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FRANCE HILL • east France Hill

ALFRISTON w w BN26 5XW A fine hilltop estate with outstanding views

Ground Floor Entrance hall w Sitting room w Dining/family room w Kitchen Conservatory with mezzanine w Utility room w Bedroom w Shower room

First Floor Master bedroom with balcony, bath and en suite WC 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite) w Bathroom w WC

EPC rating C

Cellar

Outbuildings, Garden and Grounds Annexe: living room/kitchen w 2 bedrooms w bathroom w EPC rating tbc Swimming pool w folly w 3 bay timber garage w Range of timber outbuildings Agricultural barn w Two greenhouses Enclosed kitchen garden w Orchard w Landscaped gardens w Paddocks and pond

About 42 acres in all

Savills Savills Country Department Chelsea House, 8 – 14 The Broadway 33 Margaret Street Haywards Heath, RH16 3AH , W1G 0JD

Rohan Vines Will Peppitt 01444 446000 Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice 020 7409 5945 [email protected] on the last page of the text. [email protected] DESCRIPTION OUTBUILDINGS, GARDENS & GROUNDS France Hill is an extremely attractive estate, set France Hill is approached from Alfriston via a track in a wonderful elevated position within the South across the , with cattle grids at two Downs National Park. points across the drive.

The principal residence is believed to date from France Hill has various timber outbuildings providing the turn of the twentieth century, and has weather extensive garaging, workshop/car port and storage. boarded elevations under a tiled roof. It offers well- There are agricultural buildings serving the paddock presented accommodation, with light and neutral to the south of the house. décor. The primary reception rooms are arranged to make the most of the outstanding far-reaching Ancillary accommodation is provided by the Annexe, views that the property enjoys, and is ideal for formal which has an open plan living room/kitchen, two entertaining, as well as being a comfortable and bedrooms and a bathroom. spacious family house. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and a The floorplans give an excellent overview of the particular feature of France Hill. The wisteria clad layout and arrangement of the accommodation, decked terrace leads down the gardens; close to with points of particular note being the spacious the house is a folly, a charming stone “ruin” with dining/family room, which has a wood burning stove space for a barbecue and table and chairs. and floor to ceiling glazed walls with sliding doors Beyond is the enclosed swimming pool, with fencing to the decked terrace which wraps the southern which can be opened up to frame the spectacular elevation of the house. The adjoining kitchen has views of the estate’s beautiful setting. a range oven, island and a good range of wall hung and undercounter cabinetry, with a separate The garden slopes gently away to the south, with preparation area. a path leading down to the pond, which is fully enclosed and well stocked with plants and shrubs. The sitting room is inviting, with an open fireplace An ornamental rill is flanked by topiary; beyond lies and French doors to the terrace. A door opens a caged and netted kitchen garden, with water to the 25 foot conservatory, which has a spiral connected. There are two greenhouses and an staircase leading up to a mezzanine floor and, orchard. whilst requiring some updating, creates a wonderful space for entertaining. The paddocks lie to the west and south of the house.

There is a ground floor bedroom with direct access In all, about 42 acres. to a small courtyard, served by a shower room. A utility room with plenty of storage completes the AGENT’S NOTE ground floor. 1. France Hill has right of way over the and track from Kings Ride to the property. On the first floor, the stunning master bedroom 2. There are footpaths, one crossing part of the has a free standing bath; it is dual aspect, with drive and two crossing the southerly paddock. French doors to a south facing balcony and a Juliet Please refer to the site plan. balcony, and has a WC/dressing area. There are 3. The majority of the farmland is currently entered five further bedrooms (three en suite), two of which into a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme and have access to the southern balcony. A bathroom Entry Level Schemes. This agreement is due to with separate WC complete the first floor. expire in 2022 and the buyer will be expected to continue with the scheme until its conclusion. France Hill, Alfriston Gross internal area (approx.) Triple Store Building 9.61 x 3.07 Open Garage - 29.5 sq m (317 sq ft) 31'6'' x 10'1'' (Maximum External) Workshops - 39.7 sq m (427 sq ft) Open Garage - 23.7 sq m (255 sq ft) Annexe - 66.8France sq m (719 Hill, sq ft) Alfriston © Trueplan (UK) GrossLimited internal area (approx.) Triple Store Building France Hill, Alfriston 9.61 x 3.07 Open Garage - 29.5 sq m (317 sq ft) 31'6'' x 10'1'' Gross internal area (approx.) (Maximum External) Workshops - 39.7 sq m (427 sq ft) Triple Store Building 9.61 x 3.07 Open Garage - 29.5 sq m (317 sq ft) 31'6'' x 10'1'' Open Garage - 23.7 sq m (255 sq ft) (Maximum External) Workshops - 39.7 sq mAnnexe (427 sq - ft)66.8 sq m (719 sq ft) Open Garage - 23.7 sq m (255 sq ft) Workshops Annexe - 66.8 sq m (719© Trueplan sq ft) (UK) Limited Bedroom Bedroom 7.50 x 5.30 3.90 x 2.67 24'7'' x 17'4'' 4.27 x 3.78 France Hill, Alfriston 12'9'' x 8'9'' 14'0'' x 12'4'' © Trueplan (UK) Limited (Maximum External)

