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"Exceptionally large and spacious 1st floor apartment with elegant proportions in a substantial Victorian country mansion approximately 167 sq meter plus it s own private balcony. 3.5 acres of communal gardens situated down a long driveway scheduled to be resufaced early summer . and surrounded by countryside. Wonderful views from the principal drawing room 7.5 m x 5.5 m and kitchen with doors opening to the private balcony. Outside there is an allocated car port and ample further parking for residents and guests. Lovely period features with high ceilings, moulded cornices, large double glazed windows and beautifully proportioned rooms.
The main entrance to the property retains the elegance of the 1895 late Victorian era. A wide turned staircase rises to the first floor with access to the apartment. On entering there is again, a hallway with lovely high ceiling, laminate flooring with built in cupboards and panelled doors to each room. The huge 7.5 m x 5.5 m Drawing Room benefits from two windows on the east side with views over the garden and a large window on the south side, enjoying superb views over the adjoining countryside where where Roe deer are often sighted. An open fireplace with an imposing and original Carrara marble surround, overmantle and hearth, housing a very efficient Dik Geurts wood burning stove. Over the drawing room is access to a very large ATTIC Room, fully boarded, boarded roof rafters and window with high ceiling. This could easily be converted to additional bedrooms and a possible further bathroom subject to all the necessary permissions if desired. There is a large, sunny and light well fitted, kitchen breakfast room with solid wooden units and worktops. Space for a table set within a bay window with views across the countryside. A door leads out onto the balcony used to enjoy socialising, barbeques and for dining al fresco. The large main bedroom can accommodate a super king bed, has a fitted wardrobes and enjoys wonderful views over the garden. The second double bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite toilet with w.c., wash basin and plumbing for washing machine. The third double bedroom is currently used as a study. There is a large bathroom with two windows, separate shower cubicle, bath, w.c., wash basin and radiator.

There are four individual apartments in total and all share the 3.5 acres of garden, which has different sections including two ponds, vegetable garden, green house owned by apartment 4 but shared, small woodland of approximately one acre. This also has a beautiful group of mature oak trees. There is a large open l garden to the front of the mansion, to which this property has direct access. There is a also large areas of lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs and adjoining open countryside to the rear and side of the property. There is a large communal garage for garden equipment and a very large wooden building for storage and workshop space 4.5Mx 7M which has been renovated including pillars, flooring, studwork and wooden cladding. The property also has it s own storage for logs etc to the rear of the other car port.

The property owns 25% of the Freehold and has a long lease approximately 113 years . The gardens surrounding the house are maintained by a gardener and a newly appointed manager will be looking after the property service charges to be confirmed currently £6,000 per year including property insurance and gardening and maintenance . Maintenance charge paid for until August 2025. The property benefits from recently installed, new two boiler oil fired system located in the cellar of the building, serving the whole property. Cess pit drainage. Tax Band D.

Located between the market town of Heathfield and the village of Horam, the property has convenient access to local amenities. Horam is two miles distant and has a small Co op store, a range of local shops, vets and medical services. The village also has a golf course, fishing lake, tennis and bowls club, petrol station, cafe and access onto the popular Cuckoo Trail which is a walking and cycling route. There is a gym and a petrol station just up the road in Cross in Hand. Heathfield has a more extensive range of amenities including 3 supermarkets and a Tesco Express, a very good range of local shops, cafes, restaurants and a pub. Locals primary schools are in Maynards Green and Heathfield and for secondary education there is the choice of Heathfield Community College, Uckfield or Hailsham as well as plenty of private schools in the area. Tunbridge Wells is about a 20 25 minute drive and has a more comprehensive range of amenities along with a main line station. Other main line stations are at Stonegate, Uckfield and Crowborough, all about 15 20 minutes drive.

Agents Note Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase."