Location

Rooster Barn is rural yet not remote: Down Street is a leafy country lane on the between Piltdown and Nutley, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to Ashdown Forest.

Nutley, a thriving village, is about two miles north and offers a village shop, public house, church and primary school. The popular village of Fletching lies two miles east and offers a public house, a church, primary school and a popular farm shop.

Comprehensive shopping: Uckfield (four miles) and Tunbridge Wells (15 miles) have a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre, and extensive sporting and recreational activities across Sussex, with golf at Piltdown, East Sussex National and many courses across the county, racing at Plumpton and Brighton, showjumping at Hickstead, sailing at Weir Wood and Ardingly reservoirs and along the South Coast, and walking and riding locally including the South Downs National Park and on the Ashdown Forest. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is just east of Lewes and the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove has a thriving theatre culture, festivals and events.

Sussex is ideal for food and drink enthusiasts: there are many renowned gastro pubs and Michelin accredited restaurants locally, and the region is at the heart of England's emerging wine scene. Spa and country house hotels include Gravetye Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel and Ockenden Manor

Transport: Uckfield offers a direct rail service to London Bridge (journey time from 80 minutes); Haywards Heath (10 miles) offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria and St Pancras International (from 45 minutes). The A22 lies to the east, connecting to the A272 and the M25. Gatwick airport 20 miles.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, including Nutley Primary School, Uckfield Community College, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Ardingly College, Brighton College, Roedean, Eastbourne College.

All distances are approximate.

Description

Situated on a leafy country lane, Rooster Barn is a beautifully presented detached barn conversion which offers a country lifestyle, yet is just five miles from Uckfield and ten miles from Haywards Heath. The barn has attractive weatherboarded, brick and tile elevations, and combines rustic charm with modern comforts, including a recently installed air source heat pump and solar panels.

The property was converted in 1997, and subsequently improved by our vendors, and now offers a total of approximately 2,268 sq ft (including a 272 sq ft garage), it has been thoughtfully designed to offer versatile living space.

The welcoming entrance hall leads to multiple reception rooms: a cosy sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, a bright dining room with floor to ceiling windows, and a library/study. At the rear is a sunroom complete with an electronically operated blind, perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round.

The kitchen is well-equipped, with granite worktops, cream coloured cabinetry, and AEG appliances including an induction hob, extractor, double oven, and microwave.

There is an adjoining utility room, adding convenient storage and a laundry area, with space for the usual appliances and a stable door to the side.

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with a modern en suite shower room, a smart WC, and a separate walk-in wardrobe, providing ample storage.

The west-facing rear garden offers a wonderful retreat with a terrace, a levelled lawn, and well-stocked flower beds. There is an insulated timber outbuilding with power connected, which adds practical storage or workspace options.

Rooster Barn is set back from the lane behind gates set into a brick wall with pillars, with a fence to the front; the driveway opens to an expanse of gravelled parking ahead of detached double garage, which has an electronically operated door, plus an attached oak-framed open car barn which is ideal for vehicles or additional storage. About 0.25 of an acre.