Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex

Holban’s Oast is a striking detached period house that features red brick and tile-hung elevations, together with the distinctive conical oast, so characteristic of the region.

The interior offers a very versatile five bedrooms and a wealth of original features, including exposed timber beams, complemented by elegant modern décor and fittings. The well-appointed dining room features wooden flooring and a cast-iron fireplace, while the oast provides an attractive and comfortable drawing room. The kitchen to the rear includes exposed brickwork, terracotta tiled flooring and shaker-style units, together with a central island and range cooker. An adjoining utility room provides useful additional storage.

Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with en suite, together with an adjoining open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with space for a sitting area. This versatile space offers excellent potential as a self-contained annexe or integration within the main house.

On the first floor are four further double bedrooms, including the principal suite with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom comprising a freestanding bathtub, dual washbasins and a separate shower. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom, while a separate staircase from the drawing room leads to an upper reception room, ideal as a study or home office.

The property is surrounded by enchanting country gardens bordered by woodland and open countryside. At the entrance, gates open to a gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to a generous detached 4 car garage with a large first-floor office above. The south-facing front gardens feature beautifully maintained lawns, well-stocked borders and a sunny terrace for al fresco dining, while to the rear are further sweeping lawns and meadowland, a large additional patio and a timber-framed summer house. The gardens and grounds extend to 1.34 acres.

The property is located in a quiet private no through lane in a rural position between the villages of Broad Oak and Burwash Common, and two and a half miles from the town of Heathfield. The property is surrounded by the rolling countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Broad Oak has several convenient amenities, including a village shop and a primary school, while Heathfield town centre has a variety of shops and supermarkets, including a Waitrose, as well as a choice of pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities. There are a variety of good schools in Heathfield and the surrounding area, including the outstanding-rated Parkside Community Primary School, while the nearest secondary school is Heathfield Community College. The A22, A26 and A21 are all within easy reach, providing easy access towards the coast, and nearby towns, including Crowborough, Lewes, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne while rail services can be found in Stonegate which is 3.7 miles from the house and provides services to London Bridge (1 hour and 6 minutes).