Superb oast conversion with glorious gardens and grounds in a tranquil rural position.

Description

Situated on a private track on the rural outskirts of Chiddingly, and with an idyllic outlook over its own beautiful gardens and grounds, Oast Park Farm is a charming two roundel oast conversion with the benefit of a separate Lodge, with permission for use as a holiday let.

The property was acquired by the current owners in 2013, and they began a programme of improvements including an impressive two storey extension, creating a stunning split-level, open plan dining room/kitchen/family room and adding a spacious principal bedroom suite on the first floor; the works included improving drainage and adding solar panels. Internally, the house is well-presented, with largely neutral décor, stripped wood latched doors and timber framed double glazed casement windows.

The heavy oak front door opens to the entrance hall; situated in the western roundel is the cosy yet spacious sitting room, with a wood burning stove; to the left lies the impressive split level, open plan dining room/kitchen/family room. The dining room has a wood burning stove and oak flooring; the kitchen/family room is tiled, with underfloor heating. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of stylish dark grey contemporary units under granite worktops, with two Neff ovens, an electric hob and a dishwasher; the island is fitted with a wine cooler and has a breakfast bar. Bi-fold doors lead from the family area to the south facing sunken terrace, creating an excellent between inside and out and providing a wonderful space for entertaining. Lying off the dining room is the secondary kitchen/utility room, situated in the eastern oast roundel. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom is in the southern extension, benefitting from the wonderful views across the grounds; it has contemporary en suite shower room.

There are three further bedrooms, two in each roundel and all served by a recently refitted bathroom.

Oast Park Lodge
Lying to the east of Oast Park Farm, Oast Park Lodge is a detached annexe with permission for use as a holiday let. It offers a sitting/dining room, two bedrooms, one en suite bathroom, a kitchenette, an integrated garage and a summerhouse/utility room, accessed from a section of the south facing terrace.

Gardens and Grounds
To the west of the house a five bar gate opens to the gravelled driveway offering parking ahead of the double garage, which has two electronically operated roller doors. The driveway leads up to the open bay wood/machinery store.

To the east of the Lodge, a path leads down past two timber sheds to the all-weather tennis court and the heated outdoor swimming pool, which has a paved surround and is nestled in the rolling gardens.

The gardens and grounds lie to the south and west of the house, and have a superb feel; extending to about 13.97 acres in all, they are spacious and provide areas to walk and explore. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees. They adjoin the paddocks, separated by post and rail fencing. Beyond lies the picturesque woodland and the ponds, reached via the footpath and its bridge.

Location

Local Information
Situated on the rural outskirts of the pretty East Sussex village of Chiddingly, in the Low Weald, close to the South Downs National Park. Chiddingly has a thriving community, with two pubs, a primary school, a church, a village hall and a village shop and café in nearby Muddles Green. Uckfield (eight miles, about 17 minutes by car), Lewes (10 miles) and Eastbourne (13 miles) provide more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, including independent cinemas, leisure centres, swimming pools, supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Eastbourne and Brighton and golf at one of the many courses across the county, including East Sussex National which also provides a hotel, spa and gym. Nearby Glyndebourne hosts the world class opera house, and there are many historic houses across the region. The surrounding countryside and the South Downs National Park offer miles of footpaths and bridleways. Communications: The surrounding areas are linked by the A22, which in turn links to the coast and the M25 orbital motorway, Gatwick and Heathrow airport. Rail Service: Uckfield (London Bridge from 70 minutes), Lewes (London Victoria from 70 minutes), Polegate (7.8 miles, London Victoria from 90 minutes). Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including St Bede’s, Chiddingly Primary School, Eastbourne College, Lewes Old Grammar School and Uckfield College. A number of private schools offer bus services for students which stop near or in the village. All distances and times are approximate. Journey times taken from Google.

Square Footage: 2,155 sq ft


Acreage: 13.97 Acres

Additional Info

Agent’s Note: There is a public footpath through a portion of the woodland and the ponds.

Services: Oil fired central heating (underfloor heating to kitchen extension). Air source heat pumps and thermal panels for pool. Mains and solar electricity. Mains water. Private drainage (Klargester).

Outgoings: Wealden District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band G.

Photographs taken: June 2023.

Tenure: Freehold