5 bed detached house for sale

Sheffield Park, East Sussex TN22

South Park Lodge is a superb link detached, five bedroom home in the historical grounds of Sheffield Park with its own large south facing private garden; a secure gated 'lock and leave' property with two gated entrances.

Located at the grand entrance gates to Sheffield Park, this stunning family home was built in a mews style, dating back to the 18th century. The property is set on the edge of Sheffield Park House and adjacent to Sheffield Park Garden designed by Capability Brown.

The moment you walk into the entrance hall you are immediately drawn visually through the house to the south facing conservatory and gardens beyond. Gorgeous oak floors are fitted to the entrance hall, dining room and conversatory. The stunning, large triple aspect aspect drawing room provides views to the outside with a glorious open fireplace. There is a kitchen with fitted cupboards and a breakfast room off it. In the corner, a wrought iron spiral staircase leads to an upper study set within the arched gate. A study/fifth bedroom, utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor includes a spacious landing, a large principal suite, comprising a lovely bedroom, dressing room and ensuite shower room. In addition there are three further bedrooms as well as a well-appointed and immaculate family bathroom and ample builtin storage.

A particular feature of the property is the glorious, secluded and private large, south facing garden (circa 2 acres) including a wildflower meadow and a pond, with direct gated access to heritage parkland. The area includes a former stable, used in summer for entertaining. There is also a large terrace for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining, surounded by herbaceous, perennial borders looking out on large mature specimen trees and a large double garage.

Nearby is Fletching, a glorious village with a pretty church, cafe, cricket pitch and an award-winning and very popular pub, The Griffin Inn as well as a farm shop and restaurant.

More comprehensive shopping and other facilities can be found in East Grinstead (11 Miles) Uckfield or Haywards Heath (circa 8 miles away respectively). Haywards Heath has an excellent train service to Victoria/London Bridge in circa 42 minutes.

The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 18 miles, with Gatwick Airport being some 35 minute’s drive to the northwest. The city of Brighton & Hove is about 18 miles to the south, whilst the A23 lies to the west of Haywards Heath providing fast access to the M23/M25.

There is an excellent selection of established preparatory, primary and public schools in the area including Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly and Brighton College, many of which run minibus services from close by.

Grade II Listed with part modern additions
Wealden District Council
EPC Rating F
Council Tax Band G