Westbrook Lane

GUIDE PRICE: £1,100,000-£1,300,000

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A UNIQUE SECLUDED PROPERTY IN APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES SET AT THE END OF A PRIVATE COUNTRY LANE SURROUNDED BY COUNTRYSIDE * PRESENTLY A DETACHED MOST CHARMING PERIOD COTTAGE WITH THREE BEDROOMS AND THREE TO FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS AS WELL AS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE IN GOOD OVERALL ENHANCED CONDITION * NOT GRADE LISTED, SO PERFECT FOR SUBSTANTIALLY EXTENDING OR TO BE REPLACED WITH A BESPOKE NEW BUILD FINE RESIDENCE IN PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE SETTINGS POSSIBLE * NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS * LARGE NISSEN HUT AND OLD DERELICT FARM BUILDING THAT HAVE GOOD POSSIBILITIES FOR CONVERSION INTO ANNEX OR HOLIDAY LETTING ACCOMMODATION SUBJECT TO PLANNING * FANTASTIC RURAL VIEWS * GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP RECENTLY FITTED WHICH IS DESIGNED TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO ALSO HEAT A LARGE FURTHER EXTENSION IF ADDED * POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE EQUESTRIAN USE OR LUXURY LIVING WITH AREAS FOR TENNIS COURTS AND OUTDOOR POOLS TO BE BUILT SUBJECT TO PLANNING * PROPERTY HAS BEEN TOTALLY REWIRED IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT OWNERS * ELECTRICITY CAPACITY IS NOW 100 AMPS TO THE COTTAGE * INSULTED WALLS WITH SPECIALIST SHEEPS WOOL * MAJORITY OF WINDOWS ARE NOW NEW HERITAGE SOLAR GLASS DESIGN WITH ACOYA WOOD * FIBRE OPTIC RUN DIRECT TO THE COTTAGE * 6 MILES FROM BATTLE MAINLINE TRAIN STATION FOR LONDON BRIDGE AND CHARING CROSS.

• SECLUDED AND PRIVATE PEACEFUL SETTING AT THE END OF A PRIVATE LANE
• SET IN 6.5 ACRES
• DETACHED THREE BEDROOMED PERIOD HOUSE (NOT GRADE LISTED)
• FANTASTIC VIEWS
• NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS, INCLUDING A LARGE NISSEN BUILDING AND LARGE DERELICT FARM BUILDING, WHICH HAVE EXCELLENT POSSIBLITIES FOR CONVERSION INTO ANNEX OR HOLIDAY LETTING ACCOMMODATION.
• POTENTIAL TO SUBSTANTIALLY EXTEND EXISTING RESIDENCE OR TO TOTALLY REPLACE WITH A LUXURY BESPOKE NEW BUILD.
• ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE TO BUY A PROPERTY IN A PERFECT SETTING WITH AMAZING POTENTIAL.

DESCRIPTION: An absolutely unique chance to purchase a secluded and peaceful 6.5 acre secret oasis hidden at the end of a private lane, which already has a beautiful detached three bedroomed and three / four reception room cottage also in a wonderful elevated position and which presently lends itself for to be either substantially extended, or quite possibly to being replaced with a more substantial and bespoke imposing residence.

In addition, this property, which is set in this perfect rural site, already has two fairly large existing old outbuildings, that according to our planning department could quite possibly lend themselves for conversion or replacement into holiday letting units and / or annex accommodation. The Nissen Hut currently with a concrete floor and in good condition, measures 11.9 meters x 7 meters. The old derelict farm building measures 9.8 meters x 6.5 meters.

In particular, as this property is not grade listed and has had no recent extensions, there is already a certain amount of permitted development rights for a substantial extension to be granted and the current owners have already had a draft design produced.

However, when applying to replace a property completely, there is a lot more potential to substantially increase the size of a replacement dwelling to be constructed. This being the case, on both options, any enhancement to a property in this marvellous setting, will almost certainly create a huge increase in overall value.

