Olives Farm

Olives Farm is a considerable five-bedroom unlisted oasthouse which has been substantially refurbished to offer a range of light-filled, flexible ccommodation set across three floors, whilst retaining an abundance of character features such as beamed ceilings, solid oak doors, fireplaces and timber beams. The handsome brick-built partially weatherboarded and peg-tiled property benefits from a substantial plot nestled within the picturesque Sussex countryside. The large, welcoming reception dining hall with golden fossil travertine flooring and stairway rising to the first-floor level flows naturally into the adjacent drawing room within the roundel with multiple tranquil aspects, rich wood flooring and inglenook fireplace. The further family room offers an additional space for relaxing, with brick fireplace and wood burner and open access to the expansive kitchen and dining area, enjoying a view through wide bi-folding doors to the sunny rear terrace. The L-shaped family space has plenty of room for dining and lounging with a view to the gardens, whilst the luxury contemporary kitchen comprises an extensive range of glossy handless cabinetry and quartz worktops, a breakfast bar, inset dual sinks and multiple deluxe integrated appliances. Completing the floor is a useful utility room and cloakroom beside handy external access.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has a large dressing room adjacent with fitted wardrobes, flowing into a stylish en suite shower room. The guest suite similarly has a dressing room and adjacent bathroom, whilst two further characterful bedrooms with timber beams and oak doors occupy the floor, one of which is situated within the roundel. There are built-in store cupboards on the landing and a shower room serves the additional bedrooms. The second floor features the final bedroom with its elevated aspect, alongside which is a practical walk-in store room.

The property is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the popular Sussex village of Cross in Hand, with its range of amenities including a well regarded village bakery, public house and petrol station and village hall, plus active rugby, tennis and bowls clubs and Isenhurst health club. The village of Waldron is under 2 miles distant, home to the The thriving market town of Heathfield is around 2 miles from the property with more extensive shopping facilities and further afield is the historic picturesque town of Lewes and the scenic coastline at Eastbourne. Royal Tunbridge Wells is just over 14 miles away offering a renowned selection of eateries and bars. The mainline railway station at Stonegate provides frequent services to London Charing Cross and the station at Buxted runs to London Bridge. Multiple private schools nearby are of excellent reputation, including Eastbourne College,
Brighton College, Mayfield School, Battle Abbey School and Tonbridge School. There are also state schools such as Heathfield Community College and excellent primary schools catering for all ages.

The property is situated within a substantial private plot, benefitting from a sizeable gated gravelled driveway leading up to the home, bricked courtyard and the detached double brick-built garage, offering ample parking for a number of vehicles. The plentiful park-style garden comprises multiple vast expanses of neat level lawn interspersed and surrounded by a multiplicity of mature specimen trees. A feature red brick sun terrace offers the ideal
spot for al fresco dining with an uninterrupted view of the neatly arranged and well-stocked decorative beds and grounds beyond, which back on to the protected Heatherden Woods.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Lewes