Banks Lodge, High Street, East Sussex, BN24 5LE

Guide price: £749,995 - 799,995 • probably one of the most iconic and important beautiful and substantial sized grade II listed property in the idyllic village of pevensey.

• A 5 bedroom generous sized character village residence, also benefitting from A fabulous detached refurbished 1 bedroom luxury annex which could be utilised subject to the incorporation of A kitchen into A highly financially lucrative air bnb holiday letting unit (subject to planning) • detached rear garage complex with electric raising door and rear workshop and storage buildings • southerly facing rear garden in addition to the annex’s own private garden area • reception and inner halls • downstairs cloakroom & utility room • large character sitting room with feature fireplace, stone mullion windows and A host of exposed beams • formal dining room with further feature fireplace and stone mullion windows • bespoke kitchen / breakfast room • feature main staircase and first floor landing • five double bedrooms • luxury family bathroom / shower room to the first floor • luxury ensuite shower room to bedroom four on the second floor • the property has had conisderable decorative refurbishment to both the main house & the detached annex • annex building currently has A large studio room, A luxury ensuite shower room, A walk in luxury ensuite dressing room that has potential, subject to planning, to be converted into A small kitchen • convenient distance of the mainline train stations, including pevensey, eastbourne & polegate, making this property ideal for london commuters and holiday usage description: An extremely rare opportunity to purchase an elegant and also probably one of the most iconic old properties being located in the heart of the highly sought after historical picturesque village of Pevensey.

Not only does this fine three storey Grade II listed character residence boast 5 double bedrooms but it has been beautifully refurbished with meticulous attention to deal over the years and has the benefit of a fabulous detached luxury annex, as well as a further detached garage with rear workshops and storage areas, in addition to two gardens.

The current accommodation includes a luxury family bathroom / shower room, as well as a luxury ensuite to bedroom 4 and also a further luxury ensuite to the impressive detached annex building.

There are also a host of beautiful character features throughout, including stone mullion windows, numerous exposed period beams, open fireplaces and elegant oak character doors, with the further accommodation of a downstairs cloakroom / utility room, a wonderful large sitting room, a formal character dining room, a bespoke kitchen / breakfast room, a main reception hall and inner hall areas, both first and second floor landings, as well as 5 double bedrooms for the main house.

The annex building, which is detached, has also been stylishly decoratively refurbished to include a large studio lounge room with character features and also the ensuite luxury shower room, as well as the potential to convert the luxury ensuite walk in dressing room to a small kitchen (subject to planning) and thus being able to create a highly lucrative Air BnB holiday letting unit if required (subject to planning).

All the alternative of a granny annex / teenager accommodation.

Outside the property has a fairly large village garden that has red brick terraces, areas of lawn, a water feature and specimen trees, all of which enjoy a southerly aspect in addition to an outside cloakroom and a gate leading to the separate annex garden.

This stunning character residence has so many variables as a wonderful family home, a holiday / weekend residence, as well as offering a potential air BnB unit to create a useful income stream from, or as a separate home office (subject to planning).

Location: Situated in the heart of Pevensey, which is one of our most picturesque Sussex villages, as well as also near the popular Pevensey bay beach for summer holidays and within the shadow of the South Downs National Park, this property is also located within easy walking distance of not only the beach, but the village amenities and mainline train station.

Although there is a popular local primary school, depending upon educational requirements, there are numerous reputable teaching institutions to choose from, including Eastbourne College, Battle Abbey, Bede’s and Mayfield School for Girls to name but a few.

Leisure is also very well catered for within the general locality, including sailing nearby, golf at Cooden and Eastbourne, walking on the Downs and excellent shopping at Eastbourne.

This property is ideal for London commuters and holiday makers and those looking to retire to a beautiful area of Sussex by the sea.

Accommodation: Impressive substantial character oak front door, leading in from the beautiful Pevensey village, that opens into a wonderful character reception hall of the main house.

Reception hall: Comprising of a long and part open plan hall with a host of exposed character beams to walls and ceilings, a beautiful oak herringbone floor, a feature stone mullion window looking into the kitchen, a far door leading outside to the rear gardens, downlighting, large archway opening leading to the sitting room, staircase with under stairs storage cupboards to the first floor landing, further hallways leading off to the downstairs cloakroom / utility room with a feature brick and flint wall and oak framed window with aspect to rear garden, as well as a further door leading to the formal dining room.

Sitting room: A stunning reception room with a feature stone open fireplace with Cromwellian wood panelling, red brick hearth, exposed character beams to the walls and ceilings, elegant oak herringbone floor, vintage radiators, twin stone mullion windows with leaded light panes, internal wood shutters, aspect to the beautiful ancient village of Pevensey.

Formal dining room: Approached from the inner hall via an attractive oak door and comprising of a further feature open fireplace of decorative brick with brick hearth and brick mantle, recessed into a brick and beamed area from the dining area.

The main dining room also comprises of brick floors, beamed walls and ceilings, vintage radiator, downlighting, oak door to storage cupboard, impressive stone mullion window with aspect to village, also with a wooden seating area and wooden internal shutters, leaded light panes, opening to the adjoining kitchen with breakfast bar.

