For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Sweethaws Lane, Crowborough, TN6£3,000,000

In an elevated position with wonderful, far reaching southerly views, a handsome, recently skilfully renovated early twentieth century house with detached two-bedroom Cottage, set at the head of a tree-lined drive and within landscaped gardens, paddock and light woodland. In total approx. 4.87 acres With superb, far-reaching views over the adjoining Sussex countryside, set in a semi-rural, yet convenient position alongside Crowborough Beacon Golf Course, Sweethaws Grange is a handsome country house dating from approximately 1926. Displaying external elevations of part brick and render with multi pane windows and tall brick chimneystacks, the house has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of skilful restoration and refurbishment. Reimagined to ensure a seamless marriage of twenty-first century technologies and period detailing, the generously proportioned accommodation extends to in excess of 5,400 square feet and is arranged over three floors together with cellars. Ceilings are high and windows large allowing for views over the gardens and beyond, doors are panelled and there are moulded architraves, whilst improvements include, roof replacement, Cat 6 wiring installation, plumbing and boilers replaced, new oak floors laid on the ground floor, bespoke kitchen cabinetry, new sanitary ware and specially commissioned marble fireplace surrounds. There are three gracious reception rooms arranged off a welcoming reception hall and include an elegant drawing room with marble fire surround, tall windows and French doors. The sitting room has a dual aspect and fireplace with wood burning stove, whilst the dining room has a built-in china cupboard and fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively furnished with a range of wall and floor cabinetry with island unit and a walk-in larder with slate shelving and appliances including a four oven Aga. On the first level are four large bedrooms, laid out around a wide landing. The principal bedroom suite is magnificent, enjoying stunning views, a fully fitted dressing room and en-suite shower room. The family bathroom has a large walk-in shower, roll top bath and a feature brick wall and there is a further shower room, ensuite to bedroom four. The second floor has two attic bedrooms - one at present used as a home office with kitchenette - and two large walk-in storage rooms, which have the potential to convert to additional accommodation subject to any necessary planning regulations. Outside The property is approached via a pair of tall, wrought-iron electric gates, opening on to a long sweeping driveway through an avenue of Norwegian Maples under planted with a variety of Spring flowering bulbs, which in turn leads to a parking and turning area in front of the house and cottage, continuing on to service the outbuildings. The landscaped gardens are a feature of the property and have been designed to create year round colour. Employing specimen trees including three types of cedar, firs, oaks, Japanese maples, a mature tulip tree and a majestic Wellingtonia, together with flowering shrubs such as camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons, the gardens also include terraces of level lawn boarded by herbaceous borders with low stone walls. Screened by hedging, the paddock extends to the south and has a kitchen garden with raised beds along with a former tennis lawn. A summer pavilion has been created for outdoor entertaining and has kitchen and a covered, decked veranda. The woodland area is a marvellous natural environment and is separated from the gardens by a series of streams and ponds with small waterfalls. Outbuildings include various log stores, a greenhouse and a double bay open barn style garage Situation Sweethaws Grange is set in a marvellous location close to Crowborough Beacon Golf Club approximately two miles to the south west of Crowborough town centre with its excellent selection of supermarkets, banks, building societies, cafes and restaurants. The historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells lies approximately nine miles to the north and has a large selection of shops, theatre and restaurants. Schools in the area include primary schools in Crowborough, Beacon Academy along with Skippers Hill, Mayfield, Cumnor House and Holmewood House Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Services: Oil fired central heating and hot water; shared Private Drainage Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band G Agents’ Note: The woodland area is designated Common Land. Additional information - Handsome detached country house - Far reaching views to the south - Refurbished to an excellent standard - Elegant accommodation extending to in excess of 5400 square feet - Detached two bedroom cottage - Gardens and grounds with woodland and stream - In total approx 4.87 acres - CHAIN FREE Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold