Summary - Holbrook House, Cross In Hand TN21 0LU
5 bed 4 bath Detached
A grand, renovated Victorian house set in nearly 12 acres with lake and tennis court..
- Approximately 6,800 sq ft Victorian house with superb room proportions
- About 11.9 acres including small lake and resurfaced hard tennis court
- Recently rewired, replumbed and fitted with mains gas central heating
- Detached former coach house and substantial outbuildings, scope to convert
- Solid brick walls; assumed no cavity wall insulation, may need upgrading
- Broadband speeds slow in the area, not suitable for heavy home-working
- EPC D and council tax very expensive — consider running costs
- Private driveway, double garage, large gravel parking and machinery store
Holbrook House is a fine Victorian country residence set in about 11.9 acres with distant views over the South Downs. The house retains impressive period proportions — high ceilings, large sash windows and marble fireplaces — while recent works include rewiring, re-plumbing and mains gas central heating, creating an attractive blend of character and modern comfort. The property extends to approximately 6,800 sq ft and includes generous reception rooms, a substantial kitchen/family room and a principal suite with extensive built-in storage.
Outside the grounds are a principal asset: park-like lawns, mature specimen trees, a small lake, hard tennis court (resurfaced 2021) and extensive parking with double garage and machinery store. A detached former coach house and additional outbuildings offer flexible secondary accommodation or storage, though the coach house will need updating for full residential use and contains some defunct fittings. The setting is private yet within easy reach of Cross-in-Hand village and Heathfield town amenities.
Practical points to note: the house is solid brick and insulation status of the walls is assumed absent, broadband speeds in the area are slow and council tax is very expensive. The property has an EPC rating of D. These factors are important for buyers considering running costs and any further comfort upgrades, although many modern services have already been renewed.
This home will suit a family seeking an elegant country lifestyle with space for hobbies, formal entertaining and outdoor pursuits, or a buyer looking for a characterful, largely updated estate with potential to personalise ancillary buildings. Viewing is recommended to appreciate ceiling heights, room proportions and the breadth of grounds in person.
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