5 bed detached house for sale

Broad Street, Icklesham, Winchelsea, East Sussex TN36

Freeman Forman is proud to present a rare opportunity to acquire a charming Grade II Listed country residence set within a plot of 5.89 acres of gardens and grounds, enjoying an idyllic rural position on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Icklesham. Rich in character and history, this substantial property offers extensive and versatile accommodation, complemented by a collection of useful outbuildings, making it ideally suited to a variety of lifestyles and future uses.

The house retains many period features synonymous with a property of its age and heritage, whilst offering generous living space arranged over several floors. The ground floor provides a spacious kitchen/dining room that forms the heart of the home, together with a substantial living room with inglenook fireplace, separate office, utility room, cloakroom and a series of hallways and ancillary spaces. A basement adds further practical storage and flexibility, though is not a completely dry basement.

The upper floors offer impressive and adaptable accommodation, with a total of five bedrooms arranged across the first and second floors. The main bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room, whilst additional bathrooms and storage areas comfortably serve the remaining bedrooms. The upper floors provide excellent flexibility for large families, multi-generational living, or those requiring guest accommodation.

Having previously operated as a successful bed and breakfast, the property offers exciting potential for incoming purchasers seeking a lifestyle change, hospitality venture or simply a substantial family home. While the property has been well cared for, it would now benefit from updating and modernisation, allowing a new owner the opportunity to enhance and personalise the accommodation to their own taste while preserving its considerable character and charm.

Outside, the grounds are a particular feature of the property. Extending to approximately 5.89 acres, the land enjoys a delightful rural setting with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A range of outbuildings includes a large barn, workshop and double garage, providing excellent storage, workspace and potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents, though some repairs and upgrades are required. The combination of house, land and outbuildings creates a highly versatile smallholding-style property with scope for equestrian, hobby farming, business or recreational pursuits.

The property occupies a delightful position within the historic village of Icklesham, a highly regarded East Sussex village situated between the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye and the coastal town of Hastings. The surrounding area is renowned for its rolling countryside, picturesque walks, nature reserves and proximity to the stunning coastline at Winchelsea Beach and Camber Sands. The village itself offers a strong sense of community, a popular public house, village hall and church, while Rye provides an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants, cafés and mainline rail connections to London and the South East.