The Street, Kingston, Nr Lewes, BN7

The Old Forge has been totally reimagined by the current owners who not only totally refurbished the existing conversion to a high specification but also added a stunning contemporary Kitchen/Dining Room/Sitting room. The front door opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with a lovely limestone floor. From the Entrance Hall a glazed door leads through to the large light-filled sitting room with vaulted ceiling, Dik Geurts Dutch Multi-Fuel stove, polished ash flooring and concealed LED "Runway" lighting. From the sitting room Frameless Glass Company double glazed sliding doors give direct access to the south-easterly facing terrace with sweeping views of the surrounding farmland.

From the sitting room a glazed door leads to the stunning Kitchen/Dining Room/Sitting Room with a vaulted ceiling, polished concrete floor, and floor to ceiling glazing which maximises the beautiful outlook and views. The handmade birch ply kitchen units are faced with Blue Fes Fenix providing extensive storage. The kitchen includes a range of integrated Bosch appliances, gas hob and an extendable Villeroy & Boch mixer tap. To one side of the dining space is birch ply storage and a seating bench extending to 12' in length with deep cushions and display shelving above.

The spacious living areas are complemented by a principal bedroom with bespoke birch ply cupboards with hanging rails and interior shelving by MakerManson together with an ash floor. In addition there is double guest bedroom again, with an ash floor, a family bathroom with pentangle shaped shower cubicle with overhead power shower, WC, wash basin with two-drawer unit, full-size bath and built-in storage. A third bedroom (currently used as a study) and separate cloakroom completes the accommodation. There is underfloor heating throughout the property.

The south-westerly facing part-walled garden lies to the rear of Old Forge from which there are stunning views to the South Downs Way. The garden includes two limestone-paved terraces, one facing south-east planted with herbs and aromatic plants and the other facing south-west which is surrounded by raised brick walls with mixed planting. Beyond the terraces the garden has been attractively landscaped and is laid to lawn, with flower and vegetable/fruit beds, fruit trees (apple, pear and cherry) and a wildflower area.

The garden is enclosed on three sides by lovely old flint walls and on the fourth by a mature beech and bay hedge. Towards the far end of the garden is an aluminium garden store with power. Other features include Collingwood stainless steel exterior lighting and a water storage system with two high-capacity rainwater butts. Lying to the front of the property is a designated parking space. The garden at Old Forge provides a very special setting for this wonderful village property.

Old Forge lies in a peaceful position just off "The Street", a no-through road in this highly sought-after village. Kingston provides a Primary School, Church, popular Public House, tennis courts and Kingston Pavilion. From Kingston a Public Bridlepath gives access on foot and bike to the historic County Town of Lewes which is under 2 miles away. Lewes provides a comprehensive range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities including The Depot Cinema.

In addition, there are three supermarkets including a Waitrose. Lewes mainline station is 2.25 miles from the house with direct services to Central London, Gatwick and Brighton. Lewes is the largest town within the South Downs National Park offering wonderful opportunities for walkers and cyclists.

Kingston and Iford Primary School is in the village, whilst Lewes Priory Secondary School is in Lewes nearby. There is also a good selection of private schools in the area and within easy reach of Old Forge, including Lewes Old Grammar School.

EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band E
Lewes District Council