Property description

This beautiful period home has been in the same ownership for over 15 years. The property has a wealth of period features including exposed beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and wood burners, polished wooden floors and 2 inglenooks. Extensive improvements have been made including the creation of a self- contained annexe/guest suite to the north east of the house, an enlarged double aspect drawing room measuring 25ft x 20ft, and re-aligned gated entrance to the front of the house with an extensive gravelled forecourt. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a master suite with a principal bedroom, bathroom and dressing room with views to the rear. There are 3 further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The downstairs includes a good sized kitchen/family room with access to the garden, attractive dining room and the drawing room. In addition there is a large utility room and cloakroom. Outside there is a substantial range of outbuildings ensuring the property could be used for equestrian purposes or extensive storage/warehousing or possible conversion subject to planning. Currently the former Granary has been converted on the top floor to provide a let-able 2 bedroomed flat. Outbuildings of interest include a Roundel close to the house, and a magnificent 100ft Sussex barn. The grounds in all extend to approximately 14 acres including formal gardens, paddocks and the sheltered court yard with swimming pool. A particular feature of the property are the gardens and grounds with their lawns, variety of shrubs, trees and paddocks. The rear of the house with its southerly aspect has a broad terrace overlooking the main lawn.On acquiring the property one of the previous vendors re-aligned the main entrance to the north side of the property, the Tudor façade, in order to leave the south side with its Sussex style elevation as the main garden area.The extensive range of old and more modern farm buildings include an Atcost barn, stabling with good sized boxes, barns and attractive Roundel. The buildings can easily be accessed from the top of the main drive via their own metalled drive, thereby enhancing their use as a separate unit from the residence, subject to planning consents.EPC RATING: F (34)