Casa, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex

Holban’s Oast is a striking detached period house that features red brick and tile-hung elevations, together with the distinctive conical oast, so characteristic of the region.

The interior offers a very versatile five bedrooms and a wealth of original features, including exposed timber beams, complemented by elegant modern décor and fittings. The well-appointed dining room features wooden flooring and a cast-iron fireplace, while the oast provides an attractive and comfortable drawing room. The kitchen to the rear includes exposed brickwork, terracotta tiled flooring and shaker-style units, together with a central island and range cooker. An adjoining utility room provides useful additional storage.

Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with en suite, together with an adjoining open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with space for a sitting area. This versatile space offers excellent potential as a self-contained annexe or integration within the main house.

On the first floor are four further double bedrooms, including the principal suite with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom comprising a freestanding bathtub, dual washbasins and a separate shower. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom, while a separate staircase from the drawing room leads to an upper reception room, ideal as a study or home office.