Manor FarmBrightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HB

AMENITIESManor Farm is situated in rural countryside approached down a long drive shared by two other properties and removed from traffic noise yet about 1.2 miles from the picturesque and unspoilt rural hilltop village of Brightling. The village has a handful of period houses and cottages, village hall and an 11th/12th Century church with its historic stone pyramid tomb which is said to be the mausoleum for one of Brightling’s more eccentric residents “Mad Jack Fuller”. This stretch of countryside forms part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is renowned for its far reaching views.

Robertsbridge mainline station (London Bridge/Charing Cross) is about 3 miles and the village itself offers a good range of local shops and facilities. Burwash is also about 3 miles and also has a selection of local shops including a post office, general store, butchers, florist and several public houses.

More comprehensive shopping is available in the towns of Battle and Heathfield which are both about 7 miles away. The A21 is 4 miles and provides access to the M25, Gatwick and national motorway networks.

State/private schools within reach include Netherfield Primary School; Robertsbridge and Battle Community Colleges; Vinehall at Robertsbridge; Marlborough House and St Ronan’s at Hawkhurst; Claremont Senior School at Bodiam and Junior School at Hastings.

MANOR FARM HOUSEThis is a substantial country house of 7,250 sq ft and the elevations are brick, part tile-hung beneath a tiled roof. The interior features well proportioned rooms, several wood panelled, and is ideally arranged for entertaining.

• The sitting room has a fine fire place and a bay window with wonderful views over the swimming pool and formal gardens. There is an adjacent fully-equipped bar with a door out to a flagstone terrace which wraps around three sides of the house.

• The drawing room is wood panelled and has extensive fitted book shelves as well as a large wood burner. From here double doors open into the impressive wood-framed conservatory 29’ x 18’ with doors to the garden and ceiling fans.

• The family room is also wood panelled with a wood burner.

• 9 Bedrooms• 5 BathroomsOast House• 3 Reception Rooms• Kitchen• 4 Bedrooms• 2 Shower Rooms• Separate WC• Snooker Room

Main House• Central Hall• Drawing Room• Sitting Room• Family Room• Conservatory• Office• Library• Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Converted Barn• Currently used as Yoga

Studio• Extensive Range of

Outbuildings/Garaging• Tennis Court• Swimming Pool• In all about 16 acres

A very impressive small country estate comprising a spacious country house of 7,250 sq ft, an adjoining oast house of 2,824 sq ft and a converted single storey barn of 1,726 sq ft, together with a swimming pool, tennis court and spectacular grounds including a chain of ponds - in all about 16 acres.

MANOR FARM

• The kitchen/breakfast room was extended in recent times and has an unusual and dramatic pyramid-shaped glass roof, along with sliding glass doors to a sheltered sitting out area at one end. There is a four oven Aga, boiling water dispenser, built-in appliances and underfloor heating.

• Beyond is a study, ground floor cloak/shower room, utility room and various store rooms.

• On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and dressing room with balcony from where views over the grounds can be enjoyed. There are four further bedrooms and two more bathrooms on this floor.

• The second floor has four further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study, along with a shower room and separate WC.

MANOR FARM OASTThis stands adjacent to, but detached from, the main house although a first floor covered bridge provides access between the two. The elevations are brick, part tile-hung beneath a tiled roof. The ground floor has a sitting room 26’4 x 16’3, kitchen with wood burner and pantry, two bedrooms, a shower/steam room and a separate WC.

On the first floor, there are three further bedrooms, shower room, snooker room and study. The accommodation is very flexible and provides the opportunity to create an excellent annexe, separate home or overflow space as required, subject to relevant consents.

CONVERTED BARNThis extends to 1,726 sq ft, was refurbished to a high standard in recent times and includes a clock tower. The building is currently used as a yoga studio with wood burner and has an entrance hall, two cloakrooms and two shower rooms. Again, the building allows many possible uses including as an office, studio, playroom or even a further annexe.

Attached to the barn is a seed/boiler room housing a central heating boiler, and there is a separate workshop and a machinery store. A rainwater harvester collects water from the roof of the barn into two underground tanks from which water can be pumped for the garden.

OUTBUILDINGSThere is a range of useful outbuildings including a large greenhouse, a small barn/garage and further triple garage There is also a picturesque two storey boat house with a terrace overlooking the lake, accessed via an ornamental bridge.

GARDENS AND GROUNDSThese form a spectacular feature to Manor Farm with extensive areas of lawn, many mature trees and flowering shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias. The swimming pool is situated near the house and has a jacuzzi and flat croquet lawn nearby while elsewhere there is a hard tennis court and a summer house.

There is a stone-walled rose garden and a stunning water cascade leading into a series of ponds which feed into a large lake at the far end of the garden which is well-stocked with fish.

Beyond is a large area of well-maintained woodland and the grounds as a whole amount to about 16 acres.

DIRECTIONSFrom Robertsbridge take the road sign posted to Brightling, travelling over the railway level crossing and after about 3 miles turn right through two brick gate posts marked “Manor Farm”. After about 400 metres the property will be found on the right.

Alternatively, if approaching from Brightling village, take the road to Robertsbridge and after 1 mile the drive marked “Manor Farm” will be found on the left. The property is then about 400 metres on the right.

Additional Information: Local Authority: Rother District Council, Bexhill-on-Sea. Telephone 01424 787000. www.rother.gov.uk Services: Mains electricity and water (not checked or tested) No mains gas or connection to mains drainage Links: www.environment-agency.gov.uk, www.highways.gov.uk, www.caa.co.uk, www.landregistry.gov.uk Tenure: Freehold. Land Registry Title Number ESX 27455Notes: The driveway is shared with one other property and is a bridleway.

VIEWINGSFor an appointment to view please contact our Battle Office, telephone 01424 775577

PRICE GUIDE £2,300,000 - 2,650,000

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Converted Barn

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Manor Farm

Ground Floor

29'0'' x 18'2''(8.84m x 5.54m)

Conservatory

28'7'' x 13'10''(8.72m x 4.23m)

Drawing Room / Library19'11'' x 14'3''

(6.08m x 4.36m)

Family Room

27'3'' x 23'1''(8.32m x 7.05m)

Sitting Room

16'9'' x 10'11''(5.12m x 3.35m)

Office

15'4'' x 13'7''(4.68m x 4.16m)

Kitchen15'6'' x 11'6''

(4.72m x 3.52m)

Breakfast Room

UtilityRoom

Bar

StoreRoom

StoreRoom

BoilerRoom

Second Floor

15'9'' x 10'4''(4.81m x 3.17m)

Study

20'2'' x 9'7''(6.15m x 2.94m)

Bedroom 6

Restricted Height

13'2'' x 9'4''(4.02m x 2.86m)

Bedroom 7

25'4'' x 9'4''(7.72m x 2.86m)

Bedroom 8

Library

House - Gross Internal Area : 673.6 sq.m (7250 sq.ft.)

First Floor

22'2'' x 13'8''(6.77m x 4.19m)

Master Bedroom

15'4'' x 11'6''(4.68m x 3.51m)

Bedroom 2

14'9'' x 12'10''(4.51m x 3.93m)

Bedroom 3

12'0'' x 10'4''(3.65m x 3.16m)

Bedroom 417'6'' x 15'1''

(5.33m x 4.61m)

Bedroom 5

Balcony

Oast - Gross Internal Area : 262.4 sq.m (2824 sq.ft.)Play Room / Yoga Studio - Gross Internal Area : 160.4 sq.m (1726 sq.ft.)

Manor Farm Manor Farm Oast