7 bedroom detached house

This beautifully appointed character home has a sought-after setting on Scraper’s Hill, with countryside on all sides but with a short distance to amenities at Muddles Green and Chiddingly. The property is believed to have been constructed in the 1920s and was the former home of Lord Julian Fellowes, the author of Downton Abbey. Over the years the house has been sympathetically improved and extended to create a very generously proportioned family residence of seven bedrooms, extending to over 6000 sq ft across three floors. Internally there are many well preserved character features, including wood-panelled walls, fireplaces and wooden floors. These are complemented by the modernised décor, which is in keeping with the age of the house while affording all the modern conveniences. The internal design is thoughtfully executed and works well with the versatile floor plan, affording ample space to relax or entertain.

The property is entered via a welcoming hallway with coat storage, cloakroom and internal access to the garage. From here, double doors open to a spacious and beautiful dining room, there is then a sumptuous drawing room with music/ library area to one end, two studies and a fabulous kitchen with breakfast area and further breakfast room. Upstairs the accommodation is arranged around an attractive and spacious landing to which there are six bedrooms and six bathrooms. The main bedroom suite has French doors onto the balcony with glorious views over the gardens and fields beyond a walk in dressing room and beautifully appointed bathroom.

On the second floor there is a bedroom and very large loft space.
Outside

The property is set within a generous plot of just over 7 acres, surrounded by open countryside. Access from Scraper’s Hill is via a gated private driveway with parking for several vehicles. As well as an integrated double garage, there are a number of additional buildings in the grounds including a striking greenhouse set within a charming kitchen garden with raised planters and a pool house facing onto the swimming pool with a changing area and shower room. The partly-walled gardens are mostly laid to lawn and feature a variety of mature trees and plants providing year-round interest, with a number of places to sit and enjoy the views including a covered terrace to the rear of the house and a separate paved patio adjoining the swimming pool. The gardens are completed by a tennis court and paddock.

Situation

Chiddinghurst is situated on Scraper’s Hill, just outside the lovely village of Chiddingly in a rural position with views over the surrounding countryside. Within 10 minutes’ walk is Muddles Green which has a primary school and village store. Heathfield is a market town about 5 miles north which has further amenities and shopping.
Eastbourne is 10 miles south on the coast and offers an excellent choice of cultural, sporting and leisure facilities, while Brighton and Royal Tunbridge Wells are also easy to access. The county town of Lewes has trains to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport.

The area is renowned for its lovely surrounding countryside, being set between the High Weald AONB and the South Downs National Park where there are ample bridle paths and footpaths through woodland and beautiful open pastures.
The property is also in easy reach of the coast, Brighton and Glyndebourne, with golf at The East Sussex Golf Course, Turnbridge Wells and Piltdown. There are schools at Heathfield and Hailsham, Skippers Hill prep at Five Ashes and St Andrews at Eastbourne, Bedes at Upper Dicker and Eastbourne College for Boys and Girls.

Additional Information

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Council tax band H

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