5 bed detached house for sale

Selmeston, Polegate BN26

For sale by private treaty with no onward chain is this handsome detached grade II listed former farmhouse. Offering capacious accommodation over ground, first and second floors. Set within established garden plot, affording a high degree of privacy with garage and off road parking. Requiring refurbishment and some modernisation.

For sale by private treaty with no onward chain.

Description: A handsome detached grade II listed former farmhouse, with accommodation found over three floors, including five bedrooms. All within established garden plot, incorporating a garage with parking adjacent, immediate access to the Lewes/Eastbourne cycling and walking path, along with the surrounding scenic countryside with the South Downs as a backdrop.

Period charm and character is displayed in abundance within this delightful detached five bedroom family house, with origins dating back to the early 18th century, built of mellow brick elevations under a deep pitched clay tile roof, elegant wooden casement windows with cast iron pear drop handles. Feature fire place, wood burner inset within the sitting room. This expansive family home is requiring modest refurbishment.

*** agents note *** Please be advised, there is historical evidence of structural movement found at this property, of which a detailed report is being prepared.

Please note: Viewing appointments are available by confirmed prior appointment, each Wednesday between 12:00 - 14:00 & Saturdays 11:00 - 13:00.

This picturesque country home offers well balanced accommodation throughout the ground, first and second floor. This is found as follows: -
Entrance Hallway : Sitting Room: Dining Hall : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Cloakroom : Three first floor double Bedrooms : Family Bathroom : Two second floor Bedrooms: Second Bathroom : Expansive garden plot to front rear and east elevation, all enclosed by mature established hedging and close boarded fencing : Detached garage in a dilapidated condition with additional parking.

Services ; Mains water electricity and drainage are appointed : Oil fired central heating is provided by a Grant Vortex 26/36 oil fired condensing boiler. Wealden District Council tax band: E

Location: - Selmeston is ideally situated to the east of Lewes, set amongst countryside designated of outstanding natural beauty., Amenities include a thriving local garage with shop, village pub, hall & church. The ever popular village of Alfriston is found nearby, one of the oldest villages in the county, with its historic inns, shops and vineyard. The county town of Lewes with its independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and main line railway station (London Victoria in just over the hour), is about 8 miles distant. There is also train service from nearby Berwick Station (2 miles). Excellent schooling for all ages is found in the vicinity, including Bedes Independent School and Eastbourne College. The famous Glyndebourne Opera House is situated on the edge of Ringmer (6 miles).

Entrance Hall

Kitchen (5.21m x 4.55m (17'1" x 14'11"))

Dining Room (5.11m x 4.55m (16'9" x 14'11"))

Sitting Room (5.08m x 3.99m (16'8" x 13'1"))

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One (5.03m x 4.04m (16'6" x 13'3"))

Bedroom Two (5.21m x 4.29m (17'1" x 14'1"))

Bedroom Three (4.19m x 2.54m (13'9" x 8'4"))

Bathroom

Second Floor Landing

Bedroom Four (3.38m x 3.18m (11'1" x 10'5"))

Bedroom Five (3.30m x 3.30m (10'10" x 10'10"))

Bathroom

Loft Space (4.14m x 3.30m (13'7" x 10'10"))

Garage (5.21m x 4.90m (17'1" x 16'1"))

Epc: E