Savills has put Stonehill House on the market, pricing the 15th‑century Grade II*-listed timber‑framed property in Chiddingly, East Sussex, at £3.75 million. The estate spans five acres and offers 4,362 sq ft of living space across three floors, including a Grade II-listed entertainment barn and a staff or guest cottage.
The current owners invested four years refurbishing the house, preserving its historic character while adding modern conveniences. Planning consent now allows a new open‑plan kitchen and dining area to replace the former kitchen and playroom.
Stonehill House earned its name in the circles of literature and music: J. M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, lived there from 1921 to 1934, and progressive‑rock icon Keith Emerson called it home during the 1960s and 1970s. The property’s storied past is documented in Country Life and praised by architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner.
The Savills listing emphasises the house’s heritage value and the appeal of its extensive gardens, which sit atop one of Chiddingly’s seven hills. The estate’s layout blends traditional timber‑framed features with contemporary family living.
Interested buyers may schedule viewings through Savills, which notes that the house is ready for sale following the owners’ meticulous restoration work.