Fairland, Selmeston, East Sussex
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Fairland, Selmeston, East Sussex Fairland, The Street, Approached from the conservatory is a useful studio/home office with a vaulted ceiling and Selmeston, Nr Lewes, a fireplace with a wood burning stove. From East Sussex, BN26 6TY the studio there are magnificent views over the surrounding countryside with Firle Beacon to one side. Accessed from the entrance hall is the A charming detached Grade II listed cellar. edge of village house with some beautiful far reaching views. Arranged over the first floor is a spacious landing, large principal bedroom, guest Berwick Station 2 miles, Lewes 7 miles, bedroom, two further bedrooms and a family Eastbourne 12 miles, Brighton & Hove 15 miles bathroom. Many of the rooms have exposed timbers and there are lovely unspoilt views over Entrance porch | Entrance hall | Drawing room | the surrounding countryside. Sitting room/Stuy | Dining room | Conservatory | Studio/home office | Kitchen/breakfast room | Outside Walk-in larder | Utility area | Cloakroom | Cellar The property is approached from the lane by the property's entrance drive which provides Principal bedroom | Guest bedroom | Two parking for two cars. To the far end of the drive further bedrooms | Family bathroom is a brick and tile garage. The garden at Fairland Brick and tile garage | Parking | Garden store | is a particular feature of the property and has Open fronted store | Beautiful mature garden | been beautifully planted and landscaped over Just over 0.25 acre the years with numerous well-stocked beds and many specimen trees including mulberry, The property almond, flowering cherry, greengage, quince Fairland is a picturesque and substantial Grade and a twisted hazel. To the far corner of the II listed edge of village house and provides garden there are vegetable beds and an well-arranged and interesting accommodation asparagus bed. Attached to one side of the of approximately 2,985 sq ft over two floors. house is an open fronted store. Internally, the house has a lovely homely atmosphere with a wealth of period features. From the main garden an opening leads through The welcoming entrance hall has a brick floor to a further lawn with an ornamental pond and the well-proportioned drawing room has a to one side. From the far end of this area of large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning the garden there are some spectacular views stove. The sitting room/study is fitted with a towards Firle Beacon. Immediately to the rear range of built-in book shelving and has a brick of the house is a sheltered paved seating area fireplace. The dining room is partly open plan which lies immediately adjacent to the dining to the kitchen/breakfast room and has glazed room. To the far end of the seating area is a doors to the garden and features an original brick and tile garden store. Just over 0.25 acre. bread oven. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with painted units with wooden work surfaces and includes a Stanley range. To one end there is a utility area and cloackroom, beyond which a stable door gives access to the charming conservatory. Location Fairland lies in an elevated rural position, set The coastal, business and entertainment back from a minor country lane, to the north centres of Eastbourne and Brighton & Hove are east edge of the village of Selmeston, with its approximately 12 miles and 15 miles respectively. church, garage/general store and public house. For the commuter, Berwick Station is about 2 The South Downs National Park lies a short miles, providing a service to London. distance to the south and provides wonderful opportunities for walking and recreation. The centre of the picturesque and historic Downland village of Alfriston is about 3.75 There are primary schools at Firle, Alfriston and miles, and offers a good range of shops and Upper Dicker, whilst at Lewes there is Priory facilities for everyday needs, including a general School which is a secondary school. In addition store, primary school, church and a number of there are an excellent selection of established restaurants and public houses. preparatory and public schools in the area including Eastbourne College, Lewes Old The country town of Lewes lies about 7 miles Grammar School, Roedean and Hurstpierpoint. to the west, providing a mainline train service to London (London Bridge/Victoria about 68 minutes). Lewes also provides an extensive range of shops and facilities, an excellent selection of restaurants and an independent cinema. Fairland, Selmeston, East Sussex Main House internal area 2,985 sq ft (277 sq m) Studio/ Garden Store Garage internal area 133 sq ft (12 sq m) Home Office 3.75 x 2.00 Garden Store internal area 81 sq ft (8 sq m) W N 4.84 x 3.22 12'4" x 6'7" 15'11" x 10'7" S E Kitchen/ Bedroom 3 Breakfast Room 3.93 x 3.51 Larder Utility 4.24 x 3.11 12'11" x 11'6" 13'11" x 10'2" 3.60 x 1.80 11'10" x 5'11" Bedroom 4 Dining Room 4.03 x 3.12 4.03 x 2.91 13'3" x 10'3" 13'3" x 9'7" (Maximum) Storage Conservatory 10.22 x 1.96 33'6" x 6'5" Sitting Room/ Drawing Room Study Principal Bedroom 5.00 x 4.62 5.24 x 3.98 5.00 x 4.62 Bedroom 2 16'5" x 15'2" 17'2" x 13'1" 16'5" x 15'2" 3.93 x 3.63 (Maximum) 12'11" x 11'11" Entrance Hall Entrance Ground Floor Porch First Floor 4.80 x 3.87 Garage 15'9" x 12'8" 4.71 x 2.62 (Maximum) 15'5" x 8'7" Cellar FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8414718/LCO Directions Travelling east on the A27 from Lewes to Eastbourne, pass over the Beddingham roundabout and continue travelling east on the A27 passing Glynde and Firle. On entering the village of Selmeston turn left immediately after the petrol station/village store (signposted Selmeston Village, Ripe and Chalvington). Continue along the lane for approximately 0.4 of a mile and the driveway marked Fairland will be found on the left, immediately after a property known as Grey Cottage. General Local Authority: Wealden District Council Tel: 01892 653 311 East Sussex County Council Tel: 03456 080 190 Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired Stanley range providing hot water and heating. Planning: Fairland is Grade II listed as being of architectural or historic interest. 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