The property occupies one of the loveliest locations in this part of England, adjoining gl azed double doors to the garden. The study overlooks the garden and has a brick the largest organic vineyard in the UK, set close to the Kent/Sussex border in undulating corner fireplace. countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and approached over a narrow country lane. Beckley village has a primary school, Norman church and public house. 3 The superbly proportioned open plan kitchen/breakfast room and dining room, which miles to the north is the larger village of Northiam with everyday shopping facilities, has tall windows overlooking the front and rear gardens, is fitted with an extensive doctor’s surgery, optician, veterinary surgery and Great Dixter house and gardens. range of cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers beneath granite work surfaces Further inland is the Wealden town of Tenterden with tree lined high street, with an inset sink, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, and three built in Bosch indepe ndent shops and Leisure Centre. 3 miles to the south is Peasmarsh with ovens and a separate grill. In addition, there is an island unit with a breakf ast bar, an Jempsons supermarket. Further south is the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye inset hob with a filter hood above and a hand washing sink. A wide opening leads to renowned for its historical associations, medieval fortifications and fine period the garden room with double doors out to the terrace. architecture. As well as its charm and history, the town has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and an active local community, with the arts being strongly On the first floor, there is a landing with double doors to a front balcony. The master represented. Rye Arts Festival is held annually. From the town there are train services bedroom suite ha s a bedroom with three windows providing distant rural views, a walk to Eastbourne and to Ashfo rd, from where there are high speed connections to London in fitted dressing room and an en suite shower room with twin basins, close coupled St Pancras (37 minutes) and to the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam via Eurostar. Further wc and twin enclosed shower. The triple aspect guest bedroom has an en suite shower train services are available from Etchingham (14 miles) or Robertsbridge (9 miles) room with a close coupled wc, wash basin and shower enclosure. There are two further stations with connections fo r London, Charing Cross and Cannon Street (I hour 16 double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room with a freestanding bath, shower mins).Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Rye, Cooden and Hastings, sailing on enclosure, twin basins and a close coupled wc. the south coast and many fine countryside and coastal walks. Outside: The property is approached from the lane via a short stretch of farm track A detached Neo Georgian residence constructed in 1950 of classical proportions leading to a parking area for multiple cars, which in turns gives access to a detached presenting brick elevations set with leaded light effect double glazed windows beneath brick outbuilding in keeping with the main house comprising a 3 bay garage, a workshop a pitched tiled roof. The stylish, light and contemporary accommodation is arranged and a studio. The gardens are very much a particular feature of the property being set over two levels, as shown on the floor plan. down to sweeping lawns with fruit trees, burgeoning flower beds with cottage plants including lupins, digitalis, peonies and iris, a segmented rose garden, paved pathways The proper ty is approached via a portico entrance and front door with stained glass with a rose and lavender arbour, a wisteria clad pergola a nd a sunken paved terrace. inserts opening into a reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom off. To the far end is a kitchen garden with raised beds, a fruit cage and a greenhouse. The triple aspect living room has a natural brick fireplace with a fitted wood burner and Guide price : £ 1,200,000 Freehold Great Bellhurst Farm House, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, Near Rye, East Sussex TN31 6TU A handsome and beautifully presented detached Neo Georgian country residence set in landscaped gardens and occupying a wonderful rural position adjoining an organic vineyard at the end of a narrow lane with far reaching views across the adjoining farmland. Reception hall Living room Open plan kitchen/breakfast room & d ining room Garden room Study Utility room Cloakroom Landing with balcony Master bedroom suite with walk in dressing area and en suite shower room Guest bedroom with en suite shower room Two further double bedrooms Family bath/shower room Fully double glazed Ground source heat pump EPC rating D Detached outbuilding comprising double garage, workshop and studio Mature garden of about one acre Directions: Proceed out of Rye on the A268 in a northerly direction and continue through Rye Foreign, Peasmarsh and onto Beck ley. At the small roundabout at the beginning of Beckley village continue straight over, on the A268, and then after about 25yards turn right into Hobbs Lane. After ¾ of a mile there is a bend in the lane. Keep to the right, following the signs to the vineyard, and the en trance to Great Bellhurst Farm will be seen right at the end of the lane on the left. 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