VIVIEN-LEIGH.COM | Tickerage Mill

The loss of Notley had been a difficult adjustment for Vivien. Therefore, Vivien sought out her own country home. Tickerage Mill, a Queen Anne house, is situated about 45 miles from London. It's located at the end of a private lane and on a mill pond. The villages of Blackboys and Framfield are located nearby. Vivien wasted no time buying it. Within a few weeks her pictures were hung on the walls; and though the house was being completely renovated and was in a state of chaos, her friends navigated the extremely narrow unpaved stony private road to its front door to visit her. She was home--for Tickerage, not Eaton Square, represent 'home' to her. After her death, her ashes were scattered over the pond by her mother, her daughter, and Jack Merivale.

Vivien's friend, Radie Harris, writes "It was hidden in the valley of the River Uck, with ninety acres of woodlands, meadows, and gardens. It was much smaller than Notley Abbey, but Vivien fell in love with it at first sight . . . Her stamp was everywhere- in her utterly feminine blue bedroom and dressing room; her library of well-stacked and well-thumbed books; her beautifully appointed drawing room with her silver framed photographs of friends from all over the world; her collection of snuff boxes and Staffordshire and Spode china. It was in her garden that she found her happiest moments and relaxation from many tensions. No matter how late she went to bed, she was up at 6 o'clock in the morning planting or replanting shrubs, flowers, and plants."

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Country estate with a house, cottage, mill, and sussex barn. Large mill pond and stream set on 97 acres in Blackboys, Uckfield TN22. Main house has a entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, study/flower room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, wine cellar, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and roof terrace, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, double garage, and greenhouse. The cottage features an entrance hall with built in stoarge cupboards which also house the washer/dryer and freezer. Double aspect spacious living room with wood burning fire with birch surround. Two black leather sofas, dining table and four chairs and views of garden and countryside. Fully fitted kitchen with dual aspect views across the garden with a range of cream fronted units and beech worktop. Stairs leading up to master bedroom with exposed beams a large double bed, chest of drawers and a fitted wardrobe. The cottage has a large garden and a stream.