Cleves 40 ROAD | DITCHLING | EAST | BN6 8TU

Situation

A substantial detached property situated in one of the finest locations within the village with beautifully kept gardens exploiting stunning views towards the .

The village of Ditchling, steeped in history and with its embedded ties to the arts, provides a traditional range of local shops and amenities. is situated approximately a mile away and provides regular mainline rail services to , and Gatwick (Victoria in approximately 55 minutes). Further to this Gatwick airport can be reached by car in approximately 30 minutes. The area is brimming with well- respected state and private schools including Ditchling C of E, Great Walstead, Downlands, School for Girls, Hurst College and Brighton College. The city of Brighton and Hove is approximately 9 miles away and provides world class shopping, restaurants and provisions of the arts with a diverse twist. The surrounding countryside and rolling South Downs provide the finest backdrop for walking and horse riding.

‘Cleves’ is a sizable family home with origins dating back to the early 1900’s and was once the residence of Edward Johnson the famous calligraphist known for designing the font used on all the London underground signage. The property provides plentiful space with a large, light reception hall feeding all the principle receptions rooms. The majority of the reception rooms are south facing and have wonderful views out over the rear garden. Particular features of the property are the bespoke handmade kitchen, parquet flooring and the master suite with walk in dressing room, en-suite bathroom and a south facing balcony looking over the beautiful gardens and towards the South Downs. The large gardens are stunning and regularly feature in the Ditchling open gardens. Kitchen

»» Solid pine wall and base units with pine upstands »» Granite and pine worksurfaces »» Twin oven gas fired ‘Aga’ »» Inset 2 ring gas hob »» Space for fridge »» Space and plumbing for dishwasher »» Fitted pine dresser unit »» Fitted cupboard housing the gas fired boiler and water softening unit Bathrooms

Family Bathroom

»» Panelled bath, wall mounted thermostatic shower, glazed screen and tiled splash backs »» Pedestal wash hand basin »» Low Level w.c. suite

En-Suite Bathroom

»» Panelled bath »» Large shower cubical with wall mounted themostatic shower and glazed doors »» Wash hand basin with with cupboard under »» Large heated ladder style towel radiator »» Cermaic tiled floor »» Low level w.c. suite Specification

»» Wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler »» Master suite with en-suite bathroom and walk in dressing room »» Hardwood parquet flooring »» Cast iron wood burning stove in the drawing room »» Sitting room with cast iron fireplace with marble surround, ceramic tiled insert and a slate hearth »» Sitting room with bay window seat »» Integral garage External

The property is approached over a brick block ‘in & out’ driveway with mature hedge row and well established shrub and plant borders. A selection of brick block and crazy paved stone terraces adjoin the rear of the property providing plenty of areas for relaxing and entertaining. A large expanse of lawn leads down the garden with a brick block pathway running through the centre leading to the nucleus of the garden with well stocked beds, circular stone terrace and a stone path leading to a further section of lawn with ornamental fish pond. Consumer protection from unfair trading regulations 2008 The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of the Property are based on information supplied by the seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents.

A buyer is advised to obtain verification from the solicitor. Chatt Estates and the seller state: 1) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide and do not constitute part of a contract. 2) No person in the employment of, or consultant to Chatt Estates has any authority to make representation or warranty in relation to this property.

chattestates.co.uk 01273 844500 34 HIGH STREET, DITCHLING, , BN6 8TA