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DESCRIPTION A charming five bedroom period Grade II Listed former Victorian School House originally built in 1876 and converted in 1976, located in the heart of this picturesque Sussex village within close proximity to the public house and Church.
The property has been subject to extensive skillful renovation throughout by its current owners to a high standard.
Extending to 3826sqft offering versatile accommodation incorporating a self contained annexe ideal for additional income or dependent relative.
Accommodation comprises: spacious reception hall, sitting room with feature wood burner and mezzanine study area, superb open plan kitchen/dining/day room with bespoke fitted kitchen and integrated appliances, wood burner, large utility room, ground floor bedroom with en-suite, study, annexe with own kitchen, shower room and mezzanine bedroom area, first floor bedroom two with en-suite and a family bathroom.
Outside, there is recently laid to resin driveway to the front, newly built detached double garage, extensive parking, beautiful west aspect gardens and large terrace.
DETAILS Entrance Panelled solid wood front door to: Enclosed Entrance Vestibule Stone flooring, part glazed door to: Spacious Reception Hall Oak flooring, concealed spot lighting, part panelled walls.
Ground Floor Cloakroom High level flush w.c., inset brass wash hand basin with toiletries cupboards under, heated chrome towel rail, Victorian floor tiling, shelved linen cupboard.
Sitting Room 20' 4 maximum" x 17' 11 maximum" (6.2m x 5.46m) Feature cast iron wood burner with stone hearth and oak mantel over, vaulted ceiling with stairs leading to mezzanine study area built-in shelving, two bank radiators, recessed display shelving, French doors leading to terrace and gardens, feature Oriel window.
Superb Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Day Room 28' 7" x 18' 4" (8.71m x 5.59m) Kitchen Area Range of bespoke fitted kitchen units, Corian working surfaces with one and a half bowl sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap and groove drainer, separate washer attachment, inset 'Miele' four ring Induction hob with stainless steel extractor over, integrated 'Miele' twin oven and grill, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher, pull-out disposal unit and carousel unit, central breakfast island with granite working surface with under-seating and drawers under, oak flooring, concealed spot lighting.
Dining Area Cast iron wood burning stove with stone hearth, exposed flooring, twin set of French doors leading to terrace and gardens.
Large Utility Room 17' 11 maximum" x 11' 1 maximum" (5.46m x 3.38m) Range of wood block working surfaces with Butler sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, exposed wood flooring, walk-in shelved larder cupboard, space for American style fridge/freezer.
Ground Floor Main Bedroom 16' 4 maximum" x 14' 9 maximum" (4.98m x 4.5m) Oak flooring, concealed spot lighting, door to: En-Suite Shower Room Large walk-in double shower with fitted separate shower attachment, push flow w.c, part tiled walls, inset wash hand basin, heated chrome towel rail, underfloor heating.
Study 11' 11" x 7' 9" (3.63m x 2.36m) Dual aspect, bank radiator, built-in shelving and storage cupboards. Stairs to: First Floor Landing Radiator.
First Floor Bedroom 21' 10" x 10' 8" (6.65m x 3.25m) Built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator, dormer window, access to loft space, door to: En-Suite Shower Room Fully enclosed shower with fitted shower attachment, inset wash hand basin, push flow w.c., heated chrome towel rail, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, extractor fan.
Bedroom 21' 5 maximum" x 13' 7 maximum" (6.53m x 4.14m) Triple aspect room with two radiators, recessed dormer, built-in wardrobe cupboards, radiator, concealed spot lighting.
Inner Hallway Built-in shelved linen cupboard. Bedroom 12' 0" x 9' 4" (3.66m x 2.84m) Radiator.
Family Bathroom Free-standing claw leg Victorian bath with telephone grip shower attachment and central tap, large walk-in double shower with fitted independent shower unit with overhead soaker, extractor fan, inset sink with marble surround with toiletries cupboards under, push flow w.c., heated chrome towel rail.
SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE With its own independent front door as well as access via a doorway from the main reception hall, leading to: Sitting Room Area 22' 3" x 18' 0" (6.78m x 5.49m) Cast iron wood burning stove with slate hearth and mantel over, two bank radiators, vaulted ceiling.
Kitchen 11' 11" x 7' 10" (3.63m x 2.39m) Range of wall and base units with integrated fan assisted oven and separate grill, inset four ring hob with extractor over, inset Butler sink with mixer tap, range of wood block working surfaces, tiled flooring, recessed area suitable for housing fridge/freezer, built-in shelving, radiator.
Front Garden Accessed by own separate front door.
Shower Room Walk-in double shower with separate attachment with inset wash hand basin, low level flush w.c., tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, extractor fan.
Stairs to: Mezzanine Bedroom Area 17' 11" x 13' 3" (5.46m x 4.04m) Vaulted ceiling.
Outside Front Garden The front garden lies behind an original stone wall and the attractive planting and lawned areas is boarded by newly laid resin drive and pathways.
Parking Driveway with extensive parking for several vehicles, leading to: Newly Built Detached Pitched Roof Garage 19' 8" x 19' 8" (5.99m x 5.99m) Automatic twin security doors, power and light, e.v.
charging point.
Rear Garden Westerly aspect being a feature of the property with large raised stone terraced areas, electric awning, formal lawned garden with attractive flower and shrub borders, raised flower beds, fruit trees, further side section of garden mainly laid to lawn with timber summerhouse measuring 11'6 x 7'10, mature trees, two original brick outhouses used for storage and outside water tap.
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