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"Having been in the same family for three generations, Tainters is coming to the open market for the first time in many years and offers privacy and seclusion, sitting in the centre of its own plot on circa 3.3 acres with superb views across the Sussex countryside.

Offering just under 3000 sq ft of accommodation over three floors, this wonderful family home, believed to date from the late 16th century, sits down a track adjoining Piltdown golf course. The property boasts a wealth of character and charm, typical of a property of this period, with exposed timbers, feature fireplaces, and leaded light windows

On the ground floor are three generous reception rooms all with feature fireplaces including a stunning inglenook fireplace, a kitchen with oil fired AGA, a cloakroom, scullery and pantry and two staircases leading to the first and second floors. The upstairs accommodation over the two floors includes six bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Sitting on a magnificent plot, surrounded by Piltdown common and golf course the property is approached along a long private track to a large, shingled parking area for several vehicles a double garage and workshop. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn, with brick paths, mature specimen trees and shrubs, herbaceous borders, a flagstone terrace, perfect for entertaining and a lightly wooded area.

Tainters is located in the rural hamlet of Piltdown, between the well know Sussex villages of Fletching and Newick. There are a number of useful shops, three public houses, a restaurant and a doctors surgery in Newick and Fletching boasts the famous Griffin Inn. Uckfield approximately 3 miles to the East provides a good range of shops and leisure facilities. Lewes and Haywards Heath are also nearby and provide further shopping along with many bars and restaurants. Haywards Heath has a regular train service to London approximately 45 minutes and there is a regular service from Uckfield to London approximately 75 minutes .

There are many renowned public and state schools including Cumnor House and Great Walstead Preparatory Schools, Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College and Burgess Hill Girls.

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Wealden District Council
Council Tax Band G
EPC Exempt




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