4 Oldlands Hallherons ghyll, uckfield, east sussex

4 Oldlands HallOldlands, Herons Ghyll, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3DA

The principal freehold portion of an imposing country house set in park-like grounds with far-reaching views

Ground floorgarden room•

winter reception room•

cloakroom•

drawing room•

First floor kitchen/breakfast room•

dining room•

day room•

study•

Second floor 3 bedrooms•

2 bathrooms•

Third floor bedroom/studio•

boarded loft storage areas•

en suite bathroom•

low headroom cellar providing storage and housing boiler•

Outside terrace with fine southerly views•

private formal garden•

woodland•

en bloc garage•

overall private holding extending to about 1.4 acres•

further land available by negotiation•

EPC = E•

DESCRIPTION4 Oldlands Hall comprises the central part of a grand country house, divided into several homes in around 1950, set in a country estate with far-reaching views to the South. Number 4 provides elegantly proportioned rooms with high ceilings and an abundance of period features including sash windows, decorative mouldings and ornate fireplaces. Painstakingly refurbished some years ago by the current owners, giving each principal room a distinctive character, it offers a rare combination of opulent grandeur and domestic comfort. Further points of note include:

garden room with a glass-panelled roof, patterned marble flooring and a •lion’s head fountain with an Italian garden mural above;drawing room, believed to have originally served as the ballroom for •the Hall, with a fully sprung polished specimen wood floor featuring decorative inlay. A full-height bay window offers stunning views over the formal gardens and to the surrounding countryside beyond. Doors to either side of the bay lead out to steps down to the Yorkstone terrace. The walls are covered with silk panels above dado height with painted panelling below. Murals depicting Italian garden scene;first floor kitchen/breakfast room with modern fitted Alno wall and •base units, integral appliances including a ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor unit above and a De Dietrich electric oven. Space for dishwasher and laundry appliances;dining room with sash windows providing exceptional vantage point •from which to appreciate the beautifully laid out formal gardens. Marble window sills, Zoffany fabric wall panels and decorative coving are offset by a striking Art Deco style ceiling rose;

day room with delightful garden views. Marble window sills, Zoffany •fabric wall panels between decorative mouldings with ornate dado rail below and further mouldings to the ceiling with ceiling rose; study fitted with Spanish Walnut panelling and incorporating hidden •storage cupboards to either side of the Walnut fireplace. Ornate cornicing, dado rail and architrave and parquet flooring; second floor rear bedroom featuring an alcove to either side of the •dormer window with ornate mouldings, Art Deco mirrors and fitted Spanish Walnut dressing tables, one with a basin. Carved panel on inside of door and decorative coving and architrave, all with a Birds of Paradise theme; master bedroom with a dormer window and fitted wardrobes to either •side. Fireplace with a marble surround and an alcove to the side with display shelves and a cupboard below; stunning Art Deco bathroom with gilded ceiling, bevelled-edged •mirrored tiles to the walls, some with etched decoration, and white marble tiled floor. Generous bath, bidet, W.C. and pedestal wash basin. Window to front; the third floor bedroom/studio with en suite bathroom. Access to roof •and substantial boarded loft areas.

Outside: the property is approached over a shared estate drive with two •entrances which leads to the main house where there is a large turning circle around a central lawn;

across the rear of the house is an area of Yorkstone terrace which •enjoys views across the communal grounds and the countryside beyond; steps lead down from the terrace to a formal pond featuring inset •lighting and fountain heads and a centrepiece fountain formed of a cherubic statue set on a black granite pedestal with an Art Deco clover leaf design glass base. Yorkstone paths and level areas of lawn surround the fountain pool, offering seating areas from which to enjoy the views near and far. Yew hedging provides some screening to this area of private garden; a garage is located in a small block to the far side of Greenmantle, •accessed from the main drive; the communal grounds include a formal garden featuring a line of •geometrical ponds with spring-fed fountains stretching down the length of the rear lawn and parkland with specimen trees and shrubs. The communal areas are maintained by staff employed by the Oldlands Estate Company.

