Cornwell's Bank, Newick

A beautiful, individually designed detached property, dating back to 1882 and originally built as the infant school serving the village of Newick, later sympathetically converted into a home in the late 1980s. Set on the southern fringes of the village, the property enjoys breathtaking, far reaching views across the South Downs.

Description
The Old Infant School is a beautifully presented detached home full of character and history set in a peaceful rural location. Once the village infant school this unique property now offers a wonderful blend of period charm and modern living with 3-4 bedrooms including a stunning principal suite with double doors opening onto a private balcony. The house is designed to make the most of its idyllic surroundings.
The generous reception rooms flow effortlessly onto the garden and courtyards creating a perfect setting for entertaining or enjoying quiet family life. Retaining many original features, this enchanting home captures a sense of heritage while providing comfort and style, making it a wonderful countryside retreat.
The main features of the property include:
• Front door opening into a welcoming Entrance Porch with tiled flooring. Floor to ceiling glazed windows and a decorative archway. From here a door leads to the Cloakroom while the inner hallway offers useful storage and access
through to the Study/Bedroom 4 which enjoys direct access to one of the pretty walled courtyard gardens via double doors.
• The Dining Room flows seamlessly into the Kitchen through a charming brick archway and also connects to a second courtyard garden making it an ideal space for entertaining. An open staircase rises to the first floor.
• The Kitchen is fitted with an array of shaker style, custom built solid oak wall and base units topped with granite work surfaces and complimented by a double butler sink, built in electric oven and hob, dishwasher and under counter fridge and freezer. A tiled floor adds to the traditional feel of this room.
• The Sitting Room is a wonderful bright and inviting triple aspect space with beamed ceiling and a charming log burning stove as its focal point. Double doors open directly to the private front garden framing beautiful views of the
surrounding countryside.
• On the first floor you will find three beautifully presented bedrooms. The impressive Principal Suite features double built in wardrobes, exposed beams and a charming timber balcony perfectly positioned to enjoy glorious views
across the gardens and out towards the South Downs. The adjoining en suite is fitted with a shower enclosure, low level WC, wash hand basin and even a private sauna.• 2 Further Bedrooms are equally full of character, each boasting exposed beams and double velux windows that flood the rooms with natural light.
These are serviced by a stylish Family Bathroom, complete with free standing roll top bath and separate shower enclosure.

Outside
The property is approached via a traditional five bar gate onto a gravel driveway which provides ample parking and access to the garage with electric up and over doors. The garage also benefits from additional space for utility appliances and sink. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and beautifully framed by established trees and mature hedging creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. A large patio
extends directly from the sitting room providing the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. A well can be found in one of the two further courtyards tucked to either side of the property offering peaceful and private spots to relax and enjoy the surroundings

Agents Note:
The neighbouring property to the rear benefits from a right of access over the driveway situated to the side of the property. Notwithstanding
this, they have their own separate driveway serving the property, and the aforementioned right is not presently in use.