The approach to the house is perfectly fitting for a country retreat, the winding country lane brings you to electric gates, onto a gravelled drive. The house sits in splendid and glorious isolation, thanks to being surrounded by 100 acres of its own farmland, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Ground Floor:

Large entrance hall
Two reception rooms, both with open fires. One is a panelled drawing room, the other a morning room which is equipped with Sky TV, piano, and games.
Office
Dining room with stand-in fireplace, seats 12 – 14
Kitchen – complete with oil-fired AGA, as well as a separate electric cooker Table that seats 8 for breakfast or cosy kitchen suppers. Well-equipped with everything you could need for cooking or baking.
Downstairs cloakrooms

First Floor:

Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom with four-poster bed, and ensuite shower room
Twin bedroom
Double bedroom
Small double bedroom
(both of the above share a landing)
Family bathroom with bath, basin, loo and large separate shower

The Manor Retreat is at the end of a quiet country lane, near the village of Warbleton, and tucked between the Sussex Weald and the South Downs. The nearest stations are Polegate and Stonegate, both just 20 mins drive, and well served by trains from London Victoria, Waterloo, Charing Cross and London Bridge. The drive from London takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Historical, picturesque Royal Tunbridge Wells, fascinating Lewes, and the seaside grandeur of Eastbourne are all within 30 minutes’ drive, and the Manor Retreat is just eight miles from the sea, at Pevensey Bay. The house is surrounded by 100 acres of its own farmland, but is nonetheless well served by foot and bridlepaths so there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the country air. The source of the River Cuckmere begins at the bottom of the field.

There are Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets and a good selection of independent food shops (bakeries, deli, butcher) at Heathfield, around 10 minutes’ drive away.

The South Downs are at the heart of England’s growing wine scene, so do take in a vineyard or two if you can. The Rathfinny Wine Estate in Alfriston offers a Tasting Room restaurant and Flint Barns dining room, as well as picnics in the grounds during summer – but do book ahead if you’d like to go.

Lewes offers a food market every Friday, with quality, locally sourced bread, fruit & veg and meat – perfect if you’re cooking at home and looking to include the best of the local area in your menu. Or head to Bickerstaff’s for fish or local, family-run butcher Nose2tail. The Flint Owl Bakery makes delicious sourdough, pastries and also has a café. The Limetree Kitchen offers tapas-style fine dining, while unique Pestle and Mortar is a happy but unusual blend of Asian grocery, noodle bar, and tea room.