Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate

**Guide Price £800,000-£850,000** Built in the early 1900s, this beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended detached home sits in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, blending period charm with modern living. At its heart is a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, where bi-fold doors invite the outdoors in.

Description
Nestled in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, this exquisite residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home where timeless elegance meets contemporary comfort.
Sympathetically renovated and thoughtfully extended, the property celebrates its
heritage with charming period features from the warmth of open fireplaces to the grace of large light-filled windows and delicate picture rails. Inside the sense of space and light flows throughout the bright and airy rooms, with three generouslysized bedrooms, a dressing room and two beautifully appointed bathrooms. This home effortlessly marries modern living with character charm.
The main features of the property include:
• Entrance Hall with tiled flooring, stairs rising to the first floor.
• The double-aspect Sitting Room is generously proportioned, featuring two large built-in storage cupboards flanking a striking fireplace with its original Victorian surround and an inset log burner, perfect for cosy winter evenings.
• The charming Drawing Room, also double aspect, boasts an attractive tiled open
fireplace with decorative surround creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• At the heart of the home the Kitchen/Dining/Family Room is a wonderful bright and airy space with its tiled flooring flowing seamlessly throughout. The recently improved Utility Room features elegant panelled walls, a worktop and space beneath for white goods.
• The Kitchen is fitted with an array of soft grey wall and base units topped with luxurious marble work surfaces. A central island offers additional storage, pan drawers and casual dining space. The kitchen also houses a built-in dishwasher, space for washing machine, range-style cooker with extractor fan above, and plumbing for an American-style fridge freezer. Large shuttered windows frame the room allowing an abundance of natural light to pour in, while bifold doors open fully to connect the space directly to the patio and garden beyond.
• The Dining Area easily accommodates a good-sized table, enjoys a second double aspect, and is complete with a decorative hearth for added charm.
First Floor
• Three generously-sized Double Bedrooms, two of which are at the front and both enjoying captivating views over the forest. Bedroom 2 features a charming original fireplace and built-in floor-to-ceiling cupboard. Bedroom 3 benefits
from twin built-in wardrobes complimented by decorative shelving.• The Main Bedroom is accessed via a versatile dressing room or fourth bedroom,
which itself is fitted with an array of bespoke storage and a decorative fireplace.
From here the main bedroom enjoys serene views across the rear garden and
forest beyond. The adjacent En-Suite Shower Room is beautifully appointed
with fully tiled shower enclosure featuring Victorian-style fittings, tiled floor,
inset wash hand basin with storage below, low-level WC and heated towel rail.
• The Family Bathroom is equally elegant, offering a bath with screened shower,
wash hand basin with storage beneath, low-level WC, heated towel rail and tiled
flooring. Both bathrooms are bathed in natural light from large shuttered, sashstyle
windows offering delightful side views.
Outside
The property is approached through impressive double wooden gates set within sound reflecting fencing and opening onto a gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles. The drive leads to both the front door and the side of the property where a small gate provides access to the garden. The recently extended patio terrace offers a
wonderful space for entertaining, complimented by a timber gazebo and a dedicated hot tub area, perfect for year-round enjoyment. The garden itself is predominantly laid to lawn framed by established flower beds. A small ornamental pond and raised planters add colour and charm through the seasons. Practical additions include a
large metal storage shed, a greenhouse and a further timber shed providing ample space for gardening and outdoor equipment.