The Graylings Woods Corner, Dallington,Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9LA
THE GRAYLINGS A fine Grade II Listed period house, on high ground, providing flexible accommodation with southerly views to the sea and westerly views from the rear across unspoilt countryside. Together with a detached Holiday Let unit, garden and paddock - in all about 3.9 acres. Ground Floor: Enclosed Porch Reception Hall Drawing Room 29 6 x 11 6 Dining Room Sitting Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Study Back Kitchen 2 Cellars Cloakroom First Floor: Master Bedroom with En Suite WC and Jack and Jill Bathroom Dressing Room 5 Further Bedrooms 2 Further Bathrooms Attic Room Detached Holiday Let: Living Area /Kitchen Shower Room First Floor Bedroom and Dressing Area Outside: Garage/Store Barn Swimming Pool Garden Paddock In all about 3.9 acres AMENITIES The Graylings is situated on high ground with extensive southerly views to the sea in the distance, and westerly views across unspoilt East Sussex countryside. Woods Corner has The Swan public house and is within walking distance of Dallington village which has a Post Office, selection of period houses and cottages, 10th century church, and village hall. This beautiful stretch of unspoilt rural countryside is designated as part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Etchingham station (London Bridge/Charing Cross) is some 7 miles whilst the towns of Heathfield and Battle, with their ranges of shops and restaurants, are about 6 and 7 miles respectively. State and private schools in the area include Dallington Primary School; Heathfield Community College; Battle Abbey and Claverham Community College at Battle; Bricklehurst at Stonegate; Vinehall at Robertsbridge and St Leonards at Mayfield. DESCRIPTION The Graylings is a fine, Grade II Listed period house of mixed ages in two sections, the 17th Century eastern section having formerly been a village shop. There is spaciously planned, flexible accommodation which could be configured for two family occupation or as a bed and breakfast. The elevations are brick, part-rendered and colour-washed, part tile hung beneath a tiled roof and there are many interesting period features including inglenook fireplaces and exposed timbering. There is oil-fired central heating. The main features include: Enclosed Porch with door to Reception Hall leading to double aspect Drawing Room 26 9 x 14 8 with wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace (plus a second inglenook recess) and three cupboards. Excellent Kitchen/Breakfast Room with slate tiled floor, Smallbone units, granite worktops., 2 oven Agathermic, separate Miele combi oven and ceramic hob, integrated fridge/freezer and a wonderful working inglenook fireplace with copper canopy. The Dining Room is adjacent and has a brick fireplace with alcoves either side, oak flooring, a bay window and exposed timbers.
There is a separate Study located close to the front door and a second cellar below. The east end of the house could provide separate accommodation as it is separated from the rest of the house by two doors on the ground floor. It currently provides an excellent Sitting Room with useful store cupboard and a large bay window (formerly the shop front) with an adjoining Back Kitchen which has a fascinating original bread oven, electric hob and oven, boiler and space for a fridge and washing machine. There is a side entrance door with access from the front and steps to a side garden. Above is a good size Bedroom 5 and a Bathroom with Victorian fireplace. There is a door through to the rest of the house (currently boarded but easy to reinstate). This end of the house has a separate electricity meter and boiler, as well as its own oil tank. On the first floor, the Master Bedroom 1 is accessed both via its own staircase from the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and through Bedroom 4. It has an adjoining Jack and Jill Bathroom, separate Dressing Room and en suite WC. A third staircase leads up from the front door to a landing from which Bedrooms 2 and 3 are accessed (a low door leads from Bedroom 3 to Bedroom 4). There is a family Bathroom and Bedroom 6 has a very narrow staircase leading up to an Attic Room, used as an occasional bedroom. HOLIDAY LET UNIT This excellent detached Holiday Let unit is very private from the main house and has it s own small lawned garden with a gravel path leading to the door. It has elevations of weatherboard beneath a pitched tiled roof and comprises: Open Plan Living/Kitchen area with full height windows at one end, strip wood flooring and shower room. A spiral staircase leads to the first floor with mezzanine Bedroom and, beyond, a Dressing Area Oil fired central heating and hot water. OUTSIDE Electric double gates open onto the large gravelled parking/turning area with Garage/Store 19 4 x 17 8 and kennel area. A path leads past the traditional brick and stone built barn 29 3 x 13 6 (formerly a garage and now used as a large garden store) and steps then descend to the paved terrace adjacent to the house. This is a very pretty area with raised flower beds, a water feature and further steps up to the garden. The principal garden forms an attractive setting and is laid to lawn with flower beds, a wild flower area, a rose arbour, dovecote and a tulip tree adjacent to the circular swimming pool with swim jet and small pool shed. There is also a decked sitting out area.
