Jacobs Farm. Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, East Sussex, TN33 0PL

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1 Jacobs Farm Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, East Sussex, TN33 0PL

2 JACOBS FARM A charming country estate comprising a Grade II Listed house, set up a drive and centrally placed within its own land amidst beautiful mature gardens with wonderful southerly views over the estate and beyond. There are four cottages, a range of farm buildings, tennis court, swimming pool, pasture and woodland - in all about 78.6 acres. MAIN HOUSE Entrance Hall 5 Reception Rooms Kitchen with adjoining Breakfast Room Study Utility Room Large Pantry Boot Room 2 Cloakrooms Cellar First Floor: Master Bedroom with en suite Bathroom and Dressing Room 5 further Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms (2 en suite) Second Floor: 3 Attic Bedrooms Outside: Second Cellar with Boiler Beautiful mature Gardens Tennis Court Swimming Pool Garaging FOUR COTTAGES Oast House divided into two 3-bedroom Cottages with adjoining Machinery, Implement Stores, and Games Room above Pair of semi-detached 3-bedroom Cottages Extensive Farm Buildings (in dilapidated order) Pasture and Woodland extending to about 78.6 acres AMENITIES Jacobs Farm lies in a beautiful stretch of East Sussex countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached by a country lane, set up its own driveway, yet only about 1 mile east of Sedlescombe village. This has a classic village green and cricket club and provides everyday amenities including a general store/post office, public house, church, doctor s surgery, hairdressers, and a hotel/ restaurant. Battle and Robertsbridge, each with mainline stations (London Bridge/ Cannon Street/Charing Cross) are about 5 and 6 miles respectively. The A21, which links to the M25, is about 2 miles. State and private schools nearby include Sedlescombe Primary School; Claverham Community College and Battle Abbey at Battle; Vinehall at Robertsbridge; Claremont at St Leonards on Sea and Bodiam; Marlborough House and St Ronan s at Hawkhurst; Benenden School, Cranbrook and West Heath in Sevenoaks. DESCRIPTION Jacobs Farm is a Grade II Listed property which is believed to have origins dating from the mid-14th century, although has been greatly extended over the years and re-faced in the mid-18th century with later additions. The house is approached via a network of country lanes with two oast house cottages at the head of the tree-lined driveway leading up to the main house. Also there is a pair of semi-detached cottages and a range of farm buildings near the entrance to the drive. The house is constructed of brick, with a tile hung front facade under a tiled roof. It is centrally located within its own land, with fabulous southerly views across the open countryside. The property has been in the same ownership for 47 years, and could now benefit from being updated. An oak front door with covered canopy to entrance hall with quarry tiled floor, wood panelling to dado height, staircase to first floor. Inner hall/study area leads to the drawing room with exposed floorboards, good ceiling heights and large sash windows overlooking the beautiful gardens, grounds, and countryside beyond.

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4 From the inner hall a door leads to the dining room with exposed floorboards and former inglenook fireplace. The sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with exposed ceiling timbers, large window, outlook over garden with adjoining door to south-facing terrace. The kitchen is situated to the front of the house, has a door to a small verandah and leads into the breakfast room with wood strip flooring, views over its own farmland and beyond. There is a family room with quarry tiled floor, panelling to dado height. Large boot room with separate WC. To the rear of the house is a television room, a study, large utility room and wonderful scullery with original slate shelving. The rear lobby with back door adjoins a further cloakroom. From the hall, brick steps lead down to the wine cellar with quarry tiled floor. Stairs lead to a spacious landing with linen cupboards and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion. On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms, including a master bedroom which has wonderful double aspect views over the countryside and rose garden, en suite bathroom and wood-panelled dressing room with built in cupboards. There are 5 further bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en suite). A staircase leads to the second floor where there are three attic bedrooms (two of which inter-connect). THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS These are a magnificent and beautifully maintained feature of the property, enjoying complete privacy and far-reaching views. There are manicured lawns, well-stocked herbaceous borders, clipped and shaped mature yew hedging, and a selection of specimen trees including cedar atlantica glauca, a willow, Scots pine, copper beech, flowering Japanese cherry, a row of lime trees, Acer palmatum and a magnificent yew tree. There is an area of partly walled garden, under-planted with Spring bulbs including daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells. To the west of the house is a superb rose garden laid out in the design of the Union Jack. The swimming pool is enclosed by beech and yew hedging with honeysuckle on a length of arbour. The pool is heated via an air source heat pump and set within a paved and lawned surround. The tennis court was resurfaced in FOUR COTTAGES Oast House Cottages These are situated to the north of the house, converted from a twin roundel Oast House. Both cottages have solid fuel central heating and hot water system. The roundels are brick beneath cedar tiled shingles. Part of the oast house remains unconverted and is currently used as a workshop and garden machinery store with an external staircase leading to a large vaulted games room on the first floor.

