Meadow Way, South Chailey, BN8

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A very well presented three bedroom, two bathroom semi-detached family home. This modern house (built in 2020) spans over 1,260 sq ft, and is situated in the desirable development of Old Hamsey Lakes in South Chailey. The accommodation comprises in short of; three bedrooms (or two bedrooms and an office), one en-suite shower room, family bathroom, fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, Living / Dining room, and a downstairs cloakroom. There is a South facing private rear garden, and a detached single garage providing parking for one vehicle and a further three parking spaces infront of the garage.


The House

You enter the house through the main front door which has a frosted glazed window to the side allowing natural daylight to flood into the hallway. The hallway has recessed spotlights, Amtico flooring with underfloor heating and a built in mat. Directly infront of the front door is the downstairs cloakroom which consists of; smart grey tiled flooring with underfloor heating, floating WC, floating wash hand basin with storage drawer under and a motion sensor light underneath the unit, chrome heated towel rail and recessed LED spotlights.

To the left of the hallway is kitchen with a window which faces the front. The kitchen comprises of; recessed LED spotlights, Amtico flooring with underfloor heating, a wide range of dark grey shaker style wall, base and deep pan drawer units which provide a large amount of storage, cream work surface space, stainless steel sink and drainer. There is a wide range of integrated appliances which include; four ring electric hob with stainless steel extractor above, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer dryer. The room is large enough for a small breakfast table and chairs. The kitchen also houses the boiler.

This is a large double aspect living/dining room which faces the back of the house measuring 17’9 x 17’ ft and can comfortably accommodate a range of sitting room and dining room furniture. This room also has Amtico flooring with underfloor heating. There are double French patio doors from the sitting room which open directly out onto the rear garden with two large windows either side, one more window facing the rear, and a small window to the side overlooking the driveway. As the back of the house faces due South, this room is bathed in natural daylight all day long. Stairs rise from this room to the first floor.

Up on the first floor landing can be found the master bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom and two further bedrooms. It also has a large linen cupboard and an unusual and attractive long thin window to the side which allows natural daylight to flood onto the landing.

The master bedroom measures 14’1’ x 11’9 ft and overlooks the front of the house with a built in double wardrobe. The en-suite shower room comprises of; frosted window to the front, smart grey tiled flooring with underfloor heating, grey wall tiles, floating WC, floating wash hand basin with storage drawer under and a motion sensor light underneath the unit, large fitted mirror, glass shower cubicle with rain head shower over, chrome heated towel rail and recessed LED spotlights.

Bedroom 2 faces the rear of the house and is a comfortable double bedroom. It has a built in double wardrobe and lovely uninterrupted views over trees and open fields. Bedroom 3 is a good size and could just about fit a double bed in, however would make a better larger single bedroom or study. This bedroom has a larger than average window which again affords the uninterrupted views over trees and fields at the back.

The family bathroom is the final room on this floor and consists of; smart grey tiled flooring with underfloor heating, grey wall tiles, floating WC, floating wash hand basin with storage drawer under and a motion sensor light underneath the unit, large fitted mirror, panelled bath with mixer taps and a rain head shower over, chrome heated towel rail and recessed LED spotlights.

This completes the internal accommodation.


Outside

Outside to the front of the house is a small front lawn to the left and an Indian sandstone pathway leading to the front door.

There is a block paved driveway to the right of the house providing parking infront of the detached single garage for three vehicles.

The detached single garage is a very good size which measures 21ft x 9ft. It has full power and light, and an up and over door to the front. The side wall of the garage forms the side boundary of the rear garden. The pitch on the garage roof is good and therefore allows for plentiful storage up in the roof void of the garage. My clients have looked into the successful feasibility of converting this garage into a home office or gym, perhaps even with bi-fold doors which then would open directly onto the rear garden.

There is a side pedestrian gate leading from the driveway into the private South facing rear garden. There is a raised decking area which is large enough for a variety of outside furniture and also an Indian sandstone terrace. There is a small lawn and two borders which run along the wooden panelled fence, one of which has a variety of shrubs planted. There is a lockable gate which leads to the area at the back of the garage which my clients use as additional storage.

The directly due South orientation and absence of any houses overlooking this garden provides a wonderful place to relax all year round, but especially in the warmer months.

Agent’s Note: Residents of the development (Old Hamsey Lakes) pay an annual charge for the maintenance of the roads, pathways and green areas. It is currently approximately £300 per annum.

Services: LPG fuelled central heating, under floor heating to the ground floor and upstairs bathrooms, and to radiators to the first floor bedrooms. Mains water, electricity and drainage.


Old Hamsey Lakes

Old Hamsey Lakes is a modern lake side residential development built in 2019 set amongst ancient woodland. It is situated in a delightful semi-rural position on the southern edge of South Chailey. The location of the house itself is extremely quiet, and it is tucked away on the outer edge of the family friendly development with views over trees and fields at the south facing rear. There is a wonderful ‘Bluebell Trail’ that winds itself around the back of the development making it perfect for dog owners, families or just a recreational stroll.


Location

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. North Chailey has a petrol station with a Londis convenience shop about a 7 minute drive away.

Also in Chailey there is a very good historic pub called The Five Bells (2.3 miles away) 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.

Slightly further down the A275 past the Five Bells is a Jempsons convenience store which is only a 4 minute drive from the house (1.6 miles). The Rainbow pub and carvery in Cooksbridge is only 1.4 miles away - roughly a 30 minute walk. Further along again on the A275 is the historic town of Lewes with all of its pubs, restaurants and shops which is only a 11 minute drive down the A275 from the house.


Schools

There are two schools in the village of Chailey: Chailey St Peters Primary School (2.8 miles away) and Chailey Secondary School (1.5 miles away), both located in South Chailey.

There is a variety of other excellent schools in the local area, both state and independent. Newick primary CofE school is just 5 miles away, Fletching CofE, and St Augustines CofE School in Scaynes Hill are both within 7 miles. Uckfield secondary school and sixth form college is only 10 miles away. The independent Cumnor House and Great Walstead schools are also a short drive away. Oathall Community College (8.7 miles away) is a popular state secondary school and Haywards Heath further education college is only 9.6 miles away. Regular bus services run on the A272 to these schools and colleges.


Transport links

Cooksbridge mainline train station is only a 4 minutes away by car with services to Lewes and London.

There is also bus number 121 which runs between South Chailey and Lewes. The bus stop is just outside the development and also stops at Cooksbridge railway station.

Haywards Heath mainline railway station with its fast services to London Bridge/Victoria/St. Pancras (journey time from 42 minutes) is 9 miles (20 minutes drive) from the house. The property is well positioned to three of the main local roads links; the A272 (3.6 miles) the A22 (9 miles) and the A27 (5 miles). Brighton with all of its many amenities and attractions is 13 miles away and Crawley is also 19 miles away. Gatwick airport can be reached in around 40 minutes.

Although it may seem as if South Chailey is quite remote, it is only a 10 minute drive to the towns of Lewes, 15 minutes to Burgess Hill and 20 minutes to Haywards Heath and Uckfield. All of these towns have mainline train links to London and Brighton, each with an array of different shops, restaurants and nightlife.


Come and have a look around this fantastic property, and you will experience its wonderful 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 countryside living whilst being a short distance from a thriving village and all its conveniences, both well and truly on your doorstep.