4 bedroom detached house

An immaculately presented period oast and barn occupying a delightful location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


Description

Swiftsden Farm Oast is believed to date from the mid 19th century and was converted into a residential family home in the 1990’s. The current owners have made significant improvements and alterations to the property and as a result it was shortlisted for the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards, which recognises the highest quality conservation, restoration and design of newly built projects whilst encouraging the use of traditional skills and crafts.

The internal accommodation is beautifully presented and features a wealth of bespoke oak joinery including hardwood sealed unit windows, underfloor heating to the kitchen, dining room and all bathrooms and fibre to the premises.

Reception rooms comprise a south facing sitting room with Hwam wood burning stove and two sets of French doors to the terrace and gardens and off the kitchen, a formal dining room situated within one of the roundels with limestone flooring and a triple aspect. There is also a study with fitted shelves and doors to the garden.

The roundel kitchen is bespoke fitted by Rencraft Kitchens, with oak cupboards and a hand painted central island, all with granite work surfaces. Appliances comprise an electric two oven Aga, an two ring electric hob and integral dishwasher.
There is a separate utility room, fitted to match the kitchen with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

A custom-made curved oak staircase leads to the first floor where there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two shower rooms, three being en suite. They include the principal bedroom which is well proportioned and has a door to a balcony and the guest bedroom two, situated in one of the roundels with a staircase that leads up to a luxuriously appointed bathroom and walk through shower. All of the bath and shower rooms are stylishly finished with contemporary sanitary ware.

Swiftsden Farm Oast is approached via a long shared private lane over which it has a right of way. Gates open to the gravel drive with parking for a number of cars and access to a detached double garage with adjoining studio/home office.

The surrounding gardens are delightful, designed by Chelsea Gold medallist, Jo Thompson they incorporate an intimate paved south facing terrace overlooking an exotic-style garden with box hedging, banana plants, canna lilies and dahlias. To the west the sloping garden features a wonderful wild flower meadow area, planted with array of grasses and native flowers, a haven for bees and wildlife. Lawns continue to a kitchen garden area, various fruit trees and a woodland glade.

A gate opens to an enclosed field where there is pole barn.
On the opposite side of the lane there is a further paddock with stream and views over neighbouring farmland.

Location

Swiftsden Farm Oast is situated on the outskirts of Ticehurst which offers excellent local amenities including a general store with post office counter, several coffee shops, a zero-waste shop, interior designers, a chemist, doctor's surgery a hotel/restaurant, public house, historic church and primary school. More comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Hawkhurst (4.3 miles),Tunbridge Wells (13 miles) and Hastings (15 miles).

Commuter train services can be found at Etchingham (3.5 miles)and Wadhurst (7.2 miles) and with frequent services to London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo East and Charing Cross.

There is something for everyone in the area including beautiful National Trust homes and castles, a network of footpaths, bridleways and trails through ancient woodlands and alongside the river Rother to medieval villages and old market towns.

Bedgebury Pinetum (4.2 miles) has hundreds of acres of forestry with extensive cycle trails, Go Ape climbing centre and outdoor music concerts whilst Bewl Water (6.3 miles) has excellent walks, a rowing and sailing club and other water sports and fishing.

An excellent selection of educational opportunities can be found locally at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include Vinehall, Claremont, Saint Ronans and Marlborough House preparatory schools and Robertsbridge and Etchingham primary schools. Further afield there are schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.

*All distance and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,455 sq ft


Acreage: 6.2 Acres

Directions

From the A21 heading south from Tunbridge Wells proceed over the traffic lights at Flimwell and continue for approximately 2 miles and turn right onto the B2099 to Ticehurst and Wadhurst. Continue for approximately 0.7 of mile to the bottom of the hill and turn left into a lane by a Bridleway sign, and Swiftsden Farm Oast will be found after about 0.1 of a mile on your right hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating via radiators or electric underfloor heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via reed bed filtration system. Ultrafast full fibre broadband (FTTP) maximum speed 900Mbps.

Local Authority: Rother District Council - Tax Band G.

Agent's Note: Some photographs date from 2022.