SITUATION 4 Oldlands Hall forms part of the Oldlands Hall Estate which is located down a long drive in a stunning setting on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, with its superb walks, which can be accessed directly from the communal driveway via a bridleway. The Estate benefits from secondary access to the South West leading from Fairwarp village, some 0.8 miles distant.

Comprehensive Shopping: Crowborough, Uckfield and Tunbridge Wells all offering an extensive range of shops and services.Mainline Rail Services: Crowborough (about 4.6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (about 11.8 miles) with services to London Bridge from 54 minutes and 48 minutes respectively.Schools: There is a wide range of highly regarded schools in the area both state and private. www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schoolsLeisure and Sporting Facilities: A number of prestigious golf courses within the area, in particular Crowborough, Piltdown Royal Ashdown and the East Sussex National at Uckfield. There are private members’ Health Clubs at the Ashdown Park Hotel and at the East Sussex National. The nearby countryside is interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking to the Ashdown Forest. Communications: The A26 links with the A21 to the North and the A22 to the South, providing access to the M25 and the M23 and thereby to London, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and coastal ports.

DirectionsFrom Tunbridge Wells head South on the A26, continuing through Eridge and Crowborough. About 0.9 miles after the right turning towards Duddleswell and Nutley (New Road), and on reaching Herons Ghyll, the entrance for Oldlands Hall will be found on the right-hand side, with brick pillars and wrought iron gates. Remain on the drive through the grounds for just over half a mile and Oldlands Hall will be found on the left. Number 4 is the central portion of the building.

Services:Treated spring-fed water supply supplemented by mains. Oil-fired boiler, mains electricity and private drainage.

Outgoings:Wealden District Council – 01892 653311. Tax band G.

Agent’s Notes: 1. Details of service charges for the maintenance of the communal areas and services are available from the office. 2. The property had the benefit of Building Regulations consent, now lapsed (Application Number F/101/1077), and a certificate of Proposed Use or Development (Application Number WD/2010/2345/LDP), relating to proposals to incorporate part of Number 3 Oldlands Hall within Number 4.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

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Area : 0.329 acres (0.133 ha)

Area : 1.073 acres (0.434 ha)

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Overall holding about 1.4 acres

4 Oldlands Hall

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1129

Important Notice:Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. AH/410140

Savills Tunbridge Wells53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XUtunbridgewells@savills.com01892 507000

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4.77 x 5.62

Bedroom 2

15'7'' x 18'5''4.81 x 5.57

Bedroom 1

15'9'' x 18'3''

Second floor

3.32 x 4.42

Bedroom 3

10'10'' x 14'6''

Attic storage

max.

7.10 x 6.10

Bedroom 4 / Studio

23'3'' x 20'0''

Third floor

Tankroom

6.34 x 4.75

Dining room

20'9'' x 15'7''6.34 x 4.78

Day room

20'9'' x 15'8''

9.70 x 6.29

Drawing room

31'10'' x 20'7''

4.76 x 4.40

Study

15'7'' x 14'5'' 4.69 x 4.40

Kitchen /Breakfast room

15'5'' x 14'5''

9.36 x 4.50

Garden room

30'8'' x 14'9''

Ground floor

First floor

9.59 x 5.95

Winter reception room

31'5'' x 19'6''

Wine cellar

Store

Wine cellar

Cellar

4 Oldlands Hall, UckfieldGross internal area (approx.)

For identification only - Not to scale© Trueplan (UK) Limited

House - 500.5 sq m (5387 sq ft)(Of which 82 sq ft is restricted height)

4.77 x 5.62

Bedroom 2

15'7'' x 18'5''4.81 x 5.57

Bedroom 1

15'9'' x 18'3''

Second floor

3.32 x 4.42

Bedroom 3

10'10'' x 14'6''

Attic storage

max.

