FILCHING, POLEGATE  BN26 5QA

£795,000 FREEHOLD

ASH FARM IS A SUPERBLY LOCATED DETACHED HOUSE NESTLING INTO THE SOUTH DOWNS ON THE EDGE OF THE POPULAR VILLAGE OF JEVINGTON, IT IS TOTALLY SECLUDED AND ENJOYS MAGNIFICENT PANORAMIC VIEWS.  The six bedroom farmhouse, most of which dates from 1842, has great potential for a family home whilst it is currently used as a guest house, with a small quiet campsite.  Filching is a downland hamlet just west of the village of Polegate with its mainline railway station and comprehensive shopping facilities.  Within the grounds, which we are advised extend to approximately 3 acres, there are various outbuildings including a barn and there is ample parking for a number of vehicles.  Properties of this character and in this location rarely come onto the market and it is highly recommended for internal inspection.

Directional Note: 

From Eastbourne proceed along the Upperton Road into Willingdon Road and Eastbourne Road.  Turn left at the traffic lights at Polegate towards Jevington.  Continue and you will see Gibby’s Tea Rooms on the right hand side, at the next left hand bend take the unmade right hand track and Ash Farm is sign posted.

Accommodation:

Approached from the country lane that cuts through the deeply undulating Downs.  A long drive ascending to the property with ample parking.  Formal gardens on three sides totalling approximately ¾ acre.  The remaining grounds total approximately 3 acres consisting of undulating paddock and downland.

CONSERVATORY approx 28’4” x 10’8”, currently used as the main dining room.  Triple aspect with exceptional downland views.  Double glazed with sliding patio doors leading to large SOUTH FACING SUN DECK.  Radiators, Thermalite roof.  Door to:

SITTING ROOM approx 14’ x 10’6” with brick backed natural fireplace with old timber surround and inset woodburner. Fitted cupboards to chimney breast recess., radiator.  Door to:

PREPARATORY KITCHEN approx 14’ x 10’6” double aspect with quarry tiled floor.  Timber fronted wall and base units.  Worktops with inset 1½ bowl ceramic sink and tiled splashbacks.  Plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, gas cooker point.  Door to:

CELLAR approx 14’ x 10’7”, central heating boiler.

LOBBY with quarry tiled floor, door to exterior.  Door to:

CLOAKROOM with low level wc, corner hand wash basin, quarry tiled floor.

From conservatory entrance door to:

MAIN SITTING ROOM approx 27’ x 14’10” formerly the origins of this building and a cow shed.  A most imposing room with natural fireplace and a woodburner.   Casement doors to the conservatory with wonderful views.  Door to:

REAR HALLWAY stairs to FIRST FLOOR.  Doors to cloakroom, main kitchen and rear garden.

CLOAKROOM with low level wc and hand wash basin.

MAIN KITCHEN approx 15’ x 12’3” comprehensive range of wood fronted wall and base units, worktop with double stainless steel sink and drainer.  Space for range cooker, breakfast bar, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, gas fired boiler, spotlights, tiled splashbacks.  Casement doors to garden.  Door to:

LEAN-TO UTILITY ROOM approx 11’ x 10’10”  wall and base units, worktop with sink unit.  Plumbing for washing machine.  Door to exterior. 

From sitting room door to:

BEDROOM 1 approx 14’11” x 12’10” with low cottage windows.  Pedestal wash basin, radiator, casement doors to external patio.

From lounge staircase to first floor landing, door to:

BEDROOM 2 approx 14’2” x 7’9” with two deep cilled windows, radiator, access to loft space.

BEDROOM 3 approx 14’1” x 11’9” with Downland views, period style cast iron fireplace.  Louvred doors to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and low level wc.

SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, radiator.

SEPARATE WC with low level wc, hand wash basin set in vanity unit, radiator, spotlights.

BEDROOM 4 (originally a hay loft) approx 14’11” x 12’10” with downland views.  Radiator, casement doors to external steps giving access to garden.  Door leading to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, wash basin and low level wc.

BEDROOM 5 approx 14’7” x 9’ with two fitted double wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM 6 approx 15’ x 13’7” a triple aspect room, with built-in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

BATHROOM with white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment.  Pedestal hand basin, low level wc.  Airing cupboard housing lagged copper water cylinder with immersion heater.

Outside:

Formal GARDENS and three sides totalling approximately ¾ acre.  Hardstanding for two vehicles (planning permission expired for a double garage). 

SMALL BARN approx 30’ x 10’ with power.  IMPLEMENT SHED.  The remaining GROUNDS total very approximately 2 1/4 acres consisting of undulating grazing land, downland and potential paddock. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND:  Wealden District Council: G

 

Part View of Sitting Room

Part View of Sitting Room

Part View Towards the Conservatory

Part View of Conservatory

Part View of Kitchen

Part View of Terrace

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NOTE: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, neither the agents nor the vendor accept any responsibility for error or omission, nor do they constitute an offer or contract. The Agents cannot guarantee the condition of the boilers, central heating systems, built in cookers or other domestic appliances that may be included in a sale of a property. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries or take advice if necessary.

Viewing by appointment with the owners agents
Leaper Stanbrook – Tel. 01323 – 416716

Our offices are open
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturdays 9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Website Address: www.leaperstanbrook.co.uk