Kitchen with breakfast bar: Comprising of an extensive range of bespoke Shaker style cupboard and base units with stone worktops over, fitted Butler sink with chrome taps, gas cooking range, integral dishwasher, brick floors, high level beamed ceiling, wooden framed leaded light windows with aspect over the rear garden, mullion internal window with aspect into hall.

Cloakroom / utility room: Approached from the inner hall and comprising of oak floors, a vintage style W.C., range of oak base units with oak worktops, fitted large butlers sink with chrome tap, space for washing machine and dryer, two decorative tiled walls and a feature brick and flint wall with an oak framed leaded light window with aspect to the rear garden.

First floor accommodation: Approached from the main reception hall via a fabulous character wooden staircase, leading to the first-floor landing. Carpeted floor.

First floor landing: With vaulted beamed ceilings, oak framed window with aspect to rear garden and beyond over Pevensey.

Inner landing: With carpeted floor, numerous attractive exposed beams to walls and ceilings, vintage radiators, oak doors leading off to bedrooms 1,2,3 and the main family bathroom / shower room, as well as a staircase leading off to the second floor with bedrooms 5 and 6, as well as the ensuite shower room to bedroom 5.

Bedroom one: A double sized and double aspect room with carpeted floor, exposed beams to walls and ceiling, a feature brick fireplace with fitted wood burner, oak mantle and surround, oak door to storage cupboard, oak framed window with aspect over the rear garden and surrounding Pevensey, further stone mullion window with wooden internal shutters and aspect to village.

Bedroom two: A double sized room with a feature brick fireplace, beamed walls, beamed ceiling, downlighting, vintage radiator, stone mullion window with leaded light panes, internal wooden shutters, and aspect to Pevensey village.

Bedroom three: A double sized room currently used as a large walk-in wardrobe, with exposed beams to walls and ceilings, downlighting, vintage radiator, mullion stone window with wooden shutters and aspect to Pevensey village.

Luxury family bathroom / shower room: Comprising of oak floors, fabulous Victorian styled suite with a rolltop bath and ball and claw feet, chrome mixer tap, half panelled walls, W.C., vintage radiator / heated towel rail, wall mounted basin with chrome mixer tap, beamed ceiling, downlighting, oak framed window with aspect to rear garden and views over Pevensey.

Second floor accommodation: Accessed from the inner first floor landing via a secondary oak staircase, leading to the second-floor landing.

The second-floor landing comprises of a carpeted floor, with beamed ceiling and bespoke recessed storage areas and doors leading off to bedrooms 4 and 5.

Bedroom four with ensuite shower room: A double sized room with a vaulted beamed ceiling, downlighting, vintage radiator, leaded light window with aspect to rear garden and views beyond of Pevensey, twin oak fronted wardrobe cupboards, further door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite shower room to bedroom four: Comprising of a vaulted ceiling, tiled walls, tiled floor, exposed beams, W.C., feature wall mounted sink with chrome taps, fitted shelves, underfloor heating, large heavy glazed fronted shower with tiled walls, chrome shower control system.

Bedroom five: A double sized bedroom with vaulted ceilings, with exposed beams, vintage radiator, carpeted floor, window with aspect over the rear garden and beyond of Pevensey.

Detached refurbished annex / potential holiday letting unit: This can be accessed from beyond the main house’s rear garden, or from the rear village back road next to the property’s detached garage complex.

This stylishly refurbished detached annex building currently comprises of a lounge / studio room, an ensuite luxury shower room and a ensuite luxury walk in dressing room, that could subject to planning become a little kitchen.

Large annex studio bedroom / lounge: Comprising of exposed rustic red brick walls, wall lights, feature beam to ceiling, feature wall radiator, double glazed bi folding doors to the annex ‘s own private area of garden.

Feature wooden door leading also to the rear back street.

Luxury annex ensuite shower room: Comprising of tiled and wooden panelled walls, a feature wash basin, W.C., large walk in heavy glazed shower with further tiled walls and chrome shower system, chrome heated towel rail, oak framed windows with aspect to the annex garden.

Ensuite annex dressing room / potential kitchen: Comprising of a large walk-in dressing wardrobe that has a rustic brick wall, further rendered walls, exposed feature beams, fitted clothes storage areas.

All of which could be converted subject to planning into a small kitchen. Annex garden area.

Although accessible from beyond the main property’s rear garden via a wooden gate, this charming private annex garden has lawn and brick paths with two gates.

One gate leading to the main property’s rear garden and the other to the rear courtyard storage area behind the garage.

Please note: Air BnB units in the Pevensey area, especially in high season, can rent for significant amounts, due to their proximity to the sea and the popularity of this part of historical Sussex.

Furthermore, the local rail links make this location very commutable for both London and beyond. This annex is also perfect for teenager or elderly relative looking for some independence.

Outside of the main property: The rear garden separated from the annex garden by a brick wall, comprises of lawn areas, stocked flower borders, a water feature, rustic brick paved sun terraces and further rustic brick paths, an outside character refurbished garden cloakroom and further plant room with boiler system.

In addition to stocked flower borders, there are a number of specimen trees and two wooden gates leading off to the annex and garage, as well as a second side exterior gate to the outside path also to the rear garage or front high street.

Garage: This can house up to two vehicles of differing sizes and has the benefit of an electric retractable garage door leading to the rear back street.

Rear courtyard: Located behind the garage where there are two workshop buildings that also act as additional storage. Council tax band: F