m x 3.89m )Cloakroom / W.C First Floor Bedroom One 20' x 16' 6 ( 6.10m x 5.03m )En-Suite Bedroom Two 26' 3 x 15' 7 ( 8.00m x 4.75m )En-Suite Bedroom Three 16' 5 x 15' 4 ( 5.00m x 4.67m )Bedroom Four 16' 11 Max x 14' 5 Max ( 5.16m Max x 4.39m Max )Bedroom Five 16' 3 Max x 11' 2 Max ( 4.95m Max x 3.40m Max )Bedroom Six 15' 6 x 11' 5 ( 4.72m x 3.48m )En-Suite Family Bathroom Double Garage 18' 2 x 15' 9 ( 5.54m x 4.80m )Double Garage 18' 2 x 16' 3 ( 5.54m x 4.95m )Outside Outside the gardens around the house extend to 2.61 acres and there is a further 10.23 acres land which is is a mix of lawns, woodland and meadow as well as a small mature orchard and large vegetable patch.Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
The property is a wonderful Grade II listed country residence, believed to date back to the 16th century (Tudor era) with later additions, and was the home of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the 1920's. The house is of timber-framed construction with red brick and tile hung upper elevations to the front and white weather boarded elevations to the rear. The property has been beautifully refurbished for modern day living yet retains many character features throughout including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, oak doors, fireplaces and leaded light windows. Main House:The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stone floor, w.c. and oak staircase leading to the first floor. To the right, the characterful triple aspect drawing room has exposed beams, parquet flooring, fireplace and a door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. The dining room and family room are both double aspect with windows to the front and rear. The dining room has a lovely inglenook fireplace and the family room also has a fireplace as well as a door to the rear gardens. A door leads through to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wooden base storage units, Aga cooker, Butler's sink, and a central island with further storage and marble worktop above. There is a door leading out to the side and the external boiler room.On the first floor, the landing gives access to the four good sized double aspect bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom has the benefit of an en suite bathroom as well as a spacious dressing room (which could be used as a nursery/further bedroom if required).On the second floor there is a wonderful bedroom with exposed timbers, vaulted ceiling and crown post. There is also a spacious further bedroom/TV room with an attractive red brick chimney breast and vaulted ceiling creating a lovely space, ideal as a teenager's suite or sitting/games room.Oast HouseIn addition to the main house there is a detached single roundel oast house providing approximately 488 sq ft of ancillary accommodation. On the ground floor there is a roundel sitting room, shower room and kitchen. On the first floor there is a roundel bedroom with a door opening out to a decked sun terrace with fabulous elevated views over the gardens and grounds.Gardens and GroundsThe properties are approached via a gated entrance over a gravel driveway leading to the detached double garage. The delightful country gardens and grounds are well-stocked with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and include a flat lawned area and an enclosed/gated swimming pool with paved surround. There is also a rose garden, wild flower borders, meadow and a natural pond. In all about 2.55 acres.Unconverted stable buildingThe stable building is located on the opposite side of the lane to the main house and comprises an unconverted Grade II listed barn/stable with Planning Permission to convert into an attractive single storey two bedroom dwelling. The property sits within a plot extending to 1.4 acres and issurrounded by rolling countryside.Further details on the planning can be found at: quoting reference: WD/2023/0209.Mayfield village 2.6 miles. Rotherfield 5 miles. Heathfield 5 miles. Crowborough station 6.5 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes). Wadhurst station 9 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Frant station 10 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes). Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Eastbourne 21 miles. Gatwick airport 29 miles. London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate) The property is located on the outskirts of the pretty and historic 16th Century Sussex village of Mayfield which provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including delicatessen, bakery, fine wine merchants, pharmacy, post office and pubs. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 11 miles to the north and provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and educational facilities. The mainline station at Wadhurst provides trains to London. Train services are also available at Frant, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory, Holmewood House Preparatory, The Skinners School, Tonbridge School, The Schools at Somerhill, Judd, Benenden School (girls), Dulwich Preparatory, Vinehall Preparatory, Bede's, and Eastbourne College. Leisure activities in the area including Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs; golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), The Nevill (Tunbridge Wells), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Crowborough (Beacon), Royal Ashdown and at Rye. Sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; Walking and cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum and the 'Cuckoo Trail' from Heathfield.
