Chailey Green, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN8

This much-loved family home is understood to have origins dating from the early 17thC with later additions and was converted from two cottages to one creating the glorious family home it is today.

The house has a wonderful sense of space with very generous ceiling heights for a property of its age. The property boasts a plethora of original features including bressemer oak beams, inglenook fireplaces, a stunning oak turned staircase of very generous proportions and wooden sash windows.

The lovely door to the side of the house opens into an attractive hall with large glass doors leading to the rear garden and a cloakroom off it. Leading down the hall is the beautiful and elegant drawing room with large windows and working inglenook fireplace. To the other side is a study with large feature window looking out over the garden. Further along is a lovely breakfast room with large windows overlooking the garden and a kitchen and utility room. Off the kitchen and to the other side of the drawing room is a glorious formal dining room with inglenook fireplace and a beautifully carved oak turned staircase which leads to the first floor.

The first floor features four large double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has large windows overlooking the rear garden and an ensuite bathroom. There are ample storage cupboards for a property of this age and a good sized family bathroom.

The house is approached off Chailey Green and enjoys views across the Green to the Church. There is off street parking and a garage with side access to the house. To the rear is a beautifully planted and mature garden, featuring many large camellias, specimen trees and a spectacular magnolia. The terrace to the rear is perfect for alfesco dining and simply sitting and enjoying the delightful garden.

Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Chailey Green the property benefits from a convenience store / post office, a secondary school, a doctor's surgery and an excellent local pub in nearby South Chailey.

Haywards Heath is 6 miles and provides an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, together with a mainline train service to London (London Bridge/Victoria circa 42 mins).

The historic county town of Lewes is just over 6 miles, with Gatwick airport being some 19 miles to the northwest. The city of Brighton & Hove is about 14 miles, whilst the A23, lies to the west of Haywards Heath providing fast access to the M23/M25.

There is an excellent selection of established preparatory and public schools in the area. These include Cumnor House, Great Walstead, and Brambletye, together with Ardingly College and Hurstpierpoint College.

Glyndebourne Opera House is about 10 miles away and there are numerous golf courses in the area, including Piltdown, Royal Ashdown, The East Sussex National and Crowborough Beacon. The South Downs National Park is easily accessible, providing wonderful walking and riding opportunities.

Mid-Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band G
EPC Exempt