Withyham, Hartfield

A picturesque 5 bedroom listed farmhouse requiring modernisation occupying gardens and paddocks of about 7 acres affording wonderful views across the neighbouring fields and rolling countryside located in a fine rural position yet within walking distance of the village pub, a highly regarded primary school and bus routes linking with the neighbouring districts. This fine character home dates back to 15th or early16th century with later additions and retains a wealth of period features including open stone fireplaces, some quarry tiled flooring and exposed oak wall and ceiling timbers.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature with a large level expanse of rolling lawn surrounding the house on all sides interspersed and flanked with a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees, the whole immediately adjoining a meandering stream providing an outstanding backdrop.

Adjacent to the house there is a pretty former forge building currently used as garaging and storage which could be converted to provide self-contained accommodation or be amalgamated into the main house subject to planning. Adjoining this building is stabling and shelter for horses, and with two large enclosed mature paddocks which are bounded by mature trees and shrubs, this provides ideal equestrian facilities.

The versatile and generously proportioned accommodation extends to 3,483 sq. ft. comprising in brief on the ground floor a reception hall with a handsome inglenook fireplace, a grand double aspect drawing room with open fireplace, an office/snug, kitchen with 5 door Aga adjacent to the utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom. The first floor provides five generous sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, the property is approached by a private gravel driveway and electric solid wooden gates. There is a large parking area for a number of vehicles. The mature gardens and grounds surround the house on all sides.

Services: Gas Aga, Mains gas heating, Private drainage with Klargester, High speed fibre internet.