Mantell Close, Newick, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8

A well-appointed and attractive Sussex style family house with self-contained annexe built in 2018 by Thakeham Homes forming part of a select close within the confines of this popular village.

IMPRESSIVE DETACHED SUSSEX STYLE FAMILY HOUSE | BUILT IN 2018 BY THAKEHAM HOMES | RESIDUE OF THE 10 YEAR NEW HOMES WARRANTY | FORMING PART OF A SELECT CLOSE | BACKING ON TO FIELDS AND ENJOYING A RURAL ASPECT | WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE VILLAGE CENTRE | IDEAL FOR MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING | UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING | GAS CENTRAL HEATING WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING TO THE GROUND FLOOR AND RADIATORS TO THE FIRST FLOOR - ELECTRIC HEATING TO THE ANNEXE | BLINDS TO SOME WINDOWS |

GROUND FLOOR: COVERED PORCH | ENTRANCE HALL | CLOAKROOM | SITTING ROOM | DINING ROOM | IMPRESSIVE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM |

ANNEXE: LAUNDRY ROOM/KITCHEN | SITTING ROOM | SHOWER ROOM | GARDEN ROOM/ANNEXE BEDROOM |

FIRST FLOOR: GALLERIED LANDING | FOUR BEDROOMS | MAIN BEDROOM & GUEST BEDROOM EN-SUITE WITH FITTED DRESSING ROOMS | FAMILY BATHROOM | OFF ROAD PARKING FOR TWO/THREE VEHICLES | FOUR VISITORS PARKING SPACES | LANDSCAPED GARDENS |

SITUATION: At the entrance to a select cul-de-sac, within walking distance of the attractive village centre of Newick with its range of local amenities including a baker, general stores/post office, primary school, doctor's surgery, church, inns and restaurants. Haywards Heath with its main line station, educational, recreational and shopping facilities is about five miles to the west. There is also a new M & S Foodhall 2.5 miles distant. Other nearby major towns include Lewes and Uckfield both with good shopping facilities.

DESCRIPTION: A spacious and versatile family home of distinction, built in 2018 by Thakeham Homes with the residue of the original 10 year warranty. The current owners have made some significant improvements including the creation of a self-contained annexe which provides the option of multi-generational living, together with a newly fitted Kitchen and landscaped gardens taking full advantage of the delightful rural aspect to the rear backing on to fields.

Approached via a Covered Porch with front door to a welcoming Entrance Hall and Cloakroom having a built-in cupboard housing the hot water tank, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. There are two reception rooms of generous proportion with the bright double aspect Sitting Room having a limestone fireplace, hearth and inset log-burner. The bay-fronted Dining Room has fitted storage cupboards. A particular feature is the stunning 24'5" open-plan double aspect Kitchen/Family Room which extends across the rear of the house. The Kitchen was re-fitted in 2023 to a high specification comprising 'L' shaped granite worktops, deep ceramic sink unit, two 'Kaiser' rotisserie ovens, 'Kaiser' induction hob with matching extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher and pan drawers. Bespoke island unit made from oak with a locally sourced granite top with cupboards, drawers, recycling unit and wine rack. Made on industrial grade castors for easy manoeuvrability. Double Pantry doors house a coffee station with copper backsplash, oak shelving, cupboards and drawers above and below and tiered shelving. The Dining Area provides ample space for a 6 seater table and chairs. The bi-fold doors open onto a terrace 8.3 x 2.8 meters (27.5 ft x 9.5ft) with a bespoke glass balustrade running the full length and steps down to the garden creating the ideal setting for entertaining and alfresco dining. Contemporary internal doors to the Garden Room having door and picture window to the rear. Door to Annexe Kitchen or Laundry Room comprising dark blue fronted units, plumbing for washing machine, granite top, deep ceramic sink and various sized cupboards for utensils, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Coir matting and door to the front. Door to the Annexe Sitting Room/Bedroom with aspect to the front and Shower Room housing the 'Vaillant' boiler. This space is considered ideal for a relative, visiting family or teenager with its own electric heating, recessed ceiling spotlights together with its own access to front and rear.

Galleried First Floor Landing having built-in linen cupboard, storage cupboard and hatch to loft with pull down ladder. There are four bedrooms with the Main and Guest Bedrooms both having En-Suite Shower Rooms and fitted dressing rooms. All of the bedrooms are served by a Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE: Brick paved driveway for 2/3 vehicles plus 4 visitors spaces. flanked by a lovely Cooper Beech Hedge which wraps itself around the front and side of the house edged with lawn, two Acers and an apple tree. External lighting and tap. The bespoke gate to the rear garden has access with a covered canopy, useful for bicycles/golf clubs etc.

The rear garden has 95 ft of Escallonia hedging with post and rail fencing. A Photinia hedge planted on the west side with post and rail fencing and a water feature and a hedge / metal screen hiding a compost maker and rain water harvester.

The 95 ft wide x 40ft deep rear garden is made up of Escallonia hedging with post and rail fencing has been landscaped in different zones to take advantage of the sun , the countrywide views over paddocks and magnificent sunsets. Mainly laid to lawn, with numerous specimen trees and plants including Wisteria, Hydrangea, Laurel, Conifers and plants together with a sunken vegetable area with garden shed and a newly installed Gravel garden, covered BBQ Gazebo, American Barn/Workshop with power and light along with a third shed/woodstore with paved area for ladders/wheelbarrows.

EPC RATING: BAND B
COUNCIL TAX: BAND G
LOCAL AUTHORITY: LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL