Understood to date from circa 1840, with later additions, Roman Spring Farm is a well presented country house, which presents attractive part render, part brick and part tile hung elevations, all under a mainly pitched tile roof.

Internally, the house provides well proportioned, light and flexible accommodation over two floors. Designed to take advantage of the pretty garden and grounds, the property also benefits from wonderful views over its own land.

Notable features within the house include the spacious, light and triple aspect sitting room, which includes a brick surround inglenook fire place with a large log burner.

To one side of the sitting room, a pair of glazed doors lead into the large conservatory.

From the conservatory a second pair of glazed doors lead out onto a south facing terrace encapsulating delightful views.

The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with wooden fronted units and features a brick floor. From the kitchen, a stable split door gives convenient access to the garden.

To one side of the room is a Rangemaster cooker.

The first floor double aspect principal suite, is well proportioned and comprises a walk-in wardrobe and shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, family bathroom and a further shower room.

From the first floor there are beautiful countryside views.

This property has 5 acres of land.

Outside

The property is approached via unmade gravel and brick lane which is part tree lined and partly bordered by mature hedging, leading to a large parking area for the main house.

Adjacent to the main house and within the main driveway is a generous double garage.

Within the garage, a door provides access to the well presented home office, shower room and a large games room with kitchenette.

The principal formal gardens lie to the east and south east of the main house, with a large expanse of lawn, with brick paths and bordered by beautiful mature trees, together with a majestic mature weeping willow adjacent to the pond.

To the south east of the main house there is an orchard, interspersed with various mature fruit and younger trees, including plum, apple, pear and cherry.

Bordering the south side of the orchard is Sussex post rail fencing, and a five bar gate which gives access to the adjoining field.

To one side of the field is an old stable block with three loose boxes and tack room.

Lying a short distance to the south of the main house, a brick path leads to a pedestrian gate and gives access to the heated above ground swimming pool, which is partly bordered by a hedge and mature trees.

From the property there is direct access to a bridleway to approximately a hundred acres of ancient woodland. The garden and grounds at Roman Spring Farm provide a stunning setting for this country house.

Situation

Roman Spring Farm lies in a delightful rural position with far reaching views over the open countryside, and situated at the end of a long no through lane.

Newick, which lies about 4.5 miles to the north east, is a most attractive and picturesque Sussex village, with a village green, Post Office, doctors’ surgery, primary school, a range of local shops, three public houses, two restaurants and the 11th Century St. Mary’s Parish Church.

The property is ideally located for the commuter, as Haywards Heath is about 8 miles, providing a mainline train service to Victoria/London Bridge in approximately 47 minutes together with a good range of shops and facilities.

Gatwick Airport is about 28 miles to the north west, from which the Gatwick Express provides an additional train service to London Victoria.

The A23 lies to the west of Hawards Heath, and provides fast access to the M23/M25, and thus the national motorway network.

There is an excellent selection of established preparatory and public schools in the area including Ardingly College, Brambletye, Brighton College, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Hurstpierpoint College, Roedean and Worth Abbey.

Roman Spring Farm is well placed for recreational and leisure pursuits; there are numerous golf courses in the area including the The Royal Ashdown, Mid Sussex, Haywards Heath, Piltdown and the East Sussex National.

The internationally renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is about 9 miles to the south east.

There are racecourses at Brighton, Goodwood, Lingfield and Plumpton, whilst there is also sailing at the Ardingly Reservoir.