Pound Lane, Framfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

An enchanting period barn conversion, tucked away with land in a fine countryside location, and with a wonderful panoramic view.

Description

Beautifully positioned within its own land and away from neighbours, with a long approach drive, this is a stunning grade II listed conversion of two neighbouring farm buildings. The main building is a large, period barn dating from the seventeenth century, and the other building, constructed later-on, is a period cart shed. Planning permission and listed building consent were obtained in 2024 to link these two detached properties together, to form a stunning ‘L’-shaped, larger single dwelling, offering flexible and stylish space - WD/2024/2418/F. Our client’s architect, who previously worked on the amazing twenty-first century dining room extension at the well-known Gravetye Manor hotel in West Sussex, achieved this using another contrasting modern design, featuring frameless glass, now ready to be implemented by a purchaser, if desired.

The properties are equally well appointed to a high standard throughout, and benefit from panoramic, countryside views over their own parkland and beyond, which is hedged and dog fenced to the neighbouring farmland and woodland.

The main barn dates from about 1680, and features a stunning principal room, with exposed old timbers to the walls and ceiling, supplemented by modern oak joinery and wide planked flooring. This key, open-plan space, with pitched ceiling, also benefits from a full height double glazed casement window, filling the room with natural light and this is fitted with a central door serving as the main entrance to the barn. There are also twin, galleried mezzanine ‘rooms’ to each end of the building, facing across to each other, and each with their own staircase. These two further ‘rooms’, presently serve as an occasional bedroom and a dramatic formal dining room.

From the main open-plan reception, steps lead down to an open-plan kitchen/family room, which runs parallel to the main building, with an extensive run of double-glazed widows and also having double doors onto the stone terracing and gardens, giving fantastic views across the private land, sloping gently away into the valley. The modern kitchen incorporates integrated appliances and a Rangemaster cooker with an induction hob, as well as breakfast bar, which is set-up to enjoy the views. Other rooms include a bedroom on the ground floor with an en suite shower room, and a study or further bedroom, off the family room, again enjoying the views. Also, there is a downstairs cloakroom/bathroom by the entrance.

The secondary cart shed building comprises a stunning guest suite, with one very large room having an en suite bathroom. This has a double aspect to take advantage of the view, including glazing and doors along one side, set into the original oak framing, opening onto a further terrace.

Outside, there is a long, private drive with automated gates, after the initial shared farm drive approach in from Pound Lane. This leads to parking and a detached double garage near to the barn’s main entrance. The park like natural gardens and grounds, with long grass cover about 13.92 acres, with more formal mowed garden around the property. Traditionally, the owners have seasonally cut a walkway path through the long grass, covering about half a mile, with the dog-fenced boundaries further protected by hedging and trees. The gardens, grassland and some woodland make for a fantastic backdrop to this wonderful home, where currently the owners themselves keep pigs and employ a local Beekeeper.

Location

Tickerage Mill Barn is found in a beautiful quiet, rural location, between the East Sussex villages of Blackboys and Framfield, Blackboys (Approx. 1.6 miles) with its village primary school and the well known Blackboys Inn.

Waldron is another pretty neighbouring village, known for its ancient church probably dating from the twelfth century and being right opposite the popular seventeenth century Star Inn.

Local smaller towns are within easy reach including Uckfield, Heathfield and Crowborough (about 3.3, 6 and 7.3 miles respectively) each offering supermarkets, including Waitrose, specialist shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as The Picture House Cinema in Uckfield and the Isenhurst private members health club at Cross-in-Hand, just north of Heathfield, where there is also a rugby club and tennis club.

The larger, character towns of Tunbridge Wells and Lewes are reached within 14.4 and 11.6 miles respectively, with Eastbourne and Brighton reached in approximately 20 miles.

There is a good variety of country pursuits in the area, including horse racing at Plumpton, Brighton and Lingfield, as well as golf at Piltdown and the East Sussex National. The world famous Opera at Glyndebourne, just this side of Lewes, is another key attraction in the area, whilst The South Downs National Park to the South-West is renowned for beautiful walking routes, picturesque villages and is home to the well-reputed English wine estate, Rathfinny at Alfriston. Along the coast, there are numerous beaches to explore, including; Bexhill, Pevensey, Holywell, Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven.

Mainline stations: Buxted is approximately 1.9 miles (Southern Rail) with services to London Bridge from 1 hr 16 mins, or Stonegate, approximately 12.7 miles (South Eastern Rail) with services to London Charing Cross from 1 hr 11 mins. Tunbridge Wells is approximately 14 miles to the north (South Eastern Rail) with services to London Charing Cross from 55 mins.

Private and state schools: There are village primary schools at Blackboys and Cross-in-Hand, with secondary schooling at Uckfield and Heathfield Community Colleges. Skippers Hill Manor preparatory school at Five Ashes is approximately 4.9 miles, Vine Hall at Robertsbridge is approximately 18 miles and Battle Abbey, which also has a senior school, is approximately 17.8 miles. For senior schools, there are co-ed options at Eastbourne, Brighton, Sevenoaks, Hurst and Bedes in Upper Dicker, for girls at Mayfield and for boys at Tonbridge.
All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,937 sq ft


Acreage: 13.92 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private (sewage treatment plant) drainage. Oil central heating

Please note there is a bridleway that runs through the land, illustrated in yellow on the site plan. A footpath lies outside the site plan, marked in blue.

Agents note, the owners of the neighbouring field have a right of way over the the drive.

Local Authority: Wealden District Council