Catsfield Place Catsfield Battle East Sussex TN33 9BS E Broadway & West A substantial grade II listed country house dating back to the early 17th century, in a rural setting and close to the historical town of Battle in East Sussex. The accommodation comprises 7 bedrooms, 6 principal reception rooms, a leisure complex and indoor swimming pool, an office suite, two annexes, garaging for several cars and two tennis courts. The grounds extend to approx. 3 acres. The house benefits form wonderful period features including inglenooks in the drawing room and an open fireplace in the study. There are throughout the house exposed beams and timbers, sash windows. Wooden, flagstone and tiled floors. The property has been extensively renovated over the years with original features accentuated and modern additions brought in or enhanced. History It is thought the house dates back to early 16oo, and perhaps the most significant episode from the property’s past was when Princess Lamballe, ones of Marie-Antoinette ladies in waiting was sent to Catsfield Place in 1791 with the Queens jewels. She was to give them to Lady Gibbs for safekeeping. Maria-Antoinette was executed in 1792 and her jewels where never recovered. The original safe which was used for the treasure is still in Catsfield Place. Catfield Palace Broadway & West Catfield Palace Outside Catsfield Place is approached off a country lane via a private gravelled drive way. The grounds, totalling approx. 3 acres and include areas of formal gardens, as well as a paddock. There is a pretty wall garden with rose borders and shrubs and also a small area of woodlands. At the rear of the house there are two recently resurfaced tennis courts. Close by The property is close to good state and private schools include Catsfield Primary School, Calaverham Community College, together with Battle Abbey Vinehall, Beeds and Eastbourne Collage. Hastings and Bexhill-on-sea are approx. 6.5 miles, Royal Tonbridge Wells is approx. 26 miles and Gatwick Airport and the channel tunnel are both about an hour’s away. Battle railway station is about 4.3 miles and has access to London Bridge - Charing Cross. Broadway & West Directions From J2 of M25 take A21 towards Hastings. After passing Robertsbridge at the John’s Cross roundabout, take the second exit and continue into Battle. At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto the A271 and continue out of the town. After passing The Squirrel public house turn left onto the B2204 and continue into Catsfield. In the centre of the village turn left opposite the White Heart public house into Chapple Road, continue for 1.3 miles and the entrance will be found on the left. Continue along the gravel drive taking the first right fork when the gate to the house will be found. m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m Entrance Vestibule . Breakfast Room . Kitchen Family Room . Library. Computer Room . Cloakroom . Sitting room . Dining Room . Drawing Room . Panelled Study . Staircase Hall . Rear Entrance Vestibule . Second Cloakroom . Extensive Cellar and Boiler Room . Master bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room . 5 Further Bedrooms . 3 Further Bathrooms (2 En-Suite) . Landing-Sitting Area . Bedroom 7 . Bathroom . Cottege Annex . Guest Annex . Leisure Complex . Media Room . Garaging . Office complex . Garden and Grounds of Approx 3 Acres Price on application Broadway & West 121 Fulham Palace Road Hammersmith London W6 8JA t 020 8834 7030 f 020 8834 7069 @ [email protected] w broadwayandwest.co.uk.