High Street, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19

Denes House is one of the finest houses in Burwash, with beautifully presented accommodation and well-proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights.
A comprehensive programme of refurbishment was undertaken in 2018 which included the remodelling and refitting of the “Willow Tree” kitchen/breakfast room, replacement of the bathrooms, cast iron radiators, overhauling of the plumbing and wiring and new cast iron guttering and downpipes.
The elevations are brick, the front rendered and colourwashed, part tile hung beneath a tiled roof, with an impressive arched front doorway with fanlight.
The main features of the property include:
Covered entrance porch to impressive front door with fanlight above, to entrance hall with double opening glass-panelled doors to the superb reception hall with elegant staircase to first floor and overhead atrium.
Door to the east hallway with door to the side garden with a lovely view towards Burwash church. Cloakroom with WC, wash basin and panelling to dado rail.
The drawing room has an ornate carved fireplace with wooden mantel and stone hearth, there is panelling to dado rail and coving. Double opening glazed doors with windows to the side give access to the terrace and wonderful views over the garden and Dudwell Valley beyond.
The sitting room is a light double aspect room with an outlook over the walled front garden. Fireplace recess fitted with Clearview wood burning stove on a stone hearth, overmantel above and deep storage cupboard to the side. Additional large double shelved cupboard and exposed ceiling timbers.
The impressive dining room has an ornate wooden fireplace fitted with wood burning stove, with cupboards on either side and shelving. A deep sash window overlooks the front walled garden.
The study has an open fireplace with wooden mantelpiece, and a comprehensive range of bookshelves and cupboards.
The west hall has a glass-panelled door to the parking area and further door to the boot/cloakroom with fitted shelving, cupboards and hanging space. Access to the secondary staircase to the first floor.
Quality Willow Tree kitchen with Umbrian limestone flooring, a large stainless steel sink inset into marble work surfaces with drainer to the side, extensive fitted drawers and cupboards beneath; Mercury range oven with six-ring gas hob, two ovens and grill beneath, extractor above. Built-in larder cupboard and refrigerator with storage above, fitted shelving, and a walk-in pantry with cupboard, drawers and marble shelving. Large bespoke island unit with cupboards, drawers and shelving beneath, breakfast bar and power points. The kitchen area opens into the wonderful breakfast room with fitted bench seats and double opening glazed doors leading onto the terrace and a bank of windows giving a beautiful outlook over the garden and countryside beyond.
The utility room has a stainless steel sink unit inset into marble work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, recess and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer; shelving for laundry and utility cupboard. Bespoke recess for American-style fridge freezer with cupboards above.
Excellent cellarage divided into three rooms, one of which is a wine cellar with large brick recesses.
Staircase to the first floor galleried landing with atrium. The master bedroom has exquisite views over the gardens and Dudwell Valley. Fireplace with carved wooden mantelpiece. Door to the exceptional en suite bathroom with central Victoria & Albert bath with mixer taps, large walk-in shower cubicle with drench head and hand attachment, twin basins with cupboards below, WC, and heated towel rail.
Adjoining the master bedroom is a dressing room with a bank of cupboards along one wall with hanging rails, shelving and delightful views to the church.
Bedroom 2 has a fireplace with wooden mantelpiece and inset cast iron grate. Door to walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 also has a fireplace with wooden mantelpiece and cast iron ducks’ nest grate, and a walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 can either be approached via a door from the main landing or from the secondary staircase. There is a fireplace with wooden mantelpiece and cast iron inset, and a good sized built-in wardrobe. Door to study/sitting room with an outlook over the garden.
From bedroom 4 a door opens to the secondary landing with built-in shelved cupboards. Bathroom 2 with panel-enclosed cast iron bath with mixer taps and overhead shower attachment, wash basin inset into vanity unit with cupboards beneath, WC, heated towel rail.
Bathroom 3 has a panel-enclosed cast iron bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, tiled shower cubicle with drench head and hand attachment, wash basin with cupboards below, WC, heated towel rail.
Staircase to second floor landing with linen cupboards and access to the loft space. Bedroom 5 with a walk-in wardrobe and superb outlook over the church and wonderful rural views. Dressing room with cupboards along one wall and wardrobes along the other, again with beautiful views.
From the secondary landing access to the staircase to bedroom 6 which is a large room with a view down the High Street, with fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards.


The Gardens and Grounds
Denes House is approached over a shared driveway, providing a parking and turning area, which culminates in front of the Sussex barn with brick flooring, double opening doors into the garage and a single door to the excellent storage area. There is a partly vaulted first floor storage area. NB this barn lends itself to a good number of uses, subject to any consents that may be required.
From the parking area a gate leads to an enclosed area where there is a greenhouse and garden shed. There is also planning consent reference RR/2025/1807/HOU for the creation of additional parking and replacement of a garden gate.
The front garden is enclosed by a high curved brick wall and has wrought iron gates leading onto the High Street and a broad pathway leads to the impressive front door.
Immediately adjoining the rear of the house is a paved south-facing terrace which enjoys privacy and exceptional views. The terrace continues round to the side where there is an outhouse housing a water tank and the Worcester boiler. A door gives access to the driveway.
The gardens form a delightful backdrop to the property providing privacy and are laid to level lawn with mature trees and shrubs including chestnut, cherry, acer, camellia and magnolia.
Steps lead down to a sheltered walled rose garden with both standard and climbing roses. To the north is a soft fruit cage and a door to the front garden. From the rose garden a wrought iron gate gives access to a further area of lawn, to the side of which are well stocked herbaceous borders and a secret garden with seating area against a high brick wall. There is an arbour with clematis above and at the foot of the garden is an area of wild flowers, a magnolia and three raised vegetable beds.
There are espalier fruit trees and tucked behind the chestnut tree is an open fronted gazebo with tiled flooring, which forms a sheltered area for al fresco dining and enjoying the views.
Gardens and grounds - in all about 0.5 of an acre.