Mill Lane, Laughton, Nr Lewes, BN8

Wayside Byre was sympathetically converted with great flair and attention to detail in 2017. The property presents attractive high grade oak weatherboard elevations under a pitched clay tile roof. Internally the property provides well-arranged compact accommodation over one floor.

From the garden, large sliding double glazed doors open into the well proportioned lime-plastered sitting room / dining room / kitchen, which features a stunning vaulted ceiling, with a wealth of exposed honey coloured timbers. To one side of this room is a good range of built-in cupboards and drawers with an integrated fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven and hob. To the far end is a wood burning stove. In addition there is a good sized double bedroom, also with a vaulted ceiling. Approached from the bedroom is a well appointed shower room.

Other features within the property include lovely oak wooden floors, a number of roof lights which flood the property with natural daylight, and large glazed sliding doors. All conspire to create a seamless connection between the property and its magnificent garden.

The 0.8 of an acre garden is a real feature and has been carefully curated, landscaped and lovingly planted by the current horticulturalist owners. The garden formerly formed part of the highly regarded Marchants Hardy Plants Nursery (now closed due to retirement) which has featured several times on BBC’s Gardener’s World as well as in numerous publications, including Gardens Illustrated, Hortus and Country Life - to name but a few.

The garden includes a hornbeam avenue, picturesque natural pond, lawns, clipped beech and hornbeam hedges, a beautiful Chinese lime and a circle of Italian alder, with a feature black walnut. To one corner of the garden is a working area which includes compost bins. The garden at Wayside Byre provides a very special setting for a unique property. In all just over three quarters of an acre.

Rights of way: A public footpath crosses the property at the far end of the garden and could easily be screened.

The property lies in a quiet rural setting just over a mile from the village of Laughton, which provides a general store and post office, primary school, church and public house.

Lewes is approximately six miles away and is known for its history and wealth of independent shops, restaurants and cafes together with a mainline train service to London (London Bridge / Victoria about 64 minutes). The coastal business and entertainment centres of Brighton and Hove and Eastbourne are about 15 miles respectively, while Glyndbourne Opera house is within easy reach.

The A27, which lies just to the south of Lewes, connects to the A23 / M25 networks, providing fast access to Gatwick Airport and the national motorway system.

EPC Rating E
Wealden District Council
Council Tax Band C