Alciston, East Sussex

Garden Cottage is a unique and character home, featuring striking green timber clad elevations and offering approximately 2300 ft.² of flexible living space situated in a peaceful setting. The property seamlessly blends traditional character with modern comforts and solar energy.

The ground floor features a welcoming hallway leading to the impressive sitting room. This wonderfully light space boasts a log burner that opens into a bright dining area. The dining area is set within a large bay window, perfectly framing views of the garden and the South Downs beyond, with French doors leading out into the garden. The country-style kitchen is well-appointed with an Everhot cooker, tiled flooring and windows onto the kitchen garden. It also includes an adjacent utility room and a door leading straight out to the kitchen garden. The ground floor also features a bedroom wing with the principal bedroom boasting spectacular views and French doors opening onto a charming veranda, with seating area, enjoying the stunning scenery. There are two further double bedrooms with gorgeous views. There is also a wet room, bathroom and shower room.

On the first floor, there is the fourth bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside, alongside an extensive loft space providing excellent storage and potential for further enhancement subject to requirements.

The south-facing garden is a particular feature of the property and is laid principally to sweeping expanses of lawn with hedges and established planting. There is a detached timber garden studio with a sedum roof, which provides an ideal space for a home office or creative retreat. A driveway provides parking for two cars and leads to a detached garage, currently used as another studio. The garden features a variety of seating areas, including a covered verandah, enjoying exceptional views.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque South Downs National Park, Garden Cottage enjoys a prime location within the quintessential village of Alciston. This charming and unspoiled setting is characterised by rolling down land and historic flint buildings. It’s a place where walking, riding and cycling have long roots, with nearby trails like the South Downs Way and the Old Coach Road.

Nestled in a peaceful rural setting, this property offers easy access to the market town of Lewes. It boasts a wide range of shops, cafés, and cultural amenities, while also being close to the popular beaches of Eastbourne and Seaford. This provides ample leisure and retail opportunities. Nearby Selmeston village features a shop/garage, and Middle Farm offers an extensive farm shop and café. Alfriston village, just 2.5 miles away, has a general store, delicatessen, and various shops with pubs and restaurants. Charleston offers lots of events and a fabulous café. The area is well-served by independent schools like Bede’s School, Saint Andrew’s Prep, Lewes Old Grammar School, and Roedean, Brighton. Excellent communications connect the area with mainline railway services from Lewes and Berwick to London in 65 minutes, and there are convenient road links to the A27.