Shortgate Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex

Barrowsmead is an attractive part-tile-hung ‘70s-styled property offering more than 3,000 sq. ft. of light-filled characterful accommodation arranged over two floors. Configured to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall with useful storage and a glazed wall overlooking a pond. It includes large drawing and dining rooms, the former with feature exposed brick open fireplace and both with patio doors to a south-facing terrace, and an extensive kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units, modern integrated appliances, space for a good-sized table and patio doors to a side terrace. The neighbouring fitted utility room has patio doors to a side terrace/drying area and a door to the carport. Also on the ground floor is a principal bedroom suite comprising a generous bedroom with patio doors to a side terrace, fitted dressing room, study with bespoke storage and patio doors to the terrace and a dedicated modern bathroom. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a family room with feature exposed brick fireplace with inset woodburner and patio doors to a side terrace, a double bedroom a family bathroom and a cloakroom. The first floor houses the property’s three remaining bedrooms, two with built-in storage.

The property is approached through double iron gates over a sweeping gravelled driveway providing private parking and giving access to the triple carport. The landscaped garden surrounding the property is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature planting and features a raised front aspect pond, all-weather tennis court, rear aspect pond, 21 ft. garden studio, greenhouse, shed and numerous paved terraces, all ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Located just 4.5 miles from historic Glyndebourne, the property sits at the heart of the historic and picturesque village of Laughton, which has a thriving community spirit and amenities including a church, village hall, store, Post Office, florist, inn with restaurant, recreation ground, showground and popular primary school. Communications links are excellent: the A22 London to Eastbourne road (2.9 miles) gives access to major regional centres, London airports and the motorway network, and Glynde station (5.1 miles) provides regular direct services to London Victoria in around 75 minutes. The area offers a wide range of independent schools including Annan, Bede’s, Lewes Old Grammar, Northease Manor, Mayfield, Roedean and Eastbourne College.