5 bed detached house for sale

Burrells Lane, Maresfield, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22

Doma is a superb, unlisted country manor house, set in a glorious location with wonderful views over its own gardens, grounds and woodland.

The house is believed to date from the late 16th century with later additions. It is unlisted and was significantly extended in the 20th century and the current owners have refurbished and renovated the property to create the spacious and wonderful family home it is today for modern family life and entertaining.

The house retains many period features, including fine oak panelling to the sitting and dining rooms, exposed beams in the oldest portion of the house and lovely open working fireplaces.

The ground floor reception rooms lead off a grand entrance hall which has been fitted with solid oak flooring. There is an impressive vaulted sitting room with marble fireplace set with a wood burning stove and French doors which open onto the north terrace, a good-sized study with fitted cupboards and shelving, a comfortable family room and formal dining room, situated in the oldest part of the house, perfect for family life and formal entertaining.

There is a stunning bespoke fitted kitchen with a plethora of storage, a preparation island and an oil fired two-oven aga. There are various Miele appliances, and a Zip tap which offers hot, cold and sparkling filtered water. A boiler room, utility, store, boot room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation and there is a cellar in the basement.

Leading up the new oak staircase to the first floor there are five bedrooms. The principal suite comprises a bedroom, dressing room with beautifully bespoke fitted cupboards and a shower room just off the landing. It also has access to a balcony with stairs which lead down to the garden.

There are four additional good-sized double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, a large and luxuriously newly fitted bathroom with a roll top bath and walk-in shower. Both the bathroom and shower room have underfloor heating.

Doma lies behind a pair of electric wrought iron gates which lead to the brick paved driveway and generous parking area.
A major feature of the property are the park-like gardens and grounds, with the house sitting in the centre of its own plot, affording privacy and seclusion.

There are formal lawns bordered by light woodland, mature specimen trees including rhododendron, azalea and camellias and many bluebells which provide a beautiful display in spring. There is a substantial pond nestled in the woodland, there are paved terraces adjoining the house to the north and east, each providing an idyllic setting in which to sit and enjoy the views. Steps lead down from the terraces to the games room/gym and the large Victorian style greenhouse.

The recently refurbished, heated swimming pool, set back from the house, has been refitted with a pool bar with fibre broadband, a pergola with a retractable roof and pool house.
The property also has a a machinery store, wood store and various stores all set in circa 7.5 acres of stunning gardens and grounds.

Doma is situated on a rural lane, one mile equidistant of the villages of Maresfield and Fairwarp and at the southern end of the Ashdown Forest, which is only a brief walk away down a lovely country lane.

Local amenities in Maresfield include a village store, Post Office, a Little Waitrose, a characterful pub and a popular cricket club too. There is also a very large, new M&S food hall just 25 minutes’ walk away. Uckfield is located approximately 4.3 miles away and has a Waitrose supermarket, a range of independent retailers, coffee shops, restaurants, a leisure centre and cinema. The nearest mainline train station is in Buxted which is just 3.3 miles away.

The large towns of Lewes and Tunbridge Wells are also nearby and have an excellent range of shops and entertainment facilities and train services to the south and London.
The surrounding countryside is renowned for its picturesque beauty and offers the opportunity to enjoy plenty of outdoor pursuits. Ashdown Forest is popular with walkers and cyclists, while horse riding is available for all levels, from beginner to experienced at Ashdown Forest Riding School.

For families, there is an excellent selection of schools in both the state and private sectors, plus the property sits in the catchment area for the Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools. The Bonners C of E Primary School rated 'Good' by ofsted, whilst Uckfield Community Technology College for 11–18-year-olds, also rated 'Good' by ofsted is around 4 miles away.

Private schools in the area include Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School and the highly regarded Mayfield School for Girls, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Ardingly College, St Bede's and Brighton College. A number of private schools offer bus services for students from the village.

EPC Rating E
Council Tax Band H
Wealden District Council