Crouchers Farm Streat, East Sussex Crouchers Farm, Streat Lane Streat, East Sussex Bn6 8Rt
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CROUCHERS FARM STREAT, EAST SUSSEX CROUCHERS FARM, STREAT LANE STREAT, EAST SUSSEX BN6 8RT Substantial Grade II listed detached house in a lovely rural location w Entrance hall w reception hall w sitting room w dining room w study w kitchen/breakfast room w utility room w boiler room w master bedroom with bathroom and dressing room w 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) w shower room w triple bay garage and office w field shelter w car port w store/kennel w gardens & paddock w about 2.44 acres Description Set in a delightful rural location in the South Downs National Park, Crouchers Farm is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse believed to date from the eighteenth century or earlier, and subsequently extended in the late twentieth century. Today, the property offers well-presented and substantial accommodation extending in all to 3,779 sq ft. The property has charming red brick and tile hung elevations under a tiled roof, a central open porch and painted wood front door opening to the entrance hall. The formal dining room has an impressive inglenook fireplace, with cast iron hood and fire basket; also in the older portion of the house is the breakfast room, which is opens to the vaulted farmhouse style kitchen with wood burning stove, solid wood counters, a Rangemaster oven and a breakfast bar. The kitchen is open to the reception hall, a wonderful vaulted room with a large roof light, forming the link between the original house and the single-storey extension built on the footprint of the old dairy buildings. A pair of glazed internal doors open to the study, which has French doors to the garden. The spacious triple aspect sitting room is a superb room, with two sets of French doors to the northern courtyard. The master bedroom suite is situated on the first floor of the original house, and comprises bedroom with separate bathroom and a dressing room. There is a further bedroom on the second floor. There are four further bedrooms, two of which are en suite with their own outside access, and a shower room situated on the ground floor. Please refer to the floorplans, which give an excellent overview of the full extent and layout of the accommodation. Outside Crouchers Farm is approached via electronically operated gates opening to the drive which leads up to the parking, outbuildings and courtyard ahead of the house. The property offers a good range of outbuildings; a timber framed triple garage and office are complemented by field shelter and a two bay carport attached to a store/kennel and yard. To the north-west of the house is an enclosed paddock, crossed by a footpath. The pretty cottage-style front garden has a lawn, with a path to the lane flanked by well-stocked herbaceous beds. The fully enclosed rear garden has a lovely outlook to the north across open farmland and is mainly laid to lawn, with a charming south-east facing brick paved terrace offering space for table and chairs. There are established trees planted throughout the grounds and at the boundary, providing a screen. In all, about 2.44 acres. Situation Crouchers Farm is situated in East Sussex, in the picturesque rural village of Streat, in the South Downs National Park. Local shopping facilities can be found in Plumpton Green, including a village shop and several pubs. Ditchling (3.5 miles), Lewes (6.5 miles) and the City of Brighton & Hove (10 miles) provide further shops and restaurants. The area is well served for sporting and recreational facilities with tennis at Plumpton and Hassocks; golf at Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lewes; racing at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood; and there is sailing along the South Coast with marina facilities in Brighton and Newhaven. Lewes and Brighton have a range of theatres and cinemas, and Glyndebourne has an internationally renowned Opera House. There is an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding across the surrounding countryside. Rail services: Plumpton station is 1.3 miles distant, reached via Streat Forge, a private road over which Crouchers Farm has right of way. Services to London Bridge/Victoria from 59 minutes. Further rail services across the South East are available at Hassocks, Lewes and Haywards Heath. Schools: There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area, including Plumpton Primary School, Cumnor House School, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint, Lancing and Brighton Colleges, Lewes Old Grammar School, Chailey Secondary School, Lewes Priory and Plumpton Agricultural College. Directions From the A272, take the B2112 south, taking the second exit at the mini roundabout through Wivelsfield (signposted Ditchling). At the next roundabout, take the first exit and then take the second right into Streat Lane. Continue for about 1.5 miles, and turn into Streat Forge on the left, opposite the red post box. The entrance to Crouchers Farm is immediately on the left. Services Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Outgoings Lewes District Council, 01273 471600. Council tax band G. Tenure Freehold FLOORPLAN Crouchers Farm, Streat Lane, Streat, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8RT Gross Internal Area (approx) = 351.1 sq m / 3779 sq ft Office / Garage = 77.0 sq m / 829 sq ft Stable = 11.6 sq m / 125 sq ft N Store = 11.3 sq m / 122 sq ft Total = 451.0 sq m / 4854 sq ft (Excluding Carport / Yard) For identification only. Not to scale. © Floorplanz Ltd Dressing Room 4.68 x 2.05 Bedroom 1 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Bedroom 6 15'4 x 6'9 4.73 x 3.39 3.47 x 3.04 15'6 x 11'1 11'5 x 10'0 Dn Up Dn Garage Office / Garage 8.79 x 6.50 6.50 x 2.89 28'10 x 21'4 21'4 x 9'6 Second Floor First Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Study Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 5 4.30 x 2.70 6.08 x 3.70 4.02 x 3.80 Bedroom 4 3.60 x 2.68 19'11 x 12'2 13'2 x 12'6 5.18 x 4.01 11'10 x 8'10 14'1 x 8'10 17'0 x 13'2 Yard 4.45 x 3.93 Up 14'7 x 12'11 Reception Hall 8.01 x 4.02 26'3 x 13'2 Boiler Room IN Store 4.43 x 2.56 14'6 x 8'5 Utility Sitting Room 2.85 x 2.63 8.25 x 5.92 9'4 x 8'8 27'1 x 19'5 Kitchen / Breakfast Room Carport 7.69 x 7.23 6.09 x 5.31 25'3 x 23'9 20'0 x 17'5 Dining Room 5.05 x 4.60 Stable 16'7 x 15'1 4.01 x 2.91 Up 13'2 x 9'7 Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Location / Orientation) Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000. Savills Haywards Heath If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Chelsea House, 8-14 The Broadway IMPORTANT NOTICE Haywards Heath RH16 3AH Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, [email protected] either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form 01444 446000 part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. savills.co.uk Brochure prepared: August 2018 Photographs taken: August 2018 TP81028032.