Green Lane, South Chailey, BN8

VENDOR SUITED. **PLEASE WATCH THE PROPERTY WALKTHROUGH VIDEO** A versatile, flexible and well presented three double bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow located down a quiet no through road in South Chailey.

A versatile, flexible and well presented three double bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow located down a quiet no through road in South Chailey. The property comprises in brief; three double bedrooms (two on the ground floor, one on the first floor), family bathroom. living / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room, insulated outbuilding with power and light, toilet and wash hand basin. This space could make for a perfect home office, games room or even a self-contained annexe, a garage with off road parking for one vehicle in front, a large private East facing front garden and good sized West facing rear garden.


The Property

Nestled on a peaceful no-through road in the heart of South Chailey, this well-presented three double bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow spans an impressive 1,447 square feet, including an insulated outbuilding and garage. Offering a versatile layout, this charming home is ideal for families, remote workers, hobbyists, or those seeking multi-generational living.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by a central entrance hall that leads into a spacious and light-filled 15' x 11'11" living/dining room, beautifully finished with a deep blue feature wall and large East-facing picture window, flooding the space with morning sun and views over the rear garden.

The kitchen/breakfast room, measuring 15'1" x 11'11", is double aspect, stylishly appointed with ample fitted cabinetry, modern appliances, and a central breakfast bar, perfect for casual dining. The space enjoys views of the rear garden and side access to either the back or front garden.

The ground floor further benefits from two generous double bedrooms:

Bedroom 1: A large 14'1" x 11'7" East-facing room positioned at the front, ideal as a master bedroom.

Bedroom 2: Measuring 13' x 11'7" max, this room is again a good sized double bedroom and faces the West facing rear.

The family bathroom is conveniently located and features a classic layout with bath, wash hand basin, and WC. It also benefits from a separate shower cubicle.

Upstairs, the third bedroom / home office / hobby room measures 14'10" x 14'8", providing an extremely flexible space suitable for a teenager’s retreat, creative studio, or remote work area. There is also further scope upstairs to convert into the other loft space, creating either another bedroom or bathroom. This could mean that this could easily become an entire master suite upstairs if desired.


Outside

To the front of the home is a large private East-facing garden, offering a serene morning spot for coffee. The front garden provides ample space for children to play an array of outdoor games whilst being exceptionally secluded and private from Green Lane itself.
A paved pathway leads to the entrance, flanked by lawns and established planting. To the rear is a good-sized West-facing garden, perfect for afternoon entertaining, complete with a patio seating area and a lawn bordered by fencing for privacy.

The property also includes a detached insulated outbuilding measuring 172 sq ft with power, lighting, a toilet, and wash hand basin. This versatile structure makes an excellent home office, games room, or could even be adapted into a self-contained annexe.


Additional Features

Garage (17'8" x 7'4") with parking in front for one vehicle.
Located within walking distance of Chailey Secondary School.
Surrounded by a plethora of public footpaths radiating through beautiful countryside, just five minutes away.
Vendor suited, making this an ideal time to secure your next home.


Summary

This attractive chalet bungalow blends practicality, charm, and flexibility, offering modern living in a tranquil village setting. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, or searching for a work-from-home sanctuary, this thoughtfully arranged property has it all.

Agents Note

There is a safe pathway (which is a public footpath) which leads from the property onto the main A275 by Jempsons convenience store. From here, Chailey secondary school can be accessed along the pavements alongside the main road and onto Mill Lane where the school is. The total time to complete this walk is between 15 – 20 minutes by foot. This therefore makes the location of the property perfect for Chailey secondary school pupils. Likewise, St Peters Primary school is excellently positioned from the property being only a 2 minute drive or a 20 minute walk. The well stocked Jempsons convenience store is only a 4 minute walk away from the house.


The Area

The house is surrounded by incredible countryside and within minutes you are able to walk through this countryside on a variety of different public footpaths. Although it may seem as if South Chailey is quite remote, it is only 15 minutes drive to the towns of Haywards Heath, Lewes, Uckfield and Burgess Hill respectively, all of which have mainline train links to London and Brighton each with an array of different shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Marks and Spencer Food and Home Bargains are conveniently located at the Maresfield retail park a 12 minute drive from the house


The village of South Chailey

Chailey is a village and parish in the Lewes District. The parish consists of the settlements; South Chailey, South Street, Chailey and North Chailey.

