4 bedroom house

A stunning four bedroom detached country home, in a rural location towards the end of a 'no through' lane, set in 2.4 acres (TBV) of garden and paddock with beautiful views across surrounding open farmland and the benefit of a charming two bedroom detached cottage within the grounds. Historically this fabulous home was built on the site of a period property in the 1900's. Having been extended and improved over the years it is individually designed to have large rooms creating a light and airy environment. The accommodation in brief is spread over 3,000 sq ft, and has a fabulous hand made Kitchen of burr Oak with granite worktops, breakfast area, sizeable island, Miele appliances LPG Aga plus gas hob and Bosch fridge/freezer. Within this room are floor to ceiling, triple aspect lead light French doors which lead out to a sun terrace beyond, encompassing the garden and leafy views. The integral double garage has been converted to create a very useful 3rd reception area and utility room, ideal for many uses. The ground floor accommodation also includes a large entrance porch, and reception hall, a spacious 25'9 x 23'9 living room with gas fireplace, floor to ceiling glass and French doors leading out to a side sun terrace, a separate dining room with more than enough room for large family to entertain, oak panelled stairwell and cloakroom with w.c. From the hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor which provides four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room, built in wardrobes with further storage into the eaves. Bedroom 2 benefits from a roof terrace with fantastic far reaching views over the countryside and beyond.

Outside: The gardens and grounds surround the property on all sides and are laid to level lawns. There is an attractive pitched 17 x 13 summer house with power, a stable and detached cottage.

DETACHED COTTAGE with open plan living area including a large well equipped Shaker-style Kitchen, en suite bedroom on the ground floor and 2nd bedroom taking up the entire converted loft area, with extensive eaves storage. There is great potential for this separate property to create a comfortable home for family or possible business use/income (STPP)

Approached through impressive brick piers, with provision for electric gates, a meandering driveway bounded by a 6ft high part brick and wood wall leads down to the property creating parking for at least 8 cars and a walled garden of nearly an acre. The grounds are park like and maintained to an extremely high level with a wide variety of specimen trees including Acacia, Sequoia (Giant Redwood), Catalpa (Indian Bean Tree), the Spinney is under sown with hundreds of spring bulbs and wild flowers. There is also a vegetable area with brick built raised beds and greenhouse.

Gated access to single 14 x 12 STABLE BLOCK with concrete base and well drained turn out area, with water on tap. Separate timber framed building with power and lighting.

THE PADDOCK which is approximately 1.4 acres (not measured) has its own access from the lane with a large double gate and single pedestrian gateway. Additionally, the land is stock fenced with blackthorn hedging, the septic tank and LPG gas tank are submerged within this area.

Friars Oak is located in a rural road surrounded by open fields and countryside. The 'no-through road' is private , but it would be possible to walk from the end directly onto the Pevensey levels which allows for amazing walking across hundreds of acres of countryside. The nearest town is Hailsham (under 3 miles), providing a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, secondary and primary schools, a leisure centre and a rather quaint Cinema. Although the town has undergone recent expansion, it still retains a cattle market which takes place on a weekly basis. The coast at Eastbourne is about 8 miles to the south and the market town of Heathfield, a similar distance to the north. Main line stations are at Polegate and Berwick, both within a 15 mins drive. The County town of Lewes is about 20 mins which leads on into the city of Brighton, another 8 miles.




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