A Bright New England-Style Home with a Lush Garden
Tucked away on a quiet country lane near the storied shores of Rye and Camber Sands, this extraordinary six-bedroom, New England-style home offers a rare blend of serenity, scale, and cinematic charm.
Set within nearly three acres of wildflower meadows and manicured gardens, the estate spans over 6,500 square feet, encompassing a main house, four converted outbuildings, a self-contained annex, and a characterful cottage. Each space is thoughtfully curated for living, entertaining, and creative escape.
You are welcomed on the estate via a long, sweeping driveway that curves behind the house, or across a cobbled forecourt designed for daily use. Entry is through barn doors framed by clapboard siding, revealing a lush rose garden and an architectural style that, while classic Kentish in its white-washed weatherboarding, evokes the breezy sophistication of Long Island, reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s Montauk compound.
Frequently chosen as a backdrop for film and fashion shoots, the home, designed by Atlanta Bartlett, is as functional as it is photogenic. Generous interiors and abundant ancillary spaces make it an ideal haven for extended family, guests, or artistic pursuits, from yoga in the garden to painting in the converted barns.
A deck with a veranda wraps the main house on one side, opening up to the open-plan ground floor space with smoked oak floors, exposed beams, and a striking high-pitched ceiling.
The interiors have a coastal element thanks to their white tongue-and-groove paneling, rustic wooden floors and tables, and light blue color accents. The kitchen is located on one side, featuring white cabinets, open shelving, and white backsplash tiles.
The open-plan ground floor plan is more or less L-shapes with the kitchen in one nook, flowing into a breakfast space, and large dining area, and the sitting room.
The sitting room is centered around a fireplace and a paneled wall decorated with vintage mirrors.
A second sitting room follows the white and blue palette of the main room.
On the first floor are six bedrooms and three bathrooms. All rooms are decorated with white-washed walls, tongue-and-groove paneling, and rustic elements.
An extensive garden and meadow surround the house, featuring colorful wildflowers, fruit trees, and many outdoor spots to sit, dine, and lounge.
There are several outbuildings, including an artist-designed barn with four-meter-high ceilings, white-washed floors, and large French doors opening to the swimming pool and the garden.
The house is listed for £2,250,000 at The Modern House.