France Bottom Annexe Living room SITUATION Track 6.12 x 5.81 France Hill, Alfriston Open garage Workshops Situated in the Downs above Alfriston, an historic village in Bedroom20'1'' x 19'0'' Bedroom Meadowdown GrossFrance internal Hill, area Alfriston (approx.) 5.30 x 4.48 7.50 x 5.30 the valley of Cuckmere, in East Sussex. 17'4'' x 14'8'' 3.90 x 2.67 4.27 x 3.78 CG Path (um) 24'7'' x 17'4'' (Maximum External) 12'9'' x 8'9'' HouseGross internal- 452.5 sqarea m (approx.)(4870 sq ft) Workshops Triple(Maximum Store Building External) 14'0'' x 12'4'' Bedroom Bedroom 9.61 x 3.07 7.50 x 5.30 3.90 x 2.67 Alfriston caters for day to day needs with a variety of small Open Garage France- 29.5 sq m Hill, (317 sqAlfriston ft) 31'6'' x 10'1'' 4.27 x 3.78 24'7'' x 17'4'' 12'9'' x 8'9'' shops, cafes and restaurants, and has good access to the © Trueplan (UK) Limited (Maximum External) (Maximum External) 14'0'' x 12'4'' Path (um) Path Workshops - 39.7Gross sq internal m (427 areasq ft) (approx.) Triple Store Building surrounding towns. Seaford (5 miles), (9 miles) 9.61 x 3.07 Open Garage Open- 23.7 Garage sq m (255 - 29.5 sq ft)sq m (317 sq ft) 31'6'' x 10'1'' Annexe Living room and (11 miles) offer an excellent range of shops, (Maximum External) France Hill, Alfriston Open garage 6.12 x 5.81 supermarkets, spas and entertainment. Annexe - 66.8Workshops sq m (719 sq- 39.7 ft) sq m (427 sq ft) 20'1'' x 19'0'' 5.30 x 4.48 Gross internal area (approx.) Annexe Living room Open GarageConservatory - 23.7 sq m (255 sq ft) 17'4'' x 14'8'' CG 7.68 x 3.55 Open garage (Maximum External) 6.12 x 5.81 There are many leisure pursuits available locally, with walking © TrueplanHouse (UK) Limited - 452.5 sq m (4870 sq ft) Mezzanine 20'1'' x 19'0'' Annexe - 66.825'2'' sqx 11'8'' m (719 sq ft) 5.30 x 4.48 and riding across the South Downs, golf at the Royal 17'4'' x 14'8'' (Maximum External) Eastbourne and the East Sussex National Hotel & Spa, and Track © Trueplan (UK) Limited Pond © Trueplan (UK) Limited Sunnyvale sailing at Eastbourne. Bedroom Bedroom 3.10 x 3.01 Sitting room Bedroom 10'2'' x 9'10'' The area is well served by the arts with opera at Glyndebourne, Path (um) 4.88 x 3.42 7.68 x 4.73 4.77 x 3.41 Area : 42.197 acres (17.077 ha) 16'0'' x 11'2'' FRANCE HILL the annual literary festival at Charleston Farmhouse and 25'2'' x 15'6''Conservatory 15'8'' x 11'2'' Workshops 7.68 x 3.55 Bedroom theatre at Eastbourne and Lewes. Path (um) Bedroom France Hill, Alfriston 7.50 x 5.30 25'2'' x 11'8'' Mezzanine 3.90 x 2.67 4.27 x 3.78 24'7'' x 17'4'' 12'9'' x 8'9'' Gross internal area (approx.) (Maximum External) Utility 14'0'' x 12'4'' Bedroom Rail: Berwick station 3.4 miles, Seaford 5 miles, Lewes 11 Kitchen Workshops room Bedroom Hall Bedroom 3.47 x Bedroom2.72 miles (London Bridge/Victoria from 70 minutes) House - 452.5 sq m (4870 sq ft) 4.18 x 3.51 7.50 x 5.30 11'4'' x 8'11'' 5.89 x 4.18 3.90 x 2.67 Bedroom 4.27 x 3.78 13'8'' x 11'6'' 24'7'' x 17'4'' 12'9'' x 8'9'' (Maximum External) 19'3'' x 13'8'' 3.10 x 3.01 14'0'' x 12'4'' Bedroom Bedroom Ferry: Newhaven 8.4 miles © TrueplanPath (um) (UK) Limited Sitting room 10'2'' x 9'10'' 4.77 x 3.41 Annexe 4.88 x 3.42Living room France Bottom 7.68 x 4.73 16'0'' x 11'2'' 25'2'' x 15'6'' 15'8'' x 11'2'' 73.0m 6.12 x 5.81 Pond Open garage Path (um) 20'1'' x 19'0'' A27: 2.6 miles, linking to A26 in the west and A22 in the east. 5.30 x 4.48 17'4'' x 14'8'' MasterAnnexe Living room (Maximum External) Dining / Family room bedroom Utility Conservatory Store room Open garage 6.12Bedroom x Bedroom 5.81 Schools: There is a good selection of state and independent Kitchen 7.99 x 6.28 Porch room 6.61 x 4.97 20'1''5.09 x 4.2219'0'' 7.68 x 3.55 4.33 x 3.81 26'2''5.30 x x20'7'' 4.48 HallCarport 21'8'' xBedroom 16'3'' 3.47 x 2.72 schools in area, including Alfriston primary school, Eastbourne Mezzanine 4.18 x 3.51 16'8'' 11'4''x 13'10'' x 8'11'' 25'2'' x 11'8'' 14'2'' x 12'6'' 17'4'' x 14'8'' 5.89 x 4.18 13'8'' x 11'6'' (Maximum External) College, Bedes and . 19'3'' x 13'8''

