Shortbridge RoadPiltdown, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3XA

Lower Morgans House is a beautifully restored and exceptionally stylish period home, believed to date from the 17th century. Behind its attractive tile-hung elevations lies a house that has been meticulously renovated, blending historic character with a level of finish rarely encountered. Throughout, luxurious book-matched natural stone slab finishes, bespoke joinery and beautifully colour-drenched interiors using Little Greene and Mylands paints, all executed with an impressive attention to detail, creating a home of considerable sophistication, equally suited to family life and entertaining. A more detailed specification list of the exceptional finishes and material is included at the end of these details.

The reception hall sets the tone, with striking stone flooring and a contemporary cantilevered staircase providing an elegant contrast to the building's period origins.

At the heart of the house is the impressive kitchen and dining room, a wonderfully light-filled space opening directly onto the gardens through expansive glazed doors. Designed with both practicality and entertaining in mind, the kitchen is fitted with bespoke German cabinetry, substantial stone worksurfaces and a comprehensive range of high-quality Gaggenau integrated appliances, Boffi taps and handles and an integrated Miele fridge/freezer. A large central island forms a natural gathering point, while a seating area centred around the wood-burning stove creates a more relaxed setting; the substantial bressummer beam is believed to have been recovered from the Armada.

The adjoining utility room mirrors the quality and finish of the kitchen, while a ground floor shower room provides a practical space for returning from the garden, countryside walks or riding.

Elsewhere, the reception space is both versatile and inviting. The drawing room and adjoining sun room offer a quieter retreat, while a further sitting room, complete with stone flooring and wood-burning stove, provides a particularly cosy atmosphere.

Beyond, a separate study creates an excellent home-working environment.

The principal bedroom suite is beautifully appointed, with fitted storage, a walk-in wardrobe and a luxurious en suite bathroom finished in natural stone. Bedroom two benefits from wood flooring and an en suite shower room; the remaining two bedrooms are equally well presented, and each bedroom is individually decorated in a carefully chosen palette. A bathroom, finished to an exceptionally high standard, with quality fittings and striking stone surfaces creating a refined and timeless feel, completes the accommodation.

Outside
The house sits within attractive gardens and grounds, approached from Shortbridge Road via a gravel driveway which provides parking for the house, barn and garaging.
A wrought-iron gate set within a stone wall opens to the front garden, creating an appealing approach to the house. Broad terraces wrap around the principal elevations, providing excellent spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining, while expanses of lawn extend away from the house. A timber-framed summer house, traditional brick well and substantial three-bay brick and timber garden store (attached to the pool house) further enhance the setting.

A half-inset swim spa with jacuzzi feature is complemented by a superb pool house, arranged as a gym/studio with kitchenette and shower room, making it equally suited to fitness, wellness or guest overflow accommodation.

Beyond the formal gardens, the grounds open into an expanse of lawn interspersed with apple and pear trees.

A detached timber-framed car barn provides both secure and open bay garaging.

Equestrian Facilities
The property is exceptionally well-equipped for those with equestrian interests, whilst the stable yard benefits from power and water and has been thoughtfully arranged around a central hardstanding area.

The principal stable block incorporates six stables, a tack room, hay and feed store and wash bay facilities, with further stabling providing two stalls also with power and water. adjacent to the arena. The ten paddocks extend to about 12.7 acres, and are all supplied with water and enclosed by post-and-rope electric fencing, with a field shelter providing additional flexibility. A 40m x 25m sand and fibre arena completes the equestrian facilities, providing excellent year-round schooling.

The Barn
A separate former barn has been converted to an exceptionally high standard. Finished with the same attention to detail evident throughout the main house, it provides beautifully presented ancillary accommodation with its own private garden, and comprises living room, two bedrooms and a shower room.

In all, about 13.73 acres.

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