Mill Lane, Ripe, Lewes, East Sussex

Mill Farm is an exceptional example of a traditional Sussex farmhouse, displaying handsome brick and tile-hung elevations beneath a classic peg-tiled roof. The property provides almost 4,000 sq ft of principal accommodation, rich in beautifully preserved period features including exposed beams, quarry-tiled flooring and substantial inglenook fireplaces with inset wood-burning stoves.

The ground floor layout is ideally suited to both entertaining and modern family life. A generous entrance porch opens into a spacious central dining hall, forming an impressive principal reception area. From here, doors lead to a dual-aspect drawing room and a comfortable snug. The farmhouse kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a traditional Aga, bespoke wooden cabinetry and access to a practical utility room and useful cellar. A large study provides an ideal environment for home working, enjoying attractive views across the gardens.

On the first floor, the property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is accessed via a short flight of steps from the landing and is accompanied by a striking contemporary bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and exposed period timbers. The remaining bedrooms continue the characterful theme of the home, some with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, and are served by an elegant family bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower.

The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. The grounds are a particular feature, comprising formal lawns, established box hedging and traditional flint walls. The garden also includes a summer house and a greenhouse with raised vegetable beds. A substantial timber-framed outbuilding, extending to in excess of 1,500 sq ft, incorporates a double garage, barn, three stables and store rooms, offering excellent versatility with potential for equestrian use or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. Behind the barn is a large field. The property has a full alarm system with cameras.

The property is located in the sought-after village of Ripe, set within the picturesque East Sussex countryside between Lewes and Eastbourne. The village offers a welcoming community with local amenities including an excellent village shop, while the nearby town of Lewes provides a wider range of supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, as well as a mainline station. Glyndebourne and Charleston Farmhouse are also closeby.

The area is particularly well served for schooling, with well-regarded independent options including Bede’s School and Lewes Old Grammar School, alongside further established schools such as Brighton College, Roedean School, Lancing College and Eastbourne College.

Communications are convenient, with mainline rail services available from nearby Polegate and Berwick stations providing regular links to London, while the A27 offers access along the south coast and to the wider motorway network.