2 Bed Other Sold STC
Barcombe Mills, Barcombe, BN8
Guide Price £250,000 (Freehold)
- FANTASTIC LEISURE RETREAT
- MAGNIFICENT FAR REACHING VIEWS
- ISLAND MEASURING APX 16 ACRES
- MODERN DETACHED BARN
- OPEN PLAN LIVING / KITCHEN/ DINING
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- MODERN SHOWER ROOM
- DECKED TERRACE ALONGSIDE THE RIVER OUSE
- OFF STREET PARKING
- GARDEN
An interesting opportunity to purchase an Island and a modern barn with living accommodation.
Available as two separate lots or a single lot.
The Barn has a guide price of £250,000 - £275,000
The Island has a guide price of £250,000 - £275,000
The Barn is not a residential dwelling but we are advised that the barn is permitted for permanent use for the quiet enjoyment of the countryside. Subsequently this is available to Cash Buyers Only.
The adjacent Land is a majority portion of an Island with the River Ouse passing on all sides. The land measures approximately 16 acres.
The Barn
Approach – Off Street Parking for numerous vehicles. Gated access to the terrace and bi-fold doors into the Barn.
The 1,600 sq ft Barn has been developed to become a leisure retreat for the current owners from which to enjoy to the local countryside.
The Barn is a modern structure and comprises of an impressive 43ft Open Plan Living, Kitchen and Dining space with vaulted ceiling with roof windows and double glazed windows to three aspects. The open plan room enjoys magnificent uninterrupted views of the passing river and the local countryside. The kitchen is a modern fitted kitchen with oven and space for further appliances. The living area features a woodburning stove and bi-fold doors which open onto a gorgeous, decked terrace, which fronts the passing river and overlooks the island and local countryside beyond.
The Barn further features two double bedrooms, one of which is a mezzanine bedroom and a modern shower room.
With programable electric heating and WiFi the barn truly is a home from home.
The barn also houses a generously sized workshop and garaging.
There is also a garden area laid to lawn to the side of the barn which offers additional parking if entertaining.
We are advised that the Barn is not a residential dwelling but instead has permission to be used by its owners for their ‘permanent use of quiet enjoyment of the countryside.’
Services – Double Glazed Windows and roof windows, modern waste water treatment plant. Fresh water and electricity supply. Remote access for heating, lighting and remote control blinds. Wi-Fi connection.
The Island
Approach – Vehicle and pedestrian access across a bridge onto the island.
Adjacent to the barn is an Island, offered for sale is the majority of this island, measuring approximately 16 acres which offers potential for numerous opportunities such as camping, migratory and course fishing and also for grazing livestock to name a few. The land is enclosed by modern post and rail fencing and is accessible by foot and vehicle over a bridge. A public right of way exists on one perimeter of the island, this is located alongside the river where a wide pathway has been created between the river and the fenced boundary. A further access is granted to a neighbour to access their paddock. The Island is surrounded by the River Ouse, this section of river is known as the Iron River and the Mill Cut.
Location
Found towards the very end of a long and winding road which starts at Barcombe Mills, The Milking Shed and adjacent Land is located in a stunning rural position enjoying magnificent views across the River and local Countryside. This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a rural retreat to enjoy all that the local countryside offers. With immediate access to the river Ouse this offers the opportunity for leisure pursuits such as kayaking, swimming and fishing. Public footpaths offer scenic and river walks leading to the Weir and to the Anchor Inn Public House which offers dining and from where rowing boats can be hired.
Local shops can be found at nearby Barcombe and Clayhill and Lewes is just 4 miles distant.
Mainline Railway Stations can be found at Cooksbridge and Lewes.
The barn and land are susceptible to flooding and fall within Flood Risk Zone 3b.
Tenure – Freehold
Council Tax Band – Exempt
Nearest Stations
- Cooksbridge - 2.78miles
- Uckfield - 3.82miles
- Lewes - 3.95miles
- Glynde - 4.55miles
- Plumpton - 4.67miles