gildridge whitesmith east sussex
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GildridgeWhitesmithEast Sussex
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A wonderful Grade II listed family house with the benefit of two
cottages as well as fantastic leisure facilities with an impressive
indoor pool complex, all weather tennis court and beautiful
landscaped gardens and grounds extending to about 6.35 acres.
Uckfield 6.3 miles (London Bridge direct in about 80 minutes).
Lewes 9.2 miles (London Victoria direct from 69 minutes /
London Bridge from 72 minutes). Heathfield 8.5 miles.
Eastbourne 13.6 miles. Brighton 18.3 miles. Tunbridge Wells 21
miles. London 51 miles.
(All times and distances approximate)
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Gildridge,Whitesmith, Lewes,East Sussex, BN8.
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The PropertyGildridge is a most attractive Grade II listed property offering
flexible and well-proportioned accommodation with the added
benefit of a fabulous indoor swimming pool complex and two
cottages as well as stunning gardens and grounds. The property is
believed to date back to the 17th century, with later additions, and
retains many period features such as exposed wall and ceiling
timbers.
Internally, the main house has a spacious reception hall with a tiled
floor and staircase to the first floor. The formal reception rooms
include a characterful double aspect drawing room with an
inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The beautiful sitting/dining
room is also double aspect and has an attractive fireplace with
wood burner and double doors opening out to the rear gardens.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of recently fitted wall and
base units and double doors leading out to the gardens. A useful
utility room, cloakroom and a snug complete the ground floor
accommodation. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a
walk in wardrobe and a shower room with twin sinks. There are four
further bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom, as well
as a family bathroom.
In addition to the main house there are two cottages. Cottage 1
has a sitting/dining room with sliding doors opening to the
swimming pool complex. It also has a kitchen, cloakroom and two
first floor bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom). Cottage 2 is
attached to the garage and offers an open plan sitting/dining room
with kitchen area, a bathroom and a first floor bedroom accessed
via a feature spiral staircase.
Gardens and GroundsGildridge is approached via an electronically operated gated
entrance over a long sweeping driveway leading past the cottages
and swimming pool complex to the garage and parking area. The
fantastic swimming pool complex has an environmentally
controlled system to maintain temperature and humidity. The
heated pool is set into a wide tiled surround with space for several
seating areas, pool table and gym equipment. Also included within
the pool area is an indoor barbeque and a part raised spa.
The beautiful mature landscaped gardens surround the house and
include paved terraces, formal gardens, lawned areas, an all
weather floodlit tennis court and attractive ponds. Beyond the
formal gardens there are paddocks and in all the property extends
to about 6.35 acres. NB: A public footpath crosses part of the land,
for further details please contact Knight Frank.
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ServicesMains water and electricity. Electric heating in main house and
Cottage 2. LPG heating in Cottage 1 and pool house. Private
drainage.
SituationGildridge is located in a wonderful rural position, yet within close
proximity to local amenities. Chiddingly village offers good
facilities for everyday needs including a public house, primary
school and church, with further shopping and recreational facilities
available at the towns of Uckfield and Heathfield. The historic
county town of Lewes is some 9 miles to the south west and
provides a comprehensive range of individual shops, monthly
farmers' market and a good selection of pubs and restaurants as
well as a mainline train station to London. Uckfield also provides a
further mainline train service to London. The larger coastal centres
of Eastbourne and Brighton are also easily accessible offering
extensive shopping, recreational and business facilities. Road
communications in the area are very good with the A22 providing
access to the M23 via the A23, the national motorway network,
London Gatwick and Heathrow airports. This part of Sussex
benefits from a number of established preparatory and public
schools. These include Bede's at Upper Dicker, St Andrews at
Eastbourne, Eastbourne College, Brighton College, Lewes Old
Grammar, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College and Mayfield
School. The surrounding countryside provides delightful walking
and riding, particularly on the South Downs. There is golf at the
East Sussex National (Little Horsted) and Dewlands Manor
(Rotherfield), Piltdown and Lewes; racing at Plumpton, Lingfield
and Brighton; sailing and water sports at Eastbourne and
Newhaven Marinas as well as other south coast centres.
Directions (BN8 6JD)From Tunbridge Wells, proceed in a southerly direction for
approximately 13 miles on the A26 passing through Crowborough,
Heron's Ghyll and Five Ash Down. At Budlett's Roundabout, take
the second exit to remain on the A26 (Uckfield Bypass) and
continue for half a mile. At the Blackdown Roundabout, take the
first exit onto the A22 (Uckfield Bypass). Continue for 8 miles,
following signs at the roundabouts to remain on the A22. The
entrance to Gildridge will be found on the left with white stone
pillars and a metal gate (ie the left hand driveway of the two
entrances).
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Knight Frank
Tunbridge Wells
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Tunbridge Wells
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Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors.
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