Clematis Cottages Boreham Lane, Boreham Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4SL
CLEMATIS COTTAGES A very desirable period house (unlisted) forming a comfortable and well presented home in a rural but not isolated location and commanding most wonderful southerly views across Pevensey Marshes to the sea in the distance. Beautiful garden, large pond and pasture field - in all about 6.9 acres Entrance Porch Drawing Room Sitting Room Study Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Conservatory Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area and Shower Room 3 further Bedrooms, 1 with en suite Bathroom Family Bathroom Brick and tile Garden Store AMENITIES Delightful Garden Pond Pasture Field - in all about 6.9 acres Clematis Cottages is in a rural but not isolated location set down a country lane thus removed from passing traffic yet only a few minutes from the centre of Boreham Street village, which has a garage/petrol station, public house and village hall which holds many events. Herstmonceux village is about 2.4 miles and has a selection of shops and restaurants. The historic town of Battle is some 6.5 miles and has a mainline station (London Bridge/Charing Cross). Polegate station (London Victoria) is about 9.5 miles. Hailsham is some 6.2 miles and provides an excellent shopping centre with three supermarkets, including Waitrose, and a cinema. Bexhill-on-Sea and Eastbourne are about 5 and 11 miles respectively. State and private schools in the area include Ninfield and Herstmonceux primary schools; Claverham Community College and Battle Abbey at Battle; Bede s at Upper Dicker; Vinehall at Robertsbridge; Moira House and St Andrew s at Eastbourne. DESCRIPTION Clematis Cottages is an attractive and very desirable detached unlisted period house which was converted by the present owners about 25 years ago from a terrace of three cottages into a comfortable and well presented home. The elevations are brick with grey headers, half tile hung beneath a tiled roof. There is an oil-fired central heating system and wooden casement windows. Other features include: Entrance porch to the front door opening into the drawing room with inglenook fireplace, oak bressumer beam, exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Further fireplace (presently sealed) with cupboards to either side, door to the study.
Sitting room with gas coal-effect fire, range of fitted shelving with cupboards beneath. Door to outside and second staircase to first floor. From the drawing room glazed double doors open into the dining room, a light room with glass panel casement doors onto the rear garden and also leading into an excellent conservatory from where stunning views are enjoyed over the lake, paddock, countryside and the sea beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room has a double enamel sink unit set into work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath and integral dishwasher. Further range of cupboards, De Dietrich halogen hob, integrated microwave and four-oven oil-fired Aga inset into the former fireplace with oak bressumer beam. Staircase to first floor. Spacious landing with laundry area incorporating washing machine and tumble drier concealed within cupboards. Range of wardrobe cupboards. Large access to loft space. Master bedroom from where exceptional southerly views are enjoyed over the lake and grounds. This is a triple aspect room with range of wardrobe cupboards and archway leading to en suite shower room with shower cubicle, washbasin and WC. On this side of the house there are two further double bedrooms, one of which has an attractive fireplace with cupboards to either side, and a family bathroom. The secondary staircase from the sitting room leads up to Guest Bedroom 4 which has an en suite bathroom and views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. OUTSIDE Clematis Cottages is approached over a driveway which culminates in a parking/turning area for several vehicles. A central pathway with flower borders and lawns to either side leads to the front door. The rear garden is principally laid to lawn with flower borders and mature trees including silver birch, apple, magnolia, holly, and enclosed on two sides within a high brick wall providing a good degree of privacy. Outside the conservatory is a York stone terrace and there is a well in the garden. Within the garden is a brick and tile outbuilding with timber shed and greenhouse behind.
There is a small gated orchard with old English apple trees, pears and greengages, about a dozen in all, and a small area of kitchen garden. To the south is a beech hedge and a gateway leads to the excellent hedge enclosed paddock and 3/4 acre pond which can also be approached from a separate gateway at the head of the driveway. In all about 6.9 acres. DIRECTIONS On entering Boreham Street village from a westerly direction turn right into Boreham Lane just beyond The Bull public house. Continue for 0.2 of a mile and Clematis Cottages will be found on the left. Additional Information: Local Authority: Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX Telephone: 01892 602010 www.wealden.gov.uk Services (not checked or tested): Mains electricity and water. 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 ESX158272 Further Notes: The Drawing Room ceiling height is 6 4 between the beams. REGION: 800,000-850,000 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
Clematis Cottages, Boreham Lane, Hailsham, BN27 4SL APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2310 SQ FT 214.5 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES OUTBUILDING) Sitting Room 19'3 (5.87) x 11' (3.35) Up Bedroom 2 13'3 (4.04) max x 11' (3.35) max Down 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. Drawing Room 25'2 (7.68) x 19'4 (5.89) max Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18' (5.49) max x 13' (3.96) max Study 14'11 (4.55) x 7'4 (2.24) Up Dining Room 13' (3.96) x 11'3 (3.43) Conservatory 15'7 (4.75) max x 12'6 (3.81) max Bedroom 3 12'2 (3.71) x 11' (3.35) max Bedroom 4 10'11 (3.33) x 9'2 (2.79) Bedroom 1 19' (5.79) max x 12'10 (3.91) max Down Log Store OUTBUILDING Brick Shed 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 2014 Produced for Batcheller Monkhouse REF : 721 www.batchellermonkhouse.com