Stone0m 50m 100m 150m Directions: From Lewes take the A27 east. Take the Alfriston Stone Bedroom ANNEXE Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2019. All rightsStone reserved. Cellar Ground floor First floor Road south (signposted Drusilla’s) into the centre of Alfriston Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:4363 Bedroom 3.10 x 3.01 Sitting room Bedroom 10'2'' x 9'10'' and turn right at The Star public house, Continue forward Not to scale. For identification purposes. 4.88 x 3.42 Master 7.68 x 4.73 4.77 x 3.41 Dining / Family room 15'8'' x 11'2'' 16'0'' x 11'2'' bedroom onto Kings Ride and the South Downs Way track is straight 25'2'' x 15'6'' Store room Bedroom 7.99 x 6.28 Porch 6.61 x 4.97 5.09 x 4.22 ahead. 4.33 x 3.81 26'2'' x 20'7'' Carport 21'8'' x 16'3'' 14'2'' x 12'6'' 16'8'' x 13'10'' Utility Bedroom Services: Oil fired central heating, calor gas tanks to kitchen Kitchen room Hall Bedroom 3.47 x 2.72 range, solar and mains electricity, mains water, private 4.18 x 3.51 11'4'' x 8'11'' 13'8'' x 11'6'' 5.89 x 4.18 drainage. 19'3'' x 13'8'' Cellar Ground floor First floor VIEWING Outgoings: Council, 01892 653311. Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000 or 020 7409 8809. Council tax band G. Master Dining / Family room bedroom If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Store room Bedroom Tenure: Freehold 7.99 x 6.28 Porch 6.61 x 4.97 5.09 x 4.22 4.33 x 3.81 26'2'' x 20'7'' 21'8'' x 16'3'' Carport Important16'8'' x 13'10'' Notice: 14'2'' x 12'6'' Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other Certificate is available on request. consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared: May 2019 Photographs taken: April 2019 TP91025090 Cellar Ground floor First floor