Flint Barn is a light-filled and handsome barn conversion with knapped flint and brick construction, slit windows and several floor to ceiling windows located in a charming, peaceful village on the fringes of thriving Lewes.

The home is entered via a reception hall with stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom leading onto the liberally sized sitting room, which enjoys exposed brickwork and timber frame.

The mezzanine above offers lofty ceiling heights, stunning garden and countryside views via its tall double-height windows and there is a striking central brick-built feature fireplace in the sitting room with a log burning stove. A study within with a door to the garden provides the ideal solution for those working from home.

The open plan kitchen, breakfast room and utility are similarly attractive, bright and airy, with the dual aspect breakfast room also benefitting from tall ceilings with the mezzanine level above, undulating Downland landscapes and peaceful garden views and providing a beautiful setting in which to entertain, with the formal dining room alongside having slit windows and external access. The kitchen also has useful access to the rear terrace and garden, beamed ceilings and a range of contemporary cabinetry and integrated appliances, with the utility adjacent having a range of corresponding units and additional sink.

The mezzanine hallways on the first floor lead their way into the well-proportioned bedrooms and an additional study with plenty of scenic views and heavily beamed, vaulted ceilings on the way. The bedrooms enjoy further inset glass panelling affording plenty of light throughout the entire floor, with the principal bedroom having a stylish en suite shower room, and the guest bedroom benefiting from an en suite shower room and integrated wardrobe storage.

This property has 0.68 acres of land.

Outside

The property is encircled by lush green level lawns, with an expansive south easterly facing rear garden enclosed via low-level fencing comprising two paved curved terraces for al fresco dining with a view across the undulating and uninterrupted landscapes and land beyond.

Various shrubs, climbing plants, fragrant plant and flower borders sit alongside the handsome barn, while two further front-facing curved paved terraces offer additional opportunities to relax and enjoy the morning sunshine.

Areas of neat manicured formal front lawn sit alongside the sizeable brick paved driveway and considerable brick-built double garage with a wine cellar and large log store attached. Various mature and established trees surround the plot, whilst a shaded seating area provides another private and tranquil relaxation space.

Situation

Flint Barn resides in the charming village of Rodmell, with popular public house the Abergavenny Arms, local church, National Trust owned Monk’s House and a plethora of scenic walks. A whole range of amenities can be found within nearby Lewes. This historic county town forms part of the South Downs National Park and provides an excellent range of individual shops and restaurants. A healthy selection of highly regarded schools also occupy the local area, including Brighton College.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Lewes office head south-west onto the A2029, following signs to the B2193 and Southover High Street which becomes Kingston Road. Continue onto Swanborough Hollow and Piddinghoe Road, proceeding for around 1.7 miles onto The Street, and after a short while you will find South Farm Close on your right hand side.