4 bedroom detached house for sale

Superbly presented barn conversion in a wonderful rural position.

Description

Roxborough Stables is a superbly presented modern barn conversion, completed in 2019 and finished to a high standard. The single storey detached property offers lateral living at its best, with charming weatherboarded and flint exteriors, in keeping with the barn’s original purpose, cleverly combined with clean, fresh contemporary interiors with oak and tiled flooring, light, neutral décor and quality bathroom fittings.

The property offers light and bright accommodation extending to approximately 1,919 sq ft, with the outbuildings offering a further 894 sq ft. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full layout, and should be used as a guide to the full extent of the property.

Points of particular note include the superb sitting room, with a vaulted ceiling and fully glazed west-facing elevation, fitted with solar UV protected windows which frame the beautiful outlook across the countryside and giving a wonderful sense of space. There are two doors providing access to the terrace.

The open plan kitchen dining room is also vaulted, and has a striking granite-topped island, contemporary grey gloss units, Bosch oven and microwave, AEG induction hob and French doors to the terrace and garden. There is a separate utility room lying off the hallway, offering connections for the usual appliances, plenty of storage including an airing cupboard, and a side door to the garden; opposite the utility room is a cloakroom.

The principal bedroom lies at the eastern end of house, and has fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom with an oval free-standing bath and a walk in shower. There are three further bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms and one which could be used as a study/home office.

Outbuildings and Grounds
Roxborough Stables is approached from Streat Lane via short portion of driveway over which the property enjoys right of access, shared with its two closest neighbours. This opens to the gravelled parking area ahead of the house and its timber framed open-bay double carport with generous attached garden store. Beyond the carport is a panelled fence and a row of yew trees, which are protected by a restrictive covenant.

To the south of the house is a large former agricultural barn, which is currently used as a games/garden room. This outbuilding offers excellent potential for conversion, subject to the terms of the covenants affecting it and also to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents.

The garden lies mainly to the west of the house, with panelled and post and rail fencing at the boundary; gates to either side of the house ensure the rear garden is fully enclosed. There is a sunny west facing terrace adjacent to the house, with the remainder of the garden laid to lawn, in harmony with the surroundings. About 0.65 acres in all.

Location

Situated in a lovely position within the rural hamlet of Streat, east of the thriving village of Ditchling and just outside the South Downs National Park. Streat is home to the award winning Artelium wine estate, situated about a third of a mile from the house, a thriving vineyard which regularly holds winery tours, tastings, themed food events and art exhibitions.

Local shopping facilities can be found in both Plumpton Green (three miles) and Ditchling (four miles) including village shops and several pubs. Burgess Hill (three miles) and Lewes (nine miles) provide further shops, restaurants, leisure centres and cinema. Leisure activities include golf clubs at Mid Sussex , Pyecombe and Lindfield, tennis clubs in Hassocks, Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, sailing at Brighton Marina, and a variety of athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs for all ages and abilities across the county. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside.

Rail services: Plumpton (London Bridge/Victoria from 59 minutes), Burgess Hill (London Bridge/Victoria from 50 minutes) and Haywards Heath (six miles, London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes).

Schools: There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area, including Ditchling and Plumpton Primary Schools, Cumnor House School, Burgess Hill Girls, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint and Brighton Colleges, Lewes Old Grammar School, Chailey Secondary School, Lewes Priory and Plumpton Agricultural College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,919 sq ft


Acreage: 0.67 Acres

Directions

From the B2112/Folders Lane roundabout take Folders Lane East on to Middle Common Lane. Streat Lane is the second right; drive past the vineyard and then drive under the railway bridge. The entrance to Roxborough Stables is next on the right, turn in to the gravel driveway. Roxborough Stables is immediately on the left.

Additional Info

Agent’s notes: 1. We are informed that the land has the benefit of a right of way with or without vehicles over the verge from Streat Lane. This claim is supported by a statutory declaration dated 2014.
2. Roxborough Stables has right of way over the first portion of the driveway.
3. The outbuilding and the yew trees are subject to restrictive covenants.

Services: LPG gas fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

Outgoings: Lewes District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band TBD.

Photographs taken: November 2023

Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested.