Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present this fine period detached residence, enviably positioned in the heart of Cooksbridge within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Old Nursery is an attractive and characterful home occupying a prominent corner plot just moments from the centre of the village. Arranged over two floors, the property offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all featuring exposed beams that enhance the home's period charm. The principal suite provides a particularly generous double bedroom with a central dressing area and an en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms are served by a family bath and shower room, all arranged around a spacious first-floor landing with exposed timbers and useful storage. The ground floor provides a wealth of character and versatile living space. A farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, complemented by a separate utility room and cloakroom. The impressive sitting room features an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, exposed beams and a dual aspect that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. A further beamed dining room with feature fireplace provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while a lobby and original entrance hall add to the home's period authenticity. Approached from Beechwood Lane via a shared driveway, the property benefits from ample off-road parking and a generous surrounding garden. Within the grounds sits a detached studio/work office offering excellent flexibility and potential for independent living, subject to the necessary consents.
The Old Nursery enjoys a superb village setting just a few yards from the vibrant Beechwood Village Hall. Cooksbridge railway station is approximately 200 yards away, providing a five-minute connection to Lewes and direct services to London Victoria and London Bridge in around 70 minutes. The village also benefits from public houses at either end, a shop within the petrol station, and the highly regarded Hamsey Primary School nearby. This delightful period home combines character, space and a highly convenient village location, making it an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a distinctive Sussex residence.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
The first floor is approached via a characterful landing featuring exposed upright wall timbers and a useful airing cupboard housing a pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder. A south-facing window provides natural light, while access to the loft space is available via a hatch.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE
The principal suite is arranged around a central DRESSING AREA (10'2 X 8'8) with exposed ceiling beams and access to the attic void. A latch door leads to the EN-SUITE BATHROOM (8'5 X 6'5) fitted with a white suite comprising a wood-panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and heated ladder towel rail. The room is enhanced by exposed beams, tiled splashbacks, recessed spotlights and a leaded light window. The PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (16'2 X 12'6) enjoys a dual aspect, with leaded light-style windows with secondary glazing overlooking the main garden to the east and a sliding sash window facing the driveway to the west. The room benefits from two built-in double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelving, double radiator and exposed wall beams.
BEDROOM 2 (15'6 X 9'8)
Bedroom 2 is another double aspect room with casement windows to the south and east overlooking the garden, secondary glazing, a storage cupboard, painted brick fireplace with pine mantel and exposed beams.
BEDROOM 3 (9' x 8'4)
Bedroom 3 features a sliding sash window overlooking the front garden, panelled wall detail and exposed timbers.
FAMILY BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM (8'8 max X 8'2 max)
The family bath and shower room is arranged in an L-shape and fitted with a white suite including a steel bath with wood panelling, mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and a separate shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower and glazed doors. The room also benefits from a heated ladder towel rail, extractor fan, recessed lighting, wall light points, two windows and exposed beams.
GROUND FLOOR
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (14'6 X 16'10)
The ground floor is entered via an eastern entrance with barn-style door opening into the kitchen/breakfast room. Sliding sash windows with secondary glazing overlook the front and side gardens. The room is fitted with a two-bowl stainless steel sink unit, extensive worktops with pine cupboards and drawers beneath, and a Neff four-ring ceramic hob with double oven below and extractor above, complemented by matching wall cupboards. A pine storage cupboard houses the electric meter and fuse box, while a return worktop provides space and plumbing for a dishwasher. The space is finished with clay tiled flooring, exposed ceiling beams, inset spotlights and an oil-fired Aga with two cooking rings and double oven set against a tiled splashback. A useful understairs cupboard provides additional storage.
UTILITY ROOM (8'10 X 8'2)
The adjoining utility room has a sliding sash window looking to the driveway, marble worktops with pine cupboards below, space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, fitted wall shelving, an oil fired boiler, clay tiled floor, exposed brickwork and beams.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a low level WC, wash hand basin and heated ladder towel rail.
DINING ROOM (15'6 X 12')
The dining room is a double aspect space with casement window to the rear garden and an original leaded light window to the south. Exposed brickwork forms an attractive feature fireplace with oak mantel, complemented by exposed floorboards. A door leads to the rear and the original entrance hall, which provides cloaks hanging space and access to the garden.
SITTING ROOM (23'7 X 16'8)
The impressive sitting room features exposed floorboards, a dual aspect with leaded light-style windows to east and west with secondary glazing, and exposed ceiling beams. A central arched recess frames the impressive three-foot deep inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, tiled hearth and cast iron wood-burning stove. Fitted shelving, latch doors, radiators, thermostat controls, understairs storage and wall light points complete this warm and inviting principal reception room.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
The gardens and grounds of Old Nursery form an attractive and well-enclosed setting, designed to complement the character of the property while providing practical and versatile outdoor space. A shared tarmacadam driveway leads from Beechwood Lane and serves just three properties, continuing into a brick driveway that provides parking for several vehicles to the right-hand side and directly ahead of the house.
A notable feature within the grounds is the separate DETACHED WORKROOM (23'8 X 16'6). This highly adaptable brick and flint built space benefits from exposed wall and ceiling timbers, its own fuse box, power and spotlighting, fitted workbench and a hatch providing access to roof storage. With windows to the south and east and an external light, the building is ideal as a workshop, studio or home office, with potential for conversion to a small self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary consents.
Immediately adjoining the house is a west-facing patio terrace with raised beds, creating an ideal area for outdoor seating and entertaining. The north side driveway is bordered by raised planting and mature trees, while to the east a timber storage shed provides additional practical storage. A brick pathway leads towards Cooksbridge Road via an arbour, enhancing the garden's sense of structure and charm. The main lawn extends generously and is bordered by mature planting, including a striking copper beech along the boundary with Cooksbridge Road. A gazebo-style shed provides a sheltered seating area, while a further raised lawn area to the south, with a mature holly tree, leads towards a designated barbecue area. An external water tap, outside lighting and the discreetly positioned oil tank complete this well-planned and appealing garden setting.
N.B. There are bats currently inhabiting the loft space, which are protected.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band F
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
