4-bedroom house · TN21 8UR
Under offerListed 130 days
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About
An exceptional, bespoke plot with full planning permission on the site of a former Glass Nursery in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The plot presents the opportunity to commission a beautiful, bespoke dwelling with mature garden plus orchard. There is additionally consent for a detached, triple garage with log store.
To blend perfectly with the setting the materials palette includes oak weatherboarding, natural clay tiles plus cast iron effect guttering.
Architect: Richardson Architecture Whilst appearing traditional in design, the new dwelling will be very energy and thermally efficient.
There will be a mix of rustic brickwork, natural stone, oak weatherboard and dark slate and both will appear moulded into the landscape, The buyer will be able to configure their ideal room layout and fully specify the internal features such as kitchen, flooring, sanitary ware, etc.
The versatile study on the ground floor can easily be converted into a fourth bedroom, if desired.
There is the option for the house to be built under the terms of a fixed price build contract by a leading, highly respected local contractor.
Full planning details for the house can be viewed on the Wealden District Council website via reference WD/2020/2182/F. The planning for the agricultural barn is under reference WD/2022/7030/AD.
Broad Oak lies just over three miles from the historic village of Mayfield, boasting characterful cottages, period buildings and a good selection of quaint shops and village pub.
The market town of Heathfield is also a short drive, providing a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
Quiet lanes, open fields and the absence of urban sprawl all contribute to the peaceful community way of life and is ideal for those seeking a slower pace.
Fresh local produce and artisan goods are readily available in and around the village.
The nearby Tottingworth Park Farm Shop offers locally sourced produce, while the Lakedown Brewing Company taproom, located on Roger Daltrey's farm, provides a unique venue for craft beer enthusiasts.
The site is surrounded by rolling countryside and is an 8-minute drive to National Trust Heritage Site, Bateman's, the family home of Rudyard Kipling.
The Cuckoo Trail, a 14-mile footpath and cycleway, offers scenic routes through ancient woodlands.
Bewl Water and The Forest Way are also on the doorstep and offer ideal walking trails for ramblers, cyclists, and nature lovers. All this and the coast are just a 40 minute car journey.
There is a good selection of local state schools in and around the area including Parkside Community, All Saints', St Richard's Primary Schools, Heathfield Community College and Uckfield College.
Local high-profile private schools also include Mayfield School for Girls, Skippers Prep and Bedes. A little further afield you will find Benenden, Ardingly College, Greenfields and Vinehall.
The larger towns of Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne are approximately 30 minutes by car, offering more extensive amenities.
For commuters, Stonegate train station is approximately 4.7 miles away, with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, and other major stations.
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