The Street, Kingston, BN7

Kingston Lodge is a charming Grade-II listed home set in the village of Kingston close to the South Downs. Surrounded by iconic countryside, the property dates back to the early 1700s and occupies a prominent position at the historic core of the village. The house retains much of its Georgian character with a wealth of original features, including period fireplaces, exposed beams, decorative coving and sash windows. Internally the home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout with the addition of underfloor heating, a refurbished and extended kitchen and stylishly updated bath and shower rooms. The property is contemporary throughout with elegant high ceilings and tasteful décor that is sympathetic yet neutral, allowing a new owner to add their own personal stamp, whilst respecting the character of the home.

Interior
The accommodation is arranged across three floors and extends to approximately 2564 sq ft with a cellar for storage and significant attention to detail throughout. The ground floor opens onto a welcoming entrance hall which leads through to a double aspect sitting room with a large bay window, wood-burning stove and open fire place with French doors to the rear patio. The charming second sitting room which benefits from another wood-burning stove and further large bay window is also accessed from the hall way. The open plan kitchen/dining room is a notable highlight and serves as the heart of this family home complete with a wealth of storage, a central island, handsome cabinetry and complementary granite work-surfaces. The large windows afford open views to the flint-walled garden and ensure an abundance of natural light. French doors open onto the outside patio and garden, creating a wonderful entertaining space. Adjacent to the kitchen/dining room is a utility room with wooden worktops and a butler sink with external side access to the garage and a large parking area. A shower room and a ground floor bedroom, currently being utilised as a music room, has excellent annexe potential.
Occupying the first floor is the principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes, a sleek en suite shower room and delightful dual-aspect views across the rear garden and countryside beyond. The two further doubles are both equally spacious in size, with one enjoying access to en suite facilities, whilst the well-appointed large family bathroom has been stylishly updated to include a luxurious freestanding bathtub, bespoke wall panelling and walk-in cubicle shower. There are two additional bedrooms on the second floor, making an ideal space for older children or visiting guests.

Outside

The house enjoys an idyllic position on a peaceful village road, well-screened by mature hedges with steps leading up to the front door. There is a sizeable private driveway to the side providing parking for a number of vehicles with access to a single garage. The delightful cottage-style rear garden enjoys a favourable southerly aspect with a spacious patio for outdoor dining and a well-manicured lawn with vibrant borders stocked with a variety of bedding plants and herbaceous flowers. The garden is well enclosed by tall flint walls and established shrubs affording an excellent degree of seclusion.

Situation

The popular village of Kingston is located approximately two miles from Lewes and enjoys a variety of local amenities including a 13th century church, primary school and popular local inn, The Juggs. Nearby Lewes is a popular town on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park set within spectacular countryside. The town offers a comprehensive range of amenities including a Waitrose supermarket and Tesco superstore, a small hospital, a variety of schools for all ages and a number of shops and services for day-to-day needs. There are many leisure activities available with walks across the South Downs, a variety of equestrian pursuits, sailing off the south coast and golf across the county. There are a number of highly regarded schools in the area including Lewes Old Grammar, South Downs College and Brighton College, whilst the University of Sussex is just 3.8 miles southwest. Transport links are excellent, with Lewes mainline station just 2 miles away providing connections to London Victoria (65 mins), London Bridge (90 mins) and Brighton (20 mins). The M23/A23 provides good access to Gatwick and the national motorway network.

Additional Information

Local Authority
Lewes District Council
Council Tax Band G
Services
Mains, electricity, gas, water, and drainage are supplied to the property.