Property description
TO LET: Main house, surrounding garden, pool and selected outbuildings - £5500 per month exclusive of utilities and council tax but inclusive of periodic garden maintenance and swimming pool maintenance but not including pool chemicals. Unfurnished.
Equestrian Let Possible by separate negotiation: This option can include stables, hay barn, large paddock of approx 5 acres and menage – this is not not included in the letting price of £5500 per month. Price on Application.
Rock Hill House is a handsome and beautifully presented six-bedroom Victorian detached family home, set within approximately 1.6 of gardens and grounds, enjoying far-reaching, unspoilt panoramic views across surrounding countryside within this highly prized Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Description And Location - The property offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation, retaining a wealth of attractive period features. The ground floor comprises an entrance vestibule, reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, snug, playroom, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom, rear hall and cellar.
On the first floor is a generous principal suite with bedroom and shower room, a guest suite with dressing area and shower room, four further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A substantial attic provides excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
This stylish family home is particularly distinguished by its exceptional outdoor offering. The gardens are approximately 1.6 acres and the paddocks extend to approximately 5 acres and include a stable block with four loose boxes, tack room and hay store, all with direct access to a quiet lane—ideal for equestrian use. A substantial ménage further enhances the appeal for riders.
*NB* EQUESTRIAN LET - The equestrian facilities, stables, tack room, menage and approx. 5 acres of paddock as well as the hay and motor barn are not included in the letting price at £5500 per month but can be included by separate negotiation. PRICE ON APPLICATION.
The grounds also feature extensive outbuildings including a double open garage with storage above, greenhouse, potting shed, raised vegetable beds, formal lawns, natural planting and a pond.
A standout feature is the impressive swimming pool area, set on a raised terrace to fully appreciate the outstanding views across the valley. This is complemented by a well-equipped pool house and pump house, both fully serviced with mains electricity, water, drainage and WiFi, providing kitchen and washroom facilities. The pool is heated via an air source heat pump, supported by the property’s extensive solar power system.
The property benefits from a significant renewable energy installation, with solar panels generating over 20kW, alongside a recently installed battery storage system of approximately 40kW. Three-phase power with smart metering was installed in 2018, offering both efficiency and income through FIT payments.
Overall, this delightful property represents a rare combination of a substantial period home, equestrian facilities, lifestyle amenities and proven income potential, all set within a peaceful and highly desirable rural setting.
Location: The property sits proudly in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby hamlet of Burwash Weald has a public house and the neighbouring pretty village of Burwash, well known for the National Trust Bateman's estate and its association with Rudyard Kipling, offers two further pubs a church and a village store, plus, a good selection of local shops and services.
Comprehensive shopping: Heathfield (3.9 miles), Battle (12.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (14.4 miles), Lewes and Eastbourne (21 miles).
Mainline railway stations: Stonegate (3.6 miles) has services to London Charing Cross, via London Bridge (from 1hr 10 mins) and Waterloo East (from 1 hr 14 mins).
Communications: The A21 provides access to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The M20 at Ashford provides access to the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
Schools: There is a good selection of schools in the area including primary schools in Burwash, Dallington, Punnetts Town and Stonegate; community colleges in Heathfield and Robertsbridge. Preparatory schools include Skippers Hill, St Ronan’s and Vinehall, with private secondary schools including St Leonards School for Girls in Mayfield, Tonbridge for boys and with co-ed options at Bedes, Battle Abbey School, Eastbourne and Brighton colleges' and Sevenoaks School to the north.
Square Footage (main house): 4,290
Acreage: Garden 1.6 acres (approx.) - included in the letting price of £5500 per month. 5 Acres (approx.) of paddock available by separate negotiation.
Location & Additional Information - Location:
The property sits proudly in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearby hamlet of Burwash Weald has a public house and the neighbouring pretty village of Burwash, well known for the National Trust Bateman's estate and its association with Rudyard Kipling, offers two further pubs a church and a village store, plus, a good selection of local shops and services.
Comprehensive shopping: Heathfield (3.9 miles), Battle (12.7 miles), Tunbridge Wells (14.4 miles), Lewes and Eastbourne (21 miles).
Mainline railway stations: Stonegate (3.6 miles) has services to London Charing Cross, via London Bridge (from 1hr 10 mins) and Waterloo East (from 1 hr 14 mins).
Communications: The A21 provides access to the M25 and national motorway networks, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The M20 at Ashford provides access to the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
Schools: There is a good selection of schools in the area including primary schools in Burwash, Dallington, Punnetts Town and Stonegate; community colleges in Heathfield and Robertsbridge. Preparatory schools include Skippers Hill, St Ronan’s and Vinehall, with private secondary schools including St Leonards School for Girls in Mayfield, Tonbridge for boys and with co-ed options at Bedes, Battle Abbey School, Eastbourne and Brighton colleges' and Sevenoaks School to the north.
Additional Information:
Services: Mains water. Private drainage. Gas Central Heating – the property benefits from 2 gas boilers. Mains Electricity. Solar Power System – feeds into the grid.
Council: Wealden District Council, Tax Band: H.
EPC: C
Agents note: For further details on any of the additional information, please contact the Agent directly.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment only via the Agent, Vale and Marsh Ltd.
Key features
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Houses - Detached
Unfurnished
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£5500 per month inclusive of garden and pool maintenance - A handsome and beautifully presented 6-bedroom Victorian detached family home set in a stunning location | Set in 1.6 acres (approx) of gardend with far reaching panoramic views across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - AONB | Impressive swimming pool, pool house and large terrace | Exceptional equestrian facilities available - by separate negotiation: Price on Application | Equestrian let can include: stable block with 4 loose boxes, tack room, hay store, paddock and large menage | Unfurnished | Available from 01 October 2026
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- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £5500
- Weekly price
- £1269
- Available from
- 01/10/2026
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
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This listing is located at Burwash Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, Heathfield.