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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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.

Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (information) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representationsabout the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulationsetc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may changewithout notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement.

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