RINGMER PARK

Ringmer Park is situated within the South Downs National Park and has direct and unspoiled views of the nearby South Downs to the South and over a wide angle

An imposing property, built in the mid-1930s to a high standard with quality brickwork, flooring and decorative detailing, on the site of another country house and modelled on the grand and elegant proportions of a William and Mary country house.

It is believed to draw inspiration, both externally and internally from historic Grade 1 listed Malling House in Lewes, and has beautiful red brick elevations under a clay tiled roof, with a string course, symmetrical sash windows, and an elegant front door with an arched portico and pilasters.

The property offers an exceptional footprint and versatile layout, with a wealth of beautiful period details and superb far-reaching views to the South Downs.

The elegant principal reception rooms are arranged on the southern elevation, and all benefit from far-reaching views over the grounds and adjoining farmland to the South Downs.

The grand drawing room is almost 47′, with elaborate decorative coving and five sets of sash windows, of which three open to the ground, with panelled doors below, opening to give access to the south-facing terrace and creating an excellent flow between inside and out. The room is ideal for entertaining, with a sprung floor; its western end was created as a music room, and has acoustic padding for concerts and recitals.

Double interconnecting doors open to a further reception room currently used as a study. The dual aspect dining room completes what is an exceptional suite of rooms for entertaining. In addition, at the front of the house is a less formal, book-lined television room, ideal for informal day to day use, and an office.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room has fine proportions, including a generous space for children to play and for informal family and guest entertaining. The kitchen is supported by a utility room (with safe), a boot room, larder and, outside, a climate controlled wine store.

On the first floor, the principal suite has a dual aspect, showcasing the spectacular views. It has built in wardrobes to the bedroom and in the spacious dressing room, and is served by an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, and and an additional double bedroom served by a family bathroom on the first floor. To the second floor are two further bedroom suites, both benefiting from the glorious views.

Also on the second floor is a staff apartment comprising a bed sitting room, small kitchen and bathroom with shower and WC with its own independent hot water and heating.

Ringmer Park enjoys a grand approach via a long tree-lined private driveway, which opens out to a carriage drive with a central lawn ahead of the house.

The property has an extensive range of outbuildings, and of these most substantial is The Brick Barn, an attractive attached barn. It is currently used for garaging but offers potential for conversion to accommodation or office use over two floors, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The Garden Store is a further substantial barn, open on one side to provide wood and garden equipment storage, with a potting shed and an attached mower shed of brick construction.

Leisure facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool situated below the kitchen, in a sheltered spot. The pool has an electric cover, heat pump, and a dedicated shower room and WC. There is also a hard tennis court and stabling for two horses.

The gardens are a particularly fine feature of the property: their creation has been the principal recreation of the owners over the 40 years they have lived here.

Approaching eight acres in all, they have been beautifully landscaped into distinct sections including a white garden surrounding a deep pond, a wisteria and rose pergola walkway, a breeze house and water features.

This garden can be viewed on the internet at www.ringmerpark.com, and whilst it is no longer open to the public in has in the past attracted regular visitors. It is supported by four greenhouses, extensive cold frames and a brick tool shed.

Lying over the track are two paddocks, suitable for grazing and covering an area comprising 6.47 acres.

In all about 14.08 acres