Mill Lane, Mark Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6

The Granary is set in an elevated position along a small private lane and built on the site of the former 19th century bakehouse to the old mill. The house has been enhanced and improved by the current owners with meticulous attention to detail introducing contemporary influences whilst retaining a wealth of character features.

FEATURES
Points of particular note include: -

- Welcoming Entrance Hall with its attractive wood panelling and polished wood floor makes an excellent first impression of the house

- Elegant Drawing Room is a very comfortable room with an inset gas fired wood burner and French doors opening onto a secluded courtyard garden

- Sitting/Dining Room is another fine reception room with attractive brick fireplace, inset multi fuel wood burner, feature panelling to one wall, and French doors opening onto the garden

- Kitchen/Breakfast Room that has recently been refurbished with a bespoke Harvey Jones kitchen offering a good selection of units including a floor to ceiling larder and oak wine rack, with a gas Aga, central island, Italian marble worktops, integrated appliances including an AEG oven/microwave, AEG washing machine, Neff dishwasher and American style Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and slate tiled flooring

- Study that could also, if required, be used as an occasional fourth bedroom as it is adjacent to a recently refurbished luxury shower room

- First floor principal bedroom is L-shaped and enjoys a double aspect with lovely views, in the dressing area there is an excellent range of bespoke built-in wardrobes

- Two further double bedrooms are served by a well appointed family bathroom with a Victorian-style roll top bath

OUTSIDE
The Granary is approached via a 5 bar wooden gate which leads to a parking area for several vehicles, gravelled driveway and the detached oak-framed open bay garage.

There is an additional 5 bar gate located near the side of the Garage to allow large vehicles to gain access. The gardens are a real feature of the property and are arranged in three separate areas. The main garden enjoys a southerly aspect, is extremely private and laid to lawn with mature shrub and herbaceous borders. A large decked terrace at one end is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.

A secluded paved courtyard with a raised ornamental bed with mature Olive tree feature, accessed off the Drawing Room, is another delightful area to entertain and makes the perfect sun trap.


SITUATION
The Granary is situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Mark Cross about 5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The house is within striking distance of an excellent gastro pub The Lazy Fox and the popular family run garden centre, The Sussex Country Gardener, which also has a popular cafe, farm and gift shop. The nearby villages of Rotherfield and Wadhurst have further shopping and dining opportunities with more comprehensive amenities in the larger towns of Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.

Frant and Tunbridge Wells mainline stations offer frequent direct services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street as well as the Sussex coast. Eridge Station also provides services to London Bridge and Victoria.

The A22 and the A26 to the west and the A21 to the east provide access to the south coast and the M25 and thence motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted airports, the Channel Tunnel Terminus and ports.

Nearby leisure facilities include watersports and fishing at Bewl Water, Freedom Fitness Leisure centre in Crowborough, climbing & dry slope skiing at Bowles Outdoor Centre at Eridge as well as several nearby golf courses. Eridge Park, the seat of the Marquess of Abergavenny, is close by which provides a fabulous backdrop to a number of public events every year including country fairs, sporting competitions and charity galas. There are many beautiful walks and public footpaths in the local area as well as numerous equestrian pursuits.

There are a good number of well regarded schools in the local area for children of all ages including primary schools in both Rotherfield and Mark Cross and the Pennies Day Nursery in the village. Secondary schools include The Beacon Academy (Crowborough), Heathfield and Uplands (Wadhurst) community colleges, Kent grammar schools and further schools in Tunbridge Wells. Preparatory schools include Sacred Heart (Wadhurst), Skippers (Five Ashes), Mayfield Girls, Bricklehurst Manor (Stonegate) and Holmewood House (Langton Green).