House For Sale £1,450,000
A stunning and beautifully presented mid 19th century former farmhouse that was divided into two separate properties in the mid 1950’s. The property is nestled in a most private ‘tucked away’ location within walking distance of Lewes town centre and railway station yet at the same time offers a semi-rural lifestyle. There is an abundance of original character and charm which has been sensitively preserved with wonderful views across the river. The accommodation is substantial and versatile set across 3 floor with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a shower room. Impressive gardens surround the property with a board and timber built studio. Available with vacant possession and no chain.
Entrance Porch
Glass entrance porch with outside lighting, shoe rack and glazed door into kitchen/ dining room/living room.
Kitchen/ Dining Room/ Living Room
Fitted with a superb range of handmade units with wooden and granite worksurface extending to incorporate a twin Belfast sink with mixer taps over, base mounted units with inset Nexus range cooker into chimney recess with tiled splashback and cooker hood above. Ample storage shelving, windows to the front and underfloor heating. In the sitting area there is a log burning stove with oak mantle above, further shelving and cupboards into the chimney recess, recessed ceiling spotlights and pendant lights. Stone flooring, space for fridge freezer and door to inner hall.
Drawing Room
A bright double aspect room with large windows overlooking the garden, half panelled walls, French casement doors leading out to the garden, feature leaded light coloured stained glass windows to the top. Open fireplace with decorative wooden mantle, central ceiling rose and cornicing.
Inner Hall
Attractive balustrading leading up the wide staircase to first floor, feature panelling and cloaks cupboard. Door to understairs cloakroom, door to drawing room and glass door to the outside.
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback.
Walk-In Pantry/ Utility Room
Extensively fitted with shelving, Miele washing machine and Bosch tumble dryer. Worksurface with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splash back.
First Floor Landing
Staircase from the inner hall leading to a spacious landing with double doors to airing cupboard, hot water cylinder and shelving to one side. Stairs to the second floor.
Bedroom One
A superb double aspect room offering views across the river and over the gardens, feature marble fireplace with cast iron insert, coving and feature wall panelling. Door to en suite.
En Suite
Fitted with a superb suite comprising of a free standing ball and claw bath with hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, display shelving, part tiled walls, heated chrome towel rail, beautiful leaded light stained glass feature window.
Bedroom Two
Window to the front, fitted with a range of wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Deep storage cupboard under the stairs.
Bedroom Three
Stunning double aspect room with fireplace with wooden mantle over with cast iron insert, storage cupboard with shelving and further wardrobe with hanging rail.
Shower Room
Fitted with a large shower cubicle with contemporary style shower, part tiled walls, wash hand basin with vanity unit below and mirror over. Low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor and walls, window to the rear.
Second Floor Landing
Stairs to second floor approached by a door. The second floor spacious landing, extensive bookshelves and Velux windows.
Family Bathroom
A contemporary suite with a bath with marble tiles and ceramic tiled floor, low level WC, wash hand basin, fitted shelving in recces and a chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom
Opening to study/occasional bedroom with a window to the side offering stunning views across the river and surrounding country side, recessed storage cupboard deep into the eaves to both sides.
Bedroom
Fitted shelving, Velux window and central ceiling light.
Outside And Garden
The outside of this property is a very special feature of the property. The garden is very well stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs, a Judas Tree and soft fruit trees including apple, plum, damson trees offering different colours throughout the seasons. Large area of meadow all bordered with mature hedging and brick wall. Gravelled pathway with steps leading to parking area. Pergola with climbing rose the whole garden provides a colourful display. Wooden gates leading into a secluded area. Outside water tap, outside lighting, oil fired boiler for central heating.
Barn/ Studio
With light, power and a galleried area.
Further vegetable garden with raised beds, greenhouse and ample area for growing fruit and vegetables all bordered by mature trees, herb garden and soft fruit beds.
Steps with sleepers leading up to ample car parking area and further area of wooden garden totally secluded bordered by mature hedging offering superb views across Lewes - ideal seating area. The property is approached by a five bar gate.
Timber Studio
With light and power and shelving and further designated area for logs/ storage bins and compositing behind a fence.
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, nestled within the South Downs National Park, with a direct fast train service to London. The station offer links to London in just over an hour and Brighton in under 20 minutes. The town offers an excellent range of shops including 2 prime supermarkets, Waitrose and Tesco, along with a variety of independent medieval and Georgian high street shops. Depot Cinema is a new state of the art three screen community cinema screening a variety of new releases, documentaries, classics & films for all the family. Additionally, Lewes offers a wide range of popular cafe's, old inns and restaurants as well as a farmers market held the first weekend of every month. The internationally recognised Glyndebourne Opera House is located approx 4 miles from Lewes. High quality sports facilities including Pool, Track, Tennis as well as County and Regional teams representing Football, Rugby, Cricket and Hockey offering great opportunities for adults and children alike. Highly regarded infant and primary schools are an easy walk as are Priory Secondary School, Sussex Downs College and Lewes Old Grammar School.