5 1 Oast Cottage Comprising: entrance hall with cloakroom; kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining dining room; roundel sitting room with brick fireplace; staircase to first floor with three bedrooms, nursery/study, bathroom (all in need of modernisation). This has its own area of garden with fruit trees and spectacular views. 2 Oast Cottage Comprising: entrance hall with cloakroom; roundel sitting room with brick fireplace; kitchen; walk-in larder. Three bedrooms; bathroom (all modernised in 2013). This has its own private rear garden with lovely views over farmland. Jacobs Cottages These are situated at the entrance to the driveway and are of brick construction under a slate roof, with solid fuel heating. 1 Jacobs Cottage Comprising: sitting room; kitchen; bathroom; cloakroom. First floor: three bedrooms. Outside: good sized garden. 2 Jacobs Cottage Comprising: sitting room; kitchen/breakfast room; bathroom; cloakroom. First floor: three bedrooms. Outside: good sized garden. OUTSIDE Jacobs Farm is approached from a quiet country lane onto a discrete treelined driveway which leads to the house, with a parking area for a number of cars, oast house and garaging. There is a second cellar, accessed by external steps and containing the boiler for the house. Near the house is a collection of buildings including: garage block; potting shed and garden implement store; open-fronted log store. Sheltered behind the garage block is a kitchen garden with espaliered pear tree, very dilapidated greenhouse, and coal store. Farm Buildings At the foot of the drive a spur leads to an extensive range of farm buildings extending to approximately 7,000 square feet. These include a three-bay portal-framed Atcost barn, five-bay Dutch barn, three-bay tractor shed, and a selection of brick and tile buildings, part two-storey, with great potential. These have been used to house livestock with a former milking parlour, and are arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central yard with two former bull pens. The buildings are now in poor condition.

6 THE ESTATE The estate extends to about 78.6 acres and surrounds the main residence. The immediate garden amounts to some 3.5 acres. There are approximately 39 acres of pasture and of particular note is the Park Field, which the house overlooks, with its mature trees including a magnificent Cedar of Lebanon, mature oaks, beech and mountain ash. An additional 9.8 acres are currently laid to arable. The 26.4 acres of woodland are also a wonderful feature with a fine array of bluebells and wood anemones, oaks, beech and chestnut coppice, all interwoven with pathways. In all about 78.6 acres. DIRECTIONS From the centre of Sedlescombe turn into Brede Lane, passing the Queens Head on your right and the Brickwall Hotel on your left. Continue for 1.1 miles then turn left into Reservoir Lane. After 0.1 of a mile the entrance to Jacobs Farm will be found on the left on a sharp bend. Additional Information: Local Authority: Rother District Council, Bexhill-on-Sea. Telephone Services: Mains electricity (not checked or tested) Private water supply and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Links: Tenure: Freehold. Land Registry Title Number ESX EPC Ratings: Jacobs Farm 1 Oast Cottage G 2 Oast Cottage E 1 Jacobs Cottage F 2 Jacobs Cottage F Exempt GUIDE PRICE 2,950,000 VIEWINGS For an appointment to view please contact Joint Sole Agents Batcheller Monkhouse ( ) or Knight Frank ( )

