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Berwick House, Berwick, East Sussex Chilver Bridge Road, the Reception Rooms Are Ideally Arranged for Formal and Informal Entertaining Berwick House, Berwick, East Sussex Chilver Bridge Road, The reception rooms are ideally arranged for formal and informal entertaining. Berwick, East Sussex, Internally, the house has a charming ambience BN26 6SD and provides excellent accommodation arranged over two floors. On entering this A stunning late-Victorian house with property, you have a feeling of grandeur with secondary accommodation and a characteristic large Victorian style entrance hall opening into a sitting area with a feature uninterrupted views to the South Downs. hexagonal window. Designed by a London based company, the Berwick Station 0.3 mile, Alfriston 2.3 miles, 30’5” bespoke kitchen/dining/family room is a Lewes 8.5 miles, Eastbourne 9 miles, superb family area offering modern day living. London 75 miles The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke painted units with honed granite work surfaces Main House: Covered entrance porch l Entrance hall l Drawing room l Sitting room l Magnificent and includes a three oven electric Aga with 30’ kitchen/dining/family room l Cloakroom gas hob. There is the added advantage of Principal suite comprising bedroom, bathroom underfloor heating to the majority of the and walk-in wardrobe l Guest suite comprising ground floor. bedroom and shower room l Three further bedrooms l Further bathroom | EPC Rating E The triple aspect drawing room has a feature fireplace with a Charnwood Island wood burner Guest Cottage: Large studio/bedroom with and a renovated wood floor with French doors kitchen area l Wet room | EPC Rating D leading out to the terrace. In addition, there is a well-proportioned reading area. Substantial home office l Heated swimming pool The well-arranged ground floor accommodation Large timber garden store l Picturesque pond is complemented on the first floor with a Beautifully landscaped garden generous landing leading to a principal suite enjoying delightful views of the South Downs, About 2 acres with walk-in wardrobe and well-fitted ensuite bathroom. The property There is a further guest bedroom with ensuite Berwick House is a stunning late-Victorian ‘Arts shower room and three further bedrooms with & Crafts’ style house enjoying uninterrupted a well-fitted family bathroom. There is further views directly to the South Downs, with mature potential with a large storage loft that could landscaped gardens extending to approximately be converted to provide further living space if 2 acres. It is understood that Eric Ravilious required, subject to any necessary consents that painted his famous portrait of the Long Man of may be required. Wilmington from this spot. This beautiful family house has a wonderful atmosphere and has been superbly refurbished and extended to offer generously proportioned rooms while retaining many period features. Outside approximately 9 and 16 miles respectively. The property is approached over a gravel Berwick House is well positioned for access to driveway with extensive parking. The charming primary schools in Arlington, Laughton, Firle south westerly gardens to the rear have been and Alfriston. Private schools within the area extensively landscaped with an abundance of include Bede’s, Eastbourne College, Brighton flower and shrub borders. There is a detached College, Lewes Old Grammar School and oak framed traditional style self-contained guest Hurstpierpoint College. cottage with kitchen area, wet room and studio/ bedroom. Directions From Lewes travel east on the A27 towards Adjacent to the house is a large office, which is Eastbourne and at the Beddingham roundabout, ideal for working from home. The swimming continue straight over signposted to Eastbourne. pool has a new ‘air pump’ style heater and is Proceed along the A27 and at the Drusillas used most of the year. There is also a hot tub roundabout turn left, signposted to Berwick with decking at the rear of the Guest cottage. Station. Continue along this road for just under There is an ecological neutral pond area and 0.5 mile, and immediately before the Berwick an abundance of flower and shrub borders village signs and at a small crossroads, turn interspersed with trees. The gardens and right, signposted to Arlington (Chilver Bridge grounds at Berwick House provide a lovely Road). Continue along Chilver Bridge Road setting for this beautiful period house. for a short distance and the driveway marked Berwick House is on the right after 100 metres. Situation Berwick House lies in an elevated rural position General with stunning southerly views across the Local Authorties: Wealden District Council surrounding countryside to the South Downs. Tel: 01892 653 311 The property has the advantage of being East Sussex County Council within a short walk of Berwick mainline station Tel: 03456 080 190 with services to Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gatwick and London and the village is served Gas (LPG) heating. by a post office and garage, as well as the famous St Michaels Church with its murals. The picturesque village of Alfriston is about 2.3 miles and offers a good range of shops and facilities for everyday needs including a general store, primary school, church and a number of restaurants and public houses. The internationally renowned Glyndebourne Opera House is about 6.6 miles to the west. Charleston, home to the Bloomsbury Group, is within 3 miles. The historic county town of Lewes is approximately 8.5 miles to the west with large superstores, including Waitrose, as well as many delightful independent shops. The larger coastal town of Eastbourne and the city of Brighton & Hove, with their many amenities, are Floorplans Main House Total Area approx. 285.5 sq m (3,072 sq. ft) Pool House Total Area approx. 35.1 sq m (377.7 sq ft) Outbuildings Total Area approx. 11.6 sq m (1190.7 sq ft) For identification purposes only. Strutt & Parker Lewes Winkworth 201 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NR 23 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU 01273 475 411 01273 471 471 [email protected] [email protected] struttandparker.com winkworth.co.uk @struttandparker IMPORTANT NOTICE /struttandparker Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective 60 offices across England and Scotland, including purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken May 2018. Prime Central London Particulars prepared June 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited. Strutt & Parker.
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