5 bedroom house

Fine & Country are proud to present to the market Moat Mill a simply stunning example of a Grade II Listed former iron forge boasting a wealth of character features and charm, set in the Sussex countryside and adjoining the River Rother. The current property is believed to date back to the seventeenth century and was a fully operational mill up until the 1940s.

The original water wheel is still attached as are the original working parts of the internal pit and crown wheels that are a fascinating focal point within the entrance hall of this charming property. The current owners have commissioned a report that has established the weir to have the potential to produce considerable hydro-electric out put.

Moat Mill is approached along a sweeping private tree lined driveway and set within its own private land and paddocks, providing a peaceful and tranquil setting. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with most of the rooms being positioned to enjoy the views over the garden and open countryside around.

The property boasts a plethora of original character features throughout from the exposed oak ceilings, inglenook fireplace and log burners, stripped wooden floors to exposed brick walls.

The bright entrance hall houses the original wooden mill wheel and workings, a fascinating focal point of the room and an open flight of stairs leading up to the first floor. The hall leads on to a downstairs cloakroom and a study room and opens through to a stunning dual aspect dining room with beamed ceilings and a splendid inglenook fireplace and on into a country style kitchen/diner which really is the heart of this home providing enough space for a large dining table. Features include a four oven Retro AGA, large Belfast sinks and exposed beams, a stylish boot room provides further storage. Double doors lead from here to the terrace.

The triple aspect sitting room is located on the first floor and positioned around the original working of the mill, with lovely views to the front and rear gardens, stripped wooden flooring and log burner. The main bedroom has a good sized ensuite bathroom, with separate shower and a walk-in wardrobe, there is a further good-sized bedroom on this floor .

Upstairs there are a further three double bedrooms: one large double bedroom with triple aspect views and two interconnecting rooms all with access to a family bathroom.

Outside

Moat Mill is situated centrally within its own beautiful land and paddocks incorporating light wooded areas, decked terraces, large expanses of well-maintained lawns, three raised organic vegetable gardens, the pretty mill race stream and waterfall, and a large natural pond. The painted summer house offers the perfect space to create a home office away from the main house in a quiet tucked away spot under an ancient Oak tree.
The pump house provides access to the properties own filtered fresh water supply via a bore hole, there is also a reverse-osmosis filter fitted for fresh drinking water.
Next to the paddocks at the front of the property is a row of detached former stables currently used as a home office with power and lighting and potting shed.

Situation.

Moat Mill is conveniently located just outside the pretty village of Mayfield, the village is a popular location with a vibrant community, excellent amenities and fantastic array of pubs and restaurants including the historic Middle House.
The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough are close by and offer a more extensive array of shops.

Mainline railway stations include Crowborough, Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells running services to London Victoria and London Bridge and Charing Cross station in as little as 50 minutes.

Mayfield has it very own primary school as does the neighbouring village of Five Ashes, Preparatory schools in the area include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Holmewood House in Langton Green, Vinehall in Robertsbridge and St Ronan's and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst. Wadhurst, Crowborough and Heathfield have community colleges also.

Material Information
EPC (D)
Council Tax Band (H)


Marketed by: Fine & Country, Uckfield