5 bedroom detached house for sale

A characterful five bedroom granary conversion with immense potential, set in gardens and grounds of about 7 acres.

Description

The Granary is a detached unlisted conversion occupying a lovely position with gardens and woodland of some 7 acres and bucolic views towards Ashburnham. Situated in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, off a country lane, this timber framed property is thought to date in part, back to the 16th or 17th century with a later Victorian addition, and we understand it was converted in 1988, using reclaimed and locally sourced oak for the beams and bespoke staircase.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers potential purchasers the opportunity to update, whilst the surrounding gardens and woodland also have scope for landscaping.

Off the entrance hall are two reception rooms including a split level, south facing sitting room with wood burning stove (and back boiler for the first floor radiators) and a family/dining room enjoying views over the rear pond and gardens. Also located off the hall is a study, a WC, and within part of the brick built Victorian extension, a generous store room which in turn leads through to a side hall and the garage/workshop.

The kitchen/breakfast room, with brick floor, has fitted cupboards, electric point for oven and a wood burning stove (with back boiler for hot water and radiators downstairs). It too enjoys views over the gardens and direct access. There is an adjoining utility room, both rooms having space for white goods.

A bespoke oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are five bedrooms, several with ladder access to mezzanine/platforms. There are two bathrooms, one of which is en suite to the main vaulted bedroom.

Outside, The Granary is approached via two separate drives, one to the west of the house which leads to the garaging and the other to the east where there is further parking and access to the front of the house. Outbuildings include a dilapidated agricultural building and an old greenhouse. The gardens total about 1 acre and extend to the rear of the house, where there is a manmade pond with bridge, which continues to the gardens, which adjoin neighbouring farmland. The woodland stretches along the western boundary.

Location

The village of Bodle Street Green has a village hall, a church and a village pub, The White Horse. There are general stores in Herstmonceux and Windmill Hill and more extensive shopping can be found in the historic towns of Battle, Hailsham, Hastings and Eastbourne.

Mainline stations can be found at Etchingham (6.2 miles), Battle (8.4 miles) and Stonegate (11.6 miles) with services to London Bridge from 1 hour. Polegate (10.5 miles) has services to London Victoria. A high speed train service runs from Ashford to London St Pancras in about 37 minutes.

Excellent opportunities exist within the area in both the private and state sectors, at all levels, with schools in Hailsham, Battle, Herstmonceux, Heathfield and Eastbourne.

Leisure facilities include a number of golf courses at East Sussex National golf course, Uckfield, Dale Hill, Ticehurst, The Nevill, Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough Beacon and Rye. Sailing, fishing, riding, walking, and mountain bike trails at Bewl Water and a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum.

The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 and the M20 via J8 both providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and other motorway networks. (M23 and A23 to Gatwick, Heathrow and London).

* All mileages and timings are approximate

Square Footage: 2,856 sq ft


Acreage: 7 Acres

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Services: Two wood burning stoves with back boilers for heating and hot water, mains electricity and water. Private shared drainage.