Lime, Herstmonceux
A magnificent portion of a Victorian mansion retaining many notable features in a private setting with wonderful gardens extending to 4 acres including a detached cottage, walled garden, tennis court and swimming pool.
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Highlights
Portion of Victorian Mansion
Galleried Reception Hall
Decorative Ceilings
Window Shutters
Wine Cellar and Strong Room
Magnificant Drawing Room
Period Fireplace
Landscaped Gardens
Pool and Tennis Court
Solar Voltaic Panels
Detached Cottage
Garage
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Viewing is essential to appreciate this magnificent portion of a Victorian mansion that was constructed in 1821. The house is arranged around a grand dining hall with decorative columns and a carved staircase rising to the galleried landing.
There are three reception rooms with parquet flooring, ornate plasterwork, period fireplaces, original windows with shutters and some stained glass windows. The kitchen is complete with a two oven Aga and an Atrium roof and both kitchen and drawing room open out onto the formal gardens. The fully equipped cellar is complete with wine racks and an original strong room.
There are five first floor double bedrooms, two with en-suites, all enjoying a lovely outlook over the gardens and with some glimpses of the South Downs.
The gardens are a real feature of the property and have been beautifully set out over the years. They include a pond, former croquet lawn, tennis court and swimming pool. The original walled garden links to a small one bedroom gardeners cottage. There is garaging, a workshop and a variety of other useful outbuildings and the whole backs onto open countryside and from the perimeter of the grounds there are direct views towards the South Downs.
NOTE: The contribution to Lime Park Estate is £60 per month.