Brick Kiln Farm, High Street, Ticehurst

Brick Kiln FarmHigh Street | Ticehurst | East Sussex | TN5 7HXs

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* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Seller InsightSituated on the fringes of the pretty village of Ticehurst is Brick Kiln Farm, a stunning Victorian family home that was purchased by the current owners a little over five years ago. “This really is a beautiful home,” says Susan, “and I think what really appealed to us when we first came to look at it was the

fact that it sits on the ridge of a hill in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and so the views are quite magnificent. We had moved from a suburban area and were longing for a complete lifestyle change, and Brick Kiln Farm offered us everything we had been looking for.”

“The back of the property faces south, so it’s an incredibly warm house,” continues Susan, “and because of its position on the ridge most of the rooms take in the views; for as far as the eye can see it’s nothing but rolling fields, trees and hills. It’s also a very spacious home and therefore ideal for entertaining because we can accommodate a number of guests and never get the feeling of being on top of one another. And of course we also have the annex, which is a wonderfully flexible space that could be used for guests, teenagers or even elderly relatives.”

“Because of the way the house is laid out and the fact that so many of the rooms can be opened up to the garden, I would say that weather permitting of course, we probably use the outside space as much as the inside,” says Susan. “The family room, kitchen, sun lounge and annex all open onto the wonderfully spacious terrace, and beyond that the garden is divided into lots of lovely different areas. We also have a ha ha which runs along the boundary so that the views are not in any way impeded.”

“Just like the house, for us the location has been perfect,” says Susan. “The village has a selection of small shops for day-to-day necessities and a fantastic pub, which has become the centre of the community, and a little further afield we have Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells. We have everything we need here and it’s also wonderfully convenient.”

Favourite room: “The hub of our home is definitely the kitchen,” says Susan. “It’s situated right in the middle of the house and it overlooks and opens onto the terrace. It’s a lovely space for everyday family living and also a fabulous space to entertain family and friends.”

Favourite aspect of the grounds or surrounding area: “We cycle and walk an awful lot,” says Susan, “and this area also has many historical connections’’. We have Bewl Water just a stroll away; Bedgebury National Pinetum, which plays host to some wonderful summer concerts, and we’re also just a stone’s throw from Dale Hill Golf Club.”

Memorable event (if not another favourite room or unique feature): “Shortly after moving here we converted the stable block, so it now houses an office, a games room, a small kitchen, and it has a BBQ area just outside,” says Susan. “We’ve had so many fabulous times out there, and it’s ideal because there’s no need to come into the main house.”

What they’ll miss most / why they are leaving: “I can honestly say that this is the nicest house I have ever lived in,” says Susan, “and the surroundings are ever changing but always beautiful. We have decided to move because we want to spend more time with our children who live abroad, but I will always look back on this house with great fondness.”



Brick Kiln Farm is a remarkable detached country residence, beautifully decorated and finished, yet keeping the former charm of its Victorian origins. The main house has a very versatile layout with a family room and an attached self contained two bedroom Annexe which has a separate rear porch entrance, making it perfect for the extended family, returning teenagers or maybe even a holiday let.

The real heart of this home is the amazing double aspect kitchen/breakfast room fully fitted with the traditional Aga, plus a conventional oven and hob, and also a feature island so that you can engage with family and guests while cooking. There is room for a good sized farmhouse dining table in front of the doors opening onto the spacious south facing terrace, which provides amazing views over the rolling fields to the distant hills. In fact the house has been designed with these stunning views in mind, so as you explore the house you have the same southerly views from the formal dining room, sun lounge, family room and all of the bedrooms. All of these rooms are south facing, so are light and bright, and offer an ever changing backdrop to enhance your lifestyle. The bathrooms have all been recently remodelled to an exceptional standard and feature underfloor heating. The drawing room is warm and inviting and has an inglenook fireplace perfect for crackling logs on those chilly days!

ENTRANCE PORCH A recent addition, made from green oak and double glazed with storage space for logs and boots and shoes.

ENTRANCE HALL Good sized reception hallway leading to the main house.

CLOAKROOM Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM A great family sized room with a range of traditional fitted units and a feature island to make cooking a pleasure with views out to the fields beyond. Marble work surfaces gleam, plus you not only have an Aga cooker, but a conventional oven and hob too. There is

room for a large farmhouse table to be placed in front of the opening doors to the south facing terrace where you can imagine enjoying your coffee bathed in sunlight and taking in the early morning views.

UTILITY ROOM Fantastic sized room with butler sink, washing machine, tumble dryer plus a range of built-in storage cupboards to hide away the laundry, some are even fitted with hanging rails for this very purpose.

