Hooklands Lane, Shipley

Oaklands Farm is an impressive period residence offering over 7,000 sq ft of property, including a substantial main house and a versatile range of outbuildings. Situated along a peaceful lane, it combines traditional charm with generous proportions, set against a backdrop of beautiful Sussex countryside.

The interior is defined by elegant reception spaces and high ceilings. A grand reception hall, lined with bespoke library shelving, leads to the principal living areas, including a sophisticated drawing room and a more intimate sitting room, both featuring fireplaces and large box bay windows framing views of the gardens. The expansive kitchen and breakfast room forms the social heart of the home, fitted with a central island, integrated appliances, a bright bay window with window seat, and double glazed doors opening to the garden. A formal double-aspect dining room and a practical utility room complete the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite provides a private retreat, featuring a large en suite bathroom, dressing room and French doors opening onto a balcony with far-reaching views over the estate. Four further well-appointed bedrooms are arranged on this level, served by two modern bathrooms.

Outside Approached via a private long, tree-lined driveway, the house is set within extensive grounds combining formal gardens and more functional outdoor space. Manicured lawns and well-stocked borders surround the property, while a generous terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The gardens are currently open as part of the National Garden Scheme and having been designed by Nigel Philips in 2010 to enhance the existing diverse planting.

The land is well suited to equestrian or smallholding use, with a substantial weatherboarded and tiled Sussex barn, stables, tack room and a large pole barn. To one side of the Sussex barn is a brick, tile and part stone roofed converted former Byre creating a useful home office overlooking the rear fields, with wood burning stove, electric heaters and part vaulted roof.

Further features include a tennis court and a productive kitchen garden with greenhouse.

In all the grounds extend to 16.58 acres (6.71 Ha)

This property has 16.58 acres of land.