Steep Road, Crowborough, East Sussex

This beautifully converted stable block combines historical character and contemporary design with uninterrupted countryside views in the High Weald AONB. It offers peace and seclusion but is within walking distance of a mainline station, an outstanding secondary school, a well-regarded pub and a Tesco superstore. The property is located only a short distance from Rotherfield and Crowborough and approached along a leafy lane leading to a driveway flanked by high hedging and a generous parking area.

There is a front garden and a pathway to a terrace and the entrance which opens directly into the magnificent, double-height vaulted kitchen/dining and living space. This truly impressive room includes dramatic crossbeams, an elegant spiral staircase to the first-floor galleried landing, five bi-fold doors to the rear garden and oak flooring throughout. A striking chimney breast with a log-burner forms the natural focal point of the seating area while the kitchen/breakfast zone, laid with French terra-cotta floor tiles, offers shaker-style units with oak worktops, a range cooker, integrated appliances and a peninsular breakfast bar and the adjacent utility room includes a stable door to the rear terrace.

There is also a luxurious family bathroom and two characterful bedrooms with fireplaces and exposed brick features and a triple-aspect snug/study with a reclaimed brick fireplace and log-burner plus access to the front terrace. The first-floor minstrels’ gallery provides a captivating view over the living area and leads to the principal suite with its superb vaulted bedroom and conservation roof lights complemented by an imaginative bathroom with a claw-foot bath framed by reclaimed tiles, a dressing room and eaves storage.

Outside a wide natural slate terrace is enclosed by a brick wall and shrubs, while steps rise to a large lawn framed by colourful planting and mature trees. A path leads to a ‘secret garden’ backing onto open fields and discreet underground cabling extends across the garden, allowing for the future addition of a garage and/or outdoor office.

What the Owner says:

What the owners say:
“We bought the converted stables about 15 years ago as we fell in love with the position, the views and the fact it truly offers the best of both worlds — the peace and quiet of the countryside combined with easy access to towns, trains and good food. At that time it was literally a shell — the previous owners had stripped everything back — so we had the rare joy of a genuine blank canvas upon which to create our unique home. We took great pleasure in sourcing reclaimed and characterful materials to bring depth and individuality back into the building, while also incorporating all the essentials of modern living such as bespoke lighting, CAT-5 cabling and fast fibre-optic broadband. We also love that we are within walking distance of Crowborough station, the outstanding Beacon Academy, a great pub and Tesco — it is exceptionally rare to find a rural character property with such modern comforts and countryside peace that also allows you to walk to so many amenities.”
Crowborough, the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, lies only a short drive away and is rich in history with attractive period buildings. It provides useful amenities including supermarkets such as Waitrose and Tesco, a number of independent shops, and a selection of cafés and pubs. Education is well-catered for with a number of good primary schools and the local Beacon Academy, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.