Location

Bivelham Forge Farm Oast is under four miles of the pretty villages of both Mayfield and Burwash, the area is superb for cycling and walking and enjoying the High Weald National Landscape.

The thriving and historic village of Mayfield offers a Church, convenience store, Post Office, chemist, wine store, interiors shop, florist, dentist, doctors' surgery, hairdresser, delicatessen, bakery, butcher, pubs, cafés and boutiques.

Burwash benefits from a general store with post office, butchers, florist, public houses, a highly regarded primary school with an "Outstanding" Ofsted report, playing fields and medical centre. National Trust property, Batemans, former home to Rudyard Kipling is very nearby with a wonderful network of footpaths surrounding the grounds.

In Ticehurst (approximately 5.3 miles) the village amenities include The Bell Public House, village store with post office, greengrocers, art gallery, Buy the Weigh (a zero-waste shop), Chemist, Hairdressers, Village Hall and The Greedy Goat café.

The property is also well-placed for a number of neighbouring amenities, pubs and cafés including Tottingworth Farm Shop and Cafe in Broad Oak, The Star Inn, Old Heathfield, King John's Nursery on the outskirts of Etchingham, which also has a Farmer's Market once a month, Lakedown Tap Room on Swife Lane, which is a delightful setting for walks, to enjoy the locally produced beer and food pop-ups just 2 miles away.

More extensive shopping and leisure amenities can be found in Heathfield (approximately 6.7 miles) and the historic town of Battle (approximately 13 miles). Tunbridge Wells, with its period architecture, excellent shopping centre and extensive retail park is reached within approximately 13 miles.

Mainline rail services: Stonegate (about 2.2 miles) has journey times to London Bridge from 59 minutes, London Charing Cross from 70 minutes, Etchingham station (about 6.4 miles).   

Excellent educational opportunities can be found in the area at both primary and secondary levels, in the private and state sectors. These include primary schools in Burwash, Mayfield, Etchingham and Stonegate. Preparatory schools include Saint Ronans, Vinehall and Marlborough House. Senior schools include Benenden School, Battle Abbey, St Leonards Mayfield, Heathfield and Wadhurst Community colleges and further afield there are schools in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.

Leisure/sporting facilities include a number of premium quality golf courses; Rye, East Sussex National, Dale Hill and The Nevill. Sailing, fishing, riding, walking and mountain bike trails at Bewl Water and a climbing and activity centre in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum are also nearby.

Motorway links: The M25 via the A21 can be accessed at J5 providing links to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and other motorways.

Description

Bivelham Forge Farm Oast is an enchanting property enjoying a secluded and unique position on a working farm, surrounded by woodland and farmland in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. It is believed that the original Oast House was built in around 1850, when the property formed part of the Glynde Estate.

Under their ownership, our clients have sympathetically extended the dwelling by adding a second roundel and a striking, contemporary, single storey extension to the north-western elevation.

The ground floor can be arranged to suit individual preferences with a flexible and sociable layout. There is a generous reception hall leading to the sitting room in one of the roundels, which has a wood-burning stove with open access through to the garden room with the views of the garden and grounds.

There is an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room centred around a large island with striking granite worktops and storage below, providing plenty of preparation space. The base and wall cabinetry provide further storage with a range of integrated appliances. The dining area is open to the impressive garden room with bifold glazed doors, glazed ceiling panels, and a glazed door to the outside, with wonderful views over the gardens and grounds creating a very impressive feature and a sociable layout.

There is a further large reception room on the ground floor within a roundel, which can be used as needed, providing space for a fifth bedroom if required. A ground floor shower room with WC complete the accommodation.

The first floor is home to four bedrooms. The triple aspect principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, and a well-appointed en suite shower room. There are two generous, double bedrooms within the roundels, with bespoke, fitted storage. A fourth bedroom and family bathroom complete the accommodation.

The gardens surrounding the Oast House are predominantly laid to lawn, with raised growing beds to the north, and a greenhouse to the north-east. The garden also benefits from paved pathways and seating areas and outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of the views.

The current owners have created a Vineyard by planting 500 vines, 250 of the Souvignier Gris variety, and 250 of Johanniter. The fence-enclosed vineyard, which extends to approximately half an acre, is located on a gentle south-facing slope to the west of the Oast House and garden.

In addition to the Vineyard and garden, the property also benefits from approximately one acre of Ancient Woodland, which provides a spectacular carpet of Bluebells in the Spring.

There is driveway parking for numerous vehicles together with a detached timber-framed double garage.

Directions

Postcode - TN19 7JN.
what3words: radiates.dockers.shortcuts - takes you to the entrance to the farm on Withereden Hill.

* From Mayfield village: Head downhill on Fletching Street and fork right onto East Street and then bear right onto Scotsford Hill and then turn left on Witherenden Hill. Follow that road for approximately 2.3 miles. Passing a thatched cottage to the right; the turnoff to the farm is the first road to the left. This drive will later fork to the right. Go through the wooden gates, and continue through the farm buildings. At the end of the drive (past the barns), the entrance to the Oast will be found to the left.