House For Sale £1,500,000
400m from the road, this four-bedroom home, not overlooked by any neighbouring properties, offers total privacy, and yet is within a short drive of both the pretty, historic towns of Rye and Battle where there are many good local facilities to enjoy.
The house itself is truly charming and would suit any number of different buyers. Originally built in the 18th Century as a farm cottage, it has been sympathetically extended and improved in recent years to provide a versatile home, with all the comforts required for modern living, including superfast fibre broadband. In addition to the main house, there is a substantial barn providing garaging and storage, a stable block and additional animal shelter. This property also benefits from a long driveway. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this exceptional property has to offer.
Location
Tucked away from any main roads, this unique property is situated at the end of a long private lane on the edge of the village of Broad Oak. The nearby towns of Rye and Battle are approximately 7 miles distant in opposite directions and offer a comprehensive range of local day to day shopping, including many interesting independent shops, health and leisure facilities. The property is virtually adjacent to the Brede High Woods owned by the Woodland Trust which is ideal for dog walking and country trails.
There are a variety of good schools in the area in both the state and public sectors for all ages including St Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Battle Abbey and Vinehall at Robertsbridge. For rail travel to London, the nearest mainline stations are at Battle and Robertsbridge (roughly 13 minutes by car), and for those who love the sea, the beautiful East Sussex coast is only a short drive away
Kitchen / Diner (9.58m x 5.41m)
Double doors from the side patio open into this impressive space which is most definitely the heart of this lovely home. There is a very well designed shaker style bespoke fitted kitchen with fitted cupboards, large oak topped island and two oven oil fired Aga. The high spec integrated appliances include: A Fisher and Paykel American fridge/freezer and two drawer dishwasher; Liebherr under-counter pull-out drawer fridge; neff oven and halogen hob. The kitchen worktops are oiled oak with inset double Butler sink and Quooker tap. A French slate floor gives this whole area a classic country feel. Along the length of the south facing windows is a window seat in four sections which cleverly provides additional storage under the hinged seats, perfect for any family. The sitting area itself, which can comfortably take an eight seater table, has a lovely outlook over the front patio garden, one of the paddocks and the woodland beyond, which belongs to this property.
Utility / Cloaks Area (2.44m x 1.85m)
A useful space with room and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for cloaks and boots. Built-in storage. Door to cloakroom.
Sitting / Dining Room (6.93m x 5.28m)
This light, bright, triple aspect room with its spacious proportions and French doors onto the front terrace, is ideal for modern family living and would serve several different functions at once if desired.
Snug (5.56m x 4.98m)
This homely room is the heart of the original 18th Century cottage, and with its exposed beams and large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, has a very warm, comforting feel. Three windows to the front give lovely views, while what was the original entrance, now provides access to the pretty covered verandah and patio at the front of the house. A useful, large built-in cupboard provides good storage.
Hallway (5.56m x 1.75m)
A door from the kitchen leads into the hallway, which gives access to the two living rooms and first floor via the oak staircase. Built-in broom cupboard with switchboard and charging points for cordless vacuums.
Cloakroom (1.85m x 1.27m)
A pretty cloakroom with WC and good sized wash basin with cupboards below.
First Floor Landing
A beautiful oak staircase from the ground floor leads to a characterful first floor landing which gives access to all the bedrooms and the family shower room on this floor. A cleverly positioned skylight brings in extra light to this area.
Principal Bedroom (5.28m x 3.33m)
This lovely bedroom, with its part vaulted ceiling, far reaching views, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and luxury en-suite is a wonderful space to relax at the end of the day.
En-Suite Bathroom (3.23m x 3.02m)
The spacious en-suite bathroom with its polished limestone floor, matching wall tiles, large walk-in shower with rainfall shower-head, freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap and hand -held shower, heated towel rail, WC and basin with double cupboard below, has the feel of a luxury hotel about it. Two double glazed Velux windows give lots of natural light and ventilation. Access to eaves storage space (unmeasured).
Bedroom 2 (5.31m x 3.35m)
A spacious, sunny, double aspect room with views over the paddock and woodland to the front. Built-in storage.
