4 Bed Detached House, The Street, BN8

A generously proportioned detached character four bed farmhouse sited in an enviable and peaceful rural location next to the private parkland of Glynde Place. Fully modernised in the recent past and finished sympathetically to a high standard. 

The property is located a short walk/drive from the centre of the sought-after village of Glynde with good access to amenities including the village train station offering direct access to the historic town of Lewes, (only 4 miles away), Brighton, Eastbourne, Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. There is ready access to the A27 and other South Coast trunk roads by car and the property is accessed along a private no through road. Offered unfurnished and available from mid June. Viewing highly recommended.

The village of Glynde is a delightful unspoilt conservation area that benefits from an active cricket club, village stores, post office and tea rooms, community swimming pool, church, fishing club and access to a good network of country walks. The community runs a well renowned flower show and a memorial parade with fireworks display. Glynde Place hosts various events that include Potfest, a concert series showcasing BBC new generation classical artists and the Love Supreme Jazz Festival scheduled to run its 9th show in July 2023.

Property Features:

• Long term letting with a traditional estate landlord
• Enviable rural location with stunning views of the downs and surrounding countryside
• Access via a shared private roadway 
• Large open plan fitted kitchen/diner/sitting area
• Annexed old railway carriage for storage/studio use
• Oil fired central heating with under floor heating fitted in the open plan kitchen/diner
• Living room
• Study/Snug
• Utility room
• Downstairs WC
• Four double bedrooms (En-suite to master bedroom)
• Family bathroom
• Good sized garden 
• Good road and rail connections

Access to the property:

The property is accessed on foot via a pathway through the front garden.

Ground floor:

The ground floor has natural stone flooring and under floor heating throughout the main house downstairs (except for the railway carriage to the side of the property).

Hallway:

The front door opens into a good sized, light and airy hallway off which leads to all of the downstairs rooms and the stairwell leading to the first floor.

Kitchen/Diner/Sitting Room:

From the entrance hallway, a door leads to the sizeable dining/ area of the open plan kitchen/diner with French doors leading out to the front garden and large windows on either side, allowing plenty of natural light into the room. There is ample space to accommodate a large dining table and seating.

To the rear of the room is a large bright kitchen comprising wall and base units with a marble work top, wooden shelving, a central island and space for tenants' own range cooker, a bridging unit to accommodate an American style fridge freezer and under work surface space for a dishwasher. (Appliances are not supplied by the landlord).  A French door leads from the front of the kitchen to the side garden and patio area. A door to the rear of the kitchen leads to the back garden.

Downstairs WC:

Comprising a toilet and a wash basin.

Utility Room:

A large cupboard houses the oil and water tank with space for storage. There is a sink and space for tenant’s own washing machine and dishwasher under a work top. Wooden shelving provides extra space for storage. The utility room leads to the converted railway carriage to the side the of property.

Converted Railway Carriage:

A quirky extension to the house, the carriage is painted white throughout with wood flooring and plenty of windows on either side of the carriage overlooking the side and rear of the garden. This would suit a studio or play area. 

Mid-level:

From the front hallway, a few steps lead up to the mid-level landing with a small cupboard under the stairs, the stairwell leading to the first floor and access to the living room and snug. The mid-level landing and rooms, stairwell, first floor landing and bedrooms are carpeted throughout.

Living Room:

A well-proportioned room with windows and a door to side of the room which overlook and lead to the rear garden and offers views of the private parkland of Glynde Place. The living room has a wood panelled wall to the right and an open fire-place and stone hearth.

The Snug:

A bright snug with an open fire-place and original wood beam above with a natural stone hearth. The large bay window to the rear of the room allows plenty of light in and gives views to the rear patio and Glynde Place parkland. The shelving unit is tenant’s own.

First Floor:

The first floor landing leads to two double bedrooms, the family bathroom and a corridor which leads to the master bedroom and fourth double bedroom.

Bedroom 1:

To the left of the landing is a spacious double bedroom and both front and rear windows overlooking the garden and surrounds.

Bedroom 2:

A sizeable double bedroom with views overlooking the rear garden with alcoves on either side of the chimney breast and a decorative fire-place opening (not for use).

Bathroom:

The family bathroom provides a panelled bath with shower overhead, toilet, wash basin and chrome towel radiator and a window overlooking the front of the property.

Master Bedroom:

A generous sized master bedroom with a bay window at the far end of the room over looking the side garden and countryside and two windows to the front of the property. The room is spacious, light and comes with an ensuite shower room to the side of the room.

En-suite Shower Room:

A freestanding shower with chrome fixtures and fittings, close coupled WC and wash basin and chrome heated towel radiator.

Bedroom 4:

A double bedroom with windows to the side and rear of the property overlooking the rear garden, parkland of Glynde Place and surrounding countryside.

Gardens:

The property is surrounded by a generous garden enclosed by traditional flint walls and timber fencing that's mainly laid to lawn to the front and sides with some hedges and plant borders. The rear garden area offers a good sized patio area and raised beds and has views to the private parkland. There is an additional patio area to the side of the property immediately outside double doors from the kitchen and opposite is a brick outbuilding.

Parking:

Off road parking is available at the front of the property to the side of the private track. 

Road and Rail Links:

The A27 has links to the M23/M25 and the coastal routes.

Key information:

·         Unfurnished

·         Available mid-June

·         £200 holding deposit will be payable once under offer which will be deducted from 1st months’ rent.

·         Council Tax Band G

·         Deposit equivalent to 5 weeks rent

·         EPC Rating: Band D

·         Water supplied by Glynde Private Water Supply

·         Drainage: To private cesspit

·         Oil Fired Central Heating