Entrance Porch
Glass entrance porch with outside lighting, shoe rack and glazed door into kitchen/ dining room/living room.
Kitchen/ Dining Room/ Living Room
Fitted with a superb range of handmade units with wooden and granite worksurface extending to incorporate a twin Belfast sink with mixer taps over, base mounted units with inset Nexus range cooker into chimney recess with tiled splashback and cooker hood above. Ample storage shelving, windows to the front and underfloor heating. In the sitting area there is a log burning stove with oak mantle above, further shelving and cupboards into the chimney recess, recessed ceiling spotlights and pendant lights. Stone flooring, space for fridge freezer and door to inner hall.
Drawing Room
A bright double aspect room with large windows overlooking the garden, half panelled walls, French casement doors leading out to the garden, feature leaded light coloured stained glass windows to the top. Open fireplace with decorative wooden mantle, central ceiling rose and cornicing.
Inner Hall
Attractive balustrading leading up the wide staircase to first floor, feature panelling and cloaks cupboard. Door to understairs cloakroom, door to drawing room and glass door to the outside.
Cloakroom
Low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback.
Walk-In Pantry/ Utility Room
Extensively fitted with shelving, Miele washing machine and Bosch tumble dryer. Worksurface with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splash back.
First Floor Landing
Staircase from the inner hall leading to a spacious landing with double doors to airing cupboard, hot water cylinder and shelving to one side. Stairs to the second floor.
Bedroom One
A superb double aspect room offering views across the river and over the gardens, feature marble fireplace with cast iron insert, coving and feature wall panelling. Door to en suite.
En Suite
Fitted with a superb suite comprising of a free standing ball and claw bath with hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, display shelving, part tiled walls, heated chrome towel rail, beautiful leaded light stained glass feature window.
Bedroom Two
Window to the front, fitted with a range of wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Deep storage cupboard under the stairs.
Bedroom Three
Stunning double aspect room with fireplace with wooden mantle over with cast iron insert, storage cupboard with shelving and further wardrobe with hanging rail.
Shower Room
Fitted with a large shower cubicle with contemporary style shower, part tiled walls, wash hand basin with vanity unit below and mirror over. Low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor and walls, window to the rear.
Second Floor Landing
Stairs to second floor approached by a door. The second floor spacious landing, extensive bookshelves and Velux windows.
Family Bathroom
A contemporary suite with a bath with marble tiles and ceramic tiled floor, low level WC, wash hand basin, fitted shelving in recces and a chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom
Opening to study/occasional bedroom with a window to the side offering stunning views across the river and surrounding country side, recessed storage cupboard deep into the eaves to both sides.
Bedroom
Fitted shelving, Velux window and central ceiling light.
Outside And Garden
The outside of this property is a very special feature of the property. The garden is very well stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs, a Judas Tree and soft fruit trees including apple, plum, damson trees offering different colours throughout the seasons. Large area of meadow all bordered with mature hedging and brick wall. Gravelled pathway with steps leading to parking area. Pergola with climbing rose the whole garden provides a colourful display. Wooden gates leading into a secluded area. Outside water tap, outside lighting, oil fired boiler for central heating.
Barn/ Studio
With light, power and a galleried area.
Further vegetable garden with raised beds, greenhouse and ample area for growing fruit and vegetables all bordered by mature trees, herb garden and soft fruit beds.
Steps with sleepers leading up to ample car parking area and further area of wooden garden totally secluded bordered by mature hedging offering superb views across Lewes - ideal seating area. The property is approached by a five bar gate.
Timber Studio
With light and power and shelving and further designated area for logs/ storage bins and compositing behind a fence.
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, nestled within the South Downs National Park, with a direct fast train service to London. The station offer links to London in just over an hour and Brighton in under 20 minutes. The town offers an excellent range of shops including 2 prime supermarkets, Waitrose and Tesco, along with a variety of independent medieval and Georgian high street shops. Depot Cinema is a new state of the art three screen community cinema screening a variety of new releases, documentaries, classics & films for all the family. Additionally, Lewes offers a wide range of popular cafe's, old inns and restaurants as well as a farmers market held the first weekend of every month. The internationally recognised Glyndebourne Opera House is located approx 4 miles from Lewes. High quality sports facilities including Pool, Track, Tennis as well as County and Regional teams representing Football, Rugby, Cricket and Hockey offering great opportunities for adults and children alike. Highly regarded infant and primary schools are an easy walk as are Priory Secondary School, Sussex Downs College and Lewes Old Grammar School.
