Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this superb Grade II Listed, double-fronted property that occupies a magnificent position overlooking Ringmer village green. Originally the last of a terrace of medieval cottages, The Small House was substantially extended in the late Georgian period, resulting in the generous proportions and classic Georgian facade it now enjoys. Whilst nominally attached', the house looks and feels like a spacious, detached property and belies its charmingly misleading name offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a cellar. The property also enjoys fine views, a large garden and detached coach house. The accommodation to the first floor includes three generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom situated to the rear and enjoying far-reaching views towards Ringmer village centre. It also benefits from a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes. A large family bathroom adjoins the other two bedrooms and could potentially be divided to create additional facilities, if required. On the ground floor, a central hallway features a Georgian staircase, leading to a spacious sitting room with an adjoining conservatory addition to the east. There is also a dining room, which could potentially provide a fourth bedroom if required, together with a bathroom within the more modern extension. Further accommodation includes a living room, cellar and a good-sized kitchen adjoining a large utility room. Subject to the necessary planning consents, there may be scope to open up the kitchen and utility room to create a larger living space. The superbly presented, large walled garden is approached via an automatic entrance gate, with a long driveway leading to the attractive detached coach house. Currently used as a workshop and storage area, the coach house offers considerable potential for conversion to separate living accommodation or, subject to the necessary consents, incorporation into the main house.
The Small House occupies a delightful position overlooking Ringmer village green, with the South Downs providing an impressive backdrop. The excellent village amenities are just a couple of minutes' walk away and include a Morrisons Daily with Post Office counter, butcher/greengrocer, bakery, wine and food store, café, hairdressers and beauty salon, two takeaway establishments and a veterinary surgery. A doctors' surgery and pharmacy are also conveniently situated just across the road. Ringmer offers a comprehensive range of further facilities, including well-regarded primary, secondary and nursery schools, a village hall, parish church and three public houses. Regular bus services provide access to the historic county town of Lewes, approximately 3 miles away, which offers a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, including three superstores, the popular Depot Cinema and a mainline railway station with services to London Victoria and London Bridge in approximately 70 minutes, and Brighton in around 15 minutes. The renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is also situated just over the South Downs, less than 2 miles away.
FIRST FLOOR
HIGHER LANDING:
Sash original window with superb view across the village green and to the South Downs. Painted wood balustrades with exposed wood hand rail to the Georgian staircase with half landing. Hatch to roof space.
BEDROOM 1: 13'9 X 11'
Double aspect room with sash windows to south and west, with views to Ringmer village centre, across the village green with the South Downs in the background, and west again over the green to the cricket pavilion and playground. Display shelves with double cupboards under. Picture rail. Radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 13'7 X 10'6
Original south facing sash window overlooking the garden and with view over the village green. Display shelves and double cupboards under. Radiator. Picture rail and brass door finger plate.
LOWER LANDING (REAR):
Stairs to ground floor with painted wood balustrade and stairs to ground floor entrance hall with exposed wood hand rail. Picture rail.
BATHROOM: 13'4 X 13' (potential for dividing into 2 rooms)
Sash window with westerly view across the village green. Wood panelled bath with tiled splashback. Wash basin with tiled top and pine cupboards below. Shower cubicle with independent shower, shower tray and tiled walls. Light/shaver point. Eyeball spotlights. Heated towel rail. Brass door finger plate. Hatch to roof space.
SEPARATE WC:
Window. Low level wc. Radiator. Hatch to roof space.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (3): 19' X 13'
2 South facing original sash window looking to the garden, village green and South Downs beyond. Wall of 3 double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelves. Telephone point. Radiator.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH:
Open porch with 2 Georgian style columns and outside light. Entrance door to:-
ENTRANCE HALL:
Georgian staircase to first floor with painted wood balustrade and exposed wood hand rail. Cloaks area. Brass period wall light. Radiator. Alarm panel. Door to cellar.
DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4: 13'5 X 11'
Sash window overlooking the driveway and village green to the south. Tiled open fireplace with moulded wood mantel and tiled hearth, Display shelves to each reveal with base cupboards under. Exposed wood floorboards. 2 Wall light points. Picture rails and high skirtings. Radiator.
ENSUITE BATHROOM: 10'4 X 4'
Double aspect room to front and rear with 2 areas. Bath area; panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, shower
screen and tiled walls. Second area; low level wc, modern wash basin with mixer taps and cupboards under, mirrored bathroom cabinet. Half tiled walls and tiled floor.
SITTING ROOM: 14'10 X 13'2
Sash window with southerly aspect to the garden. 2 Radiators. Tiled fireplace with hearth and wooden mantel. Picture rail. Arch to:-
CONSERVATORY: 11' X 10'4
Triple aspect with double glazed windows looking to the garden and coach house. Modern double glazed 4-slope roof. 2 Radiators. Tiled floor.
LIVING ROOM: 22'3 X 13'1
South-west facing bay window and further west facing sash window looking towards the village green. Cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, hearth and wooden mantel. Electric fire (if required). Cupboards to each side. Picture rail. 2 Radiators. TV point.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 15'4 X 12'4
Window to rear. Stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with single drainer and worktops either side, pine drawers and cupboards under. Stainless steel gas hob with drawers and cupboards under. Neff double oven and space for microwave. Pine wall cupboards. Extractor fan. Space for fridge/freezer. Space for dining table. Tiled floor. Fireplace. Radiator. Latch door to:-
UTILITY ROOM: 12'3 X 9'1
Exposed cross and vertical beams to vaulted ceiling. Oak shelves. Space for fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Larder style cupboard with gauze door. Butlers sink with top. Bracketed door to garden.
CELLAR: 13'4 X 16'10 (including stair area)
Chalk and brick walls. Brick floor. Storage shelf. Sump pump for drainage at times of high rainfall. Electric light and power point. Gas meter.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS:
The house is approached from North Road via automatic gates leading to a long pebbled dog-leg' drive to the entrance porch and brick concourse outside the Coach House. The large walled garden has hedge for privacy to the north border to driveway and large western lawn with flower and shrub borders. There is a further east lawn with fruit trees including apple, pear and plum. Walled compost area. Summerhouse, 8' x 6', with double doors and window. Trees include Lime, Fig, bay laurel and robinia pseudooacacia. Gazebo and greenhouse, 5' x 5'. Vegetable and soft fruit beds. Outside light and water tap. Walled courtyard with hedge screen and brick floor with private walled area. External timber steps to the Hay Loft:-
COACH HOUSE:
GARAGE AREA: 15'4 X 12'6. Brick floor and double doors. Shelving. Light and power. Connecting door to:-
STUDIO/WORKSHOP: 18' X 16'. Double aspect with 2 windows. Light and power.
HAY LOFT: 31' x 15'7 max. Approached by external steps and currently a storage area but useable for accommodation. 2 External storage cupboards, 7'9 x 4'1 and 4'5 x 2'8.
N.B. The Coach House has excellent potential for conversion to further accommodation, a separate annex or work space (subject to planning permission).
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.
