Iwood Lane, Rushlake Green, East Sussex, TN21

GUIDE PRICE £2,250,000

AN IMPRESSIVE SUBSTANTIAL SIZED DETACHED SIX DOUBLE BEDROOM 4,420 SQUARE FOOT GRADE II LISTED BARN CONVERSION WITH APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES OF GARDENS SET OFF A VERY QUIET COUNTRY LANE AND ENJOYING ABSOLUTELY STUNNING FAR REACHING VIEWS ALL THE WAY TO THE SUSSEX COAST

* FURTHER LARGE DETACHED 1,457 SQUARE FOOT TWO STOREY HERITAGE STYLE BUILDING CURRENTLY WITH WORKSHOPS, HOME OFFICE AND GARAGING

* TWO SEPARATE EXTENSIVE DRIVEWAYS PROVIDING PARKING FOR NUMEROUS VEHICLES

* LANDSCAPED PRIVATE FISHING LAKE

* ATTACHED ANNEX WITH BOTH SEPARATE SIDE ENTRANCE AND INTERNAL ACCESS

* LARGE ENTRANCE HALL

* FABULOUS LARGE OPEN PLAN RECEPTION ROOM WITH WONDERFUL VAULTED BEAMED CEILINGS

* BESPOKE NEPTUNE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

* OPEN PLAN DINING ROOM

* UTILITY ROOM

* DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM

* SPLENDID OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM

* MAGNIFICENT OPEN PLAN DRAWING ROOM WITH ELEGANT BESPOKE STONE INGLENOOK WITH LARGE WOOD BURNER

* FURTHER OPEN PLAN ENTERTAINING AREA WITH BESPOKE BUILT INCORPORATED HIGH SPECIFICATION COUNTRY STYLE BAR

* UNDERFLOOR HEATING ON GROUND FLOOR

* THREE ENSUITE FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO A CHARACTER FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM

* VAST LOFT STORAGE AREA SUITABLE FOR FURTHER CONVERSION SUBJECT TO PLANNING PERMISSION

DESCRIPTION: Probably one of the finest bespoke Sussex Barn conversions in the south east. This detached and extensive sized imposing Grade II barn conversion presently has a floor area extending to over 4,420 square feet, with potential to incorporate more if required subject to planning.

The fabulous variety of magnificent original exposed beams and impressive vaulted ceilings throughout this superb property are quite awe inspiring. Especially as the current owners have carefully and lovingly converted and enhanced the property’s interior with no expense seemingly being spared in order to create a truly luxurious country family residence. The majority of the fittings, bathrooms in addition to the sumptuous kitchen / breakfast room are by Neptune. Every oak door has been fastidiously hand crafted by a bespoke master carpenter with handmade period style hinges in addition to many of the oak frames and other interior oak finishings.

In today's modern living styles, every part of the ground floor reception areas, are predominantly designed to be large open plan areas with the most stunning vaulted beamed ceilings towering above and resembling a magnificent ancient styled cathedral.

The whole of the ground floor has underfloor heating and two substantial sized impressive cast iron wood burners, one of which occupies a most wonderous bespoke stone inglenook.

All the oak windows are of laminated oak and almost all enjoy stunning aspects of the adjoining countryside and beautiful rural views beyond.

Converted by a respected artisan builder, this magnificent Grade II listed barn has been extensively insulated and high-quality materials were used throughout the construction process, including replacement exterior oak cladding.

The large detached heritage style outbuildings in addition to the attached annex are ideal subject to planning permission use and conversion into high yielding holiday letting units if required.

SITUATION: Located in a textbook perfect setting, set off a very quiet country lane in an elevated position within its own grounds of approximately four acres and enjoying absolutely stunning breath-taking views of the adjoining Sussex countryside and beyond all the way to the coast on a clear day or moonlit night.

