Sheep Plain, Crowborough, TN6

Occupying a commanding position at the head of a half- mile long private drive, in a semi-rural, yet convenient position alongside Crowborough Beacon Golf Course, a spacious and attractive family home set within gardens and grounds of just over six acres. Displaying external elevations of painted weatherboarding under a tall, pitched tiled roof with large multi pane double glazed windows and French doors. Extending to in excess of 4,330 square feet, the generously proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and includes sociable family living space, formal reception rooms and an exceptionally spacious principal bedroom suite. Ceilings are of good height and windows large allowing for views over the gardens and beyond, doors are panelled and there is an elegant, easy rising staircase. Recently the current owners have installed a series of solar panels with battery storage. The open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining/family room has a tiled floor and has been comprehensively furnished with fabulous bespoke furniture by the renowned kitchen design company – Chalon. Hand painted cabinetry includes a large central island with work surfaces of black granite and polished timber, while appliances include an oil fired Aga with bolt on companion. The main reception room is composed of two distinct areas, one used as a music room from where there is a step down to the gracious drawing room, which enjoys a dual aspect and a fine prospect over the gardens as well as a fireplace with wood burning stove. Laid off from a galleried first floor landing are three bedrooms and the family bathroom as well as access to the principal suite. This is an indulgent space furnished with oak floors and under floor heating and windows for taking in the marvellous views. The large, dual aspect bedroom area has a vaulted ceiling and a fully fitted dressing room with mirror-fronted closets, whilst the en-suite bathroom has a separate shower cabinet, a freestanding roll top bath and fittings by Lefroy Brooks. The second floor has two bedrooms and eaves storage

Outside

The property is set at the head of a half-mile long access drive that crosses over Crowborough Golf Course. A pair of tall, wrought-iron electric gates open on to a large gravel parking and turning area and the detached double garage. The gardens and grounds are lovely with large swathes of sweeping lawn, majestic mature trees including a statuesque eucalyptus, colour shrubs and specimen plants, abundant herbaceous borders, productive kitchen garden and terracing for entertaining. The swimming pool is heated via a heat exchanger and has its own surrounding terracing with the all-weather, hard tennis court alongside. The enclosed paddock is bordered by some light woodland and there is a former pony stable for storage as well as a further timber store and an electric vehicle charging point.

Situation

The property is set in a marvellous location close to Crowborough Beacon Golf Club approximately two miles to the south west of Crowborough town centre with its excellent selection of supermarkets, banks, building societies, cafes and restaurants. The historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells (The Pantiles) lies under nine miles to the north and has a large selection of shops, theatre and restaurants. The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities and there is a wide variety of schools for both girls and boys within easy reach of the property including local primary schools, the Beacon Academy in Crowborough, preparatory schools include Cumnor House (Danehill), Brambletye (East Grinstead) and Holmewood House (Langton Green) and independent secondary schools such as Mayfield for Girls, Eastbourne, Brighton, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Solar panels; Oil fired central heating; Private Drainage
Local Authority: Wealden District Council.
Council Tax Band G