A unique L shaped converted barn, believed to date back to the 1950's with later additions, offering substantial family accommodation with the benefit of an attached annexe as well as a detached two bed cottage and further outbuildings. The property is available as a whole or in two lots.The main barn has numerous large windows taking advantage of the stunning views over the property's own land and countryside beyond. Two of the bedrooms have en suite facilities and the fabulous principal bedroom also benefits from two dressing areas and stunning views over the property's land and countryside beyond.The sitting room has a high ceiling with exposed beams and a wood burner. The fantastic open plan kitchen/dining/living room is a particular feature and creates a perfect entertaining space with sliding doors opening onto the sun terrace to the rear. Stairs lead up to an attractive mezzanine area, currently used as a study/home office, overlooking the room below. At the opposite end to the kitchen there is a sitting/family area with a wood burner in the corner. This leads on to the dining area and well-appointed kitchen with fitted wall and base units, central island with breakfast bar and window overlooking the side courtyard. There is also a useful, large walk-in larder and a door leading through to the utility/boot room, courtyard and plant room.The AnnexeAccessed from the courtyard to the rear of The Barn there is an attached unconverted barn which provides three open parking bays as well as an annexe. On the ground floor there are two reception rooms currently being used as an art room and a music room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a double aspect sitting room with fine views over the surrounding countryside.The CottageAdjacent to the main barn there is an attractive detached cottage, believed to date back to the 1900's, which provides, on the ground floor, a cloakroom and open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with an attractive bay window to the side. On the first floor there are two bedrooms as well as a spacious bathroom with bay window to the side. The generous landing also provides a useful library/study area. Outside, there is a paved terrace and private lawned garden. Steps lead down to a lower level of garden with a pond feature. The Cottage also benefits from itsown separate driveway entrance and parking space.Home Office and GymAdjacent to the main barn there is a detached double aspect building with bi-fold doors opening up to a terrace at the front. The internal accommodation currently provides a home office/studio, gym and a shower room with w.c.The LandThe property is approached via a gated entrance leading to parking areas and triple open bay garage/unconverted barn. To the rear of the main barn there is a large sun terrace, with artificial grass, enjoying wonderful views over the property's own land and surrounding countryside. There is also an area of hard standing with two detached stable buildings providing four stables/feed room. There is a fenced 60m x 20m manege (sand and rubber granule surface) and a gate leading to the land which is made up of various fields/paddocks, a small amount of woodland and a pond. There are two field shelters providing five further stables. There is also a substantial allotment area with a large greenhouse. In all about 8.63 acres.Planning Permission exists to convert the unconverted barn into a building which mirrors the main barn in appearance. This permission includes the option to install a floor above the car port area to create a large cinema/games room. Planning Permission also exists for the main barn to create a glass walled bathroom/dressing area underneath the principal bedroom (in the space created by the cantilever) as well as to create an underground gym below the new bathroom/dressing area. Further details available at: Reference: WD/2022/1787/FMayfield village 1.8 miles, Wadhurst village 3.5 miles, Wadhurst station 3.75 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes), Rotherfield 4.9 miles, Frant station 6 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes), Crowborough station 6.3 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes), Tunbridge Wells 9 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes), Brighton 28 miles, Gatwick airport 29 miles, London 52 miles. (All times and distances approximate)The property is located in a beautiful position within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the small hamlet of Rushers Cross between the sought after villages of Mayfield and Wadhurst. The pretty and historic 16th Century Sussex village of Mayfield provides a good range of local shops catering for everyday needs including delicatessen, bakery, fine wine merchants, pharmacy, post office and pubs. Wadhurst has recently been named the 'Best Place to Live in the UK 2023' by the Sunday Times and is well served with shops and amenities for everyday needs. The larger centre of Tunbridge Wells is approximately 9 miles to the north and provides an extensive range of shopping, commercial, recreational and educational facilities. Train services are available from Wadhurst, which offers a regular service to London, as well as Frant, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield CE Primary, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory (Five Ashes), Holmewood House (Langton Green), The Skinners School (Tunbridge Wells), Tonbridge School, The Schools at Somerhill (Tonbridge), Judd (Tonbridge), Benenden School (girls), Dulwich Preparatory (Cranbrook), Vinehall Preparatory (Robertsbridge), Bede's (Upper Dicker), and Eastbourne College.Leisure activities in the area include Mayfield village cricket, football and tennis clubs; golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), The Nevill (Tunbridge Wells), Dewlands Manor (Rotherfield), Crowborough (Beacon), The Royal Ashdown and at Rye. Sailing and water sports at Bewl Water and on the south coast; walking and cycling at Bedgebury Pinetum and the 'Cuckoo Trail' from Heathfield.
Hermitage Farm is a stunning contemporary home of luxury accommodation, meticulously designed by our clients in conjunction with their architect. The property features luxury open plan living with beautiful bespoke fittings and stunning architectural features that flood the living spaces with natural light and afford delightful views over your own land and countryside. The house is a fully wired "smart home" with "fibre to the house" delivering ultra-fast gigabit internet. A phone app provides complete control over the underfloor heating, LED lighting, security, media playback and smoke detection. The 48 solar panels are combined with battery storage to ensure continuity of supply and optimal use of the solar power generation. The heart of the home is the magnificent open-plan, L-shaped sitting area, with sliding glass doors to its south and westfacing aspects and part-vaulted ceilings with further high-level windows. Wooden flooring runs between all three living spaces, and there are retractable sliding doors which can divide each room to create more private, intimate spaces in which to relax. Adjoining the family area is a peaceful study. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary wooden units, a central island, integrated appliances and a stainlesssteel range cooker. The principal bedroom with its luxury dressing room and large en suite bathroom is also on the ground floor, enjoying breath-taking views. The feature spiral staircase leads to the lower ground level where, in addition to the media room there are three further bedrooms, two of which are en suite. There is also a shower room and a gym with mirrored built-in storage.The house is set in an elevated position within beautiful gardens, with far-reaching views extending across the surrounding landscape. At the entrance, gates open onto a gravel driveway and turning circle with plenty of parking space and access to the carport. The grounds include an outbuilding, which currently houses a professional recording studio, but could be used as office space or even converted into an annexe. The breathtaking landscaped gardens include extensive paved terracing, peaceful sunken terraces and a sunny, south and eastfacing patio for al fresco dining. There are also immaculate rolling lawns, yew hedging, colourful border beds, raised railway sleeper beds, a water feature and gravel walkways. Inaddition there is an open meadow to the north and east of the house and garden, with an old stables block and tack room for garden storage and workshop space.The property is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has several everyday amenities, including a renowned local pub, a village hall and an outstanding- rated primary school. The A26 provides access towards favoured Tunbridge Wells and the historic county town of Lewes.
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