Situated only a short drive from the highly sought-after picturesque village of Rushlake Green with its excellent local shop and post office, this property couldn’t be more ideally located.

London families looking to relocate to more desirable rural areas, specifically see Rushlake Green as a perfect area to commute from, as city commuters can easily reach the mainline station of Stonegate within about 15 minutes by car.

Depending on educational needs, there is probably an unrivalled selection of respected teaching institutions available fairly locally, with Mayfield School for Girls, Battle Abbey, Skippers Hill and Heathfield Community College to name but a few.

Heathfield town which is within only a very short drive, has an excellent variety of shopping and leisure facilities including both Waitrose and Sanisbury, as well as numerous artisan shops and restaurants.

ACCOMMODATION:

MAIN FRONT RECEPTION HALL: Approached from the attractive wide front gravel pathway through a large bespoke oak framed and double-glazed door. Elegant light coloured Cotswold stone floor with underfloor heating, feature glass ceiling light, beautiful exposed original oak beamed walls and ceiling, bespoke oak door to under stairs coats cupboard and storage area, further hand-crafted bespoke oak door to downstairs cloakroom.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: Approached from the main reception hall with a continuation of the light coloured Cotswold stone floor with underfloor heating, same stone skirting, a host of attractive original exposed oak beamed walls and ceiling, Neptune Shaker style vanity unit with inset Neptune ceramic sink with marble top and antique styled chrome mixer tap, antique style W.C. with high level cistern and chrome pipe and metal work, extractor fan, feature glass and chrome wall light, feature ceiling light.

OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM: Approached from the main reception hall through a pair of bespoke oak and glazed doors. Continuation of light coloured Cotswold stone flooring with underfloor heating, feature wood burning cast iron fireplace with brick hearth and brick back, splendid original exposed oak beams to walls and wonderful vaulted beamed ceilings, brick side wall with incorporated glazed and oak framed internal window, brick archway leading to kitchen, bespoke oak door to drawing room, double glazed oak framed windows and door with aspect over rear garden, feature concealed up lighting to beams, heritage ceiling windows, continuation of open plan sitting room leading to open plan dining area.

OPEN PLAN DINING AREA: Comprising of light-coloured Cotswold stone with underfloor heating, attractive exposed original beamed walls and splendid vaulted oak beamed ceiling, double glazed oak framed windows with aspect over rear garden, bespoke oak door leading to inner hall and side entrance to the attached annex. Continuation of open plan area to open plan kitchen / breakfast room.

OPEN PLAN NEPTUNE KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: A bespoke light coloured limewash oak fitted NEPTUNE HENLEY KITCHEN. Comprising of an extensive range of fitted Neptune Henley cupboard and base units with marble worktops, further impressive and substantial sized central island with marble breakfast bar and preparation areas, inset twin ceramic Neptune sink unit with antique styled tap, two fitted integrated dishwashers, feature chrome lights, continuation of light coloured Cotswold stone floor with underfloor heating, fitted microwave unit, character four oven Aga with an additional twin Aga with electric hot plates over, incorporated extractor hood over with shaped pillar sides and glass back plate, elegant exposed original oak beams to walls and wonderful vaulted beamed ceiling, bespoke oak door to further kitchen storage larder, bespoke oak stable door to adjoining utility room.

UTILITY ROOM: Continuation of the light-coloured Cotswold stone floor with underfloor heating, range of modern cottage style cupboard and base units with marble effect work top, space for washing machine, space for dryer, fitted 1 ½ sink unit with tap, additional storage cupboards, double glazed oak framed windows with aspect over the front garden, further bespoke door to walk in storage larder with fitted shelving, space for fridge freezer.

DRAWING ROOM: A magnificent and substantial sized double aspect room with a stunning variety of splendid imposing original exposed oak beams to the walls and vaulted ceilings, carpeted floors with underfloor heating, a bespoke artisan-built stone and brick fireplace with a large fitted cast iron wood burner, feature metal chandeliers, double glazed oak framed windows with aspect over the rear garden and the side. Further open plan area extending into a relaxing and entertaining area with a bespoke designed and built country style bar.

