Etchingwood Lane, Framfield, Uckfield, East Sussex

Great Streele Oast House is an impressive Victorian twin oast dating from the mid 19th century, converted in 1969 with sensitivity and care. Grade II listed and of special architectural and historic interest, the house has changed hands only once since its conversion in 1969 and has remained in the same ownership ever since. The conversion respected the original form and structure of the building, creating a distinctive and highly functional home that extends to over 2,900 sq ft.

The brick elevations, with their characteristic glazed headers beneath a tiled roof, are typical of the period and lead into interiors that are both characterful and practical. The accommodation is arranged across a series of well-proportioned spaces, shaped by the curved geometry of the oast roundels, and finished with bespoke timber joinery, exposed brickwork and original timbers. The house is confidently decorated in rich, considered colours, enhancing the warmth and individuality of the spaces while allowing the historic fabric of the building to take centre stage.

A stable door opens from the driveway into an entrance lobby with access to a practical utility and boot room. From here, the house opens into a farmhouse-style kitchen, fitted with timber cabinetry, textured granite work surfaces and a woodblock-topped central island. Integrated appliances include an Esse Ironheart range and a Liebherr fridge, freezer and wine fridge, and there is a walk-in larder and fitted corner benches. Above the breakfast table and island hang copper pendant lights from The French House.

Beyond the kitchen, a south-facing glazed hall links the two circular reception rooms, with sliding doors opening directly on to the terrace. These beautifully proportioned round rooms sit within the oast towers themselves. One is used as a sitting room, with full-height glazing, doors to the garden, a kitchen hatch and a circular hanging light fitting; the other a dining room, also with full-height glazing and doors to the garden, centred around a painted brick fireplace with inset wood burner and a mouth-blown Italian glass pendant fitting. A characterful central hall, part-vaulted with brick flooring and arched doorways, incorporates the original front door, a cloakroom fitted with a Chadder & Co suite, and a small study with fitted desk and shelving. Steps lead down to a versatile family room with extensive fitted storage and a hatch giving access to a Spiral Cellars wine cellar.

Upstairs, the first floor unfolds across a split-level landing lit by three Hector Finch glass globes. The western wing houses a striking dual-aspect vaulted library, with bespoke fitted shelving, fireplace and sliding doors to a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens; a room that would make a wonderful additional bedroom if required. The principal bedroom is vaulted, featuring an oriel window, exposed timbers and an en suite Chadder & Co shower room with twin basins, fitted storage and airing cupboard. Three further bedrooms include two charming round rooms at the tops of the oasts, one with a bespoke platform bed with integral shelves and desk, and a fourth bedroom currently arranged as a dressing room, all served by a family bathroom.

Gardens & Grounds
The gardens are quite exceptional, extending to about 1.9 acres in total and wrapping the house in colour, texture and long rural views. Electrically operated timber gates open to a generous parking area between the house and a triple-bay garage, two bays enclosed and one open, with power and adjoining log stores.

Immediately adjoining the house is a circular terrace, echoing the form of the oast roundels and furnished with bespoke hardwood benches. From here the eye is drawn down a broad sweep of lawn to a striking stone obelisk at the far end of the garden. To the east is a covered barbecue area with brick pizza oven, while to the west is a small natural pond.

Beyond the formal lawn, the garden transitions seamlessly into a wildflower meadow, the whole dotted with massed daffodils and specimen trees including eucalyptus, weeping willow, oak, ash, apple and liquidambar. Post-and-rail fencing and low hedging preserve uninterrupted views across surrounding farmland, with an expansive 180-degree outlook from east to west. A brick pathway winds from the terrace past a stand of young Himalayan silver birch under which is a carpet of daffodils and camassia, leading to a further seating area. In the far south eastern corner is a screened area for composting, with a metal tool shed.

A five-bar gate gives access to the half-acre paddock, complete with polytunnel and fruit trees including apple, pear and quince. Planning permission has been granted for a bank of solar panels within the paddock, with a quotation available.