5 bed detached house for sale

Green Lane, South Chailey BN8

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An extremely well presented five bedroom detached character family home spanning over 3,040 sq ft and located down a quiet no through road in South Chailey. The property, which dates back to Circa 1725 – 1750 and is not listed, comprises in brief; five double bedrooms, three bathroom/shower rooms set over all three floors, living room with original inglenook fireplace with woodburner, snug/dining room/playroom, open plan kitchen/dining room/family room, utility room, detached home office/studio in the rear garden, large shed, log store, treehouse, large detached double garage with room above and separate workshop all with power, light and double remote controlled electric roller doors, off road parking for four vehicles, large private, secluded and peaceful east facing front garden and west facing rear garden.

The House

You enter the house into a useful porch which is perfect for the storage of coats and shoes. The front door from the porch opens into the living room. This is a wonderful character room with beams, original herringbone parquet flooring and a large original inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Through from the living room leads into another reception room which also has beams and a brick open fireplace. This room could be used as a snug, a separate dining room, or even a playroom. Through from the living room is the main open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family room. This is a large room measuring 27ft x 18ft and can comfortably accommodate a range of dining room furniture and accessional sofas and a coffee table. The kitchen has an integrated dishwasher, butler sink, and space for a gas range cooker. It provides a fantastic social space for the family and for socialising with three doors from this room which leads to the rear garden terrace. There is a useful utility room next to the kitchen which has a door to the side of the house, cupboards, sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Up a step from the kitchen is a good sized storage cupboard and a downstairs bathroom with WC, contemporary wash hand basin, corner jacuzzi bath and separate shower cubicle. This completes the ground floor.

There are stairs to the first floor from the living room where three bedrooms and the family bathroom can be found. The master bedroom is located in the rear extension and measures 17ft x 12ft with a velux window, large windows and double glazed doors opening out on to the Juliette balcony with private and secluded views over the rear garden. Bedroom 2 is double aspect facing the front and side with original beams and a built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 also overlooks the front garden and has the original beams and wooden floorboards.

The family bathroom is adjacent to the master bedroom and could be used as a family bathroom or as an en-suite if desired. The bathroom has a stand along roll to bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under and a heated towel rail. There are double linen or storage cupboards opposite the bathroom. This completes the first floor.

There are stairs which rise from the first floor landing to the second floor. At the top of the stairs and turn left is Bedroom 4, which although is in the roof space offers an excellent sized double bedroom with generous head height. The room is triple aspect and offers enough space for an array of bedroom furniture. My clients have cleverly created an en-suite shower room for Bedroom 4 in the roof eaves which includes a WC, wash hand basin with storage cupboards under, a full sized shower cubicle and further eves storage. Bedroom 5 is the other side of the stairwell and again is a good sized double bedroom with generous head height. This could be used as a fifth bedroom or as a living area for Bedroom 4 which would make it a perfect guest suite or teenage/older child having their self contained space away from the main house. It could also become a space for a lodger if an income from the house is desired. This completes the second floor.

Outside

To the front of the house is space for one vehicle to be parked in front of the double garage. There is also a fenced off area with a gate to the right of the garage where two further vehicles can be parked or even a motorhome or caravan if there is this need. The detached garage was built in 2008 to a very high standard. The main section of the garage measures 24ft x 19ft and can comfortably park two large vehicles in. There is a separate workshop area at the left hand end of the garage with power and light. There is a staircase from within the garage which leads to a room above the garage with a window. This would make for an excellent games room, teenage hang out or studio. There are a number of solar panels on the roof of the garage which power the electrics for the house.

There is a wrought iron pedestrian gate which leads from the front and under a quaint tiled pitched roof with a stone pathway which runs through the middle of the front garden. There is a real original well in the front garden which has water in it. There are steps down to a stone terrace where outside furniture can be positioned to enjoy the morning easterly sun. The outlook to the front is very private and secluded and extremely quiet. There are side gates either side of the house providing access to the rear garden.

