NOW LET
3 Bedrooms
Lawned gardens
Parking area
Available early December 2011 - Unfurnished

The Granary, Blackboys, East Sussex

SITUATION
The Granary is situated in a complex of newly converted barns 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 high quality bespoke detached barn conversion with brick and black weatherboard elevations under a clay tiled roof with private parking and gardens and accommodation set over two floors. The property benefits from well a wealth of exposed oak beams and supports and oak flooring throughout the ground floor. With three en-suite bedrooms the property presented provides for a very attractive modern family live work home.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR
The front entrance leads directly into the Hall/Dining Area (19' x 12'8 max) with door off to the well equipped Kitchen (12' x 12'6 max) comprising a range of stylish grey gloss base units with solid oak worktop, stainless steel belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel dual fuel range cooker with extractor hood over and American style fridge freezer. The 'L' shaped Living Room with Work Space (26' x 18'10 max) is situated at the centre of the Barn enclosed by glazed partitions allowing for plenty of natural light. A door off this area leads to the Boot/Utility Room (9'10 x 7' max) with stable door out to side path and door to Wet Room with walk in shower, low level WC and hand wash basin. A sizeable Inner Hall (17' x 7'2 max) with rear door to gardens and full height glazed wall to landing provides another potential work space. From the hall a stairway with glazed balustrade leads to;

FIRST FLOOR
An attractive Galleried Landing benefiting from the full height barn windows has doors off to the three bedrooms. The Master Bedroom (21'8 x 13'10 max) has a stunning vaulted and beamed ceiling with velux windows and dual aspect with En Suite Bathroom. Bedroom 2 (15'10 x 10'0 max) provides for a good sized double bedroom with spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine study area to the eaves above and shares the En Suite with the Master Bedroom via a separate door. Bedroom 3 (21'8 x 18'9 max) also has a generous mezzanine study area set in the eaves, accessed via a compact spiral staircase and benefits from an En suite Shower Room with walk in shower.

OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a shared drive leading down to the property's private parking area immediately in front of the main entrance door. A paved pathway skirts the barn with a terrace area and lawned gardens situated to one side enclosed by a combination of brick walling and laurel hedging.

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

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Electric economy boiler controlling hot water and heating systems.

OUTGOINGS
Wealden District Council Tax Valuation Band 'E'

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

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 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.

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.