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Littlebrook Lye Green Nr Crowborough East Sussex TN6 1UU A characterful Grade II listed farmhouse with a modern extension privately situated within glorious park-like grounds, and secluded with a

cloak shower : 4 beds 2 bath/shower s Lower ground floor: utility cellar cloak integral double gara accessed from lower ground floor car port Outbuildings: pole barn with store loft above log store 3

2 Littlebrook Lye Green Nr Crowborough East Sussex TN6 1UU A characterful Grade II listed farmhouse with a modern extension privately situated within glorious park-like grounds, and secluded with a long gated driveway approach Ground floor: entrance hall drawing dining opening out to raised terrace snug study glazed link to Bothy sitting/guest kitchen/breakfast opening out to raised balcony cloak shower : 4 beds 2 bath/shower s Lower ground floor: utility cellar cloak integral double gara accessed from lower ground floor car port Outbuildings: pole barn with store loft above log store 3 brick stables 2 greenhouses timber shed hen house grounds with well established specimen trees, shrubs and plants kitchen garden swimming pool interlinking ornamental ponds brook to the boundary about 2.27 acres Savills Tunbrid Wells 53 High Street, Tunbrid Wells, Kent TN1 1XU tunbridwells@savills.com savills.co.uk

Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Getmapping plc 2018.

grounds at the bottom of a long gated driveway.

and improvement, including the incorporation of a striking glazed modern extension which links the period outhouse with the main building.

There is a good choice of private and state schools in the area and mainline stations offering a regular commuter service to London include Erid (3 miles) and Crowborough (at Jarvis Brook) 3.6 miles).

3 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence number Getmapping plc Plotted Scale - 1:1620 Description A fascinating Grade II listed 15th century yeoman farmer s house, tother with a good ran of outbuildings, set in an exceptional private position within park-like grounds at the bottom of a long gated driveway. Formerly part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, which lies to the north-west, the property has been in the same ownership for over forty years and has undergone a sympathetic programme of restoration and improvement, including the incorporation of a striking glazed modern extension which links the period outhouse with the main building. Located in a convenient semi-rural position within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crowborough lies about 2.7 miles to the south, and Tunbrid Wells 6.8 miles to the north. There is a good choice of private and state schools in the area and mainline stations offering a regular commuter service to London include Erid (3 miles) and Crowborough (at Jarvis Brook) 3.6 miles). Further points of note include: many period features including ad oak wall and ceiling beams, leaded light windows and oak panel drop latch doors; oak front door opening to an characterful entrance hall, a snug featuring a wood burning stove and the principal drawing with a hu inglenook fireplace housing a canopied wood burning stove; separate study; inner lobby linking to a glazed elevated walk way overlooking the garden and giving direct access to the traditional bothy where the cooking would have taken place safely away from the main house. Now providing a vaulted sitting /guest with an outlook over the garden, wood flooring, a brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove and a shower, the bothy benefits from a private external door providing scope for use as an annexe; dining with a wide picture window framing a lovely view of the garden and with French doors out to a sheltered raised paved terrace on the east side, a brid over the ornamental pools below and on down to the garden; light and spacious country-style kitchen/breakfast with doors out to a balcony overlooking the swimming pool on the north west side; substantial lower ground floor with a useful utility, cloak, cellar an integral double gara and car port; oak staircase rising up from the entrance hall to the first floor with a master bed overlooking the garden to two sides, three further beds, all enjoying a lovely outlook and two bath/shower s. Outside Littlebrook is beautifully set within its own grounds which surround the house and provide a high degree of privacy and tranquillity. The property is approached via two sets of automatic gates with a long tree-lined driveway down from the road and is bordered to all sides by high hedging and trees. The gardens are a major feature and provide a wonderful backdrop for the house, which lies in the valley and comprises a sweeping lawn with paths, mature trees and shrubs for year-round colour, a cotta-style area to the front and a little brook to the bottom boundary. Notable trees include an impressive Metasequoia, copper beech, silver birch and swathes of rhododendron and azalea. A series of interconnecting ornamental pools provide a delightful focal point, visible from various vanta points in the house, running beneath the glazed walk way and dropping down to the final pool in the garden below. A sheltered Roman-ended swimming pool is located a short distance from the house, edd by a paved terrace and with a pergola supporting roses and wisteria. Beyond is a productive kitchen garden with vetable beds, greenhouses, fruit cas, cold frames and a hen house. An orchard area alongside the drive way is planted with fan-trained cherries, pears, plums and apples. Outbuildings The property benefits from several useful outbuildings including a pole barn adjacent to the house providing additional garaging and stora space, and an attractive period brick stable block in the vicinity of the kitchen garden. SITUATION Littlebrook enjoys a high degree of privacy and is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 2.7 miles from Crowborough town centre, with its wide choice of supermarkets, High Street shops and other day-today amenities. The pretty villa of Gbrid is just 2.1 miles away and a more comprehensive ran of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities is available in Tunbrid Wells (6.8 miles). The historic Ashdown Forest with its famous Winnie the Pooh landmarks including Pooh and The 100 Acre Wood lies about 5.6 miles to the west. Private and state schools: a choice of primary schools and the Beacon Academy at secondary level in Crowborough. Preparatories in Danehill (Cumnor House), Forest Row (Ashdown House), Ashurstwood (Brambletye) and Langton Green (Holmewood House). Independent secondaries in Mayfield, Upper Dicker (Bedes), Ardingly, Sevenoaks, Tonbrid and Eastbourne. Mainline rail: Ashurst Station (5.1 miles), Erid (3 miles) or Crowborough (at Jarvis Brook 3.6 miles) with commuter services to London, Tunbrid Wells (6.8 miles) serving London Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Communications: The A26 at Crowborough joins the A21 to the north of Tunbrid Wells which links to the M25 London orbital motorway and thereby to the national motorway network, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus. Directions: From central Tunbrid Wells, head west out of town onto the Langton Road (A264), and then take the B2110 through Gbrid. Continue south for about 2.3 miles on the B2188, then bear left at Lye Green onto Summersales Hill/London Road and continue for about 0.2 miles. The entrance to Littlebrook and Bingles will be found on the right. On entering the driveway, bear left to access Littlebrook, continue down the hill through two sets of gates and the property will be found at the end. Services: Oil-fired central heating, mains water, electricity and private draina. Outgoings: Wealden District Council: (01892) Tax Band G Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. 0m 25m 50m 75m

