Filled with colour and an abundance of comfort.
Tanhouse is a classic Sussex house that offers the perfect rural escape a stone’s throw from London. Set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty, with the coastal beaches of Camber, Rye Harbour and Winchelsea a mere 15 minutes away.
This secluded picture-perfect house offers total peace and relaxation: bedrooms where the only sound is the morning and evening birdsong; sunbathing on the terrace or by the heated pool; dipping in and out of a selection of literary classics from the library.
During the hot South East summer, life moves outdoors: warm croissants and freshly squeezed orange juice on the terrace, lunch in the shade of the covered veranda, and balmy starlit evenings spent chatting late into the night on comfy outdoor seating.
The exterior
Tanhouse is a period weatherboard house typical of the region. Built in the 18th Century and extended over the years, the house is a grade 2 Listed Building. Situated down a quiet country lane, but close to the main amenities of Peasmarsh, you enter through a discreet gate, with ample parking for guests and visitors. From the parking area, the driveway leads uphill as the house rises up on the horizon. An ornamental front garden greets you with aromas of lavender, rose and wisteria. Out back, there is a manicured and fully dog-proof garden with a heated swimming pool making the most of all day sunshine.
If you’re lucky, you might well see the odd Spitfire overhead, on its way to Dover.
The interior
An eclectic mix of upcycled pieces and modern design, original art, and authenticity intertwine inside this homely country house. Literary enthusiasts will be in their element at Tanhouse with a wide range of classic and modern books lining the shelves in the library. The attention to detail in every room is immaculate, which is not a surprise given the owner’s profession as an Interior Designer. Come night, you can sink into comfortable sofas in front of a roaring log fire whilst watching the horses gambol in the field opposite, or sit on the veranda and watch the sun set whilst enjoying the best of the excellent local wines.
