Chilsham Lane, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27

A beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse believed to date back to 1610 and situated in a wonderful rural location with outstanding countryside views.
The accommodation provides well-proportioned rooms arranged over three 3 floors with a wealth of original features throughout including Inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams.

Planning Permission -The property now benefits from the following approved planning permission; WD/2023/3076/F - Conversion and change of use of existing outbuilding to holiday let, construction of three bay garage and erection of traditional greenhouse. WD/2023/1138/F - Construction of tractor and implement store.

The ground floor comprises of an entrance hall with doors leading into the kitchen and dining rooms. The large triple aspect drawing room offers exposed timber beams and an impressive fireplace with a timber mantle, brick hearth and a cast iron wood burning stove. This lovely room also enjoys fabulous views over the garden and double doors open into the study area with direct access to the garden.

The dining room provides a further Inglenook fireplace with a Bressumer beam above and a wealth of exposed timbers. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of wooden fronted Poggenpol units with cream two-oven Aga, Smeg electic oven and hob, Miele dishwasher. The delightful garden hall with steps down to the cellar and connects the drawing room with the kitchen, pantry, boot room, cloakroom completing the ground floor.

On the first floor is the principal suite comprising bedroom and bathroom, two further generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Arranged over the second floor is a fourth bedroom with a dressing room and bedroom 5/study beyond. All the bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes.


The property is approached over a gated entrance on to a sweeping driveway leading around to the rear of the property and outbuildings. To the front of the house there are large lawns bordered by mature trees. To the east is a large deer-proof vegetable garden with raised beds. To one side of the parking area at the rear of the house there is a wide paved seating area offering picturesque views over the pond, with fountain and waterfall, land and countryside views beyond. The pond is bordered by some magnificent mature oaks and a path leads around it. Adjacent to the pond is an area of woodland with a series of seasonal ponds. To one side of the pond is the property’s main paddock adjacent to which is a smaller paddock area.

The substantial outbuilding currently provides very useful storage and a substantial workshop/garden store. There is a further attached open fronted store, garage/garden tractor store and lean-to store. South of the barn is a further paddock area. In all the grounds extend to about 6.36 acres

Oil fiired central heating.
Private drainage system.

The property is situated in a quiet and private position along a country lane within 1.5 miles to the pretty village of Herstmonceux with its primary school, and a range of shops for everyday needs. Polegate mainline station is about 8 miles providing a service to London Victoria and London Bridge. The coast at Pevensey is about 9 miles and Eastbourne is about 12 miles, whilst the historic town of Lewes is about 17 miles.