East Sussex country hotel sold in 'multi-million pound' deal

Estate agents from Savills said the hotel was sold on behalf of a private client following a confidential marketing process.

A spokesperson for Savills confirmed the PowderMills Hotel, in Powdermill Lane, Battle was sold in a ‘multi-million pound’ deal.

The Grade II Listed, four-star country house hotel and estate comprises around 80 acres in total and is on the edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

It offers 48 letting bedrooms and a range of function and events spaces.

The hotel was built in the 18th century as a gunpowder owner’s residence.

PowderMill House was originally built in 1676 when the first lease was granted to John Hammond.

Due to an explosion in 1796, the property was destroyed along with much of the gunpowder works. The house, which now houses the hotel, was rebuilt that year.

In 1982, Douglas and Julie Cowpland bought the PowderMills as an eight-bedroom derelict house.

Over the last 40 years since its purchase, the property has been transformed into a 48-bedroomed hotel, alongside the Orangery Restaurant and two large function rooms.

James Greenslade, director, hotel capital markets, Savills, said: “We are delighted to have assisted our client in disposing of this asset following a confidential marketing process.

“PowderMills sits in an enviable location, easily accessible from central London and with significant asset management opportunities for the incoming purchaser.”