4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

There are still more photos to view >

Tin Tabernacle is a beautiful conversion set in a picturesque rural position, which has been curated into a stylish, tranquil family home. The original tin chapel elevations remain, with an added cedar-clad extension to the rear creating light, airy, open-plan living with three/four bedrooms and stylish minimalist decor and fittings throughout. The property is high insulated with underfloor heating within a glazed concrete floor, generated from an air source heat pump.The main living and entertaining space is in the original tin chapel with its splendid arched doorway, vaulted ceiling and exposed ceiling timbers. The 28ft room provides a sitting area, a dining area and a contemporary kitchen with sleek fitted units, an island and integrated appliances. The extension provides a bright studio/reception room which has a sliding door on to the garden. Included in this room is a small kitchen with integrated appliances.There are three stylish bedrooms on the ground level, along with the family bathroom and the additional shower room. A further bedroom/study is available on the mezzanine level overlooking the main chapel room.At the front of the property, gates open onto a gravelled garden and parking area. The garden includes further gravel terracing and seating areas, raised beds and a sedum lawn, as well as a composit deck for al fresco dining. At the end of the garden, a shed provides space for storage. The gardens enjoy views of the North and South Downs.The property is in a rural position on the edge of the picturesque East Sussex village of Barcombe, four miles north of the historic and popular town of Lewes and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The village has several everyday amenities, including a village store and post office, a local pub, a village hall and an "outstanding" rated primary school. Further amenities can be found in Lewes, including supermarkets, a good choice of shopping, and an excellent selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, plus further schooling including the independent Lewes Old Grammar School. Lewes also has a leisure centre and the famous Pell's Pool lido, while for those enjoying the great outdoors, the stunning South Downs National Park is right on Barcombe's doorstep. Mainline train services to London are available from the nearby Cooksbridge station.Agents note: The property was nominated a won a Sussex Heritage Trust Award in 2021 for excellent design, architecture and craftmanship