Kingsley Hill, Rushlake Green, East Sussex, TN21 9PX

NO CHAIN - A rare and beautiful location on the edge of the sought after village. Set in 10 acres, this detached 5 bedroom house has FULL PLANNING PERMISSION TO EXTEND OR REBUILD. And a detached ANNEX with permission to use as a holiday let. In addition is a range of outbuildings, with planning permission on the workshop to be used as an engineers workshop.

The opportunity to live in such a peaceful location is rare, set down a long driveway off a quiet country lane. Internally the house has been updated with new bathrooms and kitchen, flooring and decoration and has the potential to turn into a much larger property, with accommodation to suit modern day living, with the current planning permission WD/2021/1337/F. Increasing the size of the property to 4,489 square foot including a large 3 car garage with an office above.

The Annexe: This has full planning permission granted to be used as a holiday cottage, if additional accommodation is not required. It comprises double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room with patio doors overlooking the lake.

Outside: The land surrounding the property is a perfect mixture of garden (2 acres) and woodland (8 acres). The garden is mainly south facing although, as it surrounds the house, benefits from an easterly and westerly aspect. The outbuildings are on the north aspect of the house and comprise several tractor sheds, open barn, workshops and storage rooms. To the east and on a slightly lower level of ground is the lake: Full of wildlife and pond life, a jetty projects into the lake and there is a duck house on the shore. Beyond the lake is woodland, with a high and spacious canopy, meaning the ground is a mass of bluebells in the spring. The woods extend around the northern side of the property abutting the area of garden set aside for vegetable growing, fruit enclosures, chicken runs and compost area. A large part of the garden is on the south and west side of the property. Benefitting from sun for most of the day over the large expanse of level lawns with a viewing deck enjoying far reaching views. A pergola covered in Wisteria houses a hot tub and there is a patio abutting the south side of the property adjacent to the conservatory.

Services: House Council Tax Band F. Annexe A. Separate Oil fired central heating for each property. Cess pit drainage. WD/2024/0495/F. (New dwelling).

Rushlake Green is one of the most sought after villages in the area, retaining a good village shop and pub on the edge of village green, which is the location for many local events. The green is surrounded by mainly period properties and is extremely pretty. There is a footpath from the village to the property which is about a 10/15 minute walk. There are many public footpaths around the village to explore.
The market town of Heathfield is four miles distant and has a good range of High Street shops, cafés and restaurants. There are multiple medical practices and primary and secondary schooling. The private schools in the area run bus services throughout the district to Eastbourne College, Bede's, Claremont and others, including prep schools. The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells, Eastbourne and Uckfield area all within a 25/30 minute drive and offer more comprehensive amenities.

Directions: From the village of Rushlake Green, keeping the shop on your right, proceed out of the village. Take the first turning on the right hand side into Kingsley Hill and the property will found on the right hand side.

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. EPC under previous house name of Toll Lodge.