Chapel Wood Manor NUTLEY, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 3HE
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Chapel Wood Manor NUTLEY, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 3HE Chapel Wood Manor NUTLEY, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 3HE Stunning Arts & Crafts Country House set in 41 acres with outstanding southerly views and ancillary accommodation Haywards Heath station 11 miles, Gatwick airport 17 miles, Central London 53 miles Chapel Wood Manor Entrance hall, drawing room, open plan dining room/kitchen, library, conservatory, cinema/games room with bar, cloakroom, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite), shower room EPC rating D The Coach House Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms (all en suite), garaging & stores, courtyard EPC rating F The Cottage Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, utility room, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom EPC rating E Outbuildings, gardens & grounds The Pool House: indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, kitchenette, 2 changing rooms with showers & WCs, plant room All weather tennis court 4 bay stable block with enclosed yard & tack/hay store 3 bay open garage/machinery store Landscaped gardens & ponds Paddocks & woodland In all, 41.1 acres Savills Haywards Heath Savills Country Department Chelsea House 33 Margaret Street 8 – 14 The Broadway London Haywards Heath RH16 3AH W1G 0JG 01444 446000 020 7409 8809 Hannah Riches Tom Shuttleworth [email protected] [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text Situation Chapel Wood Manor is situated in a rural position on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering superb walks and off road riding (for which a permit is required). Nutley offers a village shop, public house, church and primary school; comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities are found at Uckfield, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead or Tunbridge Wells. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. The area offers excellent transport links with mainline rail services from Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes). The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A23, linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick airport (17 miles) and central London (55 miles). There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Brambletye, Ardingly College and Cumnor House prep school in Danehill. History & Description Chapel Wood Manor is a delightful country estate situated in an enviable elevated position, commanding exceptional southerly views to the South Downs. The centrepiece of the estate is a superb six bedroom Arts & Crafts house, designed by architect Andrew Noble Prentice for Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey, once Lord-in- Waiting to Queen Victoria and also Governor of Victoria, Australia from 1895-1900. Chapel Wood Manor (also known as Chapelwood Manor) was built in 1904; it was subsequently used as an auxiliary hospital for officers during World War I until 1918, when the estate was sold on Lord Brassey’s death. Apart from a brief period when the property was requisitioned by the Canadian army during World War II, the estate has been in private hands, and most recently has been the subject of sympathetic and extensive renovations by the current owners. Today, Chapel Wood Manor offers a beautifully appointed residence with a stunning blend of contemporary style and historic elegance; clean lines, beautiful natural materials, wood burning stoves, and high quality fittings come together to create a stylish yet comfortable home. There are many excellent features throughout the property, including but not limited to the mullioned windows framing the southerly views in the drawing room, an exceptional bespoke elm staircase rising to the first floor and tadelakt waterproof decorative plasterwork in the kitchen and some bathrooms. The open plan kitchen/ dining room is of particular note; an extensive range of Gaggenau appliances are complemented by granite surfaces and painted wood cabinets. Four bedroom suites are situated on the first floor; on the second floor is a games room/cinema with a bar, and two further bedrooms served by a shower room. Two recently renovated properties offer beautifully presented ancillary accommodation. The Coach House is a detached three bedroom property lying adjacent to Chapel Wood Manor; the Cottage is a detached three bedroom house situated beyond the Coach House. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full accommodation, please refer to them for the full extent of each of the properties. House EPC Second Floor First Floor Ground Floor Cottage EPC Approximate Gross Internal Area: House - 581.5 sq m (6259 sq ft) Garage - 44.3 sq m (476 sq ft) Cottage - 218.3 sq m (2349 sq ft) Coach House - 202.4 sq m (2178 sq ft) Pool House - 213.7 sq m (2300 sq ft) Coach House EPC Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds Chapel Wood Manor is approached via a pair of electronically operated gates, opening to a long driveway leading through the grounds to the courtyard ahead of the main house and the Coach House. The property offers year-round leisure facilities, with a heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi, an all-weather tennis court, and stable yard with four stables situated within the grounds. The beautifully landscaped gardens were originally designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson, as a series of garden rooms. His planting and design concepts can still be seen, in particular the superb brick paved terrace which spans the southern elevation of the house, and leads to an elegant circular fountain. This creates a stunning space for entertaining against the backdrop of the surrounding countryside. The garden gently stretches away to the paddocks and woodland; to the east, beyond the Cottage, is a further pond; on the northern boundary, adjacent to the secondary driveway, is a well-stocked walled garden and a greenhouse. A three bay garage offers machinery storage; there is secure garaging under the Coach House. In all, about 41.1 acres. Agent’s Note There is a footpath crossing the top of the south west paddock. Directions Please note - in SatNav, the post code does not lead to the House Name property. From Haywards Heath take the A272 east and turn north onto the A275 at North Chailey. On reaching Danehill, turn right in the centre of the village into School Lane. At the T-junction turn right onto Beaconsfield Road, which in turn becomes Chelwood Gate Road. The entrance to Chapel Wood Manor is on the right, next to the entrance to Chelwood Gate Equestrian Centre. Services Oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity, private drainage (situated on neighbouring land, Chapel Wood Manor has right of access). Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of Outgoings the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) Wealden District Council, 01892 653311. Council tax band H. The Coach House & Cottage are currently exempt. Tenure Freehold. Energy Performance Copies of the full Energy Performance Certificates are available on request. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000. 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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 of fact. 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 consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared: May 2018. Photographs taken: May 2018. TP812090. 18/06/12 TP. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. .