7.10 x 6.10

Bedroom 4 / Studio

23'3'' x 20'0''

Third floor

Tankroom

6.34 x 4.75

Dining room

20'9'' x 15'7''6.34 x 4.78

Day room

20'9'' x 15'8''

9.70 x 6.29

Drawing room

31'10'' x 20'7''

4.76 x 4.40

Study

15'7'' x 14'5'' 4.69 x 4.40

Kitchen /Breakfast room

15'5'' x 14'5''

9.36 x 4.50

Garden room

30'8'' x 14'9''

Ground floor

First floor

9.59 x 5.95

Winter reception room

31'5'' x 19'6''

Wine cellar

Store

Wine cellar

Cellar

4 Oldlands Hall, UckfieldGross internal area (approx.)

For identification only - Not to scale© Trueplan (UK) Limited

House - 500.5 sq m (5387 sq ft)(Of which 82 sq ft is restricted height)

4.77 x 5.62

Bedroom 2

15'7'' x 18'5''4.81 x 5.57

Bedroom 1

15'9'' x 18'3''

Second floor

3.32 x 4.42

Bedroom 3

10'10'' x 14'6''

Attic storage

max.

7.10 x 6.10

Bedroom 4 / Studio

23'3'' x 20'0''

Third floor

Tankroom

6.34 x 4.75

Dining room

20'9'' x 15'7''6.34 x 4.78

Day room

20'9'' x 15'8''

9.70 x 6.29

Drawing room

31'10'' x 20'7''

4.76 x 4.40

Study

15'7'' x 14'5'' 4.69 x 4.40

Kitchen /Breakfast room

15'5'' x 14'5''

9.36 x 4.50

Garden room

30'8'' x 14'9''

Ground floor

First floor

9.59 x 5.95

Winter reception room

31'5'' x 19'6''

Wine cellar

Store

Wine cellar

Cellar

4 Oldlands Hall, UckfieldGross internal area (approx.)

For identification only - Not to scale© Trueplan (UK) Limited

House - 500.5 sq m (5387 sq ft)(Of which 82 sq ft is restricted height)

4.77 x 5.62

Bedroom 2

15'7'' x 18'5''4.81 x 5.57

Bedroom 1

15'9'' x 18'3''

Second floor

3.32 x 4.42

Bedroom 3

10'10'' x 14'6''

Attic storage

max.

7.10 x 6.10

Bedroom 4 / Studio

23'3'' x 20'0''

Third floor

Tankroom

6.34 x 4.75

Dining room

20'9'' x 15'7''6.34 x 4.78

Day room

20'9'' x 15'8''

9.70 x 6.29

Drawing room

31'10'' x 20'7''

4.76 x 4.40

Study

15'7'' x 14'5'' 4.69 x 4.40

Kitchen /Breakfast room

15'5'' x 14'5''

9.36 x 4.50

Garden room

30'8'' x 14'9''

Ground floor

First floor

9.59 x 5.95

Winter reception room

31'5'' x 19'6''

Wine cellar

Store

Wine cellar

Cellar

4 Oldlands Hall, UckfieldGross internal area (approx.)

For identification only - Not to scale© Trueplan (UK) Limited

House - 500.5 sq m (5387 sq ft)(Of which 82 sq ft is restricted height)

4.77 x 5.62

Bedroom 2

15'7'' x 18'5''4.81 x 5.57

Bedroom 1

15'9'' x 18'3''

Second floor

3.32 x 4.42

Bedroom 3

10'10'' x 14'6''

Attic storage

max.

7.10 x 6.10

Bedroom 4 / Studio

23'3'' x 20'0''

Third floor

Tankroom

6.34 x 4.75

Dining room

20'9'' x 15'7''6.34 x 4.78

Day room

20'9'' x 15'8''

9.70 x 6.29

Drawing room

31'10'' x 20'7''

4.76 x 4.40

Study

15'7'' x 14'5'' 4.69 x 4.40

Kitchen /Breakfast room

15'5'' x 14'5''

9.36 x 4.50

Garden room

30'8'' x 14'9''

Ground floor

First floor

9.59 x 5.95

Winter reception room

31'5'' x 19'6''

Wine cellar

Store

Wine cellar

Cellar

4 Oldlands Hall, UckfieldGross internal area (approx.)

For identification only - Not to scale© Trueplan (UK) Limited

House - 500.5 sq m (5387 sq ft)(Of which 82 sq ft is restricted height)