The Factory Barn, Blackboys, East Sussex

UNFURNISHED Ready early August 2011

A stunning detached two storey barn conversion with elevations of render and black weatherboarding under a clay tiled roof surrounded by landscaped gardens and finished to an extremely high standard in a traditional yet contemporary style.

Accommodation comprises:

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
2 Reception Rooms
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Inbuilt Media System
Landscaped Gardens
Private Parking
3 miles from Buxted Main Line Station

SITUATION
Possingworth Barns are situated in a quiet rural yet accessible location on the southern outskirts of the picturesque village of Blackboys, well situated for access to surrounding towns and villages and to the major road network. Blackboys village provides a range of local amenities including a popular public house, parish church, village hall, primary school and service station whilst local shopping is available in Heathfield and Uckfield some 5 and 4½ miles distant respectively. The historic county town of Lewes is a 10 minute drive to the south west whilst the Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is a half hour drive to the north, both towns offering more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities. The coastal towns of Brighton and Eastbourne are both 20 miles distant. Mainline rail services are available from Buxted station, some 3 miles distant, offering frequent services to London Bridge and London Victoria with journey times varying between 75 and 95 minutes. There are a number of well respected state and private schools in the area including including Skippers Hill Preparatory School at Five Ashes and St Leonards Mayfield and St Bedes at Upper Dicker.

DESCRIPTION
A stunning detached two storey barn conversion with elevations of render and black weatherboarding under a clay tiled roof surrounded by landscaped gardens and finished to an extremely high standard in a traditional yet contemporary style. The spacious accommodation offers excellent family living with plentiful work space to make this an ideal modern live work home. The property benefits from oak flooring and bi-fold patio doors throughout the ground floor, a wonderful central kitchen dining area with vaulted ceiling, and an inbuilt media system with speakers and volume control in all main rooms. The bedrooms all benefit from excellent and generous en suite facilities with bathrooms comprising of contemporary white suites with chrome fittings and fixings.

DIRECTIONS
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 B2100 and continue for approximately 2 miles before turning left onto Possingworth Lane signed to Waldron and Horam and 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 100 yards or so after which the entrance drive to the barns will be seen on the left hand side.

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.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR: The front door leads into the Entrance Hall/Boot Room having utility area and sink with Cloakroom off and door off into the open plan Live/Work Space (29.4’ x 17.8’ max) with plenty of natural daylight and multiple aspects, oak beams and uprights, bi-fold patio doors leading out to the terrace and integral media system to one end. An open entrance leads on into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room (17.8’ x 14.1’) fitted with an extensive range of stylish grey gloss units and solid oak island with prepping sink, all having solid oak work surfaces over and integrated appliances including twin dishwashers and wine coolers, stainless steel range cooker with extractor over, American style fridge freezer and microwave oven. A single door leads into the Sitting Room (17.8’ x 14.2’) then through to a Rear Hall with back door out to front terrace and at the end of the barn is Bedroom 1 (23.6’ x 17.8’ max) benefiting from patio doors on to the front terrace and spacious En Suite Bathroom comprising walk in shower, separate bath, wash basin, WC.

FIRST FLOOR: The first stairway leads from the rear hall and to a landing with doors off to Bedroom 2 with built in double wardrobe and En Suite Shower Room; Bedroom 3 (22.2’ x 17.8’ max) with built in triple wardrobe and En Suite Bathroom. A separate split level staircase with glass balustrades off the live work area leads to a small landing with doors off to a large Workspace (19.5’ x 17.8’) with adjoining Wash Room.

OUTSIDE
The property is surrounded by large landscaped gardens enclosed by laurel hedging and post and rail fencing with paving and terrace areas skirting the barn. The property is accessed off a private drive with a wooden field gate at the entrance behind which is a gravelled parking area. A pathway then leads down through the rear garden and to the front door.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private Drainage. Electric economy boilers powering heating and hot water other than Possingworth Barn that has oil fired heating and hot water.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wealden District Council contactable on (01323) 443322. Web: www.wealden.gov.uk

OUTGOINGS
The Factory Barn TBC.

VIEWING
Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor's sole agents Samuel & Son.
Telephone (01435) 864020
E-mail: rhiannon@samuelandson.co.uk

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