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25.62 acres, Brightling, Robertsbridge, TN32, East Sussex
For Sale - Guide Price £4,250,000

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• 8 bedrooms
• 5 reception rooms
• 4 bathrooms
• 25.62 acres
• Outbuildings
• Period
• Detached
• Garden
• Rural
• Swimming Pool

Mount Farm
Mount Farm is unlisted and a fine and extremely attractive property with a tile hung front façade. Mount Farm has been refurbished and modernised extensively to a very high standard by the current owners, adding notable amenities. The enhancements include complete re-decoration, and addition of accommodation with a Stephen Langer designed extension, and re-design of the garden and grounds.

The accommodation extends to over 7,100 sq ft arranged over four floors. The space is well balanced between formal and informal living. The house is beautifully presented with some exquisite features and finished to an exceptional standard.

The principal reception rooms comprise a double aspect drawing room which is filled with light by the five full height sash windows, and dining room which leads onto the library. There is also a delightful snug, and a study. All of the rooms benefit from grand proportions, large windows, and enjoy glorious views over the gardens and grounds. Interesting period features can be found throughout the property including wide wooden floorboards, panelling, multi-pane sash windows, wattle and daub window, stone fireplaces and intricate cornice detailing. The proportions allow for entertaining on a grand scale.

The expansive Plain English designed kitchen is well equipped with a central work island, AGA, fitted appliances and larder. The addition of the Stephen Langer designed dining area and family room extension complete with large sky lantern sky light provides an impressive central core to the house. Being double aspect and with access to the delightful courtyard outside, seamlessly linking the house to the gardens and grounds. Accessed off the kitchen is the utility room. Stairs on the ground floor lead down to the large cellar.

The first floor has excellent bedroom accommodation accessed off a spacious landing which is currently used as secondary library/snug. There are five well-appointed bedrooms, three family bathrooms and a laundry room on the first floor. On the second floor is the sumptuous dual aspect principal bedroom suite with five multi-pane sash windows which provide views over the grounds, there is also a dressing room and en suite bathroom.

Positioned away from the house to the north is a range of traditional outbuildings that comprise a recently refurbished 2 bedroom cottage, ideal for staff or guests, a gym, and separate garages and storage.

Gardens and Grounds
Mount Farm is approached via a gated entrance and winding gravelled drive that leads to the large parking area at the rear of the house. The gardens are truly exceptional and have been meticulously designed and planted by the current owners and are an absolute joy to behold. Sitting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the gardens and grounds are an important feature of Mount Farm and form the most delightful and tranquil setting, complementing the house extremely well.

Mount Farm enjoys stunning well-maintained gardens and grounds with many established specimen trees, shrub, flower beds and magnificent topiary. The gardens encircle the property and include a series of paths and are divided into sections by established yew hedging and host a courtyard, charming partly walled garden, kitchen garden with Alitex greenhouse and potting shed, stunning swimming pool and large Indian Limestone terrace and Tennis court.

Beyond the immediate gardens is a wildflower meadow and multiple paddocks. In a paddock to the west of the house is the Brightling Needle, which is a Grade II listed coursed stone obelisk, that was erected by John Fuller of Brightling Park, in the early 19th century, and is thought to be the highest spot in East Sussex, and is visible for miles around. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 25 acres.

Located in the delightful village of Brightling, equidistant from both Robertsbridge and the historic village of Burwash, which is well known for its tree-lined high street and attractive period buildings. Burwash is located at the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a thriving and well served village with a post office, local shops, church, doctors surgery, tea room, two public houses, traditional butchers, primary school, cricket and tennis club and petrol station. More extensive shopping
facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Wadhurst and Heathfield.

The area has excellent road and rail links from the A21 at Robertsbridge which provides links to the south coast and with the M25 which provide easy access to London and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports as well as linking to the Channel Tunnel. Mainline rail services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street operate from Etchingham (5.8 miles) and Tunbridge