Kingsley Hill, Rushlake Green, East Sussex

GUIDE PRICE: £1,185,000-£1,230,00
Set well back from the lane and approached via a private gated driveway, this substantial five-bedroom detached property, comprising the main house, a separate one-bedroom annex, and additional outbuildings, offers an exceptional combination of space, privacy, and countryside charm. Believed to have been built in the 1960s, the home is nestled within approximately 3 acres of mature, beautifully established grounds, creating a tranquil, park-like setting as well as access to a further 8 acres of private woodland. The property has potential for future redevelopment, with pre-existing, existing, or new consents.

KEY FEATURES:
5 BED DETACHED HOUSE ON 3 ACRE PLOT
1 BED SEPARATE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEX
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
WORKSHOPS AND CARTLODGE
ACCESS TO 8 ACRES OF NEIGHBOURING BLUEBELL WOODLAND
PLANNING PERMISSION FOR EXTENSIONS OR NEW BUILD
LAPSED PLANNING WD/2021/1337/F
REPLACEMENT PROPERTY PP WD/2024/0495/F
EXCELLENT INTERNET, FIBRE BROADBAND TO HOUSE
30 MINS TO BEACH
1 HOUR TO LONDON FROM STONEGATE TRAIN STATION

Enjoying a high degree of privacy, the property is set well away from neighbouring homes and benefits from 3 acres of garden and separate adjacent access to a private woodland of approximately 8 acres.

Internally, the accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance into generous ground floor living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The modern kitchen is fitted with sleek grey cabinetry for ample storage and has a range of integrated appliances. The sitting and dining rooms are enhanced by feature fireplaces, and the conservatory, provides a light-filled link to the gardens.

A ground floor bedroom and bathroom offer excellent flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. The main accommodation is arranged within the five bedroom detached house. It is complemented by a separate one-bedroom annexe to the rear, constructed of brick with a corrugated metal roof. Throughout, the property is well presented, featuring modern kitchens and bathrooms alongside attractive touches such as wood flooring and quality finishes. Upstairs, 4 further bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation.

OUTSIDE: The grounds are a standout feature, predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by a selection of established fruit trees, a picturesque pond with a wooden jetty, two greenhouses, a productive vegetable garden, and a dedicated chicken run. To the rear, an outbuilding offers self-contained one-bedroom annexe accommodation, well suited to guests or independent living (with planning for rental). Mature boundary trees provide privacy and frame attractive semi-rural views to the front, while the open lawns and planting throughout create a tranquil, natural environment. The open lawn is framed by ancient woodland enhancing privacy.

LOCATION:- Situated at Rushlake Green near Heathfield, East Sussex, the property enjoys an appealing semi-rural setting that combines village charm with excellent connectivity. The village itself offers a welcoming sense of community, with amenities including the Horse and Groom Inn, a post office and general store with café seating, and a village hall hosting a variety of events and clubs throughout the year. More comprehensive shopping and services are available in nearby Heathfield, Hailsham, and Battle, while the larger towns of Eastbourne, Lewes, and Tunbridge Wells can all be reached within approximately 17 miles. For commuters, mainline rail services are accessible from Polegate, Buxted and Stonegate, all offering direct links to central London.

The area is well served by a range of highly regarded schools, including Dallington Primary and Heathfield Community College, along with a selection of respected preparatory and independent schools such as Vine Hall, Claremont, Mayfield Girls’ School, Skippers Hill, Battle Abbey, and Bede’s. Leisure opportunities abound, with scenic walking, cycling, and riding routes in the surrounding countryside, excellent golf courses at East Sussex National, Crowborough, Piltdown, and Royal Ashdown Forest, and water sports available at Bewl Water as well as along the coast at Bexhill and Eastbourne.

REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY:- The redevelopment opportunity has been explored through two planning permissions - WD/2021/1337/F (now expired) and WD/2024/0495/F, demonstrating the flexibility to either improve the present property or to start again with a brand new home.

ADDITIONAL INFO:- Mains water, Mains Electric, Private Drainage – Septic Tank, Heating – oil, wood burner, open fire. Council Tax Band: F, EPC: E, Broadband: FTTP 900mbps. A Public footpath runs into Rushlake Green Village, running along much of the private woodland, though fenced off. This footpath is accessed further along the lane, but also for the owners of Bluebell Lodge, there is a gate access in the private woodland.

AGENTS COMMENTS: “An immaculately presented detached property on a large plot with the benefit of an annex and the opportunity to redevelop”