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Listing removedReduced £25k (−4%) on 21 JunListed 143 days
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About
A beautifully presented and enhanced four bedroom wing forming part of a distinctive 1930s school conversion, featuring a private roof terrace, contemporary kitchen/dining room, updated en suite facilities, and set within approximately six acres of communal grounds adjoining the stunning Chailey Common Nature Reserve.
An attractive arched timber entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall, providing access to four well-proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a stylishly refurbished en suite shower room complete with a rainfall shower.
Occupying the first floor is a bright and spacious triple aspect sitting room enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
Also on this level is an excellent kitchen/dining room, recently refitted to a high standard and equipped with a double oven, five burner gas hob, wine cooler, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
A useful loft room with window is accessed via a ladder, offering additional flexible space.
Leading directly from the sitting room is a generous west-facing roof terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the afternoon and evening sun.
Outside To the rear of the property, a detached double garage is located within a dedicated compound, complemented by ample visitor parking.
The extensive communal grounds, formerly playing fields, are predominantly laid to lawn and benefit from direct access onto the adjoining Chailey Common Nature Reserve.
St George’s enjoys a peaceful elevated setting, approached via a private driveway of approximately 200 yards and surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Chailey Common.
This protected area offers a network of footpaths and bridleways, together with a historic windmill, creating excellent opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor recreation.
The property is conveniently situated for access to a number of nearby towns and villages.
Situation North Chailey provides a local garage and convenience store, while highly regarded primary schools can be found in Chailey Green and Newick, with secondary education available at South Chailey.
A wide choice of independent schools also serves the area.
The thriving town of Haywards Heath lies around five miles to the west and offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and transport facilities, including a mainline railway station with regular services to London Victoria and London Bridge in approximately 45 minutes, as well as connections to the south coast.
Further shopping and rail services are available in the nearby centres of Lewes, Uckfield and East Grinstead.
The sought-after village of Newick, approximately two miles away, offers a village green, local shops, public houses, café, restaurant and modern health centre.
There are good local bus service to Haywards Heath, Lewes and Uckfield Property Ref Number: Ham-65439 Additional Information The property is Freehold All mains services are connected Estate Management charges of £1,500 per annum Local Authority: Lewes District Council Council Tax band: E
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