Marklye Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

A stunning family house, together with land and outbuildings and set in delightful countryside surroundings, with a wonderful panoramic view.

Description

Thought to date from the 1930’s, this exceptional country house is very well placed and nicely set-up for family living, with a tucked-away position within its own land and offering a natural swimming pool, a tennis court and stabling with paddocks.

In addition, this five bedroom house has been skilfully updated by the sellers since their purchase in around 2007, maximising the appeal of this wonderful location. The presentation is very stylish throughout.

There is also a very impressive self-contained studio apartment as ancillary accommodation in the stable block, as well as a glazed gym building by the pool, and a converted English Heritage 'Cart Barn' style garage building, currently used as a home/work studio.

Features of note include:
The reception hall, sitting room and family room are all attractive, character rooms, with the sitting room enjoying a fine arched window and door, out onto the rear, west facing terrace, with its stunning panoramic view. The family room has an inglenook style fireplace and a wood burning stove, with double aspect over the garden and the open-plan reception hall also has an attractive garden aspect to the side. All these areas are oak floored and feature attractive period style fireplaces, as well as period style radiators,quality light stitches and door furniture, with this level of detail generally continuing throughout the house.

The kitchen/dining room is another highlight, featuring a central fireplace for the traditional four oven Aga and one wall of windows and doors onto the terracing and view. This whole room is very attractively fitted out in oak, slate and granite, designed and installed using Alistair Fleming Kitchens in Lewes.

The stairs lead up to a generous landing, serving all five bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying the views, and with a fitted dressing room with bespoke cupboards and a quality designed, en suite shower room. The four further double bedrooms are served by a smart, attractively tiled family bathroom.

Other features include a kitchen garden and orchard, solar panels, and water to the three paddocks, one with a field shelter and a ha-ha to the landscaped terrace, with mature hedging and planting.

The gardens are designed to limit maintenance, offering 'park like’ gardens and grounds edged by mature trees and a distinctive line of Scots Pine defining the border between lawn and meadow.

Location

Marklye House occupies a wonderful position tucked away on a no through lane on the outskirts of Heathfield.

Heathfield (approximately 1.3 miles) offers a range of supermarkets, including Waitrose, cafes, restaurant and independent boutiques. Heathfield’s independent shops include a bakery, greengrocers and Cucculo Italian Deli, well known for its quality produce, cheeses and wine, as well as its evening Pizza’s on certain nights of the week. Old Heathfield with the church and well known medieval pub, The Star Inn, within approximately 2.2 miles. Outside of town, the Tottingworth Farm shop and café at Broad Oak is well regarded too.

The large towns of Tunbridge Wells and Lewes, both reached within approximately 16 miles, offering comprehensive shopping and amenities, and the popular seaside town of Eastbourne is within approximately 17.1 miles.

Mainline railway stations: Stonegate station (South East Rail)which is reached within approximately 7.1 miles, and Buxted railway station (Southern Rail), within approximately 7.4 miles. Alternatively, Tunbridge Wells is within approximately 15.8 miles.

Schools: There is a good selection of schools in the area including primary schools in Heathfield, Cross in Hand, Burwash, Dallington, Punnetts Town and Stonegate; community colleges in Heathfield and Robertsbridge. Preparatory schools include Skippers Hill, St Ronans and Vinehall, with private secondary schools including St Leonards School for Girls in Mayfield, Tonbridge for boys and with co-ed options at Bedes, Battle Abbey School, Eastbourne and Brighton colleges' and Sevenoaks School to the north.

Communications: The A21 provides access to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The M20 at Ashford provides access to the Channel Tunnel Terminus.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,258 sq ft


Acreage: 12.7 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, private (septic tank) drainage, Stables and annexe have a Sewage treatment plant. Oil central heating.

Outgoings: Wealden district council

Please note there is a public footpath that runs through the property, as seen on the site plan.