The Old Barn

Description

This magnificent Grade II listed barn conversion dating from the 1500's is situated on a small equestrian farm surrounded by fields and woodlands within the grounds of an equally ancient farmhouse. Heavily beamed throughout, this character property has stunning vaulted ceilings and high quality oak carpentry.  Pet friendly and sleeping 6, it offers great accommodation for family holidays with an option of booking an adjoining studio apartment above the open bay garage, which sleeps 2.  The Barn has a spacious open plan living area which can accommodate up to 8 guests comfortably, a bedroom on the ground floor and two further bedrooms on the first floor.  The ground floor has under floor heating throughout and there is also a wet room, suitable for guests with mobility requirements.  The surrounding countryside and woodlands are perfect for nature lovers and walkers and there is a small stream running behind the property. The medieval town of Mayfield is 3 miles away with its pretty high street shops and pub.  The ancient ruins at Battle Abbey and the 1066 battlefields are close by as are Sheffield Park Gardens and Bodiam Castle.  For the young ones Drusillas Park at Alfriston, the Bluebell Railway and Go Ape at Bedgebury are a must as is Royal Tunbridge Wells for its cafe culture, great restaurants and its range of independent shops.  Shop: 3 miles  Pub: 3 miles  Coast: 19 miles

Ground Floor with under floor heating:
Hallway and Dining Area with oak dining table and seating for 8, well stocked bookcase and is open to the Sitting Area with two sofas, armchair, rug,  Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix, USB plugs  and coffee tables with lamps
Bedroom 3 twin single beds, bedside cabinet with lamps, armchair, chest of drawers, mirror, clothes hanging rail and shelving with books. This room can be heavily curtained off from the stairs when in use

Two Steps down leading to...

Kitchen entered via a low doorway with oak wall and pine shaker kitchen units, eye level electric oven with microwave above and electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, table with chairs
Two Steps down - door can be secured to wall and there is a handrail, leading to...

Utility Room with washing machine, one doorway to the rear garden and another doorway leading to...
Wet Room attractively tiled with shower, washbasin, overhead mirror, shaver point, heated towel rail, tiled floor with underfloor heating and w.c.  There are grab rails for use with the w.c. and shower and there is also a pull down seat in the shower.  The flooring is non slip

Two oak staircases, both with one handrail, one with a Stannah stairlift, leading to...

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 carpeted with a king-size bed, bedside cabinets with lamps, vaulted beamed ceiling, clothes hanging rail, vanity unit with inset washbasin, shaver point, dressing table, armchair and blanket box  
Bedroom 2 carpeted with double bed, bedside cabinets with lamps, vaulted beamed ceiling, clothes hanging rail, vanity unit with inset washbasin, shaver point, dressing table, chests of drawers, armchair and blanket box

Garden:  To the rear is an enclosed garden looking towards the neighbouring woods and stream, including a patio area with garden furniture.
Parking: Ample parking available alongside the barn
Pets: One well-behaved dog or 2 small dogs welcome. Dogs must be kept on a lead outside.  Please bring your own bedding and towels for wiping muddy paws.  There is a dog basket and water bowl provided
Heating: Oil underfloor heating throughout ground floor and radiators in the two upstairs bedrooms
Notes: A ramp provides level access to the front door and hallway from the parking area with easy wheel chair access to the living area and downstairs bedroom. A picnic area is available in a woodland area across the bridge over the nearby stream but children should be supervised outside the enclosed garden.  Please note that there is an option of booking an adjoining studio apartment above the open bay garage, which sleeps 2 - making this property available to sleep 8. Country style wifi. The mobile reception is variable inside the property.