Stanmer Village, Stanmer Park, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £550,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

GRADE II LISTED CHARMING COTTAGE IN STANMER VILLAGE.

IN NEED OF SOME MODERNISATION.

VACANT POSSESSION.

RESIDENTS CAR PARKING FOR TWO CARS .

In the idyllic setting of Stanmer Village within the South Downs National Park and surrounded by the parkland, woodland and farmland of Stanmer Park Nature Reserve, this flint faced, 3 bedroom cottage with a large sunny garden, spacious outhouse and residents parking is a rare find. On the market for the first time in 70 years and in need of a little tlc, this Grade II historic home brims with character. Bigger than it looks, there’s 97.54m2 (1049.91 sq. ft.) of spacious, light rooms to explore which includes a lounge, a dining room, modern kitchen and contemporary shower room as well as the 3 versatile bedrooms. A 15 min drive from Brighton and Lewes, and 6 from Falmer’s train station it’s ideal for professionals and families of any age with a shop and café in the park, a choice of primary and secondary schools within a 14 min radius and historic Stanmer House, church, donkey wheel and pond to enjoy.

Style: Grade II mid terrace cottage within 18th century estate, no chain
Type: 3 bedrooms: 2 double, 1 big single, 1 bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen
Location: Stanmer Park
Area: 1112 sq. ft.
Outside: Sunny gardens front and back
Parking: Residents parking
Council Tax Band: D

Why you’ll like it:
Pretty as a picture this private, chain free property is on a quiet, no through lane. Secluded but not isolated, it is set back behind a well-kept front garden and radiates charm.

Inside a porch for coats and boots opens into a spacious lounge with a welcoming fireplace and 4.5 x 4.0m (14’9 x 13’1) to enjoy. Next door, also at the front of the property the elegant dining room allows for guests to experience a traditional dining experience whilst enjoying garden views whilst at the back, the modern kitchen breakfast room has a practical layout with plenty of storage and working surfaces. There’s a generous 4.0 x 3.1 (13’1 x 10’2) to play with and easy access to the central hallway and back door for an al fresco lifestyle.

On the ground floor, the contemporary bathroom is good to go, and upstairs all three bedrooms are quiet and comfortable with glorious views.
Outside, the sunny garden is a tranquil idyll, surrounded by countryside with plenty of paved space for entertaining. With 7.44m2 (80.08 sq. ft.) approx. in total, the outhouse inspires ideas (stnc) with a store and a room with water which measures 2.6 x 2.0m (8’6 x 6’6).

Agent Says:
“An exciting opportunity to buy a very special home in a glorious, countryside setting but within easy reach of Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.”

Owner’s Secret:
“My father worked in the grounds and bought the cottage which had been a tied cottage before I was born here. Far bigger than it looks from the lane it is a quiet, restful sanctuary with bright and spacious rooms. The easy flow of the ground floor to the garden is perfect for a growing family and the garden is a sunny oasis which has plenty of space to relax as well as for entertaining. The location is perfect with a footpath at the end of the terrace, shops and cafes in the park and you can be in the University, Downland villages or on the beach in Brighton in minutes.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shop in the park, Co-Op & University store 4-6 mins drive
Train Station: Falmer Station 5-6 mins drive
Seafront or park: Park has a play area, sea 20 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: Coldean Primary, Carden Primary, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Patcham High
Private: Lewes Old Grammar, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Brighton Girls

The friendly community of Stanmer Village is in the South Downs National Park and is part of ‘The Living Coast’. Popular with families and professionals the historic Stanmer Park Estate has amenities within it, 495 protected hectares with footpaths and bridle paths to explore and schools are a short drive. Surrounded by countryside it is on the edge of Brighton with stations at Falmer and Lewes as well, and easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for the coast, Lewes, Gatwick and London.