Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this individual architect-designed detached house, built during the 1970s and occupying a superb rural position with fine views across open fields towards the South Downs. Situated within a quiet country lane, the property enjoys an exceptional setting whilst providing spacious and versatile family accommodation. A particular feature of the house is the magnificent first floor galleried landing with vaulted ceiling, overlooking the impressive sitting room below. The accommodation offers three bedrooms to the first floor, with potential to enlarge the third bedroom by incorporating part of the vaulted gallery area, subject to the necessary alterations. The principal bedroom enjoys a double aspect with panoramic countryside views together with an ensuite bathroom, the second bedroom is also a double with fitted wardrobes. The ground floor comprises an attractive entrance hall, impressive vaulted sitting room, spacious kitchen/dining room, utility room, study/fourth bedroom and downstairs cloakroom. Outside, the property benefits from an oak-framed triple garage, driveway with parking for approximately four vehicles, and beautifully landscaped gardens enclosed by attractive low flint walls with lawns and terrace, flower beds and uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside.
Littledene is a peaceful and picturesque lane comprising just a handful of homes and a traditional farm, situated south of Glynde at the foot of the South Downs and within easy reach of the South Downs Way. The location is ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling, and the surrounding countryside. Glynde Railway Station is conveniently close by, offering regular services to London Victoria in just over an hour. Also nearby is the renowned Glyndebourne Opera House, together with The Trevor Arms public house, Glynde village cricket ground and the popular open-air swimming pool. The historic county town of Lewes is approximately 3 miles away and is easily accessible via either the A27 or Ringmer. Lewes offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants, together with three supermarkets, the popular Depot Cinema, and a mainline railway station providing regular services to London Victoria and London Bridge (approximately 70 minutes), and Brighton (approximately 15 minutes).
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING: 16'3 max x 15'7
Hatch to large, insulated, part boarded roof space with potential for roof room STPP. The galleried landing is a magnificent central feature of the house overlooking the sitting room below, with metal balustrades, exposed wooden handrail and vaulted timber-panelled ceiling. The landing enjoys a bright and spacious seating area with views through the sitting room; recessed spotlights, double radiator and a large airing cupboard housing the pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater and slatted shelving.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 16' x 11'4
A superb double aspect bedroom featuring a tall picture window enjoying outstanding views across open fields to the east, with oblique views towards the South Downs and Firle Beacon. A further window overlooks the front garden. The room benefits from a large mirrored double wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving, recessed spotlights and double radiator.
ENSUITE BATHROOM : 11' x 8'2
A spacious ensuite fitted with a white suite comprising bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, independent shower with glazed screen, wash hand basin with mixer taps, tiled vanity top, low-level wc, tiled flooring, chrome ladder towel rail, mirrored bathroom cabinet, recessed spotlights, extractor fan and uPVC double glazed frosted windows.
BEDROOM TWO: 11' x 10'6
A double bedroom with tall picture window framing superb views across open fields towards the South Downs and Firle Beacon. The room includes a double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, double radiator, recessed spotlights and dimmer switch.
BEDROOM THREE: 11' x 6'6
With tall UPVC picture window enjoying delightful countryside views across the surrounding fields, together with radiator. The room offers excellent potential to enlarge by incorporating part of the adjoining vaulted gallery area, subject to any necessary consents.
SHOWER ROOM: 10' x 5'6
Fitted with an independent shower cubicle with glazed doors and Mira Sport electric shower, wash hand basin, low-level wc, oak shelf with cupboards beneath, glazed shelving above, tiled flooring, chromium heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window and extractor fan.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH:
A welcoming entrance with exposed brick walls, brick flooring and outside lighting.
ENTRANCE HALL: 16'8 x 10'2
A bright and spacious entrance hall approached via a double glazed entrance door with matching side panel. Features include open staircase with wooden balustrades, oak parquet flooring, glazed doors opening into the sitting room, understairs storage cupboard, double radiator and dimmer lighting.
CLOAKROOM:
Fitted with a white suite comprising low-level wc and wash hand basin with mixer taps, together with radiator, terracotta tiled flooring, half-height tiled walls, recessed spotlight, frosted uPVC double glazed window.
SITTING ROOM: 24'8 x 17'9 max
An outstanding principal reception room featuring an impressive 17' vaulted ceiling with the magnificent galleried landing above. The room enjoys a wonderful double aspect, with three picture windows overlooking the eastern gardens and open countryside, together with a further picture window and sliding patio doors opening onto the south-facing garden. The focal point is a cast iron wood-burning stove set upon a substantial stone hearth beneath exposed timber beams and timber-panelled ceiling. Additional features include radiator with display shelf, fitted bureau with shelving beneath and glazed sliding doors opening into the kitchen/dining room.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: 23'10 x 10'8
A spacious family kitchen incorporating both dining and living space. The dining area benefits from wood parquet flooring, radiator and window overlooking the eastern garden. The kitchen is fitted with twin circular stainless steel sink units with mixer taps and drainer, extensive worktops with cupboards and drawers beneath, Bosch integrated dishwasher, range of oak and glazed wall cupboards, electric Aga with twin ovens, glazed splashback, stainless steel extractor fan, recessed spotlights, terracotta tiled flooring and double glazed windows enjoying attractive views across the garden.
UTILITY ROOM: 9' x 6'3
Fitted with circular stainless steel sink unit, worktops, space for fridge and freezer, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, Potterton Statesman oil-fired boiler, tiled splashbacks, wall cupboards, terracotta tiled flooring, fuse box and door providing access to the front garden.
STUDY / BEDROOM FOUR: 13'3 x 7'6
A versatile room ideal as a home office or occasional bedroom, with double glazed window overlooking the driveway and radiator.
OUTSIDE
TRIPLE GARAGE: 25'0 x 22'0
An exceptional oak-framed garage with three up-and-over doors, power, lighting and approximately 14-foot head height. The building offers excellent potential for conversion into a workshop, studio or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
GARDENS:
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped throughout, combining attractive lawn, mature flower and shrub borders, patio seating area and uninterrupted rural views to create an exceptional outdoor setting.
Front Garden & Driveway: The property is approached via an attractive shared gravel driveway enclosed by low flint walls, leading to the private entrance and garage. Double timber gates open into the main driveway providing parking for approximately four vehicles, with raised planting beds, mature hedging and lawned gardens. The front garden also includes a modern oil storage tank, timber shed (4' x 4'), attractive shrub and flower borders, and delightful views across the surrounding countryside.
East Garden: A beautifully maintained lawned garden with stone seating area, mature shrub borders and open views towards the South Downs. An outside tap is also provided.
South Garden: A superb south-facing garden featuring a generous two-tier stone paved terrace with awning, outside lighting and raised stone seating area overlooking the lawn. Attractive flint walls enclose the southern and eastern boundaries, complemented by mature hedging to the west, creating a high degree of privacy. Summer House, 7' x 7', positioned within the garden and fitted with double doors, providing an ideal retreat, hobby room or garden office.
NB Plans are available with the agent with options for a roof conversion with master bedroom and ensuite, and also to increase the size of bedroom 3.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band G
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.