OPEN PLAN BESPOKE COUNTRY STYLE BAR: Constructed of brick and stone with rustic oak bar tops and oak bar entrance hatch top providing access to the internal bar serving and preparation areas. Authentically fitted out with drink dispensers and storage compartments and spaces for appliances, door to walk in storage area. Beyond the country entertaining bar is an additional relaxing area with exposed beams to the walls and ceilings and double-glazed oak framed windows with aspect to the front.

GUEST BEDROOM SUITE / BEDROOM TWO WITH ENSUITE: This ground floor level suite can be accessed from either the side entrance inner hall, or from the kitchen / breakfast room. This large room is a so well proportioned, that it could quite easily be subdivided into two double bedrooms (subject to planning). Presently it has a host of wonderful original exposed oak beams to the walls and ceiling with underfloor heating, double glazed oak framed windows with aspect to side garden, bespoke oak door to boiler room, further bespoke oak door to ensuite bathroom / shower room.

ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: With a panelled bath with tiled walls and chrome mixer taps with curved heavy glazed shower screen, travertine floor with underfloor heating, W.C., pedestal wash basin with chrome antique style taps, attractive original exposed beamed walls, extractor fan, ceiling light, further concealed lighting.

OUTSIDE SIDE ENTRANCE LEADING SIDE ENTRANCE HALL: Comprising of attractive red brick flooring, fitted bespoke cottage style storage and utility / appliance cupboards, beautiful exposed oak beams.

GROUND FLOOR ANNEX WING WITH KITCHEN, SITIING ROOM / DINING ROOM, DOUBLE BEDROOM AND ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOER ROOM: Approached from the brick paved inner hall side entrance and beyond the brick steps through a bespoke oak door into the open plan sitting room / dining room. Comprising of Cotswold stone floors, attractive exposed oak beamed walls and vaulted ceilings, chapel finished plastered walls, Velux heritage style windows, radiator, further oak framed double glazed window with side aspect, double glazed oak framed French Doors with aspect and opening onto rear garden.

OPEN PLAN ANNEX KITCHEN: Continuation of open plan area to the open plan bespoke fitted kitchen with range of oak cupboard and base units with marble and wood worktops over, tiled splashbacks, inset fitted ceramic butlers sink, with antique styled mixer tap, special storage basket drawers, oak display cupboards, fitted lighting and shelving, integrated dishwasher, electric cooker with four ring hob over, vaulted beamed ceiling with Velux heritage style windows.

ANNEX BEDROOM / BEDROOM SIX: A double sized room with carpeted floors, attractive original exposed oak beamed walls and vaulted ceiling, raised oak fronted storage cupboard, oak framed double glazed windows with aspect over rear garden.

ANNEX ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a panelled bath with tiled surrounds, separate double sized shower cubicle with heavy glazed and chrome front, chrome shower control system, W.C. pedestal wash basin with antique styled taps, heated towel rail, attractive exposed oak beams, double glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Stairs from main reception hall with oak balustrading and chapel plaster finished walls leading to first floor landing with original exposed oak beams to walls and vaulted ceilings.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With large ceiling access hatch with loft ladder, exposed original beamed walls and vaulted ceiling with radiator, carpeted floor, heavy glass and chrome door opening to bedroom five.

BEDROOM FIVE: A double sized room with a host of attractive original exposed oak beams to both ceilings and walls, radiator, oak framed double glazed windows with aspect to front lawns, further heavy strengthened glass and oak framed internal window with aspect over open plan sitting room.

