Hildenvale – guide price £1,150,000 Redbrook Lane | Buxted | Uckfield | East Sussex | TN22 4QH
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An individual equestrian property set in an elevated position with outstanding far-reaching views, circa 11.3 acres, paddocks, sand school, thirteen stables and large detached annex. In a rural but not isolated position in a quiet ‘no through road’ country lane on the outskirts of Buxted, yet under a mile from the village centre and rail station. The main house is currently arranged as four bedrooms, three bathrooms/showers and three receptions, including a 27’2 x 14’6 lounge. The annex has a double bedroom, nursery, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, cloakroom, conservatory and utility. THE PROPERTY Hildenvale was built as a bungalow, probably in the 1930’s, and has been considerably extended since, notably in the 1990’s when rooms were added in the roof. In 2005 the two storey annex was created from an existing outbuilding. The house is in an elevated position and enjoys outstanding far-reaching views from many rooms. It has gas heating and double glazing (mainly leaded) whilst the annex has oil heating and double glazing. The property sits on an immediate plot of circa 2.3 acres, most of which is divided into small enclosures, with several buildings providing stables, stores and an indoor turnout area. There is a 40m x 20m sand school. The remaining circa 9 acres is situated on the other side of the lane, directly opposite, and is divided into numerous paddocks with wooded fringes. Redbrook Lane is a private road and also a public footpath, with further footpaths and bridleways leading into the surrounding countryside. The property is conveniently located for the equestrian centres at Crockstead Farm, Golden Cross, Ardingly and Hickstead. LOCATION The village of Buxted straddles the A272 about 3 miles north-east of Uckfield and is about 2 miles from the junction of the A22 and A26 at Maresfield, thus having good road access in all directions. There is a newsagents/store, hardware store, upholsterers, hairdressers, two public houses/restaurants, three churches, doctors surgery, primary school and rail station with services to London Bridge and London Victoria from about 72 minutes. Uckfield provides a wide range of shops, two supermarkets, banks, cinema, library, numerous public houses and restaurants, a community college and leisure centre with swimming pool. Just to the north lies the 6,500 acres of the Ashdown Forest, the largest free public access open space in the south east and a venue for a variety of leisure pursuits, including horse riding (by permit). The Forest is also home to Winnie the Pooh and friends, as immortalised in the books of A.A. Milne. THE ACCOMMODATON Front door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, leaded light window. LOUNGE 27’ 2” x 14’ 6” (8.28m x 4.42m) A triple aspect room with feature brick fireplace and hearth and log burning stove, two sets of patio doors to the side terrace, front shallow bay, two ceiling lights, two wall light points, telephone point, far reaching views. DINING ROOM 13’ 0” x 13’ 0” (3.96m x 3.96m) Radiator, two wall light points, coved cornice, rear aspect. FAMILY/TV ROOM 9’ 6” x 9’ 5” (2.9m x 2.87m) This room is open to the Inner Hall but could be separated again if desired, double radiator, double aspect, understairs cupboard, wall light point. BEDROOM TWO 13’ 4” x 9’ 10” (4.06m x 3m) Double radiator, coved cornice, front aspect with shallow bay BEDROOM THREE 10’ 0” x 10’ 0” (3.05m x 3.05m) Radiator, coving, wash basin in vanity unit, tiled splashback. CLOAKROOM/SHOWER Low level wc, wide shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit, tiled splash back, tiled floor, radiator, coved cornice, downlights. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19’ 6” x 13’ 7” (5.94m x 4.14m) A triple aspect room. Deep enamel sink and wooden worktops, cupboards and drawers under, space for range cooker with extractor over in canopy, further work surface, with cupboards and drawer under and integrated fridge, wall cupboards and tall glass fronted cupboards, larder cupboard, tiled splash backs, ceiling atrium roof light, two radiators, cupboard with Potterton Netaheat boiler, ample space for table and chairs, doorway to side lobby, patio doors to a small sun room. SIDE LOBBY Door to outside and secondary door to cloakroom/shower two but not currently in use.
