Tilton, Battle, TN33 9BB

Strapline Auction Sale - 28/07/2026 - To book viewings, view the legal pack and register to bid please refer to the full sales particulars on the Savills Auctions website.

- Of interest to Developers and Occupiers.

A substantial unlisted country house of approximately 7,689 sq ft with immense potential occupying an elevated position with extensive gardens and grounds equating to approximately 10 acres.

Description Tilton is a substantial country house which is purported to have origins dating in part back to the 17th century, although these are undocumented, together with later 19th and 20th century additions.

The principal internal accommodation extends to over 7,600 sq ft and includes two ancillary options in the form of a ground floor studio and a first floor one bedroom flat and, together with its accompanying range of detached buildings in various states of disrepair, is in need of extensive and sympathetic refurbishment.

Located over the first floor are four bedrooms, which are served by three bathrooms, two being en suite and a dressing room. On the second floor there are three generous attic rooms.

A number of the bedrooms have period fireplaces and or built in cupboards.

Tilton is approached via a winding drive, flanked on either side by mature trees and as the drive turns a corner, the house and its setting can firstbe appreciated.

Outbuildings include a wisteria-clad unconverted oast, an adjacent aviary housing an L shaped pool (currently not working) and changing room and a summerhouse/workshop.

Stretching away from the house, the main York stone terrace gives way to expansive lawns via steps leading down through the gardens to the old grotto and former tennis court.

Location Tilton occupies a well screened position about 0.7 of a mile from the village of Catsfield, where there is a general store and Post Office, primary school, public house, farm shop, village hall and church.

The historic town of Battle is about 3.2 miles to the west and has an excellent variety of shops, public houses, restaurants together with a mainline station providing services to London.

More comprehensive shopping and amenities can be found in Hastings (7.8 miles), Eastbourne (14 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (25 miles).

A good selection of educational opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sector, at all levels.

These include Catsfield Primary School, Claverham Community College and Battle Abbey in Battle, Vinehall near Robertsbridge, and Bede's at Upper Dicker.

Transport Battle - Southeastern Railway Accommodation Ground Floor - Dining/Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Reception Hall, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Further Kitchen, Music Room, Garden Room, Studio, Utility Room First Floor - Four Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bathroom/WC Second Floor - Two Attic Rooms