Nestled at the end of a long private approach drive in a tranquil spot is this enchanting home offering a wonderful opportunity for country living, yet conveniently placed between the sought-after villages of Mayfield and Wadhurst, which are approximately 2. 4 miles and 2.8 miles respectively.

Dating back to the 15th century, Chittinghurst Farm Barn is a Grade II* listed former agricultural barn, but time has not stood still and the property has been transformed to create a very special home without losing the sense of history and character. Cited in "The Housing of Peasant Livestock in England 1200 to 1520" a paper for the Agricultural History Review, Chittinghurst Farm Barn was originally used to store crops in sheaf before they were threshed, and there are many points of interest still evident, including wattle and daub infill and tie rings in the splendid oak beams.

Light-filled with impressive high vaulted ceilings and aged oak joinery, the property has been brought right up-to-date with quality contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout which sit well with the wonderful period features. The principal living space is open plan and spacious, comprising a stylish bespoke fitted kitchen, opening out to the garden, dining area and a family area, with full height windows and a wood burning stove. There is a separate dual-aspect sitting room/snug for more private space, and a utility room.

An oak and glazed balustrade staircase rises up to the second floor with its impressive minstrels gallery. The principal bedroom's en suite shower room is particularly striking and bespoke, configured to making clever use of space. There is a further bedroom and a well-specified bath/shower room on the first floor, and a third bedroom on the second floor. There is useful additional accommodation over the garage, which is currently used as an office.

The property is in a truly idyllic position with a lovely outlook and a high degree of privacy to all sides. The grounds surround the barn with automatic gates for entry from the lane, ample driveway parking and turning space and a pond.

Our clients have been keen to encourage and facilitate an unspoiled natural environment for the benefit of wildlife. The land-holding extends to about 7.55 acres in all, with no public rights of way and comprises a hedged field of about 4.59 acres, laid to pasture, an area of mixed woodland full of wild flowers in the Spring, including bluebells and wild garlic, and an orchard with apple, crab apple, white mulberry, pear, cobnut and walnut trees.

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