7 Jacobs Farm, Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, TN33 0PL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5334 SQ FT SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & EXCLUDES GARAGE & OUTBUILDING & EXCLUDES CARPORT) Denotes restricted head height Drawing Room 18'4 (5.59) x 16'3 (4.95) max Dining Room 15'4 (4.67) max x 14' ) Study 10'10 (3.30) x 9'3 (2.82) Bedroom 1 15'4 (4.67) x 14'3 (4.34) Dressing Room 14'5 (4.39) x 8'1 (2.46) Bedroom 7 15'2 (4.62) max x 11'5 (3.48) Bedroom 8 16'3 (4.95) x 11'1 (3.38) max Library 15'3 (4.65) max x 12' (3.66) Utility Room 14'8 (4.47) max x 12'11 (3.94) Pantry 10'6 (3.20) x 9'3 (2.82) Bedroom 5 15'4 (4.67) max x 8'5 (2.57) into bay Bedroom 6 16'2 (4.93) x 9'4 (2.84) Sitting Room 20'1 (6.12) max x 15'5 (4.70) Bedroom 2 15'10 (4.83) x 12'4 (3.76) max Attic 14'7 (4.45) x 13'10 (4.22) Kitchen 19'5 (5.92) max x 7'2 (2.18) Breakfast Room 17'4 (5.28) x 11'2 (3.40) max Family Room 17'7 (5.36) max x 13'2 (4.01) Bedroom 3 17'7 (5.36) max x 9'7 (2.92) Bedroom 4 16'9 (5.11) max x 13'2 (4.01) Bedroom 9 16'3 (4.95) max x 13'9 (4.19) GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR 2 Oast House Cottage, Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0PL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 943 SQ FT 87.6 SQ METRES Denotes restricted head height Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 Produced for Batcheller Monkhouse REF : Sitting Room 16'10 (5.13) x 16'10 (5.13) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 10'10 (3.30) x 10'8 (3.25) Larder GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 17'8 (5.38) x 10'3 (3.12) Bedroom 10'8 (3.25) x 6'10 (2.08) Bedroom 14'2 (4.32) x 7'3 (2.21) FIRST FLOOR Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error,

8 Spring 26.0m 22.6m Bournes Farm 24.4m 32.1m FB 2 1 Spring Spring 32.6m Pond 33.1m 38.3m Pond Spring m 22.0m Pond Issues 28.7m 23.4m Path (um) Jacobs Cottage 20.5m 23.2m FB 23.8m 22.7m Water Bailiffs Scale A4 Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2500 Land-line map with the permission of the Controller of HMSO Crown Copyright Licence No VA This plan is published for the convenience of the purchaser only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Drawing No. S Date LONDON KENT SUSSEX Jacobs Farm TQ Moon's Wood Oasthouse Cottages Cryalls Wood Path (um) Jacobs Farm POWDERMILL LANE Jacobs Farm Cottages POWDERMILL LANE 1 Jacobs Cottages, Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0PL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 806 SQ FT 74.8 SQ METRES Kitchen Bedroom 3 10'3 (3.12) 9'10 (3.00) x x 9'10 (3.00) 9'10 (3.00) min Bedroom 2 11'11 (3.63) x 9'11 (3.02) Sitting Room Bedroom 1 12'6 (3.81) max 12'6 (3.81) max x 11'10 (3.61) x 11'10 (3.61) GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 Produced for Batcheller Monkhouse REF : Jacobs Cottage, Reservoir Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0PL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 901 SQ FT 83.7 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & EXCLUDES GARAGE & OUTBUILDING) Denotes restricted head height Kitchen / Dining Room x 15'9 (4.80) max x 12'9 (3.89) Bedroom 3 x 9'11 (3.02) x 9'10 (3.00) Bedroom 2 x 11'11 (3.63) x 9'11 (3.02) NOTE: Batcheller Monkhouse give notice that: 1. These particulars including text, photographs and any plans are for the guidance of prospective purchasers only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact; 2. The particulars do not constitute any part of a Contract; 3. Any description provided herein represents a subjective opinion and should not be construed as statements of fact; 4. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor have any services, appliances or specific fittings been tested; 5. All measurements and distances are approximate; 6. We strongly advise that a prospective purchaser should contact the agent to check any information which is of particular importance, particularly for anyone who will be travelling some distance to view the property; 7. Where there is reference to planning permission or potential, such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should make their own enquiries of the relevant authority; 8. Any fixtures & fittings not mentioned in the sales particulars are excluded from the sale, but various items may be available, subject to separate negotiation. GP Sitting Room x 12'9 (3.89) x 11'11 (3.63) Bedroom 1 x 12'9 (3.89) x 11'11 (3.63) BREDE LANE GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 Produced for Batcheller Monkhouse REF : MAYFAIR o f f i c e. c o. u k