It is surrounded by Chailey Common Nature Reserve and has footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts and provides good access by road to a number of the surrounding towns.

South Chailey has a Jempsons convenience store and Post Office which is only a 1 minute drive and a 4 minute walk.

North Chailey has a Shell petrol station with a Londis convenience shop about a 4 minute drive away from the property.

Also in Chailey there is a very good historic pub called The Five Bells (2 minute drive and a 12-minute walk from the property) which serves local ales and offering a great varied food menu. It is an old coaching house dating back many hundred of years. It has everything you could wish for in a country pub, including; a log fire, cosy bar area, delightful gardens and a well equipped restaurant.
The Rainbow pub and carvery in Cooksbridge is only a 5 minute drive away. Further along again on the A275 is the historic town of Lewes with all of its pubs, restaurants and shops which is only a 13-minute drive from the house.


Transport Links

Cooksbridge mainline train station is only a 7-minute drive away from the house by car with services to Lewes and London. Haywards Heath mainline railway station with its fast services to London Bridge/Victoria/St. Pancras (journey time from 42 minutes) is 7.4 miles (16-minutes drive) from the house.

There is also bus number 121 which runs between Uckfield and Lewes. There are bus stops in Newick and Cooksbridge Train Station on this route. The nearest bus stop for bus number 121 is at the entrance to Mill Lane which is only a 12 minute walk from the property.

The property is well positioned to three of the main local roads links; the A272, the A22 and the A27. Brighton with all of its many amenities and attractions is 14 miles away and Crawley is also only 20 miles away. Gatwick airport can be reached in around 35 minutes.


Schools

There are two schools in the village of Chailey: Chailey St Peters Primary School in North Chailey (1 mile away, a 2-minute drive or a 21 minute walk) and Chailey Secondary School in South Chailey itself (0.8 miles away, and a 3-minute drive – See ‘Agents Note’ above). Newick Primary School in Newick is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive. Uckfield secondary school and sixth form college is only 7.7 miles away.

The independent Cumnor House and Great Walstead schools are also a short drive away. Oathall Community College (7 miles away) is another popular state secondary school and Haywards Heath further education college is only 6.7 miles away. Regular nearby bus services service these schools and colleges.


Nearby Newick

From the house, the high street of Newick is a 7 minute drive or a 1 hour 10 minute walk. Newick is a wonderful quintessential Sussex village. It has three thriving village pubs - The Crown, The Bull and The Royal Oak. The well renowned Newick Tandoori brings diners from far and wide to dine in the village’s own Indian restaurant and takeaway. The village Cottage Bakery serves fantastic freshly cooked bread in their historic original bread oven on site, and savoury and sweet treats. The Pantry coffee shop offers great coffee and lovely lunches including homemade cakes and savoury bites. The Pantry is a great place to meet friends and family in the day. The village also has two well stocked stores selling most items that you would need. One of these shops doubles up as the village post office. The village even has its own doctors surgery and a Pharmacy.

The residents of Newick are a fantastic mix of ages with the village school and pre-school (both rated Outstanding by Ofstead) bringing in young families through to the retired. Even though the village may be small in its number of residents, it packs a huge punch with the amount of clubs and societies that are on offer for all ages. The village hall plays host to many of those clubs and societies meets and social events. The village’s own amateur dramatic society (NADS) also put on its productions at the village hall. The annual Newick Bonfire night is extremely well regarded and thousands of people from all around Sussex flock to this event year on year. The village has strong rugby and cricket teams and as such sport runs through the veins of the village. The sports playing field with its cricket, rugby and football pitches, pavillion and licenced bar and adjacent childrens playgorund is a hive of activity throughout the year as it plays host to many a sporting activity or social event, particularly on a summers Friday evening when the children have cricket lessons and the parents meet to picnic and sip prosecco.


Come and have a look around this wonderful home in South Chailey and you will experience its charm and see its potential as a versatile family home. Modern life is always changing - this home can change with you, and give you the perfect balance of a thriving village and all its conveniences, along with countryside living, both well and truly on your doorstep.