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Great Tott Farm Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7BE
Great Tott FarmBurwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7BE
AMENITIESGreat Tott Farm is in a semi-rural location set back from the A265 about 1.8 miles from Etchingham mainline station (Cannon Street/London Bridge/Charing Cross). The village of Burwash is about 0.7 miles and has a selection of shops including a general store, Post Office, primary school, doctors’ surgery with dispensary, two public houses, village hall and 11th century church. Bateman’s, the former home of Rudyard Kipling and a National Trust property, is nearby. Comprehensive shopping facilities and amenities are available in the town of Heathfield, some 7 miles, whilst Tunbridge Wells and the coast at Hastings are about 13 and 15 miles respectively. Hawkhurst is about 6 miles. The area is well served by schools which include Burwash primary school; Heathfield Community College; Bricklehurst at Stonegate; Vinehall at Robertsbridge; Battle Abbey at Battle; Marlborough House and St Ronan’s at Hawkhurst and St Leonards at Mayfield; Claremont at Bodiam and on the outskirts of Hastings.
DESCRIPTIONGreat Tott Farm is formed of an appealing and very interesting Grade II Listed period timber-framed house dating from the 17th century or earlier, which has been the much-loved family home of the present owners for the last 25 years and could now benefit from a degree of updating. The interior has retained many period features, the elevations being brick with some timbering and plaster infilling, part tile hung beneath a tiled roof. There is oil-fired central heating.The main features include:• Front door to large reception hall with an open fireplace with wood
burner, double aspect with wood block floor, access to cellar. The inner hall also has a wood block floor, doors to the garden and cloak/shower room.
• The drawing room has a fine inglenook fireplace with a copper canopy, wood block floor, arched recess flanked by two glass-fronted cupboards, double aspect and doors to the garden and inner hall. The study also has a door to the garden.
• The dining room, which has french doors to the garden, links to the drawing room via a broad opening and has a separate door to the farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room which is well fitted with sink unit, wood work surfaces, range of cupboards and drawers, wood strip floor, Calor gas hob, green two-oven Aga, walk-in larder. The utility area has a basin, WC, and plumbing for a washing machine. The useful boot room
• Cloak/Shower Room• Utility Room• Boot RoomFirst Floor:• 5 Bedrooms• Family Bathroom• Extensive Attic Space
• Large Reception Hall• Inner Hall• Drawing Room• Dining Room• Study• Farmhouse Kitchen/
Breakfast Room• Cellar
Outside:• Brick and tile Outbuilding
providing 4-car Garage• Further Garage• Sussex Barn• Swimming Pool• Garden and Grounds of about
2.6 acres
An appealing Grade II Listed period farmhouse, which could now benefit from some updating, together with extensive range of outbuildings including a Sussex Barn, in a semi-rural location, set within established grounds of 2.6 acres, and within 2 miles of Etchingham mainline station.
GREAT TOTT FARM
has the oil-fired central heating boiler and a door to the garden.• The first floor is approached by two staircases, one from the rear hall
and one from the inner hall. There is an attractive landing and five bedrooms plus a family bathroom with bath, basin, WC, bidet and separate shower cubicle.
• The extensive attic space is mostly floored and is approached by a set of timber steps.
• In its current guise, the property forms an extremely comfortable and well-presented family home, however some might consider elements of it now in need of some modernisation and updating.
THE OUTBUILDINGSThese comprise an attractive range of traditional buildings including a brick and tile garage with 3 phase electricity supply, concrete floor and space for garaging four cars, and two workshops, all with roller garage doors. Whilst radiators remain in the garage block the heating system has been decommissioned. Timber and tile 18th century Sussex Barn with mezzanine floor and two attached stores.There is also a separate vehicular access for occasional use serving the buildings.
GARDENS AND GROUNDSThese form an attractive setting to Great Tott Farm, being approached over a gravel drive providing comprehensive parking space for vehicles. Brick paths and a terrace surround the house, the gardens being principally lawn/rough grass with a selection of trees, flower borders, shrubs, large pond with grass carp and goldfish and an island. Swimming pool (new liner required) in a paved surround, plant room with water and electric. There is also a small paddock. There is a good sized Greenhouse with water and power connected along with a selection of fruit trees including apple, pear, quince, crab apple, plum, greengage, damson, fig, Morello cherry and peach.The grounds enjoy a high level of privacy with views over the Dudwell valley and extend to about 2.6 acres.
DIRECTIONSFrom Burwash, proceed in an easterly direction on the A265 for 0.7 of a mile and the entrance drive to Great Tott Farmhouse will be found on the right.Additional Information: Local Authority: Rother District Council, Bexhill-on-Sea. Telephone 01424 787000. www.rother.gov.uk Council Tax Band G, currently £3,248.92 in 2019.Services: Mains electricity and water (not checked or tested) No mains gas or connection to mains drainage. Oil-fired central heating.Links: www.environment-agency.gov.uk, www.highways.gov.uk, www.caa.co.uk, www.landregistry.gov.uk Tenure: Freehold. Land Registry Title Number ESX81352
VIEWINGSFor an appointment to view please contact our Battle Office, telephone 01424 775577
GUIDE PRICE £945,000
Battle 01424 775577 [email protected]
Haywards Heath 01444 453181 [email protected]
Pulborough 01798 872081 [email protected]
Tunbridge Wells 01892 512020 [email protected]
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www.batchellermonkhouse.com
GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR
APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 4337 SQ FT 402.9 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT, GARAGE/WORKSHOPS & OUTBUILDING)
Great Tott Farm, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7BE
Denotes restrictedhead height
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Bedroom18'8 (5.69)x 9'8 (2.95)
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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.
SECOND FLOOR
OUTBUILDING
Up
Down
Bedroom12'10 (3.91)
x 10'10 (3.30)
Bedroom14'1 (4.29)
x 11'1 (3.38)
Bedroom17'2 (5.23)
x 11'2 (3.40)Bedroom
14'3 (4.34) maxx 10'6 (3.20)
Down
Study11'2 (3.40)
x 9'10 (3.00)
Drawing Room25'3 (7.69)
x 17'5 (5.31)
Reception Hall22'2 (6.76)
x 13'9 (4.19)
DiningRoom
26'6 (8.08)x 11'8 (3.56)
Kitchen / Breakfast Room17'6 (5.33) max
x 16'8 (5.08) max
Utility19'5 (5.92)x 9'5 (2.87)
Larder
Up
Up
Cellar24'5 (7.44) max
x 9'9 (2.97)
Attic38'5 (11.71)x 18'1 (5.51)
Up
Down
Store19'4 (5.89) max
x 17'6 (5.33) max
Barn40' (12.19) max
x 20'3 (6.17) max
Store19'9 (6.02)
x 14'3 (4.34)Courtyard
Workshop21'3 (6.48)
x 16'7 (5.05)
Workshop40'11 (12.47)x 16'4 (4.98)
Garage34'11 (10.64)x 17'7 (5.36)
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.
