5 bedroom detached house for sale

Claphatch Farm is a charming Grade II listed Sussex Farm House dating back the seventeenth century. The accommodation extends to over 3,500 sq ft arranged over three floors, and the space is well balanced between formal and informal living. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property including exposed beams, and inglenook fireplaces.

The main reception rooms are accessed off the reception hall and comprise an impressive dual aspect sitting room, with double doors out to the terrace. and a dining room which has a lovely bay window with window seat enjoying incredible views of Bewl Water.

The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with a central work island, fitted appliances, Electric AGA, and a pantry. Being double aspect, the breakfast room is filled with light and has doors leading out to the rear terrace, which provides an excellent setting for al fresco dining while enjoying the far-reaching views. Accessed from the kitchen, there is a double aspect family room which also benefits from double doors out to the terrace.

Also on on the ground floor there is a delightful snug, study, large utility room, cloak room, downstairs WC and shower room. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to the wine cellar and store.

The guest wing is accessed beyond the kitchen. The guest wing provides a good-sized double bedroom with bathroom and would lend itself to guests or staff.

Oriented to benefit from the stunning views over Bewl Water and the countryside beyond the first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation, with a generous-sized principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms that are served by a family bathroom on the first floor. There is also a large landing on the first floor which could be used as a library/play area.

Outside, the property occupies a truly exceptional setting that provides a combination of privacy, tranquillity and glorious views over Bewl Water and beyond.

The gardens and grounds are an important feature of the property and form the most delightful setting, complementing the house extremely well and gently slope down to Bewl Water. The gardens and grounds are well maintained gardens and include many established specimen trees and shrubs.

The gardens encircle the house and include a tennis court as well as a heated salt water swimming pool and a pool house.

Beyond the gardens there is a paddock. There is an abundance of useful outbuildings within the grounds of Claphatch Farm including a stable block with two loose boxes, and tack room/gym. There is also a covered double car port. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 5.38 acres. (A further paddock of approximately 3.15 acres is available by separate negotiation).

Wadhurst 4 miles (London Bridge 55 minutes)
Tunbridge Wells 10 miles (London Bridge 44 minutes) Central London 58 miles