In the rear garden there is an open log store with closed storage area down one side of the house. There is a wooden pergola with a large amount of vines (which produce a reliable crop of annual grapes) covering the top providing a lovely shaded area to position outside furniture and entertain and dine al fresco. There is a raised barbeque area with stone built BBQ and space for a gas barbeque. Down into the garden itself can be found a wooden tree house with light, a large ornamental pond with feature waterfall which is teeming with natural wildlife including fish, newts and frogs.

There is a 13ft x 5ft shed which has power and light which is perfect for the storage of garden equipment and machinery. There is also a fantastic home office/studio which measures 19ft x 7ft. My clients built this in 2006 and it acts as a great work place for both of my clients to work comfortably in. It has power and light, double glazing, is fully insulated and has full internet connectivity. There is a storage room which is perfect as a stationary storage room. Without too much effort and expense this space could be converted into an annexe for an elderly relative or older child if desired, with the storage room becoming a shower room. There is hardstanding by the home office where a wired chicken coup stands. There is also another stone terrace perfect for another seating area. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn with an array of mature tree species native to many countries around the world. It makes for a haven of interest, shade, privacy and seclusion.

Agents Note

There is a safe pathway (which is a public footpath) which leads from the house onto the main A275 by Jempsons convenience store. From here, Chailey secondary school can be accessed along the pavements alongside the main road and onto Mill Lane where the school is. The total time to complete this walk is between 15 – 20 minutes by foot. This therefore makes the location of the property perfect for Chailey secondary school pupils. Likewise, St Peters Primary school is excellently positioned from the property being only a 2 minute drive or a 20 minute walk. The well stocked Jempsons convenience store is only a 4 minute walk away from the house.

The Area

The house is surrounded by incredible countryside and within minutes you are able to walk through this countryside on a variety of different public footpaths. Although it may seem as if South Chailey is quite remote, it is only 15 minutes drive to the towns of Haywards Heath, Lewes, Uckfield and Burgess Hill respectively, all of which have mainline train links to London and Brighton each with an array of different shops, restaurants and nightlife.

Marks and Spencer Food and Home Bargains are conveniently located at the Maresfield retail park a 12 minute drive from the house

The village of South Chailey

Chailey is a village and parish in the Lewes District. The parish consists of the settlements; South Chailey, South Street, Chailey and North Chailey.

It is surrounded by Chailey Common Nature Reserve and has footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts and provides good access by road to a number of the surrounding towns.

South Chailey has a Jempsons convenience store and Post Office which is only a 1 minute drive and a 4 minute walk.

North Chailey has a Shell petrol station with a Londis convenience shop about a 4 minute drive away from the property.

Also in Chailey there is a very good historic pub called The Five Bells (2 minute drive and a 12-minute walk from the property) which serves local ales and offering a great varied food menu. It is an old coaching house dating back many hundred of years. It has everything you could wish for in a country pub, including; a log fire, cosy bar area, delightful gardens and a well equipped restaurant.

The Rainbow pub and carvery in Cooksbridge is only a 5 minute drive away. Further along again on the A275 is the historic town of Lewes with all of its pubs, restaurants and shops which is only a 13-minute drive from the house.

Transport Links

Cooksbridge mainline train station is only a 7-minute drive away from the house by car with services to Lewes and London. Haywards Heath mainline railway station with its fast services to London Bridge/Victoria/St. Pancras (journey time from 42 minutes) is 7.4 miles (16-minutes drive) from the house.

There is also bus number 121 which runs between Uckfield and Lewes. There are bus stops in Newick and Cooksbridge Train Station on this route. The nearest bus stop for bus number 121 is at the entrance to Mill Lane which is only a 12 minute walk from the property.

The property is well positioned to three of the main local roads links; the A272, the A22 and the A27. Brighton with all of its many amenities and attractions is 14 miles away and Crawley is also only 20 miles away. Gatwick airport can be reached in around 35 minutes.

Schools

There are two schools in the village of Chailey: Chailey St Peters Primary School in North Chailey (1 mile away, a 2-minute drive or a 21 minute walk) and Chailey Secondary School in South Chailey itself (0.8 miles away, and a 3-minute drive – See ‘Agents Note’ above). Newick Primary School in Newick is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive. Uckfield secondary school and sixth form college is only 7.7 miles away.

