Alciston, ,, BN26 6UR

Guide Price £1,395,000 4 3 3 2 2 G • Early 19th century Barn • Semi-rural location • Substantial residence • Open living space • Versatile accommodation • Triple garage • Extensive gardens • EPC - 20

The Property Approach Five bar post and rail gate, with a driveway consisting of 400 year old cobbles forming an impressive entrance drive and courtyard to the property. To the right hand side there is a lawned garden area with mature trees and shrubs with post and rail fencing leading through to the rear garden. To the left hand side, is an iron gate leading to ‘secret garden’. The ‘secret garden’ is a secluded garden with brick and flint walls, ideal for entertaining. The driveway extends with front steps leading to the property. Entrance Hall Original wooden shutters and double height hard wood powder coated glazed doors leading to dining hall. Dining Hall The Location Stripped wood floors and impressive height vaulted Alciston is a village and in the of just outside . The ceilings with exposed beams. To the rear there are ecclesiastical parish is linked with that of and Berwick. Saxon in origin, its name was then Aelfsige; it is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The present 14th-century church, of unknown dedication, matching doors opening out onto the rear patio is built of chalk from the nearby . Alciston is in the heart of the South Downs National Park with wonderful wildlife and country walks. garden. Internal doors made from reclaimed wood is the next village along, a picturesque village situated at the foot of The South Downs in the National Park. Local businesses include the nationally renowned Much Ado Books, the historic Badgers Tea lead to guest room and cloakroom on the ground House and the village Post Office. The parish benefits from a wealth of local amenities and attractions to include a 14th Century Clergy House, Drusillas Park and Zoo and The Clay Preacher offering clay shoot floor with large wood doors opening to sitting room. meetings. The internationally recognised Glyndebourne Opera House is located close by, as is Charleston House, the Bloomsbury home of art and ideas. Cloakroom Nearby Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, nestled within the South Down National Park, with a direct Downstairs cloakroom with low level WC and fast train service to . The station offers links to London in just over an hour and Brighton in under 20 minutes. The town offers an excellent range of shops including 2 prime supermarkets, Waitrose and matching wash hand basin. Tesco, along with a variety of independent high street shops. The Depot Cinema is a new three screen community cinema next to the station. Additionally, Lewes offers a wide range of popular cafés, old inns and restaurants as well as a farmers market held the first weekend of every month. High quality sports facilities including Pool , Track, Tennis as well as County and Regional teams representing Football, Rugby, Cricket and Hockey offering great opportunities for adults and children alike. Highly regarded infant and primary schools are available as are Priory Secondary School, Sussex Downs College and Lewes Old Grammar School.

T: 01273 487444 Sitting Room Bedroom Large wood doors opening into sitting room, wood With exposed beam inset ceiling spot lights and floors, double door wood burning stove and high window overlooking the rear garden and fitted vaulted ceilings with two sets of windows and storage cupboards. exposed wood beams. Wooden steps down to Master Suite further sitting area with window and double wood Stairs rising from dining hall to first floor landing. doors opening onto the rear terrace offering vast Previously two rooms this has been opened to form country views. Staircase rising to mezzanine- a dual aspect master suite with further living space. bedroom / office area. The exposed beams in the master suite hails from a Mezzanine- Bedroom / Office Area. 16th century ship which was used in the Impressive gallery overlooking sitting room. This construction of the barn. Three sets of windows open space makes for the perfect study area or overlooking the rear garden with far reaching occasional bedroom as required. Steps down from views across the South Downs. Fitted storage the sitting room with flagstone floor leading to cupboards. Doorway through to master En-Suite. kitchen/ breakfast room. Fully tiled floors, partly tiled walls, bath with shower attachment with matching low level WC and Kitchen/ Breakfast Room pedestal wash hand basin. Period style, wood painted fitted kitchen comprising solid wood worktops incorporating a range of base Utility Room and Garage and eye level cupboards, drawers and a tiled splash Timber frame period barn style garage with ample back. Space for dining table and chairs, fitted space for three cars. Door to utility room with fitted double oven, four ring burner gas hob and extractor worktops sink and boiler system. Loft access hatch above, butler style sink and two sets of windows and with storage area. double doors overlooking the front patio area and exposed wood beams. Doorway through to utility room and garage. Hallway leading form dining hall to downstairs bedrooms with original wood doors, fitted storage cupboard and stripped wood floors. Bedroom Impressive period style beams and double doors opening out onto rear garden. Agents Notes En-Suite Tenure Freehold Shower room with tiled floors, large walk-in fully tiled Lease Term shower cubicle, low level WC and period style vanity Years Remaining wash hand basin with stone top. Ground Rent Service Charge Council Tax Band Floor Plan

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