Initial price	£2,350,000
12/06/24	£2,150,000
Price Change	-8.51%

User 0: The property in question is a captivating Grade II listed country house steeped in history, dating back to the 16th century and once the residence of Sir Austen Chamberlain in the 1920s. This timber-framed dwelling, with its red brick and tile-hung frontage, and white weather-boarded rear elevations, has been lovingly restored to blend its original character features with contemporary comforts. The house showcases a wealth of exposed beams, oak doors, fireplaces, and leaded light windows, all of which contribute to its period charm. The main house features an inviting entrance hall with a stone floor and an oak staircase leading to the first floor. The drawing room is a triple aspect space with exposed beams, parquet flooring, and a fireplace, opening onto a rear terrace and garden. The dining room and family room are both double aspect, with the dining room boasting an inglenook fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a Aga cooker, Butler's sink, and a central island with marble worktops, offering modern functionality. The first floor landing provides access to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a bathroom, with the master bedroom enjoying the luxury of an en suite bathroom and a generous dressing room. The second floor offers a highlight with a spacious bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling and crown post, alongside another bedroom/TV room with a red brick chimney breast and vaulted ceiling, creating an ideal space for a teenager or as a sitting/games room. Complementing the main house is a detached single roundel oast house, providing approximately 488 square feet of additional living space, featuring a roundel sitting room, kitchen, and shower room on the ground floor, and a roundel bedroom with a decked sun terrace on the first floor, offering stunning views over the gardens and grounds. Approached via a gated entrance and a gravel driveway leading to a detached double garage, the property's gardens and grounds extend to about 2.55 acres, featuring a flat lawned area, rose garden, wildflower borders, meadow, and a natural pond. The setting is idyllic, with the house positioned on the outskirts of the historic Sussex village of Mayfield, which offers a range of