Dallington, East Sussex, TN21

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 10 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Knight Frank - Country Houses Department Phone: 020 8022 6905

LOT 1a ~ OLDCASTLE<br/>PRINCIPAL HOUSE, GARDENS, WALLED GARDEN AND PADDOCKS<br/>At the heart of the estate sits Oldcastle, an impressive Grade II listed country house of substantial architectural and historical significance. The house occupies a private position within its own land, enjoying the tranquillity of the remote High Weald countryside.<br/>The accommodation is arranged over two principal floors, and offers generous, well-proportioned rooms with original architectural features still present throughout. The reception space includes an entrance hall, kitchen, dining room and drawing room with an open fireplace and log burner. The lower ground floor has a games room, wine cellar and strong room. The house provides ten bedrooms, served by three bathrooms and five separate WCs, making it well suited to family living and entertaining.<br/>Included within the main house, there is also a three-bedroom staff-annexe which offers useful ancillary accommodation and presents potential for reincorporation into the principal house, subject to the necessary consents.<br/>GARDENS AND GROUNDS<br/>The house is set within beautifully landscaped formal gardens and grounds, extending to approximately 13.46 acres. Features include a walled garden with greenhouse and a small central pool, a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool, a location for a croquet lawn and grass tennis court, an amenity lake, a well, and areas of woodland. The grounds provide an incredibly peaceful setting for the house, combining privacy and open, expansive views across the surrounding countryside.<br/>There is a large timber-framed barn which presents the opportunity to create a fantastic party barn (subject to the necessary consents). A range of other outbuildings include an open-fronted log store, garage, folly, and various storage sheds.<p><br/>The Oldcastle Estate enjoys a beautifully private and elevated setting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; one of the most distinctive and historic landscapes in southern England.<br/>Characterised by ancient woodland, rolling pasture, historic hedgerows and winding country lanes, the High Weald is renowned for its unspoilt countryside, rich biodiversity and strong sense of place. The gardens support a wide range of wildlife, including pheasants and owls. They also provide a habitat for species under environmental pressure such as house martins, which return each spring to nest under the eaves, and glow-worms, which can be spotted in the grass during summer.<br/>The estate lies on the edge of the picturesque village of Dallington. The village has a traditional rural character and is centred around the parish church, St Giles, the village hall, and the traditional public house ‘The Swan Inn’. The surrounding countryside provides exceptional opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor recreation.<br/>Everyday amenities can be found nearby in Heathfield, while the historic towns of Battle, Hastings and Royal Tunbridge Wells offer a wide range of shops, restaurants and cultural venues.<br/>Schooling in the area is well regarded, with a good selection of state and independent options. Notable schools in the area include Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School, Eastbourne College, Brighton College and Mayfield School. Preparatory options include Marlborough House, Vinehall School, St Ronan’s School and Skipper’s Hill Manor School, with Dallington CE Primary School conveniently located within the village.<br/>Despite its peaceful rural setting, the estate is well connected. Mainline rail services from Battle and Etchingham provide regular services to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Canon Street, while the A21 and A26 offer convenient road access to Tunbridge Wells, the M25 and the wider south-east. Gatwick Airport is also readily accessible, providing domestic and international connections.</p>