Bedroom 3 (4.11m x 3.45m)
A generous double bedroom with windows to two sides and built-in storage.
Bedroom 4 (3.25m x 2.67m)
This pretty room, with its window to the front, feature Victorian fireplace and large built-in linen cupboard, is currently being used as a home office, but would work equally well as a fourth bedroom.
Family Wet Room (3.61m x 1.73m)
Comprises: Wet room shower; wash basin with storage below; WC and heated towel rail. Nb: This spacious room would allow for a bath if desired.
Outside
The property is accessed from the public highway via electrically operated gates which take you through onto a private lane that leads to a second five bar gate. Once through the second gate, a drive leads you past the house and terminates in front of the detached barn, where there is parking and turning for several cars. The garden to the house consists of a patio shaded by a pergola covered in roses, several different sitting areas and a formal koi pond. A south facing terrace at the front of the house has a small covered verandah and landscaped planting. Other beds around the house are planted with unusual shrubs and trees and there are several Japanese Acers providing vibrant colour in spring and summer.
Barn
The barn is at present divided into two halves, one of which is open and has room for 2 cars, logs and hay storage. The other half is secure, with a lockable access door and electrically operated roller door big enough for a tractor or valuable car. Nb: We understand that the barn has lapsed planning consent for conversion into a garage with studio over.
Nb: We understand that the barn has lapsed planning consent for conversion into a garage with studio over.
Land
The land itself, which extends to circa 15 acres (tbc), is presently divided into four good sized paddocks, all of which have fencing and gates in good condition and mains water. There is an old stable block on a hard standing with 3 boxes in the field behind the house with power, light and mains water connected. In the paddock to the front of the house is a small field shelter and corral used by the vendor's alpacas. In addition, there are several acres of bluebell woods, providing idyllic places to walk, especially in the spring.
Agents Note:
At the top of the drive is an electricity pylon which is sited on the neighbour’s land - not on land belonging to this property. Public footpaths run over one of the paddocks and down part of the drive, but they cannot be seen from the house and the house cannot be seen from the footpaths.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. EPC Rating: Tba. Local Authority: Rother District Council.
The house itself is truly charming and would suit any number of different buyers. Originally built in the 18th Century as a farm cottage, it has been sympathetically extended and improved in recent years to provide a versatile home, with all the comforts required for modern living, including superfast fibre broadband. In addition to the main house, there is a substantial barn providing garaging and storage, a stable block and additional animal shelter. This property also benefits from a long driveway. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this exceptional property has to offer.
Location
Tucked away from any main roads, this unique property is situated at the end of a long private lane on the edge of the village of Broad Oak. The nearby towns of Rye and Battle are approximately 7 miles distant in opposite directions and offer a comprehensive range of local day to day shopping, including many interesting independent shops, health and leisure facilities. The property is virtually adjacent to the Brede High Woods owned by the Woodland Trust which is ideal for dog walking and country trails.
There are a variety of good schools in the area in both the state and public sectors for all ages including St Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, Battle Abbey and Vinehall at Robertsbridge. For rail travel to London, the nearest mainline stations are at Battle and Robertsbridge (roughly 13 minutes by car), and for those who love the sea, the beautiful East Sussex coast is only a short drive away
Kitchen / Diner (9.58m x 5.41m)
Double doors from the side patio open into this impressive space which is most definitely the heart of this lovely home. There is a very well designed shaker style bespoke fitted kitchen with fitted cupboards, large oak topped island and two oven oil fired Aga. The high spec integrated appliances include: A Fisher and Paykel American fridge/freezer and two drawer dishwasher; Liebherr under-counter pull-out drawer fridge; neff oven and halogen hob. The kitchen worktops are oiled oak with inset double Butler sink and Quooker tap. A French slate floor gives this whole area a classic country feel. Along the length of the south facing windows is a window seat in four sections which cleverly provides additional storage under the hinged seats, perfect for any family. The sitting area itself, which can comfortably take an eight seater table, has a lovely outlook over the front patio garden, one of the paddocks and the woodland beyond, which belongs to this property.
