An extraordinary apartment full of character and history available via Auction 3rd December 2025
This unique three-bedroom home occupies part of the magnificent Grade I listed Herstmonceux Place and will be available via Auction 3rd December 2025
Built in the early 18th century, with bricks from nearby Herstmonceux Castle, the manor was converted into apartments in the 1950s and remains steeped in heritage. Formerly owned by the Reverend Robert Hare in the late 1700s, the property retains its grandeur and charm throughout.
Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the impressive façade sets the tone for what lies within. A grand spiral staircase—or your private lift—leads to the top floor, where the spacious apartment awaits. With extraordinarily high ceilings, two elegant reception rooms and far-reaching countryside views, this is a home that combines history with great potential.
The accommodation includes three generous double bedrooms, the principal with a large en-suite bathroom. One bedroom sits within a turreted section of the house, its curved walls and triple aspect windows filling the space with natural light and rural views. The third bedroom offers a walk-in wardrobe and an equally beautiful outlook. The expansive living and dining areas provide ample space for entertaining, while the kitchen and maid’s pantry offer practicality and scope for modernisation.
With two freehold garages, no onward chain, and a setting steeped in history, this remarkable home offers a rare opportunity to create something truly special.
Annual Service Charge: £1,676
Annual Ground Rent: £17
* Plus 5% Buyers Premium + VAT
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10/09/1963
90 years (27 years unexpired)
£17
£1,676
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