Lewes Road, Westmeston, BN6

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
8
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
7,618 sq ft
708 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Main House 7618 sq ft
- · Outbuildings 2
- 853 sq ft
- Not Listed
- South Downs National Park
- Garden: 5.5 acres
- swimming pool and tennis court
- Land – 14 acres
- 9.1 miles to Brighton College
- 5.6 miles to Hurst College
Description
On the first floor, the principal suite occupies the entire southern elevation; the dual aspect bedroom has a modern en suite with twin basins, free standing bath and a walk-in shower. There are four further bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms on this floor; the rear landing leads to the stairs to the second floor, where there are three further bedrooms, a study/bedroom nine, and a WC with separate bathroom.
Outside
Outbuildings and Garaging
The property is approached by electronically operated gates, which open to the long gravelled driveway. A spur leads to the outbuildings that are arranged around a courtyard, offering parking and storage away from the house. They comprise a flint walled home office, a recent
refurbishment with underfloor heating and fibre broadband connected, adjoined by a double garage. There is a brick and timber open bay log store with workshop, garden store and gardener’s WC; a further brick outbuilding was formerly a stable. To the north east of this group of buildings is an unconverted two storey barn, offering excellent potential for conversion to secondary accommodation (subject to obtaining the
necessary consents and permissions). Close by is a small brick outbuilding, formerly used as a sauna.
Gardens
Beautiful gardens set in about 5.5 acres, east facing to the front with croquet/marquee lawn. Heated
swimming pool, pool house, outdoor sauna and a secluded tennis court are also within the gardens.
Grounds
The agricultural fields are approximately 14 acres.
Situation
Set at the foot of the South Downs, Old Middleton is blessed with a network of footpaths and bridleways outside its door, a treasure for outdoor enthusiasts. Two miles from the centre of Ditchling, wellknown for its artistic community and popular cricket clubs. With two public houses, the Green Welly café, St Margaret’s primary school, post office and doctors surgery. The area is well served for sporting and recreational facilities with two cricket clubs in Ditchling, golf at Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lewes; racing at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood; and there is sailing along the South Coast with marina facilities in Brighton and Newhaven. Lewes and Brighton have a range of theatres and cinemas, and Glyndebourne has an internationally renowned Opera House.
Rail services: Hassocks station three miles, Haywards Heath eight miles.
Schools: There are many highly regarded private and state schools in the local area, including the extremely popular Brighton College ‘school of the decade’, Cumnor House, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint and Lancing College, Burgess Hill Girls, Lewes Old Grammar School, Roedean, Plumpton primary schools, Downlands Community College in Hassocks.
Trains: Hassocks to London Bridge direct 57 minutes and to Victoria 56 minutes. Haywards Heath to London Bridge direct 46 minutes and to Victoria 47 minutes (all approx.).
Directions
Please note, the postcode does not lead to the property. From the B2112 in the centre of Ditchling,
take the B2116 east for approximately 1.5 miles, passing Westmeston church on the left at the sharp
bend. Old Middleton is the second driveway on the left.
Property Ref Number:
HAM-54532Additional Information
Additional Information
Agent’s Notes: 1. There are footpaths and a bridleway outside the area of the gardens, but within the
boundary of the land, please refer to the title plans.
Local Authority: Lewes District Council.
Council Tax: Band H
Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank).
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: H
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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