Scotsford Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, TN21 8UD

An extremely well refurbished and extended barn, set in over a THIRD OF AN ACRE GARDEN (tbv) with TWO SUBSTANTIAL OUTBUILDINGS. Backing onto fields with countryside walks just down the lane, a village shop to walk to and main line station 10 minutes drive.
Originally registered as an agricultural barn, dating around 1840, it became a residential dwelling in 1940. A complete refurbishment has taken place in recent years, along with an extension giving the house a large open plan kitchen/dining room, with a vaulted ceiling and optional open plan reception rooms. None of the ceilings are restrictive in height, yet have exposed old timbers along with new solid light oak beams and flooring, combined with mellow stone flooring. Rewired and replumbed with modern kitchen and bathrooms, this house is ready to move into.
The front door takes you into a hallway as a connecting point between the old and new parts of the barn, there is a cloakroom with a high level wc off it. The dining room is the first room to the left, opening through to the kitchen. High vaulted ceilings with velux windows and solid light oak timbers bring in additional light. There are double aspect windows in both rooms along with a feature window at the pinnacle end of the room. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of floor cupboards, plate rack and wall shelving along with a proper pantry. Extensive work surfaces incorporate the sink with a window above and stable door to one side. There is a built in Gas cooker and hob, microwave and dishwasher. Below are two kick heaters which are very useful when the weather turns suddenly cold. The boiler is housed in a cupboard in the dining room, providing additional storage and space for a washing machine (if desired as it is currently in an external utility area).

The old part of the barn has been opened up to have either one very large reception room, or allocated areas, as desired. There are solid light oak bifold doors separating a "snug lounge" where there is a pretty brick fireplace housing a wood burning stove. These doors can be drawn back to be included in the other sitting areas and study. Bifold doors run along the opposite side of the room, enjoying a view over the garden but also opening onto a large Stone patio, ideal for entertaining. The other windows have shutters. A long window enjoys the views across to Mayfield and is a feature from the galleried landing which has old oak balustrades. Another vaulted ceiling with two velux windows in adds to the light in this bright and sunny property. The main bedroom has two windows with shutters, a high partially vaulted ceiling and an en-suite shower room, with enclosed shower, wc and washbasin. Bedroom 2 has a deep under eaves storage cupboard and a large window with a very deep sill. Bedroom 3 is also a good double bedroom with a window with shutters looking over the garden. The family bathroom is fitted with a separate shower cubicle, cast iron bath, wash basin and wc.

OUTSIDE: A five bar gate with a draw in area off the road, gives access to the parking area which is shingle and with parking for multiple vehicles. There is a large garage which has an up and over door but is not a substantial building and is now used as a utility space with plumbing for a washing machine, a deep industrial stainless steel sink, storage and other uses. A very substantial timber workshop has power and light and shelved storage. Abutting the back of the house is a stone patio which extends to an ornate circular, stone garden with large central urn. Planted within and around this area are toparied plants. The garden is level and planted into several areas with a small orchard, specimen and native trees along with flowering shrubs and a vegetable garden area.

Broad Oak Village is a small nuclear village about a mile outside of Heathfield. It is an agricultural area with many public footpaths and the annual Agricultural Show is held in a nearby field. There is a local general store and a local shops, within walking distance of the house and Heathfield Community College is within easy walk. A community hall with children's playground and field, along with a local gym. There is a bus service into Heathfield or to Burwash and Etchingham main line station. From Heathfield are services to Tunbridge Wells, Eastbourne, Uckfield, Lewes and Brighton. The nearest main line station is at Stonegate, about a 10 minute drive with services to Charing Cross, London Bridge and Cannon Street. Heathfield has a range of supermarkets, local shops, medical facilities, restaurants and cafes along with churches, clubs and societies. The town still holds regular markets and hosts various events throughout the year.