s Gara Pole barn Dining s Open gara s 2.95 7.34 x Drawing 7.63 x 3.01 round floor 7.63 x 3.01 25'0'' 9'10'' 3.40 xx 2.72 7.34 x 2.95 Gara 5.59 x 5.

4 s Gara Pole barn Dining s Open gara s x Drawing 7.63 x 3.01 round floor 7.63 x '0'' 9'10'' 3.40 xx x 2.95 Gara 5.59 x 5.00 Bothy sitting / Guest 16'4'' xcarport 15'2'' s Gara 5.59 x '7'' x 9'10'' Lower ground floor Gross internal area (approx.) 3.41 x '2'' x 6'1'' Dining Open gara Drawing House -19'0'' x 13'4''sq m (3186 sq ft) 3.04Gara x '0'' x 8'6'' Pole barn s Restricted height Bothy sitting / Guest 16'4'' x 15'2'' Ground 7.63 floor x '0'' x 13'4'' 3.41 x x '2'' x 6'1'' 10'0'' x 8'6'' Dining Carport 3.40 x 2.72 x x '2'' x 8'11'' 10'0'' x 8'6'' 11'2'' x 6'1'' Breakfast Gara 5.59 x 5.00 Breakfast Gara Drawing Ground floor Pole barn sq m (478 sq ft) x 5.71 Entrance s Hall 7.63 x x '0'' x 13'4'' Drawing Dining Bothy sitting / Guest 16'4'' x 15'2'' Important Notice: Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not testedcarport any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure Prepared June 2018 Photographs Taken June 2018 SK: Lower ground floor 13'8'' x 11'4'' Open gara 7.34 x 2.95 s Carport Open gara Breakfast 3.41 x x '2'' x 6'1'' 10'0'' x 8'6'' Breakfast Bri Ground floor s Gara Bothy sitting / Guest Pole barn x 15'2'' s 16'4'' Savills Tunbrid Wells 53 High Street, Tunbrid Wells, Kent TN1 1XU tunbridwells@savills.com savills.co.uk

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