Cooksbridge Road, Barcombe, Nr. Lewes, BN8
Guide price £2,500,000
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6 Beds 3 Baths 3 Receptions
REF: MSX230003
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A SUBSTANTIAL AND ELEGANT COUNTRY HOUSE SET IN BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS WITH SOME LOVELY SOUTHERLY VIEWS TOWARDS THE SOUTH DOWNS.
THE PROPERTY
Woodside House is an elegant country house set in just under 5 acres of exquisite gardens and grounds, with the accommodation spanning over 4,500 square feet and has been a much-loved family home, coming to the market for the first time in over 35 years. The accommodation is perfectly laid out for both formal entertaining and family life, with classic Victorian architectural features including beautiful, proportioned rooms, carved fireplace surrounds, high ceilings, deep skirting boards and decorative plasterwork. The large sash windows and full-height bay doors offer wonderful light and views across the private and totally secluded gardens and grounds. The property lies in an unspoilt rural position with distant views over the surrounding farmland and woodland towards the South Downs. Woodside House dates from the 19th century and is constructed of painted brick with part tile hung elevations under a mainly slate roof. Woodside House is approached via a glazed porch into a very beautiful reception hall. Off the hall to the south are two formal rooms, currently being used as drawing and dining rooms with working open fireplaces and large full-height glazed bay windows and doors. A particular feature of these two rooms are the beautiful views out across the gardens and the natural light the large windows provide. Off the hallway is a conservatory and downstairs cloakroom and a large kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with fitted cupboards and a large 4 oven oil fired AGA. Off the kitchen is a larder room with a plethora of open plan shelving and fitted storage. A fitted utility/boot room and rear sitting room complete the downstairs accommodation. On the first floor there is a beautifully proportioned principal bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room (currently being used as a study) with double aspect views across the grounds. There are a further 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The house has been arranged around a lovely sweeping staircase with a secondary staircase which would allow separate access and could therefore be utilised to provide a two-storey attached annexe within the house perfectly suited for multi-generational living. The property is well screened and protected from the road by a high brick wall and is approached through a pillared entrance with electric gates down a sweeping gravel driveway towards the house. The tree lined drive and gardens are of particular note, extending to just under 5 acres with formal and informal areas, wildflower meadow, 3 orchards, swimming pool, large working kitchen/vegetable garden, woodlands, paddock and herbaceous and perennial borders. The gardens are exquisite and offer beautiful views to the south and the surrounding countryside. There is a detached double garage with two up-and-over doors. The grounds offer complete privacy and seclusion on all sides of the property with many mature trees and shrubs. To the south of the house there is an area of well-kept formal lawn, which adjoins the tree-lined paddock with woodland beyond. There is also a separate entrance to the west of the property allowing access to the paddock, often used for guest parking during summer parties at the property. The pretty historic village of Barcombe is within very easy reach and is a highly sought-after village with a great sense of community. Barcombe provides a shop/post office, primary school, village hall and church. For those needing access to London, Cooksbridge Station is within easy reach. The historic county town of Lewes is about 4 miles away and provides an extensive range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities together with two supermarkets. Alternatively, Uckfield town is within about 7.8 miles offering several bars/restaurants, supermarkets, a public cinema, library and a popular leisure centre together with a railway station providing services to London. The surrounding countryside provides delightful scenic walks and numerous bridle paths. There is an excellent selection of preparatory and public schools, including Brighton College, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Ardingly. There are numerous golf courses in the area, Piltdown, Royal Ashdown and the East Sussex National.
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