Mill Lane, Ripe, BN8

Mill Farm is a much loved family home which is L shaped and is understood to date from the 17th century or earlier. The property is extremely picturesque and presents attractive mellow brick and tile hung elevations under a pitched clay tile roof.

The moment you enter the house you are struck by the elegant proportions. The dining hall is a splendid room with a large inglenook fireplace and beautiful polished brick floor. Approached from the dining hall is the elegant double-aspect drawing room, again with a large inglenook feature fireplace. In addition there is a large study/sitting room with a lovely aspect over the garden and a cosy snug.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of painted wooden units and bespoke oak units by Rise Joinery incorporating cupboards and drawers and includes a four oven oil fired AGA and has ample space for a large breakfast table. Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room is a good sized utility/boot room. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation, ideally arranged for formal and informal entertaining and family life.

Arranged over the first floor and approached via two staircases is a principal suite comprising bedroom and in particular a generous vaulted bathroom. In addition there are four further bedrooms and a well appointed large family bathroom.

Mill Farm is approached from the lane via a five bar entrance gate which leads through to the property's sweeping gravel entrance drive which takes you through a wide opening in an old flint wall to an extensive turning circle.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and provide a magical setting for the house. The garden is divided into a number of 'outside rooms' with various paved seating areas, summer house, a rose garden, vegetable garden with Alitex greenhouse and orchard.

To one end of the drive is a substantial weather board and tile hung barn of just under 2000 square feet which provides garaging, two loose boxes, tack room and extensive storage. To one side of the barn a farm gate gives access to the property's paddock in all just over 5 acres.

Mill Farm is located in an enviable position on the edge of the highly sought after and picturesque village of Ripe. The village has a strong sense of community and is mentioned in the Domesday book. At the heart of the village there is a superb community village store. In addition the village has a nursery school and a 13th century parish church dedicated to St John the Baptist.

There are many fantastic public schools in the area including Eastbourne College, Bedes, Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Roedean to name a few.

The surrounding countryside provides many miles of spectacular walking and riding country. The nearby South Downs National Park lies a short distance to the south of Ripe. From Mill Farm there are some wonderful glimpses over the surrounding countryside to the South Downs.

For the commuter Berwick mainline train station is just 3 miles distance providing a service to Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton. The historic county town of Lewes is just under 8 miles away and provides a wealth of independent shops, restaurants and cafes.

Eastbourne and Brighton are also nearby offering a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and commercial facilities. For opera lovers Glyndebourne Opera House is only 6 miles away.

Wealden District Council
EPC Exempt
Council Tax Band: H