BEDROOM ONE MAIN SUITE WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Approached from the first-floor landing by a bespoke oak door. A double sized room with magnificent original exposed oak beams to both walls and ceilings, radiators, heritage style double glazed windows with beautiful views over the rear gardens and beyond as far as the Sussex Coast, bespoke oak door to ensuite bathroom / shower room.
ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM FOR BEDROOM ONE: With attractive light marble effect Amtico style flooring, W.C. , Neptune Shaker style twin vanity unit with inset ceramic Neptune sinks with antique style taps and marble top, feature antique style roll top slipper bath on ball and claw feet, separate double sized heavy glazed fronted shower with walk in drying area, chrome shower control system, attractive exposed beamed walls and ceilings, heritage style window with side aspect and rural views.

BEDROOM THREE: Approached from first floor landing by a bespoke oak door. A double sized room with wonderful exposed original oak beams to walls and ceiling, radiator, heritage style double glazed windows with absolutely stunning views of the rear gardens and adjoining countryside all the way to the South Coast.

BEDROOM FOUR: Approached from the first-floor landing by a bespoke oak door. A double sized room with radiator and splendid original exposed oak beams to walls and ceiling, fitted wardrobe cupboard, double glazed oak framed windows with aspect over the front lawns and beyond.

MAIN FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Approached from the first-floor landing by a bespoke oak door. A lovely character room with a host of beautiful original exposed oak beams to both walls and ceiling, heated towel rail, Amtico style marble effect floors, panelled bath with chrome taps and tiled surrounds, pedestal wash basin with antique style taps, separate double sized shower with heavy glass and chrome front, tiled walls, chrome shower control system.

OUTSIDE: This substantial and elegant Sussex Barn Conversion has two gated driveways, one either side of the main residence. There is also a gravel parking / stopping area to the main front entrance of the barn.

Beyond the right-hand driveway entrance with it’s extensive gravel parking area is a substantial detached two storey Heritage Barn style building complex with workshops, home office, garaging and storage facilities which measure approximately 1,457 square feet. These buildings presently have power connected and internet for the office.

The current home office arrangement is above the first workshop and is accessed by an attractive oak exterior staircase. Internally the office is arranged with desk areas with numerous power points and to the far end there is potential for incorporating a kitchen and separate area for a toilet and shower subject to planning.

The two main workshops are on the ground level of the first wing and can be accessed by a bespoke oak doorway on the ground level. Internally the workshops are arranged as two large rooms with numerous power points and lights to ceiling with solid floors.

The other wing of the Heritage style building complex is divided into two sections with one double garage presently used to store building materials and the other garage section is currently used to store one large vehicle.

Behind the heritage style buildings are further extensive storage areas and other wooden sheds.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS: A wonderful positive attribute of this perfectly located splendid country residence is the fact that all of the total four acres of grounds are classified as garden and therefore lend themselves for the ability to build tennis courts and swimming pools within the four-acre curtilage.

In addition to the main rear south facing gardens and grounds benefitting from a sunny southerly aspect, magnificent and breath-taking panoramic rural views can be enjoyed throughout the year. On clear days and on moonlit nights, stunning views as far as the South Coast can be appreciated.

Located in the rear gardens beyond the Cotswold Stone walls, the current owners have created a most idyllic small fishing lake, which has a beautiful wooden board walk jetty and is currently stocked with Rudd, Tench, Bream and Roach.

ENCLOSED INNER REAR GARDEN: Accessed from the main barn, annex and from the right-hand drive, the property enjoys a protected and enclosed rear inner cottage style garden bordered by the beautiful Cotswold Stone walls. Mainly comprised over a large level lawn are, it also has lovely stocked flower and shrub borders, as well as set above it attached to the rear of the open plan sitting room, there is a perfect brick and paved sun terrace with glazed and brushed steel balustrades.

LEFT SIDE GATED DRIVEWAY: Beyond the wooden gate is a further extensive gravel driveway providing extensive vehicle parking and with further potential to construct a further heritage style garage if required. Beyond a stone paved pathway leads to the side property entrance and beyond to the rear gardens.

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