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3 Bedrooms
Lawned gardens
Parking area
Available early December 2011 - Unfurnished
Oast House, Blackboys, East Sussex
DESCRIPTION AND SITUATION
A charming semi-detached oast house of brick construction under a tiled roof with lawned garden to the front and terraced garden to the rear, set in a quiet rural situation with excellent transport links to both main line train stations and also surrounding towns and villages. Possingworth Oast is set to the southeast of Blackboys Village which has a range of local shops catering for most day to day needs as well as an excellent public house. The larger towns of Uckfield and the market town of Heathfield are both about a 10 minute drive and offer a wider range of shops and amenities. The historic county town of Lewes and royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells are both some 15 miles distant and offer an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities and have main line stations. The nearest mainline station is situated at Buxted, about a 10 minute drive away. There are a number of highly regarded public and state schools in the immediate area catering for all ages.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is set over 2 floors with good sized rooms and lots of natural daylight and comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
Front door leading into
Entrance Hall with doors off to
Roundel Living Room
(15'9 diameter max) having dual aspect and attractive brick fireplace with oak mantel over.
Kitchen/Dining Room
(16'9 x 16'5 max) with ceramic tiled floor, a range of birch effect kitchen units with walnut block laminate work surface over incorporating single bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap and space under work surface for appliances, electric Esse range cooker housed in brick inglenook, built in cream painted dresser unit and under stairs storage cupboard. Open entrance through to rear lobby with back door leading to rear patio and gardens and door off to larder.
Stairs to
FIRST FLOOR
Landing with single aspect to rear and doors off to;
Roundel Bedroom
(15'9 diameter max) with cast iron fireplace and white painted surround, dual aspect enjoying far reaching views across the gardens and open countryside beyond.
Bathroom
(13'6 x 9'6 max) with travertine tiling and white suite comprising contemporary shower bath with glass screen and chrome fittings, semi-recessed hand wash basin set in vanity unit, wc, chrome towel rail and door to airing cupboard.
Bedroom 2
(10' x 11' max) with cast iron fireplace having white painted surround, built in shelving with curtain screen and single aspect overlooking front gardens.
Bedroom 3
(6' x 8'2 max) with single aspect overlooking rear gardens.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a driveway leading to the front of the Oast with a path up to the front door and an attractive area of lawned garden to the front. To the rear is a small walled patio area with steps up to a further area of garden mostly laid to grass with a brick outbuilding for storage.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage, electric heating and hot water.
OUTGOINGS
Wealden District Council Tax Valuation Band D (2011/12 £1,616.68)
VIEWING
Strictly by confirmed and prior appointment with the Agents, Samuel & Son telephone (01435) 864020, giving at least 24 hours notice where possible.
DIRECTIONS
From London and the M25 head south on the A21 Hastings road turning south at Tonbridge on to the A26 through Tunbridge Wells and then on to the A267 through Frant and Mark Cross. At the Mayfield roundabout take the second exit and continue on the A267 for approximately 3.6 miles after which turn right at the B2102 and continue for approximately 2 miles before turning left onto Possingworth Lane signed to Waldron and Horam, the junction is also marked by an advisory route sign for lorries signed Dower House Farm. After approximately half a mile turn right (at the post box) into a private drive signed Dower House Farm and proceed for 200 yards or so, past the first left hand turn. Take the next left hand turn and follow the driveway as it loops around to the front of the Oast Cottages. No. 1 Oast Cottage is the second door on the left.
Alternatively from Eastbourne and Hailsham, head north on the A22 and upon reaching the Boship roundabout take the second exit on to the A267, continuing for approximately 4.7 miles, before turning left on to Furnace Lane. Proceed for approximately 3.2 miles in a north westerly direction and at the crossroads with Moat Lane, proceed straight over and on to Possingworth Lane. After approximately 1 mile, turn left (at the post box) into a private drive signed Dower House Farm and thereon follow the directions as above.
Property misdescriptions act
The client agrees to inform Samuel & Son in writing of any inaccuracy or misleading element in the particulars or in the promotion generally of which he is aware or which subsequently materialises during the period of the agency. The client shall indemnify Samuel & Son, their servants or agents against any claim made in respect of any misdescriptions of the property that arises wholly or partially out of the act or default of the client.
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