BOOT ROOM A fully fitted room with shelving and hanging space for all outside wear. Access to a large loft storage area.

PANTRY Fully ventilated, every country house needs a pantry. Fitted with shelving, this is the perfect place for storing all your kitchen needs plus room for fridges and freezers.

FAMILY ROOM A versatile room that is presently used as a family room, but could be a music room or tv/cinema room. The room is bright and airy with a stunning vaulted ceiling, green oak beams and polished oak floors plus there are doors opening out onto the garden, again providing breathtaking views.

BEDROOM FIVE Good size double bedroom or versatile enough to be a study or office.

ENSUITE Beautifully modern, spacious and luxurious shower room with superb quality fittings and under floor heating.

DINING ROOM/ SUN LOUNGE Over 36’ in length with underfloor heating and fitted with superb green oak framing, these open plan rooms have been designed to take in the ever changing views, with windows and doors leading out to the gardens, and one of the best vistas is straight through the double doors out over the rolling landscape.

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DRAWING ROOM The more formal, cosy drawing room has a feature inglenook fireplace complete with wood burning stove, and lovely polished oak floors. The double doors to the sun lounge can be opened for entertaining, making this a very sociable and flexible home, in both summer and winter.

ANNEXE LOUNGE Accessed via interlocking doors from the drawing room, or from its own rear porch entrance, this room is ideal either as part of the main house, or sitting room for the annexe.

ANNEXE KITCHEN/DINER Fully equipped with built-in units, plus a spacious area for a table and chairs.

ANNEXE MASTER BEDROOM Large picture window gives you an ever changing landscape, plus there is a walk-in wardrobe cupboard.

ANNEXE BEDROOM TWO Overlooking the orchard garden to the front of the property, a good size with a fitted cupboard.

ANNEXE BATHROOM Recently refitted with ‘P’ shaped shower style bath, rainfall shower head and good quality fittings and under floor heating, this bathroom could also be used as an ensuite as there are interlocking doors to bedroom two in the main house.

BEDROOM TWO Beautifully large, double aspect bright guest room with amazing views and direct access to the annexe bathroom next door if desired.

BEDROOM THREE Another room with a view! Great sized double bedroom.

BEDROOM FOUR Double sized bedroom with fantastic fitted wardrobes that are so deep you can have double hanging space for all of your clothes.

FAMILY BATHROOM Simply stunning bathroom with the highest quality modern fittings, including a shower bath and rainfall shower head, vaulted ceiling and luxurious under floor heating.

MASTER BEDROOM Sumptuous master bedroom with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes, polished oak floors and access to the en suite. A real haven to relax in at the end of a busy day.


MASTER EN SUITE Another super quality shower room with modern styling and under floor heating.

STABLE BLOCK Fantastic converted stable block is separated into a workshop, games room/gymnasium with an office (which has a independent telephone line and internet connection) and a wc plus kitchen area for making the most of the outside entertaining.

GROUNDS Accessed via a double gate into the sweeping driveway either to the house and spacious parking areas or continuing down to the stable block. A second entrance is available for deliveries and services.

LANDSCAPED GARDENS The gardens have been recently landscaped to include a haha planted with wild flowers and herbs and immediately outside the back door there is a kitchen herb garden. The beautiful gardens contain vine and fruit trees, specimen trees, an attractive formal water feature, beautifully detailed folly wall, large south facing terrace and a variety of flowering shrubs. There are various seating areas and to the side of the stable block, there is an area ideal for outside summer entertaining and bbq parties. To the rear of the house the views are simply magical and panoramic. In all the grounds and gardens are approx. 1.5 acres in total.

LOCATION This country house is within walking distance of Ticehurst village, where you can find local shops and the Conde Naste rated gastro pub, ‘’The Bell’’. Wadhurst is a few minutes drive away and the spa town of Tunbridge Wells is around 10 miles. For amenities there is Bewl Water Country Park for fishing, cycling, sailing and a nature reserve. In addition, there is Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest with its walking/cycling trails, ‘’Go Ape’’ and summer concerts. For golf there is Dale Hill Golf Club, a prestigious two eighteen hole golf course in a picturesque setting in Ticehurst. There is a wide selection of both private and state schools for all ages. TRAVEL A bus will stop outside the property and take you to and from Wadhurst train station, (which also has a large parking area) and then onto Tunbridge Wells. Frequent trains from Wadhurst run to Charing Cross, London Bridge, Waterloo and Cannon Street with a journey time of an hour.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 22.12.2015 Fine & Country Cranbrook is a Partnership copyright © 2015 Fine & Country Ltd.

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