• 5 - 6 bedrooms +
• 4 - 5 reception rooms +
• 3 bathrooms +
• Outbuildings +
• Period +
• Detached +
• Double Garage +
• Garden +
• Rural +
• Terrace +

The property offers flexible accommodation as well as stunning views over the surrounding High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The front door opens into a reception hall giving access to a double aspect study/bedroom and a further double aspect bedroom and bathroom. This area could be adapted to create a self-contained annexe if a buyer required and subject to obtaining the necessary consents. There is secondary access at the side of the house with an inner reception hall and cloakroom off.

Stairs lead down to the principal reception rooms which include a dining room with window to the side and a sliding door into the kitchen which has a range of fitted wall and base units with worktops over. An archway leads through to a useful utility room with a door to the side.

To the rear of the house, the spacious living room has a sun room and a conservatory off, both of which have double doors opening out to the terrace enjoying fantastic views over the gardens and countryside beyond. There is also a cellar providing storage.

On the first floor, the landing has roof lanterns and fitted cupboards. There are two bedrooms on this level, one of which has an en suite bath/shower room, as well as a dressing room. Steps lead up to a further two bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room.

Outside, the house is approached over a shared driveway leading to the house, detached double garage and generous private parking area. The beautiful gardens are a particular feature and enjoy the most stunning views over the surrounding rolling Sussex countryside.

To the rear of the garage, there is a substantial vegetable garden with raised beds, fruit cage and greenhouses. This leads on to a delightful area with a multitude of mature trees and shrubs as well as a detached summer house with a paved terrace overlooking a pond. To the side of the house there is a substantial paved terrace creating the perfect setting for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the views. To the rear, there is a further terrace with glass panels overlooking the lawned rear garden which is hedged on all sides, providing privacy, and interspersed with trees.

Broad Oak 1 mile. A21 - 4 miles. Battle 7.8 miles (London Bridge from 76 minutes). Rye 8.3 miles. Robertsbridge 8.6 miles (London Bridge from 68 minutes). Etchingham 12.4 miles (London Bridge from 65 minutes). Tenterden 12.8 miles. Heathfield 19 miles. Tunbridge Wells 24 miles. Ashford 27 miles (London St Pancras from 36 minutes). (All times and distances approximate)

The property is situated in the popular village of Brede and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby villages of Broad Oak and Northiam provide post offices and local shops serving everyday needs. Robertsbridge and Tenterden offer further amenities with a comprehensive range of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities available at the larger centres of Battle, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford. Rail services are available at Robertsbridge, Etchingham and Ashford stations.

There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Northiam and Bodiam Primary Schools, Vinehall at Robertsbridge, Claremont Senior at Bodiam, Battle Abbey, Marlborough House and St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Benenden School, Dulwich Preparatory at Cranbrook, Tonbridge School, Kent College (girls) at Pembury.

Leisure activities in the area include golf at Rye, Chart Hills (Biddenden), Dale Hill (Ticehurst), Sedlescombe and Tunbridge Wells; riding and walking in the surrounding countryside; sailing and water sports at Powdermill and Darwell Reservoirs and on the south coast. There are also numerous places of interest nearby including Great Dixter House and Gardens, Bodiam Castle and the historic town of Rye with its cobbled streets and medieval houses.