House For Sale £345,000
A Grade II listed one bedroom cottage located in the centre of the popular Village of Kingston just outside Lewes. The house is believed to have be constructed around 1652 and although it has been modernised over the years' it still retains a wealth of period charm and character, including a wood burning stove, exposed beams, latch doors and views to the front and rear of surrounding Downland. The property would make an ideal 'pied de terre', first home or indeed an excellent downsize opportunity with instant access for walks on the Downs and the renowned village pub 'The Juggs' is at the end of the road.
Ground Floor
Front Entrance
Solid wood front door to entrance porch with window to the side. Solid door leading into the lounge/dining room.
Lounge/ Dining Room
Window to the front of the property, log burning stove set in the chimney recess and shelving to the side. Feature ceilings with exposed beams. Latch door leading into the inner hall.
Inner Hall
Latch door opening into the bathroom, door through to the kitchen and stairs with cupboard underneath rising to the first floor.
Bathroom
Fitted with a suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over, fully tiled walls in the bath area, low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and a window to the side.
Kitchen
Fitted with modern units with a worksurface extending to incorporate a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, inset electric hob with oven below and extractor hood above. Space for fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Floor mounted Glow-worm gas fired boiler. Display shelving, storage cupboards, exposed beams, tiled flooring and a window overlooking the rear garden. Door to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
Fully enclosed rear garden with wooden fencing, wooden decking, lawn area with shrub and flower borders.
First Floor
Bedroom
Stairs rising from the inner hall opening to the bedroom which is a bright double aspect room with a window to the front and rear with views towards The Downs. Exposed beams, recessed storage cupboard with shelving, wall lights, hatch to loft space and further recces further small and window offering views.
Kingston is a picturesque village located approximately two miles from Lewes. The Village has a good range of leisure activities, along with a 15th century church, pre-school and junior school. The village pub, The Juggs provides a good focal point for the village. With easy access to The South Downs Way there are many charming country walks via footpaths and bridleways to neighbouring villages and to Lewes. There is a cycle path into Lewes and regular nearby bus services to Lewes and Brighton. The historic town of Lewes is a unique shopping and leisure destination, offering a wide range of local shops, independent boutiques, cafes, restaurants and gastro pubs.
Visit the farmers’ market on the first Saturday of every month or weekly Friday food market to pick up some delicious local fare. Pop into Bill’s for a cuppa or something more substantial from the mouth-watering menu. Enjoy a pint of Harvey’s, the signature beer from Sussex’s oldest independent brewery whilst taking in some music in one of the many friendly pubs in the area. The award-winning Depot 3 screen cinema and café restaurant, close to the station is a major asset to the town.
Schooling in the area is exceptional and there are a range of well-regarded private schools nearby, to include Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Roedean. Located in Lewes, Lewes Priory and South Downs College are easily accessible. The University of Sussex is only 3 miles to the south west at Falmer. Direct trains to London and along the South Coast. By road Lewes can be reached easily via the A27 which links routes to
the M23 and other major A roads in the South East.
Train Times
Lewes to Brighton 16 minutes
Lewes to London Victoria 65 minutes
Lewes to Gatwick 31 minutes
Lewes to Haywards Heath 16 minutes
Lewes to Seaford 17 minutes
Lewes to Eastbourne 20 minutes
Ground Floor
Front Entrance
Solid wood front door to entrance porch with window to the side. Solid door leading into the lounge/dining room.
Lounge/ Dining Room
Window to the front of the property, log burning stove set in the chimney recess and shelving to the side. Feature ceilings with exposed beams. Latch door leading into the inner hall.
Inner Hall
Latch door opening into the bathroom, door through to the kitchen and stairs with cupboard underneath rising to the first floor.
Bathroom
Fitted with a suite comprising of a panelled bath with shower over, fully tiled walls in the bath area, low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and a window to the side.
Kitchen
Fitted with modern units with a worksurface extending to incorporate a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, inset electric hob with oven below and extractor hood above. Space for fridge freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Floor mounted Glow-worm gas fired boiler. Display shelving, storage cupboards, exposed beams, tiled flooring and a window overlooking the rear garden. Door to the rear garden.
Rear Garden
Fully enclosed rear garden with wooden fencing, wooden decking, lawn area with shrub and flower borders.
First Floor
Bedroom
Stairs rising from the inner hall opening to the bedroom which is a bright double aspect room with a window to the front and rear with views towards The Downs. Exposed beams, recessed storage cupboard with shelving, wall lights, hatch to loft space and further recces further small and window offering views.
Kingston is a picturesque village located approximately two miles from Lewes. The Village has a good range of leisure activities, along with a 15th century church, pre-school and junior school. The village pub, The Juggs provides a good focal point for the village. With easy access to The South Downs Way there are many charming country walks via footpaths and bridleways to neighbouring villages and to Lewes. There is a cycle path into Lewes and regular nearby bus services to Lewes and Brighton. The historic town of Lewes is a unique shopping and leisure destination, offering a wide range of local shops, independent boutiques, cafes, restaurants and gastro pubs.
Visit the farmers’ market on the first Saturday of every month or weekly Friday food market to pick up some delicious local fare. Pop into Bill’s for a cuppa or something more substantial from the mouth-watering menu. Enjoy a pint of Harvey’s, the signature beer from Sussex’s oldest independent brewery whilst taking in some music in one of the many friendly pubs in the area. The award-winning Depot 3 screen cinema and café restaurant, close to the station is a major asset to the town.
Schooling in the area is exceptional and there are a range of well-regarded private schools nearby, to include Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Roedean. Located in Lewes, Lewes Priory and South Downs College are easily accessible. The University of Sussex is only 3 miles to the south west at Falmer. Direct trains to London and along the South Coast. By road Lewes can be reached easily via the A27 which links routes to
the M23 and other major A roads in the South East.
Train Times
Lewes to Brighton 16 minutes
Lewes to London Victoria 65 minutes
Lewes to Gatwick 31 minutes
Lewes to Haywards Heath 16 minutes
Lewes to Seaford 17 minutes
Lewes to Eastbourne 20 minutes
