4 Bed Barn Conversion For Sale

Guide Price £1,795,000 - Freehold

Hayes Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6XW

A beautifully presented, refurbished barn conversion affording light, contemporary living accommodation with large, versatile studio space and lovely southerly views set off a quiet country lane in a tranquil rural location in park-like gardens and grounds of just over 2.5 acres adjoining farmland.

ROOMS Oak framed entrance porch, Entrance hall, Sitting room and adjoining snug, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Conservatory, Dining room, Family room / bedroom, Studio/home office, Cloakroom, Shower room, Landing, Principal bedroom with en suite shower room, Three further bedrooms, Family bath/shower room, Oil central heating, Mostly double glazed, Solar panels, EPC rating D, Garaging for multiple vehicles, Gardens and grounds of just over 2.5 acres 

LOCATION Set within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and occupying an idyllic setting off a quiet country lane surrounded by woodland and undulating countryside on the outskirts of the village of Peasmarsh, which offers a range of local services including a large independently owned supermarket, a primary school, two public houses, Tillingham Winery and the Parish Church. The Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye is 6 miles and is famed for its historical associations, period architecture, medieval fortifications and cobbled ways. The town offers a range of local shops, restaurants and train services on the Eastbourne to Ashford branch line with fast connections to London Stratford and St Pancras (37 minutes). Inland are the towns of Battle with its Abbey and Tenterden with its tree lined High Street and green swards which also offers a good range of shopping facilities and amenities. The coast is within easy reach and the area boasts a host of tourist and leisure attractions including Great Dixter, Bodiam Castle and Smallhythe Place. Secondary schools include Robertsbridge Community College and Rye College. Private schools in the area include Vine Hall at Robertsbridge, St Ronan's at Hawkhurst, Benenden Girl's School and Buckswood School at Guestling

DESCRIPTION A substantial detached barn conversion affording over 4000 sqft of beautifully presented and versatile living space including a studio/home office. The refurbished accommodation is arranged over two levels, as shown on the floor plan, with stripped old pine and oak floorboards throughout much of the space.





GROUND FLOOR n oak framed entrance porch with a slate tiled threshold and front door opens to an entrance hall with a cloakroom with modern period style fittings and a turned staircase to the first-floor galleried landing. The triple aspect sitting room has exposed timber framing, French doors opening to the terrace and an inglenook style brick fireplace with a fitted woodburning stove on a flagstone hearth. Adjoining is a snug with exposed beams and old brickwork to one wall. The double aspect farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, which has exposed brickwork to two walls and a part glazed door to the garden, is fitted with a range of cabinets comprising base cupboards and drawers beneath preparation surfaces with an inset stainless-steel sink, an inset electric hob and a two oven AGA. Adjoining is a utility room with base cupboards, work surfaces, an inset sink and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Open to the kitchen is a small reading area with steps down to a conservatory with exposed brickwork to two walls, glazed double doors to the front and rear gardens and a connecting door to the accommodation currently arranged to provide a dining room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and sliding glazed doors opening to the deck and garden. Double doors lead through to a family room / bedroom overlooking the garden with a vaulted ceiling, a high-level porthole window and a fitted wood burning stove.



To the far end is a double aspect studio/home office with a vaulted ceiling with exposed architectural tie bars. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and a shower room, both with contemporary fitments.



FIRST FLOOR On the first floor there is a galleried landing with exposed timber framing. The triple aspect principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, built in wardrobe cupboards and an en suite shower room with a close coupled wc, wash basin and shower enclosure. There are three further bedrooms of a good size, together with a bath/shower room with a walk-in shower, close coupled wc, wash basin and bath.





OUTSIDE The property is approached from the lane via a pair of 5 bar gates and a sweeping pea beach driveway leading to an extensive parking and turning area for multiple vehicles with access to a double garage with an electric door, gardener's wc, wood store and first floor store. There is a further garage to the side with timber double doors. The property is centrally positioned within the delightful park-like gardens and grounds of about 2.5 acres which adjoin farmland, being set down to lawn, grassland and wild flower meadows with mature oak trees, a large pond and running along the entire width of the rear of the house is a wide paved terrace and raised deck.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Local Authority: Rother District Council. Council Tax Band G

Mains electricity and water. Mantair Sewage treatment plant.

Predicted mobile phone coverage: 02

Broadband speed: Standard 5Mbps available. Source Ofcom