Utility / Cloaks Area (2.44m x 1.85m)
A useful space with room and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for cloaks and boots. Built-in storage. Door to cloakroom.
Sitting / Dining Room (6.93m x 5.28m)
This light, bright, triple aspect room with its spacious proportions and French doors onto the front terrace, is ideal for modern family living and would serve several different functions at once if desired.
Snug (5.56m x 4.98m)
This homely room is the heart of the original 18th Century cottage, and with its exposed beams and large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, has a very warm, comforting feel. Three windows to the front give lovely views, while what was the original entrance, now provides access to the pretty covered verandah and patio at the front of the house. A useful, large built-in cupboard provides good storage.
Hallway (5.56m x 1.75m)
A door from the kitchen leads into the hallway, which gives access to the two living rooms and first floor via the oak staircase. Built-in broom cupboard with switchboard and charging points for cordless vacuums.
Cloakroom (1.85m x 1.27m)
A pretty cloakroom with WC and good sized wash basin with cupboards below.
First Floor Landing
A beautiful oak staircase from the ground floor leads to a characterful first floor landing which gives access to all the bedrooms and the family shower room on this floor. A cleverly positioned skylight brings in extra light to this area.
Principal Bedroom (5.28m x 3.33m)
This lovely bedroom, with its part vaulted ceiling, far reaching views, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and luxury en-suite is a wonderful space to relax at the end of the day.
En-Suite Bathroom (3.23m x 3.02m)
The spacious en-suite bathroom with its polished limestone floor, matching wall tiles, large walk-in shower with rainfall shower-head, freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap and hand -held shower, heated towel rail, WC and basin with double cupboard below, has the feel of a luxury hotel about it. Two double glazed Velux windows give lots of natural light and ventilation. Access to eaves storage space (unmeasured).
Bedroom 2 (5.31m x 3.35m)
A spacious, sunny, double aspect room with views over the paddock and woodland to the front. Built-in storage.
Bedroom 3 (4.11m x 3.45m)
A generous double bedroom with windows to two sides and built-in storage.
Bedroom 4 (3.25m x 2.67m)
This pretty room, with its window to the front, feature Victorian fireplace and large built-in linen cupboard, is currently being used as a home office, but would work equally well as a fourth bedroom.
Family Wet Room (3.61m x 1.73m)
Comprises: Wet room shower; wash basin with storage below; WC and heated towel rail. Nb: This spacious room would allow for a bath if desired.
Outside
The property is accessed from the public highway via electrically operated gates which take you through onto a private lane that leads to a second five bar gate. Once through the second gate, a drive leads you past the house and terminates in front of the detached barn, where there is parking and turning for several cars. The garden to the house consists of a patio shaded by a pergola covered in roses, several different sitting areas and a formal koi pond. A south facing terrace at the front of the house has a small covered verandah and landscaped planting. Other beds around the house are planted with unusual shrubs and trees and there are several Japanese Acers providing vibrant colour in spring and summer.
Barn
The barn is at present divided into two halves, one of which is open and has room for 2 cars, logs and hay storage. The other half is secure, with a lockable access door and electrically operated roller door big enough for a tractor or valuable car. Nb: We understand that the barn has lapsed planning consent for conversion into a garage with studio over.
Nb: We understand that the barn has lapsed planning consent for conversion into a garage with studio over.
Land
The land itself, which extends to circa 15 acres (tbc), is presently divided into four good sized paddocks, all of which have fencing and gates in good condition and mains water. There is an old stable block on a hard standing with 3 boxes in the field behind the house with power, light and mains water connected. In the paddock to the front of the house is a small field shelter and corral used by the vendor's alpacas. In addition, there are several acres of bluebell woods, providing idyllic places to walk, especially in the spring.
Agents Note:
At the top of the drive is an electricity pylon which is sited on the neighbour’s land - not on land belonging to this property. Public footpaths run over one of the paddocks and down part of the drive, but they cannot be seen from the house and the house cannot be seen from the footpaths.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. EPC Rating: Tba. Local Authority: Rother District Council.
