Detached house for sale in South Lane, Dallington, East Sussex TN21

Guide price: £1,500,000

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• an extensively refurbished & extended detached five bedroom country home

• set in just under 6 acres of private grounds comprising of gardens & adjoining grazing paddocks

• set off A quiet country lane

• located in A quiet rural location

• all weather menage and grazing paddocks, making this property also suitable for equestrian enthusiasts

• convenient driving distance of both etchingham & stonegate mainline train stations, making this property ideal for london commuters

• wonderful rural views

• large sun terraces

• reception hall

• sitting room

• dining room

• kitchen / breakfast room

• cloakroom

• utilty room

• inner lobby

• study / bedroom five

• ensuite shower room to bedroom one as well as open plan bath area

• luxury family bathroom / shower room

• elegant gravel driveway with open fronted garaging / carports

• detached summer house

description: Set within its own grass paddocks and landscaped gardens of just under 6 acres, this attractive detached four / five bedroom character style farmhouse has already had extensive renovations, extensions and renovations to include a marvellous open plan dining room with bi folding doors and amazing views, a separate sitting room, a large open plan kitchen / breakfast room, an impressive reception hall, in addition to an inner lobby, a downstairs cloakroom, as well as a study / bedroom five.

Furthermore, upstairs there is a naturally bright landing area, four further double bedrooms, a newly fitted luxury ensuite shower room and open plan bathroom to the main bedroom suite, as well as a newly fitted luxurious family bathroom / shower room. What’s more, the extensive loft area lends itself for additional conversion opportunities, subject to planning.

Virtually every room enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside, all of which, when complimented with the property’s peaceful rural setting, creates very desirable relaxing home, in an idyllic setting.

Equestrian buyers, are also certain to be attracted to this location and the excellent opportunities and possibilities this property can offer them, especially as there has already been a previous all weather menage located to the far top right-hand corner of one of the lush green grass paddocks which in all are currently understood to extend to just under 6 acres.

Situation: Located off a quiet country lane in the sought-after area of Dallington East Sussex, within easy reach of the local bridleways and the village amenities, as well as the very popular Swan Inn, makes this property perfect for London commuters, especially as the mainline stations of Etchingham, Battle and Crowhurst are all within convenient driving distances.

Dallington has a surprising amount to offer, including its popular primary school, picturesque village centre, with its beautiful historical old church, breath taking views at almost every turn, a village store, a popular local Inn and wonderful long rural walks through enchanting forests and lush green undulating fields.

Depending upon educational needs, there is an abundant variety to choose from, including, Bede’s, Mayfield School for Girls, Eastbourne College, Heathfield and Battle Abbey to name but a few.

In addition to the local village shops, including Rushlake Green, the towns of Heathfield, Battle and Tunbridge Wells are able to offer a broad range of comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities.

Accommodation: Elegant character front door opening into a fabulously renovated reception hall.

Main reception hall: With twin double glazed full height windows with an attractive aspect over the front cottage styled gardens. Impressive tiled flooring, feature lighting, under stairs storage, doors leading off to the lounge and kitchen / breakfast room, as well as a feature wooden staircase leading up to the first-floor landing.

Kitchen breakfast room: Approached from the main reception hall and having been recently enhanced and renovated with new modern Italian style units with marble effect work tops over, further central matching island for preparations and large breakfast bar / seating area, inset stainless steel sink, wonderfully sought after four oven aga with dual use and different fuel / energy source depending upon time of year, down lights, lime wash oak effect plank style flooring, further feature ceiling lights, double glazed windows with aspect to front cottage styled gardens, large twin open plan effect arches leading beyond into the sitting room and additional open plan dining room area.

Open plan sitting room and adjoining open plan formal dining room: A most breath-taking double aspect room with an immense amount of natural light and benefitting from beautiful panoramic views over the property’s adjoining six acres through its fully retractable bi folding doors, down lights, lime wash oak effect plank styled flooring. Directly outside are the adjoining Indian paved sun terraces, which are ideal for alfresco dining.

Secondary kitchen / 1st utilty room: Adjoining the main kitchen / breakfast room and approached by single door. Comprising of modern ranges of base units with marble effect worktops, twin sink unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, space for large American fridge freezer, down lights and windows with a most wonderous aspect over the rear gardens and the adjoining six acres.

Lounge: A double aspect room with a feature Adam style fireplace, down lights, further feature wall lights, double glazed window with aspect over the front gardens, further double-glazed window with aspect over side garden.

Boot room: Approached from the secondary kitchen and with down lights, door paned and panelled door leading outside to existing old conservatory extension.

Utility room: With space and points for dryer and washing machine, fuse box, coats and boot storage area, window with aspect to conservatory.

Cloakroom: Comprising of a W.C., wash basin and heater.

Study / bedroom five: With doors and windows with aspect over the rear gardens.

First floor accommodation: Stairs from main reception hall leading to galleried first floor landing with window enjoying an absolutely stunning outlook over the adjoining acreage and countryside beyond.

Please note: There is potential to create a 2nd floor due to the size of the roof void above, obviously also subject to planning.

Bedroom one main suite with open plan bathroom and ensuite shower room: A double sized room with fitted mirror wardrobes and feature open plan bathroom area to include a large double slipper bath with chrome taps and shower control attachment, double glazed window above with beautiful far-reaching views over the grounds and adjoining countryside. Double bedroom area with hatch to large roof void possibly suitable for conversion subject to planning, double glazed window with aspect over the front gardens.

Ensuite shower room: Recently fitted to include a double sized heavy glazed fronted shower with drying area, tiled walls, chrome shower control system, wall mounted heated towel rail, W.C., twin feature wash basins with chrome taps, marble splash back, chrome taps, double-glazed window, down lights.

Bedroom two: A double sized double aspect room with double glazed window with aspect over the front gardens and views beyond and a further double-glazed window with aspect over the side gardens and paddocks.

Bedroom three: A double sized room with fitted wardrobe cupboard and double-glazed window with access to side gardens and further fabulous views beyond of the adjoining countryside.

Bedroom four: A double sized room with fitted wardrobe cupboards and double-glazed window with aspect to the front and views beyond. In

family bathroom / shower room: Recently fitted with a feature roll top slipper bath with chrome taps and separate shower control, W.C., feature wash basin, separate corner shower with heavy glazed sides with curved retractable doors with chrome handles, chrome shower control system, tiled walls, wall mounted heated towel rail, tiled floor, down lights, airing cupboard, window with aspect to side garden and splendid breath-taking views beyond.

Outside: This attractive detached character styled farmhouse is set within just under 6 acres (to be verified) of predominantly grass paddocks, including also approximately half an acre of formal cottage styled gardens which encapsulate the main house to all sides.

There is already a driveway leading off the quiet country lane with its own gated entrance, in addition to also having an old detached garage carport building, as well as another useful outbuilding for either storage use or as a private workshop facility.

The rear and side gardens located to the southerly aspect have a recently landscaped elegant Indian stone paved sun terrace with wonderful views beyond over the grass paddocks and further adjoining countryside.

Equestrian enthusiasts could quite easily add their own equine facilities subject to planning, especially as there is already the remains of an all-weather menage to the front top right-hand corner, which currently has a covering of grass over its surface area.

There is also ample space for a stable complex to be built subject to planning.

The land itself is level and gently sloping in places, so very suitable for all sorts of livestock for those interested in creating a future small holding.

EPC: D
council band tax: G