Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agent introduces this extraordinary barn conversion and forming the central and largest of three properties at Pine Barn in Hamsey. This is a stunning home with hayloft doors set into a clay tile pitched roof with barn end, and a mixture of attractive clunch, (a medieval chalk building block), flint and brick to the front and rear elevations. This exceptional property features stunning internal characteristics including exposed beam ceilings throughout, vaulted ceilings to the first floor, wooden and terracotta tiled floors, and gables to both the south and north elevations. The property further benefits from oil fired central heating, room thermostats and under-floor heating to the ground floor, double glazed aluminium windows from The Heritage Window company and parking, and is truly a must view. The property enjoys a rural yet not isolated location, set within an enclave of just six houses on Old Church Lane, just off Ivors Lane, and inhabited since Saxon times. The property benefits from attractive views in all directions and Old Church Lane provides a picturesque walk to the historic Hamsey old church and beyond into the quiet Sussex countryside.
Hamsey offers the advantage of being only three miles from Lewes, with the possibility of walks along the River Ouse. Nearby Offham provides access to the South Down National Park, a good public house, farm shop and service station, while Lewes offers a historic town centre with many independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants, open-air swimming pool, leisure centre and tennis club. Cooksbridge Railway Station is just one mile away, with regular services to Haywards Heath, London, Eastbourne and Hastings.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
GROUND FLOOR
The front door leads to:-
CENTRAL RECEPTION HALL / DINING ROOM 23' X 17'2
An impressive central space currently used as a dining and study area, with wood flooring and raised plinth with under-floor heating, clunch walls and an attractive original wood window overlooking Old Church Lane. The room has a ceiling height of approximately 9'9" with exposed oak beams and cross beams, with oak doors leading to the sitting room and a tall double glazed opening window/door leading into the west-facing garden.
SITTING ROOM 25' X 19'
A substantial dual-aspect room with approximately 10-foot ceiling height, featuring exposed ceiling and support beams and a brick chimney breast with hearth and cast iron wood burner with aluminium flue. The room includes pine floorboards with under-floor heating, Heritage double glazed windows, a tall double glazed opening with barn door and large double glazed door leading to the west-facing garden.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a low-level wc, wash hand basin and wall light.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 23'6 X 14'4
A superb vaulted room featuring a gable apex window, exposed ceiling and upright wall beams, and clunch walls. The room has mullion oak double glazed and high-level glazed windows, terracotta tiled flooring, and is fitted with oak units including a larder-style cupboard housing the oil-fired Grant boiler. There is a stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer taps, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, additional shelving, stainless steel cupboards, and space for a fridge freezer. The room enjoys a triple aspect, including a double glazed door, giving access and views to the private south-facing garden.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING
A two-section galleried landing with oak balustrades and handrails, oak trim shelf at the half landing, and oak tread stairs rising to double sloping vaulted ceilings. The space features exposed beams and a conservation roof light to the west, creating a bright and characterful central landing area.
BEDROOM 1 16'4 X 10'4
A superb principal bedroom with oak mullion and Heritage double glazed windows enjoying magnificent views over open countryside. The room features exposed wall and ceiling beams set within a vaulted ceiling, an oak shelf plinth and cast iron radiator, with:-
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 7' X 4'
Fitted with a glazed shower, tiled walls and independent mains shower, pedestal wash basin with mirror inset into tiled wall, exposed ceiling joists, and a low-level wc with pine shelf.
BEDROOM 2 13'8 X 13'5
A particularly attractive room featuring the original hayloft with double glazed doors and double wooden hayloft doors, offering a unique outlook towards the countryside and Hamsey old church. The room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, gabled apex light, cast iron radiator and wall lighting.
BEDROOM 3 14'2 X 9'5
A generous south facing double bedroom with oak mullion and Heritage double glazed windows providing rooftop views over the countryside and towards the South Downs. The room includes vaulted ceilings with exposed oak beams, clunch walls, cast iron radiator and useful eaves storage.
FAMILY BATHROOM 10'7 X 6'1
Comprising a steel bath with wood panelling and mixer taps with shower attachment, wash hand basin and low-level wc. A conservation Velux window provides natural light, complemented by exposed beams, panelled walls, cast iron radiator and exposed chalk block detailing.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
The property benefits from two distinct garden areas. The south-facing garden offers a private and attractive space with a stone paved terrace leading to a central triangular lawn, enclosed by a flint wall and natural wood fencing and hedge. The west-facing garden is accessed from the sitting room and includes brick and stone steps leading to a pathway, a small shed, and raised borders, opening onto a good-sized lawn with shaped beds and natural wood fencing.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band F
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
