6 bed detached house for sale

Lower Wick Street, Selmeston, Polegate, East Sussex BN26

Cobb Court is an impressive country house offering more than 4,000 sq ft of immaculate accommodation, rich in period character and original detail and a property of architectural and historic interest being mentioned by Pevsner in his Buildings of England Sussex Edition. Dating from the 18th century and with later extensions by the current owner, the property features handsome red and grey brick elevations and is set within beautifully maintained gardens and grounds extending to 1.38 acres. The ground floor provides five elegant reception rooms, including the sitting room and dining room at the front of the house, both featuring tall sash windows and original fireplaces, while the drawing room centres around a grand inglenook fireplace. There is also a comfortable dual-aspect sitting room with doors opening onto the gardens, while to the rear a generous 23ft family room features a vaulted ceiling, exposed timber beams and a south-facing bay window welcoming excellent natural light. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with farmhouse-style units, a split butler sink and an Aga, with further practical space provided by the pantry, utility room and cellar. Adjoining the kitchen, the breakfast room provides space for informal dining. The first floor comprises four well-presented double bedrooms, all which benefit from built-in storage and are served by two family bathrooms. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms set within the eaves, together with an additional bathroom.

Outside, a gravel driveway provides extensive parking and access to the double garage and detached tractor store. The gardens extend to both the east and west of the house, with sweeping lawns bordered by mature trees and established hedgerows, together with a wildlife pond and paved terraces for al fresco dining and entertaining.

The property occupies a very quiet and tranquil position, surrounded by beautiful countryside close to the small downland village of Selmeston which offers a village hall, a garage/general store and public house. For the commuter, Berwick Station is about 1.8 miles, providing a service to London (London Bridge/ Victoria in about 95 minutes). The larger village of Ripe is some 2.5 miles, and has a Post Office/ delicatessen, nursery school and a church. The historic county town of Lewes lies about 8 miles to the west, providing a mainline train service to London (London Bridge/Victoria about 64 minutes). The cultural, business and entertainment centres of Eastbourne and Brighton & Hove are approximately 9 miles and 13.5 miles respectively, whilst the A23/M23 is within easy reach, providing fast access to Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network. There is an excellent selection of both state and independant schools in the area, including Bedes, Eastbourne College, Brighton College, Lancing College and Hurstpierpoint College. The nearby South Downs National Park, together with the coastline at the Seven Sisters Country Park, provides many miles of spectacular countryside for walking and recreation. Glyndebourne, the internationally renowned opera house, is about 5.5 miles.