Poppinghole Lane, Robertsbridge

Set back along a quiet country lane near Robertsbridge in an area of Outstanding Natural Beatuy, Poppinghole Farmhouse brings together thoughtful design and generous space. Oak beams, mellow brickwork and established planting give it a settled, long-standing feel—as though it’s always belonged here.

The layout inside is practical and easy to live with. At the heart of the house is the kitchen—warm, solid, and built around a big central island and an AGA. It connects directly with the garden through bi-fold doors, making it feel like part of the landscape, especially in summer when everything’s open. Next to it, the main living space has a double-height ceiling and a fireplace. It’s bright, open, and relaxed—with enough room for a big sofa, a fire in winter, and a spot to sit and watch the seasons shift outside.

There are several other reception rooms—one used as a games room, another that’s more tucked away for quiet evenings or reading. You have the added advantage of a utility room, pantry and dog room. Everything flows naturally and nothing feels overdone. It’s a house that works just as well for day-to-day life as it does for big family gatherings.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms. The main one is slightly separate, with vaulted ceilings, its own en-suite, and a hidden doorway leading you to a small study area up on a mezzanine overlooking the garden. Three of the remaining bedrooms have en-suite’s whilst a family bathroom serves the fourth. All of them feel calm, with natural light and soft wood finishes throughout.

Outside, the space carries on. There’s a double oak framed garage with a room above—ideal as a home office, hobby space or overflow accommodation—and a separate garden studio that’s currently used for work but could just as easily be a gym or creative space. A brick-paved drive has space for several cars, and the surrounding garden is mature, with plenty of planting, lawn and places to sit out.