4 bedroom house

Blackboys, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5NA

Guide Price

£2,500,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Mar 2022
  • 116.0 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: Outdoor Swimming Pool

Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian

Land Tags: Arable Land, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland

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  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Mar 2022
  • Residential Tags: Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian
  • Land Tags: Arable Land, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
  • WESTERN LODGE, , POSSINGWORTH PARK, BLACKBOYS, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX, 2430000, 12/10/2021
Please watch the video. An outstanding 116 acre country estate with a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom detached architecturally designed modern home with an outdoor swimming pool, a period 3 bedroom detached lodge house and a number of outbuildings. Enjoying magnificent far reaching views towards the South Downs and Beachy Head.



Plovers Meadow is a fine country estate purchased by Lord and Lady Chelwood in 1978. The property enters the market for the first time in over 40 years. The main dwelling was constructed in the 1960's, an individually designed home to suit it surroundings with the main focus on the stunning far reaching views. A characterful lodge stands to the main entrance of the estate, comprising of 3 bedrooms and has been let over the past 14 years. 80 acres of the estate is managed as an arable farm and has been farmed for over 40 years, a Business Farm Tenancy is in place.



The estate is situated in a stunning rural position, the main dwelling offers tremendous scope for redevelopment and a large 2 storey detached contemporary home would take full advantage of the enviable position and uninterrupted far reaching views. The property is approached via a long meandering drive with the Lodge/Gate House known as Western Lodge found at the front. Western Lodge extends to 1078 sq ft and comprises of 3 reception rooms, a kitchen and 3 bedrooms and could provide a rental income.



The main dwelling lies well within the grounds. The garage is found at the front of the property with an adjoining boot room and cloakroom, a canopy leads to the property. The property is entered via a reception hall with a family bathroom, two bedrooms found nearby and a hallway continuing through to a double aspect garden room. The kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully refitted with bespoke oak units, granite worksurface with built-in induction hob, integrated appliances and flows through to a double aspect dining room. The sitting room is a distinguishing feature of the home, having a wealth of glass reaching out to the stunning views and impressive fireplace. Continuing through the home there is a bedroom/study and a master bedroom with an extensive range of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, comprising an enclosed bath and his and hers sinks.



Outside, the pool is found to the rear in a secluded plot. Throughout the grounds there are a number of useful outbuildings, a 30'5 x 12'2 barn, stable block, garden room and an additional barn. The formal gardens surround the property hosting many specimen trees and shrubs. Paddocks are found beyond and meets the farmland which provides a stunning outlook. Included with the whole 116 acres, the property also has rights to access an additional 100 acres of woodland and lake, with transfer of 2500 shares in Possingworth Park Estates stock.





The property is situated in a private estate close to the high streets of Blackboys and Cross in Hand with the latter offering a bakers, farm shop, local inn and petrol station with convenience store as well as various leisure facilities including Tennis, Bowls and Rugby clubs and a children's playground.

Uckfield and Heathfield High Street are almost equal distance both offering a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including banks/building societies, a post office and supermarkets.

The area is well serviced with a wide selection of schooling for all age groups. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is also within close proximately of approximately 15 miles which offers a more comprehensive range of shopping and entertainment facilities whilst the coastal resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings are all within driving distance.

Nearby railway services can be found at Stonegate (Cannon Street/Charring Cross in just over 1hr) Additional rail services can be found in nearby Buxted which offers services to London Bridge (approximately 67 minutes).

The area is surrounded by open fields and countryside providing numerous outdoor pursuits and scenic walks.

Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Uckfield

Land Registry Data

  • WESTERN LODGE, , POSSINGWORTH PARK, BLACKBOYS, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX, 2430000, 12/10/2021
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