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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · TN20 6HN
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About
A beautifully positioned four bedroom detached barn conversation with planning permission to create an outstanding contemporary property.
Situated in an elevated position enjoying stunning far reaching views towards the adjoining countryside and Mayfield historical village.
Occupying 5.7 acres tbv with three natural ponds, woodland and meadow land/paddocks and a fabulous range of substantial barns and outbuildings.
Upper Cowden Farm, is a unique barn conversion found at the end of a long shared driveway between the paddocks/meadow land. The property was formerly a fishery and carb farm.
Planning permission has been granted to extend and reconfigure the existing accommodation to provide a stunning 4 bedroomed, contemporary living space with open plan kitchen diner, downstairs utility and a wonderful full height gable over two storeys.
Further details can be found on the Wealden District Council website using the reference: Wd/2024/2182/F. There are number of substantial outbuildings which serve a number of purposes.
It enjoys spectacular views across the grounds and the neighbouring countryside beyond. Nb: A former cow barn and approx. 4.1 acres are available by separate negotiation.
The vendors are in the process of obtaining planning permission to convert the building in to a one bedroom dwelling with stunning open plan living accommodation.
The property is entered via an entrance porch which continues though to a hallway, there is a kitchen to one side, and a generous sized downstairs bedroom with toilet and dressing room.
The first floor provides a light filled, open plan living area enjoying beautiful rural views. It is made up of a sitting room and dining room with fireplace, has access to the gardens.
There is an inner hallway with three bedrooms and a family shower room. Adjoining the property at the same level is a utility room and double store.
The planning permission granted, transforms the property magnificently.
Creating a kitchen, cloakroom and living room on the ground floor, whilst the first floor has a large gallery, sitting room, a snug with bi-fold doors opening to an impressive terrace and four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The principal bedroom is impressive and has a dressing room leading through to the en-suite bathroom.
Location Five Ashes, which is attached to the village of Mayfield has its own small primary school, community centre which holds village events and preschool, local pub and regular bus service to Heathfield, Mayfield, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.
The historic Mayfield village has a very good range of local shops, clubs, pubs and amenities and the market town of Heathfield is very well served with four supermarkets, restaurants, takeaways, medical amenities and a secondary school which is approximately two miles distant.
Within a few minutes’ drive is Isenhurst Country Club with its gym and swimming pool.
The large towns of Crowborough and Uckfield are within fifteen minutes’ drive, and both have mainline railway stations, secondary schools, cinemas and supermarkets.
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