Land to rent

Summerhill, Polegate, East Sussex BN26

Stunning five bedroom, detached Grade II listed building with separate cottage, workshop, gym and outdoor swimming pool.

Description
This beautiful Grade II listed building is located at the end of a private drive, surrounded by its own land, nestled in the countryside giving a feeling of seclusion, whilst still being accessible to all amenities. The property has versatile accommodation, and original features throughout.

The ground floor consists of a spacious living room with feature fireplace, a further reception with cosy, inglenook log burner, and original wooden beaming and parquet flooring throughout. The large kitchen/diner has stylish cream wooden base and wall units with kitchen island, custom made Lacanche professional grade oven, Gaggenau fridge/freezer with wine fridge, and pantry storage leading off. A downstairs WC and entrance to rear garden complete this floor.

The first floor with the spacious principal bedroom, fitted wardrobes, dual aspect overlooking the garden, and Jack and Jill toilet leading to the family bathroom with clawfoot bath tub. A further two bedrooms, one also with fitted wardrobes, both with access to the family bathroom and second bathroom. On the top floor is a fourth and fifth bedroom with serving bathroom and the fifth with adjoining den/playroom or study.

The property also boasts a separate one bedroom cottage, matching equal character throughout, with kitchen, living and bathroom, perfect for use as separate annexe. Externally the property has a converted barn with large workshop space, gym/yoga studio, and home office.

The South facing garden benefits from ample sunlight, lovely sunrises, and a mature Wysteria covering the south side of the property. The property is set in it’s own land, with an orchard and approximately 39 acres of land, featuring landscaped gardens designed by Roger Platts, including a beautiful rose garden, outstanding countryside views, an outside, heated year round, (and covered) Guncast swimming pool, and ample off street parking with electric car charging point. There is also a small barn for use of hens, footpaths on the property linking to the popular Cuckoo trail from Eastbourne to Heathfield, and a disused railway line popular for cycling, walking and riding.

The property has an extensive CCTV system and electric gates at the top of the driveway, with video phone remote technology.

Furnishings could be available under separate negotiation.

Location
This stunning property is located at the end of a private drive, burrowed in the countryside in your own private retreat, whilst being accessible to local amenities.

Local & Comprehensive shopping: Polegate (3.7 miles) and the historic market town of Hailsham (1.6 miles) for local and specialty shops, as well as large supermarkets including a Waitrose. Or Eastbourne (7.2 miles) for more comprehensive shopping.

Mainline rail services : Polegate (3.6 miles) to London Victoria, approx. 1 hour 24 minutes

Schools: There is a broad mix of State, Public, Nursery and Preparatory schools within the area. For more information please visit :

Communications : M23 via A27 and A23, M25 via A267 and A21. Gatwick airport 44.2 miles, Stanstead 89.1 miles, Heathrow 80.2 miles.

Leisure facilities : Full range fitness (3.5 miles), Bannatyne Health Club (5.1 miles), David Lloyd (5.8 miles), Amazon wood fishery (0.4 miles), Abbott’s Wood for woodland and bluebell walks (4.5 miles). Golfing at Lottbridge Golf Club (6.8 miles), Sailing at Bourne to Sail (7.0 miles). Coastal towns, Eastborne (7.7 miles), Brighton (21.3 miles), Hastings (20.5 miles). Channel tunnel can also be reached (59.9 miles) and Dover Crossing (70.4 miles).

Please note all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,299 sq ft





Additional Info
Holding Deposit : £1,326.92 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £7,961.54 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance