For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Mill Lane, Ripe, BN8£1,950,000

Mill Farm is a much loved family home which is L shaped and is understood to date from the 17th century or earlier. The property is extremely picturesque and presents attractive mellow brick and tile hung elevations under a pitched clay tile roof.<br/><br/>The moment you enter the house you are struck by the elegant proportions. The dining hall is a splendid room with a large inglenook fireplace and beautiful polished brick floor. Approached from the dining hall is the elegant double-aspect drawing room, again with a large inglenook feature fireplace. In addition there is a large study/sitting room with a lovely aspect over the garden and a cosy snug.<br/><br/>The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of painted wooden units and bespoke oak units by Rise Joinery incorporating cupboards and drawers and includes a four oven oil fired AGA and has ample space for a large breakfast table. Adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room is a good sized utility/boot room. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation, ideally arranged for formal and informal entertaining and family life.<br/><br/>Arranged over the first floor and approached via two staircases is a principal suite comprising bedroom and in particular a generous vaulted bathroom. In addition there are four further bedrooms and a well appointed large family bathroom.<br/><br/>Mill Farm is approached from the lane via a five bar entrance gate which leads through to the property's sweeping gravel entrance drive which takes you through a wide opening in an old flint wall to an extensive turning circle. <br/><br/>The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and provide a magical setting for the house. The garden is divided into a number of 'outside rooms' with various paved seating areas, summer house, a rose garden, vegetable garden with Alitex greenhouse and orchard. <br/><br/>To one end of the drive is a substantial weather board and tile hung barn of just under 2000 square feet which provides garaging, two loose boxes, tack room and extensive storage. To one side of the barn a farm gate gives access to the property's paddock in all just over 5 acres.<br/><br/>Mill Farm is located in an enviable position on the edge of the highly sought after and picturesque village of Ripe. The village has a strong sense of community and is mentioned in the Domesday book. At the heart of the village there is a superb community village store. In addition the village has a nursery school and a 13th century parish church dedicated to St John the Baptist. <br/><br/>There are many fantastic public schools in the area including Eastbourne College, Bedes, Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Roedean to name a few.<br/><br/>The surrounding countryside provides many miles of spectacular walking and riding country. The nearby South Downs National Park lies a short distance to the south of Ripe. From Mill Farm there are some wonderful glimpses over the surrounding countryside to the South Downs.<br/><br/>For the commuter Berwick mainline train station is just 3 miles distance providing a service to Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton. The historic county town of Lewes is just under 8 miles away and provides a wealth of independent shops, restaurants and cafes.<br/><br/>Eastbourne and Brighton are also nearby offering a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and commercial facilities. For opera lovers Glyndebourne Opera House is only 6 miles away. <br/><br/>Overage Clause: Please note there is an overage clause on the field. Please ask the agent for details.<br/><br/>Wealden District Council<br/>EPC Exempt<br/>Council Tax Band: H