There is also ample space to construct an all-weather tennis court and outdoor swimming pool within the grounds subject to planning.

These opportunities very rarely appear on the open market, especially with all the existing positive attributes. Therefore, we strongly recommend for any serious purchaser looking for a perfect secluded site to build their dream home, or to enhance the existing property and encompass its already unique period charm, this listing is a once in a lifetime chance in our opinion to be able to seize the moment and have that dream become a reality.

LOCATION: Hidden away at the end of a quite private lane and surrounded by nature and lovely countryside, this property is situated only half a mile from Westfield village. The village itself has a village store, a cafe, butcher shop and a public house, a church and a hairdressers/beauty salon, Carr Taylors vineyard, iron forge works and a doctor’s surgery, as well as the popular Wild Mushroom restaurant.

The historic town of Battle, with its mainline station to London Bridge and Charing Cross is only about 6 miles away, making this secluded home perfect for London commuters. Hastings with its extensive amenities is 4 miles, Sedlescombe 3 miles and Rye only 6 miles.

Depending upon educational requirements, there is a large choice, which includes Battle Abbey, Claverham, and Vinehall to name but a few.

ACCOMMODATION: Attractive old wooden door opening into entrance porch.

ENTRANCE PORCH: With quarry tiled floor, radiator and double-glazed window with wonderful aspect over the main gardens and amazing far reaching rural views beyond, door to downstairs cloak room.

CLOAKROOM: Approached through an old wooden door with a wooden frame with a charter styled W.C., cottage wooden panelled walls and bespoke character copper sink with antique styled tap, tiled splash back, aged wooden surround and storage space under.

BREAKFAST ROOM: Comprising of quarry tiled floor, vintage style radiator, part exposed brick walls and other rendered, beams, window with aspect to gardens, further window with aspect to garden, twin wooden doors opening to plant room which houses the state-of-the-art ground source heat pump system, built in larder doorways leading to the main kitchen and further doorway leading to the sitting room.

KITCHEN: With quarry tiled floor, range of cottage style cupboard and base units with wooden work surfaces over, butlers sink, antique style mixer tap, gas cooking range, attractive exposed brick feature walls, vaulted ceiling with beams, window with aspect to front gardens, further window with access to rear gardens, old wooden cottage door leading to outside.

SITTING ROOM: With a splendid feature inglenook fireplace, with brick hearth and surrounds and imposing oak bressummer beam over, host of wonderful exposed period beams to ceilings and walls, vintage style radiator, windows with aspect over the substantial rear gardens, further windows and French doors with aspect and leading out onto the front gardens, old wooden cottage door opening to the concealed staircase to the first floor landing, large oak framed archway leading into the open plan dining room.

OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM: With beautiful exposed oak beams to ceilings and walls, window with aspect to front garden, delightful old oak door opening to concealed drinks cupboard.

LIBRARY: A unique feature room with one side of open oak framed section and providing access directly from the dining room. Bespoke fitted bookshelves and storage cupboard below, vintage style radiator, numerous period exposed beams to both walls and ceiling, windows with stunning aspect over the gardens and beyond of the adjoining countryside.

ORANGERY / CONSERVATORY: Approached from the dining room via double glazed and wooden panelled doors. Comprising of a quarry tiled floor, lower brick walls with upper glazed and wooden framed sides with a pitched glazed and wooden framed roof with adjustable vents, vintage style radiator, antique / vintage wood burner, French doors opening to the rear gardens and grounds. Please note that this wonderful sized room has beautiful views of the surrounding gardens and grounds from three sides.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Oak staircase leading from the sitting room with oak framed and old wattle / daubed side walls which rises up to the first-floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With mezzanine window that enjoys fabulous far-reaching views over the rear gardens and beyond, old oak floors, which lead further into a carpeted area with a charming oak and wooden window seat. Windows with aspect to the front gardens, doors leading off to bedrooms 1, 2 and 3, as well as the family bathroom / shower room.

