House for sale in Lye Green, Crowborough

Headline Description

Littlebrook is a very beautiful Grade II Listed property located in just over two acres of idyllic East Sussex countryside. Built in the 15th Century as a yeoman farmer’s house, it was formerly part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, which lies to the north-west. The property has been in the same ownership for over forty years and has undergone a sympathetic programme of restoration and improvement, which includes a striking glazed modern extension to link the period outhouse with the main building. The house is well presented, having been lovingly cared for by the current owners during their long residence, and has plentiful period features: the beam work throughout the house is exceptional.

The Main House

The ground floor accommodation is very spacious, with a range of reception rooms perfect for flexible living. There is a generous entrance hall, two home offices, a large dine in kitchen, and three further spacious reception rooms. The house has a lovely sense of flow, with each area thoughtfully connected following the sympathetic improvements that the current owners have made. Indeed a fabulous vaulted sitting room has been created from what was the traditional “bothy” where all cooking would have historically taken place, safely away from the main house. This versatile room is currently used as a guest room thanks to it own dedicated shower room. It has a beautiful outlook over the garden, and a brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove. It also has a private external door, meaning it could be used as an annexe if required.
The home has a very different feel in the various areas: the main sitting room is a cosy snug thanks to the large inglenook fireplace and beautiful beamwork, whilst the kitchen and dining room are light filled spaces thanks to their extensive glazing. These rooms have a lovely elevated aspect, meaning beautiful views of the garden can be enjoyed from every window.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms, all featuring original beamwork. The master bedroom is a generous size, and enjoys a dual aspect and useful fitted storage. There are 2 bathrooms on this floor, one with a bath and separate shower cubicle and one with a shower cubicle. There is also access to the loft, which is partly boarded.
In the lower ground floor there are a range of useful spaces, including a cellar, utility room, cloakroom, and access to the integrated double garage and carport.

Outside

The setting of Littlebrook is certainly one of its truly unique features. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, at the end of a long tree-lined driveway, which is accessed via a set of automatic gates, the plot is bordered on all sides with deer fencing high hedging and trees. The parkland like grounds provide a wonderful backdrop to the house, and incorporate sweeping lawns, paths, interconnecting ponds and planting that has been specifically designed to create year round interest. The stream that gives the house its name, weaves peacefully through the formal garden and the middle of the outer natural garden.
Set slightly away from the house is a sheltered swimming pool, which enjoys its own pool house, complete with contemporary kitchen and bathroom. The current owners have also created a wonderful kitchen garden, with vegetable beds, greenhouses, fruit cages, cold frames and a hen house. Alongside the driveway is an orchard, planted with fan-trained cherries, pears, plums and apples. The extensive outbuildings comprise a pole barn, perfect for additional garaging and storage if required, and there is also a further brick stable block next to the kitchen garden.

Littlebrook is situated in Lye Green, a charming hamlet betwixt Crowborough and Groombridge, both south of the spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Crowborough is an extensive town, with a range of supermarkets, independent retailers, restaurants and leisure facilities. Groombridge is just over 2 miles away, and has a great sense of community, with public houses, a village shop, bakery, village hall and a children’s playground. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a short drive away and provides a range of first class amenities, including the mainline station with its fast and frequent train service to central London. There are many excellent schools in the vicinity within both the state and independent sectors. The local primary (St Thomas’) has an outstanding Ofsted rating and there is an excellent bus service for pupils attending the grammar and other secondary schools in the nearby towns.