Property description

A fabulous 5-bedroom character property located in the centre of the village of Hartfield, with beautiful Ashdown Forest just steps away. Set within a plot of over half an acre, this is a wonderful family home.

DESCRIPTION
The Barn is a wonderful character property located in the centre of the lovely village of Hartfield in East Sussex. With many rooms enjoying an enviable double aspect, this incredibly spacious property enjoys 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has beautiful views to the rear over open countryside. Built in 1926, there are plenty of period features and a charming AGA, two working fireplaces and a large wood burning stove. Outside, the generous gardens include lawns, terraces, fruit trees, greenhouse, trees and mature shrubs.

ACCOMMODATION
A covered porch with lead glazed windows grants access to the generous hallway with beautiful wooden floors, a large window seat and a wood burning stove. To the right is the spacious dining room with open fire and to the left is the substantial living room. Triple aspect, with an impressive fireplace and beautiful views over the rear garden and the open countryside beyond, this is a lovely room and has the added benefit of a sunny conservatory offering access to the gardens. Steps from the hallway lead down to the charming kitchen, with Amtico flooring, cream cabinets, extensive worktops and a welcoming gas-fired AGA. An archway leads through to the large utility area, with plenty of built-in storage and a separate cloakroom with WC and shower. Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms, 1 en-suite and a large family bathroom. 3 bedrooms enjoy substantial built-in wardrobes and the boarded loft with ladder and power offers further storage opportunities. The upper level of the double garage is currently used as a fully functional office, with telephone, broadband, convectional heating and a shower/WC. This room could easily be used as a teenage den or studio if required.

OUTSIDE
The house and garden occupy a generous plot of over half an acre. Mature shrubs and flower beds with a pretty, low-level brick wall and wooden picket fence runs along the front boundary of the property. The rear gardens can be reached from kitchen door, or via steps from the conservatory which lead down to a terraced area, perfect for al-fresco entertaining. The gardens are extensive, with an abundance of fruit trees, a greenhouse, large areas of lawn and plenty of wonderful mature planting and specimen trees. A two-storey double garage is situated at the bottom of the driveway and the property also benefits from a separate store room and large, covered wood store.

THE AREA
The parish of Hartfield is situated in the Weald of Sussex and has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village sits on the north side of Ashdown Forest and the south bank of the River Medway and is most famous for being the home of Winnie the Pooh. The village has a lovely sense of community, with local stores, a public house and primary school. The ancient market town of East Grinstead is 6 miles north west, and the vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells is just over 8 miles north east. Both towns have an array of restaurants, shops, leisure facilities and offer fast and frequent train services into Central London. There are a good selection of schools in the area, in both the state and independent sectors and if you wanted to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns can be reached in approximately one hour.

DIRECTIONS
From our offices on The Pantiles, turn right onto London Road, then left at the mini-roundabout, heading up Major Yorks Road. At the mini-roundabout at the top of this road, turn left onto the A264, Langton Road. After passing through Langton Green, take the B2110 towards Groombridge (do NOT turn off onto the A264). At the bottom of the hill turn right at the mini-roundabout, staying on the B2110, Withyham Road. Stay on this road until you reach the village of Hartfield and The Barn can be found on the right hand side, just before the Pooh Corner Gift Shop.

Property Features :

• A beautiful character property located in the heart of the delightful village of Hartfield.
• Over 2,900 sq feet of well-configured living accommodation.
• 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Charming, eat-in kitchen with gas-fired AGA and a range of cream wall and base units.
• A spacious family home with period features and a wonderful flow of rooms.