8 bed detached house for sale

Heathfield Road, Burwash Common, Etchingham, East Sussex TN19

Kingsdown Farm is a fabulous Grade II listed country residence offering well-proportioned family accommodation as well as a superb two bedroom annexe, outbuildings and delightful gardens and grounds with a swimming pool, tennis court and stunning far-reaching rural views.

The detached timber-framed house is believed to date back to the 16th Century, with later additions, and has good ceiling heights as well as a wealth of character features including inglenook fireplaces and exposed timbers and beams.

The property is beautifully presented throughout and provides the perfect blend of period character and charm with the all the conveniences expected for modern day living. The flexible accommodation includes a well-equipped modern kitchen with fitted cupboards and central island, integrated appliances, Aga cooker and French doors opening out to the terrace and gardens. There is also a fantastic double aspect garden/family room with extensive windows enjoying stunning views over the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The formal sitting room and dining room are both full of character and have impressive inglenook fireplaces. There is also a double aspect study to the front of the house as well as a useful ground floor cloakroom and a utility room with a door to the side.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom and second bedroom two both benefit from en suite bathrooms.

Outside, the house is approached over a long driveway leading to the house, parking area and a large detached period barn which has been partially converted, together with the attached former stables. This building provides a single garage, temperature controlled wine cellar and spacious machinery store with mezzanine level providing additional storage space.

To the side there is a superb annexe, with separate driveway access, providing excellent ancillary accommodation with an open plan kitchen/living room as well as two bedrooms and a bathroom.

The fabulous and beautifully maintained park-like gardens and grounds surround the house and are laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, plants and shrubs.

To the side of the house there is a south-facing paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining while enjoying the truly stunning rural views. The formal gardens lead down to an enclosed swimming pool with a paved surround as well as an entertaining area and a pool house with changing area, shower, w.c. And plant room. There is also a hard tennis court, located behind the barn building.

The gardens also include a stream, leading to a pond, and there is also an adjoining field. In all the property extends to just under 14 acres.

Agents Note: There is a public footpath which runs through the property, further details available upon request.

Burwash 3 miles. Stonegate station 3.6 miles (London Bridge from 59 minutes). Etchingham 5.9 miles (London Bridge from 64 minutes). Mayfield 6 miles. Heathfield 4 miles. Wadhurst 7.3 miles. Wadhurst station 8.7 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). A21 Flimwell 8.7 miles. Tunbridge Wells 14 miles (London Bridge from 43 minutes). Gatwick airport 34 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property sits in a wonderful setting, within the High Weald National Landscape Area close to the small village of Burwash Common and just three miles from the thriving village of Burwash which is well known for its tree-lined High Street, pretty period buildings and connection to Rudyard Kipling. Burwash provides excellent amenities for everyday needs with further facilities available at Hawkhurst and Cranbrook. A comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural amenities can also be found at the larger centres of Wadhurst, Heathfield and Tunbridge Wells. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate from Etchingham, Stonegate and Tunbridge Wells stations with a journey time to London taking around an hour. There is a good choice of schools including Mayfield, Marlborough House Vinehall, St Ronan's, Holmewood House, Benenden and Eastbourne College. Burwash also has its own small primary school, judged as Outstanding by Ofsted.