Description
For sale by Auction: A substantial Grade II Listed period property of over 5,000sqft., including garage and outbuildings, in need of renovation throughout. Enjoying gardens, grounds and paddocks of just under 3 acres and far-reaching countryside views.
The Property - An impressive and substantial Grade II listed 16th Century Sussex farmhouse, extending to in excess of 3,000sqft. and offering spacious, characterful accommodation arranged over three floors. The property includes a linked one-bedroom ground floor annexe, just under 3 acres of gardens and paddocks, together with a substantial detached garage/workshop offering excellent potential for a variety of ancillary uses or conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents. The house now requires comprehensive renovation, presenting an excellent opportunity to restore and enhance a fine period property.
The well-proportioned accommodation comprises six bedrooms, five bath/shower rooms (three ensuite) and six reception rooms, providing flexible living space. The property is approached via an in-and-out gated driveway and enjoys far-reaching views from the rear across adjoining fields and woodland. The sale includes a 0.82 acre paddock located opposite the property.
Situation - Five Ashes is a small village in East Sussex with a village hall, playing fields and a public house, surrounded by attractive countryside including Wilderness Wood (approximately 2.1 miles).
Mayfield (approximately 2.3 miles) offers a good range of everyday amenities, while Heathfield provides supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and access to the Cuckoo Trail. Royal Tunbridge Wells (approximately 10.9 miles) offers extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, with Eastbourne and Brighton approximately 20 and 23 miles respectively.
Mainline rail services to London Bridge are available from Crowborough (Jarvis Brook, approximately 4.2 miles) and Wadhurst (approximately 9.2 miles).
A good selection of state and independent schools is available in Five Ashes, Mayfield, Wadhurst, Crowborough and the surrounding area.
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Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating (not tested). Standard broadband and mobile coverage available. Refer to Ofcom's website.
Local Authority - Wealden District Council - Council Tax Band H
Agents Notes - Please note that we act on behalf of a corporate client and, as such, our knowledge of the property is limited.
Solicitors - D&S Legal Limited
Maldon CM9 4LQ
01621 503766
dean@dandslegal.co.uk