BEDROOM ONE: A double sized and double aspect room with vintage style radiator, vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobe cupboards, hatch to loft and attractive old wooden floors.

BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with lovely exposed wooden beams to the walls, old oak floors, vintage style radiator, wall light points, window with aspect over the front gardens. Door to the adjoining jack and jill bathroom / shower room.

BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with feature inglenook fireplace, exposed beams to walls, old oak floors, vintage style radiator and windows with breath taking views over the large gardens and beyond of the adjoining countryside.

FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: An impressive antique and vintage suite comprising of a cast iron rolltop bath with chrome mixer tap and ball and claw feet, antique styled W.C., antique style wash basin on raised chrome legs and chrome taps, separate shower cubicle with heavy glazed and chromed sides, tiled walls and chrome shower control system, chrome shower head, impressive old oak floors, exposed beams to walls and windows with aspect over the rear gardens with fabulous views beyond.

OUTSIDE: Set within approximately 6.5 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland (part of which are ancient woodlands), this property has not just an amazing must have very desirable setting, but it also comes with a large detached Nissen Hut, a detached redundant old farm building, a summer house / home office and a large wooden workshop.

NISSEN HUT: This appears to be in good solid condition and with realistic potential according to our planning department for obtaining possible planning for conversion into an annex, or holiday letting unit. It currently has twin sliding doors to the front and a concrete floor. It currently measures 11.9 meters x 7 meters.

OLD REDUNDANT DERELICT FARM BUILDING: With metal framed sides and currently measuring 9.8 meters x 6.5 meters. Although this particular derelict building in the past has received a refusal for permission to convert into a holiday letting unit, it is understood after some initial investigations with our planning dept, that the refusal was down to perhaps an oversight and some technicalities that could very possibly be overcome on an appeal and resubmission.

SUMMER HOUSE: Located near the main house and of wooden construction. There is power and light available in addition to a water supply with windows overlooking the gardens. Measuring 5 meters x 3 meters.

LARGE WOODEN STORAGE SHED / WORKSHOP: Also located nearer to the main house and of wooden construction with twin wooden doors opening into the vaulted room. Measuring 6.2 meters x 3.6 meters.

POTTING SHED: Measuring 2.7 meters x 1.8 meters.

CHICKEN COOP: Measuring 3.3 meters x 3.3 meters.

PARKING AREAS AND DRIVEWAYS: After travelling along the private lane, you come to a secluded end with a gate to the side that opens into a generous sized parking area, with ample space to construct subject to planning a substantial heritage style garaging complex. From here, there is a charming pathway leading through mature trees and shrubbery to the front of the property.

Further down this private lane, is an access gate to the adjoining paddocks and there is also potential to create the driveway to lead to the side of the main house and even construct garaging in this area also subject to planning.

GARDENS: The gardens surround the property and are predominantly arranged as mature park style areas, which includes a delightful secret Zen Garden tucked away with a charming water feature. Another interesting and attractive note is that there is an old possibly Holy water well of an oval shape. This was apparently the original water supply to the cottage with specialist filtration.
Although the grounds extend to approximately 6.5 acres and are comprised of undulating and level lawns and grass paddocks, there are numerous areas of specimen trees and shrubbery located to the upper half of the grounds, in addition to a lovely section of ancient woodland.
Also, within the rear grounds, there is a beautiful natural pond that has been stocked with a variety of fish, as well as being designed to also encapsulate a perfect habitat for all types of wildlife.

GRASS PADDOCKS: The substantial grass paddocks are located to the other side of the ancient woodland and can be directly accessed from off the private lane via a five-bar gate, as well as from the upper and lower end of the main lawns linked to the property’s rear gardens. Beyond are the most stunning and far-reaching views of the adjoining countryside.



Marketed by: Foley & Neville Estate Agents, Cowbeech