About this property

Unique, high-specification 2 bedroom apartment of real character in Grade II Downash House. with views over idyllic grounds and lake.

Located in prime East Sussex countryside, Downash House is an enchanting, gated property with a lake and walled garden in the extensive grounds.
Built by George Burrow Gregory for his son George in 1880, this Tudor-style house is listed Grade II, with a castellated entrance tower and brick mullioned and transomed windows with arched lights.
Downash House has been painstakingly redeveloped to provide genuine character. This property boast a wealth of original features that have been retained and re-crafted to today’s exacting building standards.
Follies is a unique and charming 2 Bedroom apartment accessed from the main impressive entrance hall with a wide sweeping staircase which leads to the first floor. The entrance hall leads to the main Bedroom with stunning views out to the grounds. The main bedroom has a spacious separate Dressing room with bespoke built in wardrobes, leading through to the luxurious ensuite Bathroom with a free standing bath, drop head shower and heated ladder style towel rail.
The spacious kitchen is well equipped with integrated appliances including a double oven, induction hob, dishwasher plus free standing fridge/freezer. A real feature is the hand crafted pantry cupboard with shelving and storage boxes. The restored stone fireplace is a stunning focal point of the Living Room in addition to the exposed brickwork.
The main rooms have stunning views across the grounds to the front of Downash House. There are various built in cupboards, a cloakroom and a vented Laundry cupboard completing the accommodation on this floor.
There are elegant stone fireplaces to both the Living Room and main Bedroom.
The high ceilings, redressed stonework, exposed brickwork and natural woodwork all combine to stunning effect.
A staircase takes you to the second floor which has the second bedroom, dressing room and separate bathroom, which effectively gives you a separate suite plus an additional very useful large loft storage area.
The grounds around the Main house feature secluded walks, shady nooks, walled gardens and an established lake.
The attention to detail is apparent throughout, with the high specification enriched by the incorporation of bespoke carpentry to windows, cupboards, radiator covers and more.


* Some of the images attached to this listing are of the show apartment

Situation
Downash House is found in a secluded valley setting along the charming Rosemary Lane, which leads on past Bewl Bridge water with its beautiful scenery, range of watersports, cycling and walking opportunities.
From the A21 turn onto the B2087 in the direction of Wadhurst and Ticehurst.
Proceed west for about half a mile and turn right into Rosemary Lane. Drive about a quarter mile and Downash House is at the end, where you will see the electric gates.

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Additional Information
Rother District Council

Additional information

• 2 bedrooms
• Garage with power
• Parking space
• Main bedroom with dressing room and ensuite
• Large Loft storage area
• Stunning open plan living space
• Splendid views over the idyllic grounds and lake

Key information

Council Tax Band: TBC

Tenure: Share of freehold

Leasehold Information:

• Number of years left on lease: Contact branch
• Annual service charge: £2,516
• Annual ground rent: Contact branch
• Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch
• Ground rent increase: Contact branch