7 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressive country house of over 6,609 square feet with an additional annexe and range of outbuildings, set down a long driveway with 13 acres and exceptional unspoilt views.

Springhill provides a wonderfully spacious family home which was remodelled and stylishly refurbished by the current owners in 2015 whilst retaining its charm as a converted oast and barn. It has been imbued with contemporary benefits of large picture windows making the most of the panoramic views.
Of particular note is the superb kitchen/breakfast/family room and spacious drawing room 34’2 x 19’11, together with the 18’ roundels and feature curved staircase to the first and second floors.
The elevations are of colour washed brick and tile hanging with air source heat pump central heating. The accommodation is arranged as follows:
• Front door to entrance hall with storage cupboards. Superb kitchen/breakfast/family room with a comprehensive range of fitted units including a breakfast bar, tiled flooring and glazed doors to the front and rear gardens with large picture windows making the most of the views.
• A spacious central reception hall has a range of fitted shelving and storage cupboards, and a stunning curved staircase to the first floor.
• The sitting room has an open fireplace with extensive range of curved bookshelves to the side and a bank of picture windows overlooking the countryside beyond. The dining room is also within a large roundel with an open fireplace, again with views.
• The drawing room is a superb double aspect room ideal for formal entertaining, with parquet flooring, attractive fireplace and range of bookshelves.
• There is an excellent gym with sauna, cloakroom, a bank of mirrors along one wall and full height glazed concertina doors providing outstanding views. Adjoining is a laundry room.
• Staircase to spacious first floor landing with a large picture window providing views and glazed doors opening onto the large balcony which overlooks the swimming pool.
• The master bedroom is an impressive double aspect room with vaulted ceiling and access to a balcony along with a Juliet balcony, making the most of the views. The adjoining dressing room is comprehensively fitted with wardrobes. A staircase gives access to an additional dressing area with a floating platform overlooking the bedroom.
• The stylishly appointed bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, large shower cubicle, twin sink units inset into vanity unit, WC.
• There are two further bedrooms on this floor, both with en suite shower rooms.
• A curved staircase leads to the second-floor landing giving access to two further bedrooms and a shower room.
• Approached off an inner hallway is a staircase which leads to an integral annexe which comprises kitchen/living room, two bedrooms both with wardrobe cupboards, and a bathroom.

Outside
Springhill is situated about 550 yards down a driveway in an elevated location with exceptional south-easterly views along the Dudwell Valley to Brightling Needle in the distance.
There are various access points to the property and a parking area adjoining the house which culminates in a double garage.
Slightly further to the north of the driveway is an additional area of parking with a shingle driveway which leads round to the former stable block which is now divided into five stores/workshops with a cloakroom and sink unit. There is light and power connected.
Of particular note is the heated swimming pool which provides a perfect area for extended family life and general outdoor entertaining.
The gardens and grounds are principally laid to lawn with an interesting selection of mature trees and shrubs, greenhouse and a kitchen garden area.
The remainder of the land is laid to 5 acres of pasture with a pond and a former grass tennis court. There are also 5 acres of woodland.
Gardens and grounds in all about 13.25 acres.