North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27

A timeless Georgian house including ancillary accommodation, set within attractive grounds in this convenient location

Description

Previously known as Wellshurst, Holmbush House is a striking example of a detached Grade II listed property sitting on about 2.5 acres of very well maintained gardens with spectacular views over the Cuckmere Valley.

The property is accessed through a set of impressive wrought iron gates via the entrance to Wellshurst Golf Club, with period features in abundance and many hallmarks typical of the era; with suitable refurbishment this would create one of the finest homes in the area.

The generous hallway gives way to the dining room complete with an open fire. The ground floor also includes a well equipped kitchen with a Range oven and gas hobs, a very generous drawing room, together with a good sized reception room to the rear boasting French doors opening onto the glorious south west facing garden.

There is no shortage of space in this beautiful property, the first floor alone boasting four spacious bedrooms, each with ensuite and the second floor has an additional two bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom en suite also benefits from underfloor heating, whilst the en suite to the second bedroom boasts an original 1920's art deco finish. The property also benefits from an internal lift which could be reinstated by the new owners, an integral self-contained annexe with separate entrance, and a quadruple garage

There is a generous terrace to the rear spanning the width of the property and providing wonderful far-reaching views. Steps lower to the garden and grounds, which are mainly laid to lawn and wrap around three sides of the property, with mature herbaceous borders providing a wealth of colour throughout the year.

Location

Found in this semi-rural position between Hellingly and Horam, within close proximity of Wellhurst Golf Club, Holmbush House is surrounded by countryside with instant access to a network of public footpaths providing wonderful country walks.

Horam is reached within approximately 1.9 miles, with good local amenities including a butchers, a pharmacy, a post office and Co-op supermarket and for wine-lovers Hidden Springs Vineyard has a shop on Vines Cross Road.

Hailsham lies approximately 3.6 miles to the south offering a wider range of shops including Waitrose, Tesco and Asda, cafes, bars and restaurants, whilst Tunbridge Wells is approximately 18.9 miles to the north and Eastbourne approximately 14.8 miles to the south.

Private and state schools: Maynards Green Community Primary School is approximately reached within approximately 2.8 miles and there is further choice in Heathfield. At secondary level, options include Heathfield, Wadhurst and Uckfield Community Colleges and independent schools include Skippers Hill Preparatory School (Five Ashes), Bedes Senior School in Upper Dicker, Mayfield School for Girls and Brighton and Eastbourne Colleges.

Mainline rail: Polegate railway station is reached within approximately 6.9 miles with regular commuter services to London Bridge from 83 minutes, or Stonegate station approximately 11.3 miles with regular commuter services to London Charing Cross from 73 mins (South Eastern).

Local leisure amenities include the picturesque Cuckoo trail which is part of the National Cycle network running from Heathfield to Shinewater Park, Eastbourne (passing through Horam, Hailsham and Polegate), Horam tennis and football clubs, Isenhurst Country Club and rugby and tennis clubs in Cross in Hand, a cricket club and the Star Inn in Old Heathfield, and The Gun gastropub and Tap Room in nearby Chiddingly.

Square Footage: 5,714 sq ft


Acreage: 2.33 Acres

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Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity, and gas. Shared private drainage.

Agents comment: Holmbush House uses a shared drainage system owned by Wellshurst Golf Club. Owners of Holmbush House are to pay 10% of the costs towards the maintenance of the sewage treatment plant. 10% of the 2023 figure totaled: £204.00.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council.

There is a public footpath that runs along the outside of the north-western boundary.