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Guide Price£1,000,000

Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27

Land size
6.5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • SOLD STC by Mansell McTaggart
  • £1,000,000-£1,200,000 GUIDE PRICE
  • 5 BEDROOMS
  • 25ft SITTING ROOM with inglenook fireplace
  • DINING ROOM, SNUG, STUDY AND CONSERVATORY
  • PANORAMIC, STUNNING, FAR REACHING VIEWS
  • DETACHED HOME WITH OVER 3,000 sq ft
  • APX 6.5 ACRES OF GARDEN, WOODLAND AND LAKE
  • NUMEROUS FARM BUILDINGS on a separate title
  • SEMI-RURAL POSITION

Description

SOLD STC by Mansell McTaggart

£1,000,000-£1,200,000 GUIDE PRICE

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this substantial, 3,100 sq ft residence boasting magnificent far reaching views and apx 6.5 acres of garden, woodland and a wildlife lake.

The 5 Bedroom Detached home was once two farm cottages and benefits from an impressive collection of fam buildings, which do require renovation but offer many potential future uses.

Iside the well presented property boasts a glorious 25ft Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and parquet wood floors. There is a Kitchen Breakfast Room with Utility Room, A Dining Room, Snug, Ground Floor Office and Conservatory.

Upstairs there are 5 Double Bedrooms, and two Family Bathrooms, one bedroom boasts a Dressing Room and the principal bedroom benefitting from a generously sized EnSuite.

Nearly all of the property is orientated towards the truly panoramic views over the local countryside and which extend as far as the Long Man of Wilmington on a clear day.

Entrance Porch- Windows to the front and side. Front door to;

Entrance Hall- A generous hall with solid wood parquet floor and wood doors to principal rooms. Door to rear garden and windows to the side and rear. Stairs with wooden hand rail and balustrade to first floor.

Dining Room- A dual aspect Dining Room with magnificent far-reaching views over the local countryside. The room features parquet wood floors and an open fireplace.

Ground Floor Study- A generously sized room with glorious far-reaching views.

Reception Room- Presented as a comfortable snug with window to the rearand beautiful parquet floors.

Inner Hall – Secondary staircase to first floor. Doors to principal rooms.

Sitting Room- Measuring an enviable 25ft and boasting glorious views over the adjoining countryside. The dual aspect reception room benefits from parquet wood floors and an impressive inglenook fireplace complete with wood burning stove.

Kitchen- Finished in an oak design and comprising of a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers. The kitchen features exposed beams and incorporates a breakfast bar, and pantry into the design.

Utility Room- Further fitted cupboards andspace for appliances. Door to Cloakroom and Conservatory.

Cloakroom- Modern suite comprising of wc and wash hand basin. Window to the side.

Conservatory- A triple aspect conservatory with roof window and doors to garden. The conservatory takes full advantage of the stunning views.

First Floor Landing- Wooden doors to principal rooms. Elevated views over woodland to the rear.

Bedroom 3- A generously sized dual aspect double bedroom with glorious far reaching views over the local countryside.

Bedroom 4- A further double bedroom with elevated far reaching views.

Bathroom- Modern bathroom with suite comprising of a tear shaped bath with shower over and glass screen door. Wc and wash hand basin. Tiled surrounds and window to the rear.

Secondary Landing- Wooden doors to principal rooms. Linen cupboard. Window to the rear with views over woodland.

Bedroom 5- A comfortable bedroom with far reaching views and fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 2- A generously sized double bedroom with wonderful countryside views. Door to;

Dressing Room- An enviable addition to any bedroom. Window to the side.

Bedroom 1- Measuring an impressive 16’4 with a pair of windows to the front with elevated far reaching views. Fitted wardrobe and door to;

EnSuite- A generously sized bathroom with suite comprising of a corner position bath, separate shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Tiled walls and window to the rear.

Bathroom- A further family bathroom with modern suite comprising of a tearshaped bath with shower over and glass screen door. Wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Tiled surrounds and window to the rear.

Garden- Wonderful gardens which wrap around the property to all sides. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with a paved patio adjacent to the conservatory which takes full advantage of the views over the surrounding countryside. Sections of the garden have been fenced off to create small paddocks with interconnecting gates.

Woodland- A pretty bluebell woodland with trails which meander through providing direct access to nearby public footpaths.

Lake- An impressive wildlife lake enclosed by fenced boundaries with timber built pontoon.

Garage and Drive- A brick built double garage with electric garage doors, windows and pedestrian door. Power points and light.

Out Buildings- Located to the side of the property and listed on a separate title. The selection of brick barns of varying sizes are in need of renovation but offer many potential uses.

Parkwood House is located on a non through private road leading to a working dairy farm. There are many scenic walks available directly outside the property including a popular walk alongside the nearby Arlington Reservoir.

Upper Dicker is an active village boasting a popular Village Pub offering dining services, a village store and café, primary school, Bedes School and historical Michelham Priory House and Gardens.

The nearby village of Berwick is just 2 miles distant and offers a Mainline Railway Station with direct services to Eastbourne, Lewes and London.

Lewes, the pretty village of Alfriston and the coastal town of Eastbourne are all within easy driving distance of the property.

Title – Freehold

Oil Fired Central Heating – Private Drainage - Double Glazing - Private Road with shared maintenance.

EPC Rating – D           Council Tax Band – G

 

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 462 Homes with Land listings in South East England (5+ acres).

This Property£153,846 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £136,905 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Heating
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Park Mead Primary School735 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Community school
  • Grovelands Community Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    694
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hailsham Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    2 to 18
    Pupils
    1,577
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hellingly Community Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chiddingly Primary School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Hailsham Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    2 to 18
    Pupils
    1,577
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Willingdon Community School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,117
    Type
    Community school
  • The Eastbourne Academy5.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    776
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Turing School5.5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    771
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ratton School5.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,183
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Lower Dicker, Lower Dicker2 miles
Tesco Hailsham South Rd Express, Hailsham2.4 miles
Budgens - 84A London Road, Hailsham2.5 miles

GP surgery

Bridgeside Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Paydens (Steyning) Ltd2.7 miles

Hospital

Amberstone Hospital3.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field0.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Shop965 metres

Typical drive times

Seaford21 min · 11 miles
Hailsham10 min · 3.9 miles
Polegate11 min · 5.5 miles
Eastbourne21 min · 10 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)36 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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