Willards Hill — Willards Hill

Horsebrooks Farm is a stunningly situated family home at the top of a small hill in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Originally a sandstone hop barn, the building is thought to date back to the 15th century and became a dwelling over a century ago. It was bought by the current owners in the 90s who stripped it back to its frame to allow for the creation of a beautiful and versatile new house. The saltwater swimming pool and pool house/office were added in 2001. The house, attached cottage and pool are very well presented. This Grade II listed property offers generous, interesting and characterful accommodation for a family, with the attractions of a beautiful and peaceful AONB countryside setting, plus secondary accommodation in the cottage and with delightful gardens and grounds overlooking fields, complete with a fabulous, tiled swimming pool and pool house, a large pond and woodland. Situated on a quiet country lane, fine countryside views of the High Weald complete the scene outside, while inside there are numerous wonderful features, including mellow oak beams and uprights, and with finishes including flagstone and oak flooring, and oak internal doors and oak staircases. Much of the oak was sourced from the farm’s own woodland. Highlights include the sitting room, with its high ceiling, open fireplace and front to back double aspect, including fine views and doors out to the rear. The kitchen is hand-built with a traditional four oven Aga, walk-in larder and large bespoke maple island unit, with plenty of space for dining and a wide opening through to the study/playroom. Also, there is a family/garden room, approached through double doors from the sitting room, with its triple aspect and access out to the pool. This has a high sloping beamed ceiling under a catslide roof, oak flooring and an elegantly designed secondary staircase in oak, with a small minstrel’s gallery, which gives the room a contrasting period and contemporary feel. The reception hall is m