Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this fine detached individual and characterful single-storey residence, situated in one of the most sought-after locations within the charming hamlet of East Chiltington. Occupying a delightful rural setting, the property benefits from a substantial two-section garden, the larger section extending to approximately 160' in depth. The accommodation offers exceptional flexibility, with two bedrooms and a bathroom situated within the northern wing of the property, together with a central living room and kitchen incorporating a utility and a pantry. In addition, there is a spacious and light-filled garden room overlooking the garden. To the southern end of the house are two further bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with ensuite facilities, while the fourth bedroom forms part of an excellent guest suite arrangement with shelved lobby area and ensuite shower room. The property further benefits from oil-fired central heating and triple glazed windows throughout. Externally there is a driveway and carport providing parking for approximately three vehicles, together with an enclosed south-facing garden adjoining the garden room. Beyond this lies the impressive larger garden section, enjoying attractive open views over fields and the Downs and incorporating a garden house.
East Chiltington is a quiet and highly desirable hamlet, renowned for The Jolly Sportsman public house and 12th century church. There is convenient access to the nearby village of Plumpton, which provides a local shop, public house, primary school and railway station, with services to London Victoria and London Bridge in approximately 60 minutes. Chailey School is even closer to hand, while the towns of Lewes, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath are all within approximately seven miles, and the vibrant city of Brighton with universities only slightly further afield. All of these centres provide excellent shopping facilities, superstores, mainline railway stations and schools, together with their own individual character and a wide range of amenities. There are excellent walks straight from the door into the surrounding countryside and South Downs, and the south coast and beaches can be reached via an approximate 30 minute drive.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
ENTRANCE HALL:
The entrance door opens into the entrance hall, which features oak wood flooring, porthole window, radiator, door to the garden, glazed light panel to the kitchen, and Velux roof light to the westerly aspect. There are also two double wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails providing excellent storage.
BEDROOM 1: 14'9 X 9'6
Bedroom 1 is a bright double aspect room with triple glazed windows overlooking the garden to the west and driveway to the east. The room further benefits from fitted shelving, double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail, and additional shelved cupboard.
BEDROOM 2: 9'7 X 9'
Bedroom 2 includes a double wardrobe and shelved cupboard, double radiator, triple glazed window overlooking the garden to the west, and dimmer switch lighting.
BATHROOM: 8'5 X 5'4
The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, shower attachment and Mira Vie electric shower with glazed shower screen. Additional features include metro tiled walls, low level wc, double radiator, heated towel rail, extractor fan, wall light and frosted triple glazed window.
KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM: 25'5 X 17'6
The kitchen area is fitted with a double Butler's sink with mixer taps and drainer, together with oak work surfaces and handmade painted solid wood cupboards and drawers beneath. There is a stainless steel 5-ring gas hob with Bosch stainless steel extractor fan above, matching wall cupboards, Bosch dishwasher and hatch providing access to the roof space. The kitchen provides space for an American-style fridge/freezer and is fitted with a Bosch double oven with cupboards above and below. A central free-standing island incorporates work surfaces and shelving beneath, while further features include recessed spotlights and painted wooden floorboards.
The adjoining living area centres around a cast iron wood burning stove with brick hearth, together with a triple glazed window to the easterly aspect and double radiator. There is a fitted double airing cupboard with shelving, housing the insulated copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater and cupboards above, together with a fitted double base cupboard. Double doors with glazed panels lead through to the garden room, while additional double doors open into the living room.
UTILITY ROOM: 6'10 X 6'
The utility room is fitted with a Butler's sink with worktop, shelving and cupboards above. There is space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, together with a triple glazed window, recessed spotlights and oak flooring.
PANTRY: 7'7 X 7'3
The pantry features a triple glazed window, open shelving, space for fridge freezer and wood flooring.
GARDEN ROOM: 20' X 9'
The garden room enjoys double doors opening into the living room together with double patio doors leading onto the south-facing rear garden. The room features tiled flooring, roof lights, and a bright double aspect to the east and south, creating an abundance of natural light throughout the day.
SITTING ROOM: 25'5 extending to 35' X 11'5
This is an impressive double aspect reception room with double patio doors opening onto the main garden with glazed side panels. The room centres around an arched fireplace with timber bressumer beam, upright brick surround and cast iron wood burner set on a slate hearth with oak mantel above. Additional features include fitted shelving to the recess, double radiator, telephone point, oak internal doors, dimmer switches and a picture window overlooking the lower garden room area with fitted bookshelves and cupboards under.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (3): 17' x 12'
The principal bedroom has a bay window overlooking the south-facing garden. The room benefits from triple fitted wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails, double aspect outlooks across the garden and to the west, together with double radiator.
ENSUITE BATHOOM: 11'6 X 6'9
The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Additional features include fitted shelving, Mira shower to the shower cubicle with tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, painted wood flooring, exposed ceiling beams, shelf top, extractor fan, and attractive metro-style turquoise tiled walls. A triple glazed window provides natural light.
BEDROOM 4: 15'6 X 10'
Bedroom 4 is approached via a suite lobby with fitted shelving and overhead storage together with oak internal door. The bedroom has triple glazed casement windows overlooking the garden and a westerly aspect, painted wood flooring and double radiator.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7'4 X 6'3
This ensuite shower room is fitted with a double shower with glazed screen, tiled walls and shower tray, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, low level wc and heated towel rail. Further features include half tiled walls, tiled flooring and triple glazed window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN & PARKING:
To the front of the property there is a pebbled driveway providing parking for approximately 2-3 vehicles together with carport, external Grant oil-fired boiler and wood store. Gates lead through to the main garden, while a pedestrian gate opens onto a paved pathway leading to the front porch and south gate. The front garden is enclosed by mature shrubs and hedging and benefits from outside lighting.
REAR GARDENS:
The main garden extends to approximately 170' depth and features a stone paved patio enjoying south and west aspects, raised brick borders and side passageway leading to the front garden and driveway gate. Beyond lies a long lawned garden with a polytunnel for growing vegetables, Calor gas canisters, modern oil tank, timber shed, 9' x 5', and garden house, 10' x 10' with veranda, double doors and side window, electric lights and heater and so therefore this could be used as an office. The garden is further enhanced by mature side hedging and borders, a central brick well, and an additional stone paved rear patio enjoying views across the surrounding fields and towards the South Downs. In addition, there is a further south-facing garden area extending to approximately 55', comprising paved patio and lawn beyond with mature hedge screening. There is an off-grid treatment plant in the garden.
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.
