Stonebridge Lane

With lovely rural outlooks in a quiet location just outside the small village of Blackboys, this substantial and highly individual property offers contemporary accommodation yet with a lovely homely feel. Presented beautifully, this is a fabulous individual home of impressive proportions.

The accommodation, which is arranged across just two floors, is superb with areas of cleverly partitioned open plan living area extending to over 3,500sq ft and all decorated in neutral tones. The 52ft kitchen/dining/family area is a fabulous space, with four sets of tri-folding doors opening directly to the front and rear gardens in addition to numerous well placed windows making the most of the natural light and fine outlooks. The kitchen itself is very well fitted with a long island incorporating a professional 8 drawer fridge and further cabinetry housing two dishwashers, two wine fridges and an electric AGA. To one end, bespoke joinery separates the double aspect sitting room where there is a lovely wood burning stove whereas to the other, a private study can be closed off from the main space using a cleverly engineered pocket door. Also on the ground floor, as well as the entrance hall with oak tread staircase, is a fitted utility room and shower room. Upstairs, the principal and guest bedrooms at either end of the house are both excellent and have private bathrooms whereas the two remaining bedrooms are well served by the family bathroom. All bedrooms are accessed from a long galleried landing. Technologies include a Sonos sound system to the living/dining area, installed surround sound system with HD projector and screen that drops from the ceiling, Cat 5 wiring to all rooms, USB points to many of the electric sockets, solar panels for hot water and a ‘Pod Point’ electric car charger.
Outside

Approached via remote controlled gates with intercom, a long driveway lined with trees provides a fine entrance to the property. There is ample parking and access to the double garage with attached shed and a superb studio above which has power, heating, is hard wired for internet and could be utilised in many ways. The gardens surround the house and are beautiful with an open field/paddock to the front and, to the rear, an area of fine mature woodland with enchanting pathways and clearings ideal for children to play and explore. There is a fully fenced small orchard/vegetable patch with raised beds and fruit bushes and a fenced (electric) chicken enclosure with hen-house. There are numerous patio/sitting areas including a raised deck with fire-pit area and remote control lighting - an ideal spot in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The entire perimeter of the property is securely fenced.

Situation

The house is located in the picturesque rural village of Blackboys. The village has an excellent pub, The Blackboys Inn, a church, primary school and café/village shop. Local shopping can be done at Uckfeld or Heathfeld, both approximately four miles away. Ten miles away is Lewes, a thriving and popular town with a range of celebrated cultural and dining opportunities whereby Tunbridge Wells is approximately 16 miles away and Brighton around 19 miles. Buxted railway station (3 miles) runs regular services to London. The area is noted for the beauty of the nearby countryside which includes Sussex Weald, The South Downs and also Ashdown Forest.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water and electricity with solar panels for hot water. Private drainage.

Local Authority: Wealden District Council
Council Tax: Band G

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Tunbridge Wells