The independent Cumnor House and Great Walstead schools are also a short drive away. Oathall Community College (7 miles away) is another popular state secondary school and Haywards Heath further education college is only 6.7 miles away. Regular nearby bus services service these schools and colleges.

Nearby Newick

From the house, the high street of Newick is a 7 minute drive or a 1 hour 10 minute walk. Newick is a wonderful quintessential Sussex village. It has three thriving village pubs - The Crown, The Bull and The Royal Oak. The well renowned Newick Tandoori brings diners from far and wide to dine in the village’s own Indian restaurant and takeaway. The village Cottage Bakery serves fantastic freshly cooked bread in their historic original bread oven on site, and savoury and sweet treats. The Pantry coffee shop offers great coffee and lovely lunches including homemade cakes and savoury bites. The Pantry is a great place to meet friends and family in the day. The village also has two well stocked stores selling most items that you would need. One of these shops doubles up as the village post office. The village even has its own doctors surgery and a Pharmacy.

The residents of Newick are a fantastic mix of ages with the village school and pre-school (both rated Outstanding by Ofstead) bringing in young families through to the retired. Even though the village may be small in its number of residents, it packs a huge punch with the amount of clubs and societies that are on offer for all ages. The village hall plays host to many of those clubs and societies meets and social events. The village’s own amateur dramatic society (nads) also put on its productions at the village hall. The annual Newick Bonfire night is extremely well regarded and thousands of people from all around Sussex flock to this event year on year. The village has strong rugby and cricket teams and as such sport runs through the veins of the village. The sports playing field with its cricket, rugby and football pitches, pavillion and licenced bar and adjacent childrens playgorund is a hive of activity throughout the year as it plays host to many a sporting activity or social event, particularly on a summers Friday evening when the children have cricket lessons and the parents meet to picnic and sip prosecco.

Come and have a look around this wonderful character family home in South Chailey and you will experience its charm and see its potential as a versatile family home. Modern life is always changing - this home can change with you, and give you the perfect balance of a thriving village and all its conveniences, along with countryside living, both well and truly on your doorstep

Attractive Front Elevation And Private Front Garden

Living Room With Inglenook Fireplace And Woodburning Stove (18'4" x 11'3", 5.59m x 3.43m)

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (27'4" x 18'3", 8.33m x 5.56m)

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (27'4" x 18'3", 8.33m x 5.56m)

Master Bedroom With Juliette Balcony And Private Secluded Views Over The Rear Garden (17'6" x 12'4", 5.33m x 3.76m)

Family Bathroom

Bedroom 2 (11'11" x 11'1", 3.63m x 3.38m)

Bedroom 3 (11'3" x 10'7", 3.43m x 3.23m)

Bedroom 4 (12'11" x 11'6", 3.94m x 3.51m)

Bedroom 4 En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 5 / Living Room For Bedroom 4 / Office (11'11" x 11'6", 3.63m x 3.51m)

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (27'4" x 18'3", 8.33m x 5.56m)

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room (27'4" x 18'3", 8.33m x 5.56m)

Home Office / Studio With Space For 2 x Desks And A Separate Storage Room (19'4" x 7'7", 5.89m x 2.31m)

Private And Secluded West Facing Rear Garden And Rear Elevation

Double Garage With Room Above And Separate Workshop With Power, Light And Remote Controlled Roller Doors (24'1" x 19'0", 7.34m x 5.79m)

Front Porch And East Facing Private And Secluded Front Garden

Side Access And Large Log Store

Aerial View Of House, Plot And Detached Double Garage At The Front

Aerial View Of House And Plot

Aerial View Of The House And Plot

Aerial View Of The House And Surrounding Open Countryside

Aerial View Of The House And Surrounding Open Countryside

Attractive Front Elevation And Private Front Garden

Downstairs Bathroom With Bath And Separate Shower Cubicle

Mature Trees And Shrubs Providing Privacy And Seclusion Including An Illuminated Walkway To The Detached Home Office

Pond Providing Habitat To Many Different Species