Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21

A most attractive Grade II Listed family house, set in gardens and grounds of around 5 acres, having accommodation arranged over three floors with period features, in a delightful rural location.

DETACHED GRADE II LISTED HOUSE | IN A RURAL LOCATION | TOWARDS THE END OF A NO-THROUGH COUNTRY LANE | IN GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF AROUND 5 ACRES | PONY PADDOCKS | PERIOD FEATURES | OIL FIRED HEATING | PRIVATE DRAINAGE | DRAWING ROOM | DINING AREA | SITTING ROOM | FAMILY ROOM | KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM | CELLAR |CLOAKROOM | FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS | BATHROOM | SHOWER ROOM | DRESSING ROOM | THREE SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS | SHOWER ROOM | GARAGING FOR TWO VEHICLES | FURTHER TIMBER SINGLE GARAGE | SWIMMING POOL | COUNCIL TAX: BAND H

SITUATION: Old Holbans is situated in a rural location, towards the end of a country lane, between the villages of Broad Oak and Burwash. Nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 2 miles from the neighbouring market town of Heathfield with its range of shops, supermarkets, (including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op), doctor’s surgery, dentist and an optician. The area provides schooling for all age groups in the state and private sectors including Mayfield Convent, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Skippers Hill Prep (Five Ashes) and Heathfield College/6th Form. The nearest primary school is in Old Heathfield. Broad Oak has a Spar shop, a hairdresser and two churches. Just down the road is Old Heathfield and All Saints 14thC church next door to the 14thC Old Star inn. There are delightful walks nearby and some picturesque villages within easy reach including the historic village of Mayfield (approximately 4 miles. The nearest mainline rail station, Stonegate, is 4.5 miles with an excellent service and links to London Bridge and London Charing Cross in around 1hr 20.

DESCRIPTION: A most attractive detached Grade II Listed family house, presenting part tile hung and weatherboarded elevations under a tiled roof. Period features include exposed wall and ceiling timbers, latched doors, fireplaces and some original floorboards.

Approached via a front door into a spacious double aspect Drawing Room with inglenook fireplace, woodburner and recessed shelving. Oak stairwell to the first floor, storage under. Steps down to Dining Area with feature fireplace and French doors opening on to a terrace. Door to a Sitting Room enjoying a double aspect over the gardens, wood flooring, fitted bookcases to two walls, feature fireplace and French doors to the outside. Off the dining area is a Cloakroom and a door to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Vaulted ceiling and a good range of wooden fronted units, work surfaces, tiled surrounds, halogen hob, oven, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher, quarry tiled floor and oil-fired Aga. Brick steps down to a Cellar/Utility housing the oil-fired boiler. The Family Room is also double aspect with door giving split-level access to the Kitchen.

Off the first floor landing are four bedrooms and a dressing room, the Main Bedroom having eaves storage, along with oak flooring to two of the bedrooms. Adjacent to the main bedroom is a Shower Room fitted in a white suite comprising walk-in, remote start/stop, fully tiled shower with waterfall shower head, WC and 'Imperial' rectangular wash basin. All are served by a Family Bathroom/WC.

To the second floor are three bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes along with a Shower Room/WC.

OUTSIDE: Old Holbans sits in delightful gardens and grounds of around 5 acres, approached over a sweeping driveway with circular 'in-out' drive to the front, garaging for two vehicles, attached brick store room, greenhouse, log store and further detached single timber garage. The formal gardens wrap themselves around the house with areas laid to lawn, interspersed by a variety of mature trees and shrubs, natural pond and a level area of lawn, ideal for tennis/croquet.

To the south side of the house is a fence enclosed Swimming Pool. Of particular interest to equestrians, there are 3 paddocks, mainly hedge enclosed and one with its own entrance off the lane.