Russells in the Marsh Church Acre Drove, Wartling, , East , BN27 1SB Ground Floor: First Floor: Second Floor: • Hall • Landing with Study Area • Bedroom 5 RUSSELLS IN THE MARSH • Cloakroom • Principal Bedroom with en suite • Large Attic Rooms suitable A unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully situated character family • Drawing Room Bathroom for additional accommodation • Sitting Room • Three further Bedrooms one Outside: house on the Levels Nature Reserve, over which there are • Dining Room with en suite Shower Room • Brick Garage/Machinery Store unspoilt views of a timeless magical nature and set within mature • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Family Bathroom • Garden Shed • Utility Room • Separate Cloakroom gardens and grounds of about 2 acres. • Beautiful Gardens and • Large Boot Room • Sewing/Computer Room Grounds including Paddock - in all about 2 acres

AMENITIES Russells in the Marsh is most beautifully located, being set about 0.3 of a mile down a no through lane on the Nature Reserve, between Wartling village and Pevensey. Wartling village itself is about 1.4 miles and has a 13th century church and The Lamb Inn. village is about 4.6 miles and has a good selection of local shops. The town centre of Hailsham is some 7.3 miles and Lewes about 19 miles. Battle, with its mainline station ( Bridge/Charing Cross) is some 9.7 miles whilst station (London Bridge/Victoria) is about 7.1 miles. The coast at Pevensey Bay is about 2.8 miles and Eastbourne some 7 miles. State and private schools within reach include Herstmonceux Primary School; Battle Abbey at Battle; Bede’s at Upper Dicker; Moira House and Eastbourne College at Eastbourne; Hailsham Community College; Vinehall at Robertsbridge. The Pevensey Levels Nature Reserve is designated as a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

DESCRIPTION Russells in the Marsh is a beautifully located detached character house of mixed ages (not Listed) the elevations being brick, part tile hung beneath a tiled roof. The oil-fired central heating has recently been overhauled to include a new boiler, hot water storage tank and immersion heater. The windows are double glazed. The light and spaciously planned accommodation enjoys views over the surrounding farmland. The main features are: • Front door to entrance hall with glazed tiled black and white floor, built-in double coat cupboard and cloakroom with basin and WC. • Double doors open into the attractive and well-proportioned drawing room, which is triple aspect and has an open fireplace with ornate pine surround and doors to the terrace and garden. • The sitting room has two fitted bookshelves with cupboards beneath, and the dining room is double aspect with an attractive outlook. • The farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with limed oak units, twin glazed sinks, granite working surface, range of cupboards, plumbing for dishwasher, central island unit with granite working surface, full range of cupboards along one wall and range of cupboards within the former inglenook, tiled flooring. The utility room has a working surface, plumbing for white goods, a door to the garden and a further door to an excellent boot room with vaulted ceiling to full height. • The first floor has a full length landing with fitted bookshelves and a useful study area. The principal bedroom is double aspect and has four wardrobe cupboards and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower attachment, basin and bidet. . • There are three further bedrooms, one with double wardrobe cupboards, and an en suite shower room with basin and shower cubicle. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower attachment, and basin. Cloakroom with basin and WC; also on this floor is a very useful sewing/computer room. • The second floor has a staircase to bedroom 5 and a large attic room suitable for conversion into further accommodation

OUTSIDE Russells in the Marsh is approached from a no through country lane onto a driveway with a large tarmac parking/turning area. To the front of the house is a tiled single garage/machinery store. NB Planning consent reference WD/88/3718/P has previously been obtained (now lapsed) for a double garage. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and form a delightful setting with well maintained lawns and well-stocked herbaceous borders and a rose garden. There is also a pond with an island and bridge, and a number of mature trees including willows, oaks, eucalyptus, horse chestnut, etc, and a productive vegetable garden with soft fruit cage. There are two areas of paddock extending to about one acre. The land is bordered to the east by Chilley Stream and, on the northern boundary, Burgh Fleet. Unspoilt far-reaching countryside views are enjoyed, with Herstmonceux church and castle in the background. In total the land extends to about 2 acres.

DIRECTIONS From The Lamb Inn in the centre of Wartling village, proceed south towards Pevensey and after 1.3 miles turn right into Church Acre Drove. Proceed for a further 0.3 of a mile and Russells in the Marsh will be found on the right. Additional Information:

NB There is a right of way for agricultural purposes across the eastern paddock.

Local Authority: Council. Tel: 01892 602010 www.wealden.gov.uk Services: Mains electricity and water (not checked or tested) No mains gas. Private drainage system upgraded in 2020. Links: www.environment-agency.gov.uk, www.highways.gov.uk, www.caa.co.uk, www.landregistry.gov.uk Tenure: Freehold with unregistered Title. EPC: EPC Rating E

GUIDE PRICE £950,000 - £1,100,000

VIEWINGS For an appointment to view please contact our Battle Office, telephone 01424 775577

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NOTE: Russells In The Marsh, Church Acre Drove, Wartling, Hailsham, BN27 1SB Batcheller Monkhouse gives notice that: APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 3005 SQ FT 279.1 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & GARAGE) 1. These particulars including text, photographs and any plans are for the guidance of prospective purchasers only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact; 2. The particulars do not constitute any part of a Contract; Boot Room Utility Denotes restricted 3. Any description provided herein 11'4 (3.45) 11'2 (3.40) x 10'5 (3.18) x 10'1 (3.07) head height represents a subjective opinion and Attic Room 12'4 (3.76) max should not be construed as statements x 11'10 (3.61) of fact; 4. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor have any services, appliances or specific fittings been tested;

Down 5. All measurements and distances are Bedroom 4 approximate; 6. We strongly advise that Kitchen / 14'5 (4.39) max a prospective purchaser should contact Breakfast Room x 12'2 (3.71) max 22'8 (6.91) max Sewing / Garage the agent to check any information which x 16' (4.88) max Computer 17'5 (4.39) Attic Bedroom 5 Room is of particular importance, particularly x 8'4 (2.54) 12'5 (3.78) max 15'10 (4.83) for anyone who will be travelling some x 11'6 (3.51) x 6'1 (1.85) Up distance to view the property; 7. Where Access there is reference to planning permission to Eaves or potential, such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should make their Sitting Room Bedroom 3 15'10 (4.83) max own enquiries of the relevant authority; 14'3 (4.34) SECOND FLOOR Study x 11'11 (3.63) max x 10'11 (3.33) max Area 8. Any fixtures & fittings not mentioned 12'6 (3.81) x 5'4 (1.63) in the sales particulars are excluded from the sale, but various items may be available, subject to separate negotiation. 9. Purchasers please note that in order Down to assist with your property purchase, we are able to refer you to a mortgage Drawing Room Bedroom 2 20'3 (6.17) max Bedroom 1 lender/broker. In these instances and if Dining Room 15'8 (4.78) max 17'10 (5.44) 15'8 (4.78) x 17'3 (5.26) max x 11'2 (3.40) max x 15'9 (4.80) max a mortgage is secured we may earn a x 11'2 (3.40) referral fee. These fees vary in each case and purchasers will be informed if we Up receive a fee and the amount once this information is known. This service is of course not obligatory and you are free to GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR use a mortgage provider of your choice.

Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2019 Produced for Batcheller Monkhouse REF : 483967

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