The Mill House Isfield, East Sussex

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1 The Mill House Isfield, East Sussex

2 An impressive and well-appointed Grade II listed country house set in beautiful grounds of acres, with a cottage, tennis court, swimming pool and Sussex Barn.

The Mill House Buckham Hill, Isfield, East Sussex TN22 5XR Accommodation The Mill House: Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,

3 The Mill House Buckham Hill, Isfield, East Sussex TN22 5XR Accommodation The Mill House: Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cold room, boiler room, two downstairs WC, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms. The Mill House Cottage: Kitchen, sitting/dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Outside Partly walled landscaped gardens, heated swimming pool, tennis court, mill pond and stream, vegetable garden and orchard, green house and potting shed. Large Sussex barn with attached garaging and store rooms. In all about 4,904 acres. 1

4 Description The Mill House is a substantial and impressive Grade II listed country residence that is believed to date back to the 17th century, with early 20th century additions. The property offers a wealth of living and entertaining space spanning to over 4884 sq ft providing rooms with generous proportions. The property has a wealth of interesting architectural details such as the impressive tower with decorative stucco sundial and radius window. On entering the property you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall with reception rooms leading off. The main reception rooms are situated to the front of the property enjoying the glorious views of the garden and grounds beyond. These rooms are spacious, light and bright with herringbone parquet flooring and large bay windows. The drawing room has the additional bonus of French doors opening to a beautiful loggia, creating the perfect space for al fresco entertaining of a Summers evening. The charming country kitchen sits at the heart of the house with ample units and granite surfaces for preparation. The Aga provides warmth and ambience in this room and the wood burner in the adjoining dining room provides the same. There is a large utility room, cold room and two further cloakrooms on this floor. The first floor provides a total of five bedrooms which is well designed for a young family. The master bedroom suite sits to the front of the property with views over the garden, it has a walk in dressing room and en suite bathroom. Adjacent to this is a guest bedroom with en suite, also with views over the garden. There are three further bedrooms one of which is en suite and a family bathroom. There is a separate staircase on the first floor which leads to the ample and boarded loft space. 2

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7 To the second floor there are two bedrooms and an en suite shower room. Given the proportions of one of the rooms it has been adapted to be used as a very generous playroom. The Mill House Cottage This charming cottage benefits from three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen/dining room. It also has the benefit of its own enclosed garden. This property works as excellent ancillary accommodation for a relative or nanny, or used to generate an extra income. The Sussex Barn This classic weatherboarded barn is generous in size so much so it was previously used as a squash court. It now offers excellent storage with attached garaging and storage rooms. Location The Mill House enjoys a wonderful rural location on the northern outskirts of the popular village of Isfield. The village provides a community farm shop and public house. For a wider range of shops and restaurants the historic County town of Lewes lies about six miles away. Sussex is blessed with highly regarded schools both state and independent and within the area to The Mill House are, Little Horsted CEP School, Cumnor House, Lewes Priory, Lewes Old Grammar School, Eastbourne and Ardingly College. Transport: Haywards Heath provides a regular service of trains to London (Victoria, London Bridge and Thameslink services) with journey times from 45 minutes. Gatwick airport is approximately 25 miles to the north east along with junction 10 of the M23 which links to the M25, Uckfield, some three miles away offers regular train services to London Bridge. 5

8 Gardens and Grounds The property is approached via electric double gates and the driveway leads to a large parking area for several cars. The house and gardens sit in a substantial plot of acres with The Old Mill stream running along the southern boundary which feeds from the River Uck. Within the grounds is an all weather tennis court and heated outdoor swimming pool. The gardens are superb with established flowers and shrubs and large lawned area. There is a substantial green house, potting shed, kitchen garden and orchard. 6

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10 Directions From Lewes, take the A26 north at Lewes for about five miles and turn left into Isfield Road at The Old Ship pub. Follow Isfield Road which becomes Lewes Road, turning left into Station Road which in turn becomes Buckham Hill. The wooden gates to The Mill House are on the right immediately before a red post box, opposite the lane to St Margaret of Antioch Church. From Haywards Heath, take the A272 east to Piltdown, turning south into Shortbridge Lane immediately after the garage. Turn right onto Buckham Hill and keep right at the next junction; the wooden gates to The Mill House are on the left immediately after a red post box, opposite the lane to St Margaret of Antioch Church. Agent s Note The Mill House has right of access over the field to the south of the property adjacent to the mill stream, to maintain the water course. The antique garden gates and the garden statuary are not included in the sale. Square Footage: 4,884 sq ft. 8

com Haywards Heath Sales 01444 419140 haywardsheath@hamptons-int.

11 The Prime and Country House team would be delighted to show you around this property. Prime and Country House Department Haywards Heath Sales Hamptons International Head Office 7th Floor, UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk 9

12 The Mill House Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 4,884 sq ft / sq m, Cottage = 1,242 sq ft / sq m, Barn = 2,558 sq ft / sq m, Barn Cottage House For clarifi cation, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars. Hamptons International is a trading name of Countrywide Estate Agents. Head Offi ce: 7th Floor, UK House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN

Great Bragmans Farm Bragmans Lane, Sarratt, Hertfordshire

Great Bragmans Farm Bragmans Lane, Sarratt, Hertfordshire A beautifully restored 16th century listed timbered farmhouse, of great historical interest. Set within nearly 8 acres. Great Bragmans Farm, Bragmans