3 bed detached house for sale

Silverhill, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32

Guide price: £1,100,000 to £1,200,000. This detached three-bed family home and separate annexe is set on the plot of an ancient woodland, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is situated in an enviable rural location on high ground, with far-reaching views towards rolling countryside and is only the second time it has been on the market in over half a century.

Set within 3.28 acres, this three bedroom detached, older-style property is a perfect family home, benefitting from sizeable accommodation as well as useful outbuildings, including a separate one-bedroom annexe, complete with log burner.

The property is approached via a long track with far-reaching views over the countryside.

The tone for the property is set perfectly as you enter the parquet-floored reception hall through the hardwood front door.

Downstairs is a large living room, complete with a log burner, which opens to a generous conservatory that takes full advantage of the views over the open countryside, beyond the beautifully manicured garden.

To the other side of the reception hall is a cloakroom, dining room and a kitchen / breakfast room including a fitted pantry, walk-in cupboard and an electric aga.

Upstairs are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each with their own stunning views. The main bedroom also has the advantage of a dressing room which could be used as a nursery or even a hobby room.

Externally, the home features a large, formal front garden with a rich variety of trees including weeping willow, and shrubs, whilst to the rear is a large wild garden, as well as a woodland coppice with several woodland ponds, plus a lake and a chicken and duck pen with pond. There are a wide variety of specimen trees, including some stunning acers. The whole plot overlooks the rolling countryside, measuring 3.28 acres, and is set in the most peaceful surroundings. This wonderful home is also surrounded by fabulous walks, including an off-road walk to Robertsbridge village, taking approximately 15 minutes.

The property uses oil central heating and has a broadband speed of 25-27 mbs with good mobile coverage too.

Outside Configuration

The property is approached via a pea shingle driveway, flanked with mature pivot and holly hedging. The drive continues down the side of the house to the rear where there is a substantial parking and turning area for numerous vehicles, beyond which lies level lawn and a wild garden. The drive leads to a garage of brick-built construction with pitched tile roof, roller door, window to rear, power and light available, adjacent to a log store and traditional cob, fully-insulated annexe consisting of a spacious open-plan bedroom/kitchen/living area with log burner, separate bathroom and small loft space. The annexe has French doors leading to a separate patio and overlooking a small orchard of fruit trees and a large vegetable garden.

Through the side of the parking a walled courtyard leads to the formal gardens which lie on the south side of the house. A chicken/duck pen with pond and oil storage tank, are tucked to the east. A large greenhouse (with water) faces south.

The woodland follows a bowtie-shaped course on the east, north and western sides of the property and consists mainly of ancient hornbeam, with some oak, ash, holly and maple. The western side includes some fabulous specimen trees planted in the mid twentieth century. In the spring the woodland bursts with snowdrops, followed by primroses, bluebells, wood anemones, spotted orchids, celandine and stitchwort. The natural spring-fed lake is a haven for wildlife. A bog garden, with Japanese bridge, lies to the north.

This remarkable property really must be seen to be fully appreciated. Early viewings are highly recommended.