Adjoining the rear of the Holiday Let unit is a gravelled sitting out area with further water feature and nearby, there is a spring garden filled with spring bulbs. In addition there is a paddock of about 2.6 acres. In all about 3.9 acres. DIRECTIONS From Heathfield, proceed in an easterly direction on the B2096 through Punnetts Town and on to Woods Corner. The Graylings will be found on the left, just before reaching The Swan public house. Alternatively from Battle, proceed in a westerly direction on the A271 North Trade Road. Shortly after leaving the town, turn right onto the B2096, signposted to Heathfield. From here, continue for 4.8 miles passing through the village of Netherfield and The Graylings will be found on the right just after The Swan public house on the left. Additional Information: Local Authority: Rother District Council, Bexhill-on-Sea. Telephone 01424 787000. www.rother.gov.uk Services: Mains electricity and water (not checked or tested) Private drainage. No mains gas or connection to mains drainage Links: www.environment-agency.gov.uk, www.highways.gov.uk, www.caa.co.uk, www.landregistry.gov.uk Tenure: Freehold. Land Registry Title Number ESX242781 and ESX109899 GUIDE PRICE 900,000-950,000 VIEWINGS For an appointment to view please contact our Battle Office, telephone 01424 775577 Battle 01424 775577 battle@batchellermonkhouse.com Haywards Heath 01444 453181 hh@batchellermonkhouse.com Pulborough 01798 872081 sales@batchellermonkhouse.com Tunbridge Wells 01892 512020 twells@batchellermonkhouse.com London Mayfair Office mayfair@batchellermonkhouse.com
HOLIDAY LET UNIT GROUND FLOOR Drawing Room 29'6 (8.99) max x 14'8 (4.47) max The Graylings, Woods Corner, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9LA MAIN HOUSE APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3604 SQ FT 334.8 SQ METRES HOLIDAY LET UNIT APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 386 SQ FT 35.9 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & VOID) Living / Kitchen Area 24'4 (7.42) max x 11'6 (3.51) max Bedroom 16'6 (5.03) min x 11'6 (3.51) HOLIDAY LET UNIT FIRST FLOOR 15'5 (4.70) x 4' (1.22) 15'5 (4.70) x 5'3 (1.60) Void Study 13'6 (4.11) min x 8'7 (2.62) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18'8 (5.69) max x 15'5 (4.70) Dining Room 16'4 (4.98) into bay x 11'7 (3.53) Denotes restricted head height Back Kitchen 9'4 (2.84) x 8'6 (2.59) min Sitting Room 17'6 (5.33) max x 14'4 (4.37) to bay Bedroom 6 11'11 (3.63) x 8'1 (2.46) Bedroom 2 15' (4.57) x 13'7 (4.14) max Bedroom 3 14'11 (4.55) x 11'11 (3.63) Attic Room 13'11 (4.24) x 8'5 (2.57) SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1 14'8 (4.47) x 11'9 (3.58) Bedroom 4 15'3 (4.65) x 11'5 (3.48) Dressing Room 7'7 (2.31) x 4'6 (1.37) Bedroom & Dressing Area 15'1 (4.60) x 11'6 (3.51) NOTE: Batcheller Monkhouse gives 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. 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 : 355479 www.batchellermonkhouse.com