Great Cottery Hamsey The small & historically significant parish of Hamsey lies just minutes away by car from the vibrant & historical county town of which provides a mainline station ( Victoria approx. 70 minutes) & an excellent range of amenities. The village of Cooksbridge 1 mile away is also served by a mainline railway station (London Victoria approx. 65 minutes), a local Public House & primary school.

■ Unique Single Storey Detached Residence ■ Meticulously Landscaped Gardens & Grounds of Approx. 2 Acres (TBV) ■ Exclusive & Exceptional Rural Location ■ Magnificent, Uninterrupted Views ■ Flexible & Functional Accommodation ■ Impressive 34 ft Living Room ■ 32 ft Kitchen/Dining Room ■ Home Office & Utility Room ■ 17 ft Master Bedroom With En Suite ■ Four Further Bedrooms ■ Family Bathroom & Separate Cloakroom ■ 18 ft Garage & Ample Private Parking

"Great Cottery basks in its majestic surroundings being perfectly orientated towards beautiful, uninterrupted panoramic views across the stunning Sussex landscape" A unique opportunity to acquire a striking, architecturally significant five bedroom single storey detached residence set in an exclusive and exceptional rural location within the historically significant parish of Hamsey, just 3 miles north of Lewes. This individual property of approximately 2531 sq ft was designed by John Schwerdt and Partners in 1959 (TBV) receiving a "Commendation" from the Civic Trust Awards marking its prominence within the community and local history. This particularly light and bright, bespoke country home offers a flexible and functional lateral living arrangement which provides all the pre-requisites for modern family living and entertaining. Great Cottery basks in its majestic surroundings being perfectly orientated towards beautiful, uninterrupted panoramic views allowing the glorious landscaped gardens and grounds of over 2 acres to be immersed into the stunning Sussex landscape. Numerous windows and glazed doors ensure the integration of the internal spaces with the gardens and subsequently a sense of nature and the presence of natural light are evident throughout. The property has been sympathetically updated over the years with modern conveniences and features including double glazing, photo-voltaic solar panels (which generate an income), designer bathroom suites, a feature glass cubed wall to the internal hall and fitted wardrobes and under-floor heating in part. The functionality and bespoke style of the architectural era in which the property was built has been retained and is emphasised by original features such as the 'Bakelite' radiators, the marble tiled floor in the entrance hall, parquet flooring and an impressive fireplace in the living room. Of particular note internally is the spectacular 32 ft kitchen/dining room which provides a fantastic space for the family and for entertaining purposes comprising a bespoke kitchen with integral appliances, a curved central island and space for formal dining. Full height, corner glazed doors fold back to reveal a glorious solid wood decked

"This striking, architecturally significant bespoke country home offers a flexible & functional lateral living arrangement which provides all the pre-requisites for modern family living & entertaining" terrace from which the stunning location can be admired and enjoyed. Three marble steps lead down from the entrance hall to the extensive 34 ft x 17 ft triple aspect living room which centres around an original fireplace with the later addition of an inset modern wood burning stove. Magnificent views extend as far as Lewes Castle and this generous space is flooded with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors which afford access to the gardens. The accommodation further comprises in brief; useful utility/boot room, a 12 ft home office with exposed painted beams, 17 ft master bedroom with an en suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe, four further bedrooms, a family bathroom with a luxury suite and a separate cloakroom. Externally, the considerably landscaped gardens incorporate architectural and specimen plants, shrubs and trees throughout the grounds which total just over 2 acres (TBV). The gardens back onto open countryside and the surrounding views of the River Ouse provide a magnificent backdrop to the predominantly lawned gardens which include a kitchen garden, a greenhouse, two sheds and an orchard stocked with apple, plum and pear. Gated access leads to the front garden and to a crescent-moon driveway which affords an abundance of private parking. There is also an 18 ft garage with an electric roller door and a floor- mounted oil fired boiler which our clients have advised us was installed in 2011 (TBV). Hamsey derives its name from the Anglo Saxon word ham meaning 'homestead' or 'village'. The first written mention of Hamsey is reputed to have been in 925 and by the 9th Century Hamsey had become a settlement of note. Following the conquest of Britain by William of Normandy in 1066, the manor of Hamsey was bequeathed to William de Warenne, one of King William I's trusted knights. De Warenne was married to the Conquerors step-daughter Gundreda. Together they built Lewes Castle and founded Lewes Priory. Agent's notes: Energy Efficiency Rating C; rear main photograph. directions From our office in the High Street turn left, proceed up through the High Street, up St Anne's Hill and into Western Road. At the forked junction turn right into Spital Road and at the main road junction turn right again. Continue out of Lewes, following the signs towards Cooksbridge and Haywards Heath. After approximately 1 mile and upon reaching the village of Offham turn right at the Church into The Drove. Continue along the country lane and over the railway crossing past Ivors Lane on your right hand side. Approx. 300 yards on your right is the entrance to Great Cottery & Hamsey House.

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