OLD POUND FARM , EAST OLD POUND FARM, POUND LANE FRAMFIELD, TN22 5RT

Pretty detached period house with adjoining annexe, landscaped gardens and barn w Entrance hall w Drawing room w Dining/sitting room w Study/office w Kitchen w Utility room w Cloakroom w Master bedroom with en suite shower room w Bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room w 2 further bedrooms w Family bathroom

Self-contained annexe: w sitting room w kitchen w bedroom w bathroom

Barn: w recreation room w gym w garden & machinery store w Garaging w Gardens w Kitchen garden w Greenhouse w Ponds w About 1.6 acres w EPC ratings: House E, Annexe F

Description Old Pound Farm is a pretty detached house, believed to date from 1420 with later additions; the property reflects the classic Sussex vernacular with part tile hung and brick elevations under a tiled roof. Period features include latched wooden doors and beam with plasterwork; the property is not listed and the current owners have extended and opened up the house, with thoughtful additions including a glass balustrade to the staircase and old windows being opened up on the south elevation, resulting in light, spacious accommodation with good ceiling heights. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full extent and layout of the accommodation, which is arranged over two floors; points of particular note include the drawing room, which has an impressive inglenook fireplace with a cast iron hood and brick hearth. The open plan dining/sitting room is the heart of day to day life in the house, with French doors opening to the terrace and framing the far- reaching northerly views across the beautiful garden to the countryside beyond. The kitchen has cabinets fitted by Smallbone, and integrated appliances including a Miele oven, two oven Aga and a fridge/freezer; the adjoining utility room has space for appliances and a door to the courtyard. The study is situated in the oldest portion of the house; the floor has been lowered to ensure good ceiling heights and create an ideal space for a home office. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room with underfloor heating and delightful period details including the frame of the original windows. There are three further bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom on the first floor. Lying off the dining room is a self-contained annexe, suitable for guest or staff accommodation, comprising hall, sitting room with French doors to the garden, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Outside The gardens, grounds and oak trees are a particular feature of Old Pound Farm and have been cleverly landscaped to provide distinct sections of interest, connected by brick paved pathways; to the west is a courtyard garden with buxus hedging and magnolia trees; to the south is a formal lawn ahead of the wisteria clad front elevation. To the north is a paved terrace with an ornamental pond, formal herbaceous borders space for table and chairs, a pergola and wonderful views across the gardens to the countryside beyond. A formal lawn is tucked behind yew hedging, to the east of this is a wildflower meadow with superb rhododendron. Situated to west of the house and screened by hedging is a water garden, with three ponds surrounded by striking beds; steps lead up to the hardstanding at the top of the drive, offering parking for several cars, open bay garaging and a woodstore, and on to the kitchen garden and greenhouse. The Barn is a detached building comprising recreation room and gym, with secure machinery store, a garden store and a first floor apple loft; this has potential for conversion subject to the necessary consents. There is a single garage with direct access from the main road, and steps providing access to the gardens and house; full planning permission has been granted by Wealden DC for reconfiguring this area for the “creation of off road parking and turning space, using existing highway access” ref . WD/2017/0358/F

Situation Old Pound Farm is situated in a rural location, almost equidistant from the villages of Blackboys and Framfield, with their village shops and public houses. Comprehensive shopping: , Heathfield, , Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells. Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area both state and private, including Framfield and Blackboys Primary Schools, Uckfield Community College and St Bede’s in Eastbourne. Mainline rail service: Uckfield or , Bridge from 75 minutes. Communications: The M25 can be accessed via the A26 and A21, linking to other motorway networks and Gatwick (30 miles) and Heathrow Airports.

Directions From Uckfield proceed east out of town on the B2102 and through the village of Framfield. On leaving the village, proceed for about half a mile and turn left into Pound Lane. The entrance to Old Pound Farm is immediately on the right.

Services: Oil-fired central heating, (electric heaters in annexe), mains electricity and water, private drainage. Outgoings: Council, 01892 653311. Tenure: Freehold Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate The Barn is available on request. Old Pound Farm, Framfield Store room Gross internal area (approx.) 5.05 x 3.83 House - 195.9 sq m (2108 sq ft) 16'6" x 12'6" Annexe - 43.8 sq m (471 sq ft) First floor © Trueplan (UK) Limited

Bedroom 7.14 x 3.51 Garden Garden 3.32 x 3.29 Sitting room 23'5" x 11'6" store store 4.84 x 3.53 10'10" x 10'9" 4.36 x 2.90 15'10" x 11'6" 14'3" x 9'6"

Ground floor

Kitchen Bedroom 2.85 x 2.27 4.06 x 2.81 9'4" x 7'5" Dining / Sitting room 13'4" x 9'2" 6.60 x 3.17 21'7" x 10'4"

Utility room Study / Office Bedroom Drawing room 5.73 x 3.36 4.84 x 4.54 5.07 x 4.55 Kitchen 18'9" x 11'0" Bedroom 15'10" x 14'10" 16'7" x 14'11" Bedroom 5.48 x 4.43 4.79 x 3.42 4.82 x 2.20 17'11" x 14'6" 15'8" x 11'2" 15'9" x 7'2"

Ground floor First floor

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