LAUNDRY ROOM 18’ 2” x 8’ 6” (5.54m x 2.59m) (Possible staff accommodation, subject to consents). Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink, electric hob and built-under oven, double wall cupboard, tiled splash back, door to outside, two windows, door to STORE 9’ 9” x 8’ 6” (2.97m x 2.59m) Two storage cupboards, side window CLOAKROOM/SHOWER 2 Shower cubicle, wash basin, low level wc. FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING Double opening airing cupboard with hot tank, BEDROOM ONE 21’ 11” x 9’ 7” (6.68m x 2.92m) Double wardrobe, eaves access, radiator, skylight, far reaching views. BEDROOM FOUR 8’ 10” x 8’ 0” (2.69m x 2.44m) Leaded light side dormer window, radiator, two eaves cupboards. BATHROOM Bath, pedestal was basin, radiator, low level wc, part tiled walls, shaver point DETACHED ANNEX Situated on the western side of the house FRONT DOOR TO: CONSERVATORY 21’ 2” x 8’ 4” (6.45m x 2.54m) Triple aspect, double radiator, far reaching views, double doors to: KITCHEN 13’ 6” x 12’ 0” (4.11m x 3.66m) Deep enamel sink and wooden worktops, cupboards and drawers, integrated washing machine, space for range cooker with extractor over in stainless steel canopy, further work surface with cupboards and drawers under, double wall cupboard, tall glass fronted cupboards, appliance space, doorway to: REAR LOBBY Door to utility room, door to: DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Low level wc UTILITY ROOM 16’ 10” x 7’ 0” (5.13m x 2.13m) Enamel sink, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, doors to both ends. LIVING ROOM 14’ 11” x 14’ 10” (4.55m x 4.52m) Triple aspect, double and single doors to the outside, fireplace with log burning stove, far reaching views. In one corner stairs rise to the first floor: FIRST FLOOR LANDING Cupboard.
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BEDROOM ONE 14’ 11” x 14’ 8” (4.55m x 4.47m) Two dormer windows, far reaching views, radiator, eaves cupboard, two wardrobes, two wall light points. NURSERY 8’ 9” x 6’ 1” (2.67m x 1.85m) Radiator, side dormer and sloping ceiling. BATHROOM White suite of panelled bath with shower over, side screen, low level wc, with push button flush, wash basin in vanity unit, half tiled walls, Dimplex heater, tall chrome towel rail. OUTSIDE A long driveway leads to a side parking area for numerous vehicles and on to the garages. A five bar gate and further driveway leads around to the right hand side where there is further parking for cars and horseboxes in front of the stables. THE GARDEN To the front of the house there is a lawned area with some beds, trees and firs, to the right there is a large paved terrace and to the rear there are two separate lawned areas, two sheds, a vegetable area, a greenhouse and oil storage tank. A hot tub in the garden is available by negotiation. There is a further small enclosed area around the annex. DOUBLE GARAGE 17’ 6” x 17’ 4” (5.33m x 5.28m) Up and over door, light and power, side personal door: SINGLE GARAGE Still having the external up and over door but internally arranged as a laundry room and store and described under the house accommodation. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES The land directly around the house is divided into 5/6 small enclosures.There are 9 wooden stables (12’ x 12’), a foaling box, 4 small stables, tractor shed and small yard. Adjoining is a pole barn with 5 pony boxes and an indoor turnout area. Behind is a 40m x20m sand school with Silica sand surface. On the other side of Redbrooks Lane, and directly opposite the property, is a further parcel of circa 9 acres currently divided into numerous paddocks with wooded fringes. There are two access gates and water provided. DIRECTIONS From the centre of Buxted travel eastwards up the hill on the A272 and Redbrooks Lane is on the left after about three-quarters of a mile. The house is on the left after about 250 yards.
Hildenvale Main House
Hildenvale Annex
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 06959315 Registered Office: Morgan Alexander Kent Ltd (formerly Fine & Country Kent Ltd.) 36 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BS. Printed 21.07.17
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