Sussex Lane, Blackham, TN3

Dating back to c.1520 and superbly positioned within lovely established gardens, a fabulous Grade II listed farmhouse emanating character and charm, surrounded by enchanting open countryside.

With excellent versatile accommodation, there are fine historical features throughout the house. There are three main reception rooms on the ground floor in addition to the kitchen/breakfast room. The drawing room is well proportioned, with an impressive inglenook fireplace which benefits from a wood burning stove, exposed beams and a picture window to the front that overlooks the gardens and beyond. There is an excellent dining room with brick paved floor and large inglenook fireplace and a further double aspect sitting room/snug. The kitchen is well fitted with floor mounted units under oak worksurfaces and has a range oven and ample space for a table and chairs. There is a spacious rear hall – a useful working part of the house incorporating; a utility area and a shower room.

Staircases at either end of the house rise to the first floor where there are four good size bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom, along with two others, enjoys the far-reaching rural views and has wonderful wide oak floorboards. The fourth bedroom is at the rear of the house adjacent to the recently re-fitted bathroom. Concealed stairs/steps from the landing give access to an impressive further bedroom where the views are outstanding and there is access to a separate large and useful loft space.

Planning permission has also been obtained to add a large and very special vaulted kitchen to the side of the house which would enjoy views down the garden and of the pond, while the current kitchen could be converted to an additional reception room.

Outside

From the road, an electric five-bar gate opens to a sweeping gravel driveway culminating in a parking and tuning area for several vehicles. An impressive detached barn-style garage has two sets of double doors and a workshop area to the side. In addition, there is a studio above which could be utilised in many ways. Planning permission has been obtained to both extend and convert this building into substantial stand-alone accommodation; with a large living area on the ground floor and two bedrooms, a bathroom and a dressing room upstairs, as well as a new garage area.

The house is beautifully positioned in its land with the delightful gardens laid out to the front where the far-reaching views across the valley provide a stunning natural backdrop. The garden is currently divided between a formal lawn with immaculately planted herbaceous borders and a meadow with young apple, pear, plum and quince trees, along with more mature fruit trees, which provide rich seasonal harvests. Within the meadow there is a stable and a stunning fenced pond, with overhanging trees providing a tranquil setting. All in all, the gardens are delightful and a restful place to spend time.

Situation

Occupying an enviable semi-rural position in the popular village of Blackham and with some glorious footpaths on the doorstep, this property forms part of a small hamlet surrounded by stunning rolling countryside. There are pubs within rambling distance and a 9-hole golf course within Blackham itself, as well as three other highly regarded courses within a short drive. There are numerous farm shops in the vicinity. East Grinstead and Royal Tunbridge Wells, which are almost equidistant, provide comprehensive shopping and excellent educational facilities for boys and girls of all ages.

Additional Information

Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil heating and private drainage.
Local Authority: Wealden District Council - Band: G