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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · BN8 4ET
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SALE AGREED: A wonderful opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed church converted in 2010 into a spacious home with stunning original features and southerly views to the South Downs.
GRADE II LISTED CHURCH CONVERTED IN 2010 INTO A SPACIOUS INDIVIDUAL HOME BRIMMING WITH CHARACTER | ENTRANCE VESTIBULE | STUNNING OPEN-PLAN SPACE WITH LIVING, DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS | UTILITY ROOM | SHOWER ROOM | FIRST FLOOR LANDING | THREE BEDROOMS | MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE | FAMILY BATHROOM | TOWER ROOM - IDEAL STUDY OR FOURTH BEDROOM | GARDENS | PARKING AREA WITH SPACE FOR SEVERAL VEHICLES | SUMMERHOUSE/HOME OFFICE | GAS CENTRAL HEATING | PRIVATE DRAINAGE |COUNCIL TAX: BAND G | EPC RATING: BAND E SITUATION: The property is situated in North Chailey adjacent to Chailey Common with its wide expanses of heathland and views towards the South Downs.
Newick is within a couple of miles with a range of local shops, inns and a primary school. There are primary and secondary schools at South Chailey.
The nearby towns of Uckfield, Lewes and Haywards Heath have a good range of shopping facilities and the latter has main line rail links to London in 47 minutes.
DESCRIPTION: A stunning Grade II listed former church converted into a family home of distinction.
The property offers the unique blend of the original Victorian building and an impressive contemporary interior design for modern day living.
The listing register confirms that that as a former Roman Catholic church, it was built in 1876 in the 13th Century style, designed by architect J Oldrid Scott, of sandstone construction under a tiled roof comprising a Chancel, central tower with 2 transeptal side chapels and nave.
The beautiful stained glass windows are all of one period. Wooden arched doors and stone surrounds are a prominent feature along with exposed roof timbers, feature windows and bell tower.
The accommodation is approached via an Entrance Vestibule with door to a fabulous 70' open-plan reception space comprising Living Room, Dining and Kitchen areas along with a utility room.
There is an oak engineered floor, 'William Morris' influenced decoration and a Dossal wall to one end.
The downstairs Shower Room/WC was converted from the former vestry with the original stoup (a basin for holy water).
A contemporary steel and glass stairwell rises to the first floor where there are three Bedrooms with an En-Suite Shower Room to the main bedroom, whilst all are served by a Family Bathroom.
The Main Bedroom has fitted oak wardrobes and two feature arch glazed windows, cleverly designed to look through to the stained glass windows.
To the second floor is a Study with distant views over Chailey Common and with a partial glass floor and which sits in the bottom part of the bell tower.
OUTSIDE: Five-bar gate to an area providing Off Road Parking for a number of vehicles. Enclosed garden to the rear, mainly laid to lawn, paved terrace and chipped bark children's play area.
Views to the south and west over Chailey Common and delightful aspect towards the South Downs.
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About Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8
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