Wealden Times | WT256 | September 2023 | Education & Kitchen Supplement inside

Hellingly
£4,500,000
The dream: An exceptional Grade I listed Moated
Manor House rich in medieval architecture
and dating back to the 15th century. The
property has recently been restored to a high
standard and comes with an abundance of
outbuildings scattered throughout the estate.
Where: The historic village of Hellingly,
just 5 minutes from nearby Hailsham.
Setting: In a magical part wall-enclosed
garden within a spring-fed moat.
Beds: 4 + 2 + 3 Baths: 3 + 1 + 1
Special features: The wonderful Great
Chamber transports you back 500 years with
its exposed timber vaulted ceiling, brick and
stone fireplace and panelled oak walls.
Pleasing details: Part of Rock ’n’ Roll
history too, in the 1970s/80s the manager
of Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant, lived here.
Outside: The beautiful gardens of about 30
acres are approached over a stone paved and
timber bridge, which leads through an imposing
archway. Farmland forms part of the grounds.
Time to town: From Polegate Station, 6 miles
away, to London Victoria in 1 hour 16 minutes.
Agent: Batcheller Monkhouse
01424 775577 batchellermonkhouse.com
Broadstairs
£1,200,000
The dream: A handsome 1920s detached family
home crafted by renowned architect Edgar Ranger
in 1926 and nestled in one of Broadstairs’ most
esteemed areas, close to the seafront and offering
captivating coastal views from the first floor.
Where: About a mile from the centre of town.
Setting: Just a 3 minute walk from the spectacular
coastline, which boasts seven sandy beaches,
clifftop walks and quaint fishermen’s cottages.
Beds: 4 Baths: 4
Special features: The sun-drenched oak
framed garden room is huge and a fantastic
space for entertaining or just kicking back.
Pleasing details: There may be scope to
convert the loft to create an additional
2 bedrooms and bathroom.
Outside: The established gardens are ideal
to get the best of the afternoon and evening
sun. The pool outbuilding with shower room
could be converted to an office or annexe.
Time to town: From Broadstairs
station, just 4 minutes away by car, to
London St Pancras in 1 hour 18.
Agent: Rafferty & Pickard
01732 905499 raffertyandpickard.co.uk
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