Freeman Forman - Property Details

Rotherfield Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20

£1,800,000

Bedrooms: 9
Receptions: 5
Bathrooms: 4

In the advanced stages of refurbishment but available as an ongoing project, Park Farm, is a small country estate with 19th Century origins including a substantial principal residence and a range of converted outbuildings around a central courtyard to provide additional living accommodation, indoor pool complex and office/entertainment suite together with a self contained detached cottage annexe (former dairy) garaging, formal gardens, paddocks and adjacent woodland and with far reaching country views, in around thirteen acres.

Main house
Entrance hall, Library area, Drawing room, Kitchen, Breakfast room/Conservatory, Inner hall, Cloakroom, Utility room, Dining hall.
First floor
Galleried landing, Suite with bathroom and dressing room, 4 Further bedrooms, 2 Further bathrooms. Substantial attic with further potential.
Annexe
Living area with kitchen or laundry, Bathroom, 2 Bedrooms.
Office/one bed annexe
Kitchen, living, bedroom, shower room.
Indoor pool complex
4 car garaging
with Mezzanine work room.
Detached cottage annexe
Kitchen, 2 Double bedrooms, Bathroom, Private gardens, Parking.
Landscaped, south west facing gardens, Paddocks, woodland and stream, Fabulous rural views, In all around 13 acres (tbv).
Description
This unique estate is entered via a private gated driveway leading into an impressive courtyard. Park Farm is a period, tile hung Sussex farmhouse originally built from sandstone reclaimed form a local church. The origins of the property date back to the 19th Century with the original section of the building being used as a traditional farmhouse as additional accommodation or a traditional farm house and the outbuildings as cattle barns for the dairy farm. The main house and outbuildings are in the advanced stages of conversion and refurbishment to create a substantial living space, together with indoor pool complex and office/entertainment suite, developed to exacting standards retaining the inherant charm and character with original fascade and features, yet combining modern amenities expected in a property of this calibre. Features of the property include the beauty of the original stone work, stone flagged floors, exposed beams in the vaulted dining hall and large feature working fireplace
in the drawing room and the beautiful hand built solid oak staircase to the first floor. The principal dwelling sits in established gardens comprising lawns, flower beds and a sizeable pond which when complete will create a haven for bird and wildlife. The remainder of the grounds contain a mixture of rolling pasture land with wild meadows and ancient woodland with seasonal ground cover including bluebells and primroses. The woodland is disected by a natural stream and a footbridge provides a wonderful vantage point taking in the far reaching views.
Situation
In an elevated position off a quiet country lane within the picturesque village of Mayfield which is steeped in history and renowned for its ancient buildings and a good range of shops, amenities and public houses. There is also a well established primary shool and the renowned St Leonards Mayfield Roman Catholic School for Girls. For recreational purposes there is Golf at Dale Hill and the East Sussex National, sailing at Eastbourne and there are many bridle paths and established footpaths in and around the area. Tunbridge Wells is approximately ten miles north and from Wadhurst (5 miles) there is a half hourly service to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street.
The following is indicative of what is to be provided. Our vendor client reserves the right to change the specification subject to the stage of construction but in general terms will comprise the following.
Main House Approximately 5507 sq.ft.
Solid painted wooden door leading to
Entrance hall
Hand built solid oak staircase to first floor. Doors leading to the Drawing room, Study/library area and kitchen. Exposed stone walls.
Library area leading to
Drawing room
Double aspect living space and large folding doors to the rear leading out to a stone terrace, beautiful sandstone fireplace.
Kitchen/breakfast room
Double aspect airy room taking full advantage of the views, range of wall and base units, space for oven and exposed stone walls, door leading to
Snug
Vaulted ceiling, glass windows with views over the surrounding countryside, double glass door which leads to the REAR TERRACE oak balustrade, views over the valley, Indian stone floor, stepts to the garden and access to five separate cellars. INNER HALL from the kitchen which leads to the
Cloakroom
Low level wc, pedestal hand basin and ladder style towel warming radiator.
Utility Room
With space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, large storage cupboards, to the wall plus boiler.
Dining/reception hall
Impressive vaulted room with glass door to the main courtyard, window to the rear with countryside views, vaulted ceiling with oak beams and 2 skylights.
Annexe/Further accommodation
Cinema/Living room
Vaulted ceiling, glass door to courtyard, wired for surround sound.
Laundry/Kitchen
Fitted units, dishwasher, washer/dryer,space for cooker and fridge, overhead extractor fan, Butler sink, glass door to courtyard and access to loft space which houses the hot water tank
Bathroom
Suite of panelled bath with overhead shower, tield surround, WC, wash basin, tiled floor,extractor, ladder heated towel rail, linen cupboard.
Bedroom 6
Glass door to courtyard, vaulted ceiling
Bedroom 7
Glass door to courtyard, vaulted ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR
Solid oak staircase leading from the lower floor to the upper landing, solid oak balustrades, window with countryside views.
Master bedroom
With carpeted floors, double aspect room, and beautiful views over the countryside and the valley. Door leading to the
En-suite
White suite comprising of low level wc, pedestal hand basin, Whirlpool bath and separate shower unit, large window to the front, recessed lighting and ladder heated towel rail.
Dressing room
With carpeted floors and optional built in wardrobes for ample hanging space.
Bedroom 2
With carpeted floors, large window to the rear with views . Can form part of a suite with bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3
With carpeted floors and window to the rear with views . Can form part of a suite with bedroom 2.
Shower room
White suite comprising of low level wc, pedestal hand basin, panelled bath , shower unit with glass doors, single window to the front.
Bedroom 4
With carpeted floors and window to the rear with views over the valley, loft access.
Bedroom 5/Nursery
With carpeted floors and window to the rear.
Family Bathroom
With tiled floor, suite comprising of low level WC.
Indoor pool complex
Large arched double glass door leading to 9 x 4 metre heated indoor pool with exercise facility, two changing rooms with shower and cloakroom. Space for gymnasium, steam room and sauna. There is a a pump/storage room and concertina glass doors leading to the courtyard.
Office/one bedroom annexe
comprising of
Living room
Glass door to courtyard, Limestone floor, vaulted ceiling with oak beams and mezzanine level for storage. KITCHEN fully integrated BEDROOM/OFFICE window to rear, glass door to courtyard, vaulted ceiling with oak beams. SHOWER ROOM with white suite comprising WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle, fitted cupboard.
Garage Approximately 530 sq.ft.
Comprising parking for up to 4 vehicles with mezzanine floor flor workroom/storage.
The Dairy Approximately 739 sq.ft.
An ideal self contained annexe ready for immediate occupation with under floor heating throughout, oak joinery and comprising stable door to
Entrance lobby
Cloaks cupboard, tiled floor, door to kitchen, vaulted timbered ceiling and fitted with oak doors and double glazed units.
Kitchen
With range of base and eye level units and Iroko work surfaces, with fitted sink and filtered hot and cold water, integrated dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, space for double oven and extractor, open plan to
Sitting room
Vaulted ceiling, oak beams, French doors to rear with countryside views.
Master bedroom
Window to front, inset spotlights.
Bedroom 2
Window to side, range of wardrobes, access hatch to insulated and boarded roof void.
Bathroom
Suite of panelled bath with hand held shower with tiled surround, medicine cupboard, tiled floor, wc, pedestal basin, extractor and heated towel rail.
Outside
Private parking area with shingle drive and small lawn. Country views.

Contact Details

Telephone: 01435 873803
Fax: 01435 873813
E-mail: mayfield@freemanforman.co.uk