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- Tenure: Freehold
Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are pleased to announce the marketing of this superb detached house on Chiltington Lane in rural East Chiltington. The property is on 3 floors, extended on 2 storeys to the rear and is Grade II listed with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom is 31ft including the dressing area and ensuite. There is a 25ft sitting room, dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room, study, cloakroom and extended family room. The property has a 2-3 bedroom detached annex, although this is also connected to the garage and thus could be made larger. The property has oil fired central heating and a large south and east facing garden to the side and rear but also huge amounts of parking and a 1 acre paddock to the west of the property.
Kemps House is beautifully located with far-reaching views to the south and is just yards from footpaths to exceptional country walks and both side of the quiet lane in sight of the South Downs. The hamlet boasts The Jolly Sportsman public house and has easy links to Plumpton with a fine village shop, pubs, primary school and Railway Station (London Victoria 55 mins & London Bridge 85 mins). Schools within easy reach are Cumnor House, Brighton College and Ardingly. Lewes is just 4 miles distant with easy access to its historical centre with independent shops, 3 superstores, cafes and restaurants, the Depot Cinema and mainline Railway Station.
SECOND FLOOR
Large DOUBLE ROOF ROOM
30' x 10'2 (9.14m x 3.10m) with sloping ceiling. Window with easterly aspect over the garden. Central staircase to first floor landing. Radiator. Storage cupboards. Smoke alarm.
FIRST FLOOR
Large LANDING
Sash window to Chiltington Lane. Door to second floor double roof room. Stairs to ground floor with painted wood balustrades and exposed wood hand rail. Radiator. Exposed vertical beams. Double airing cupboard.
BEDROOM 1
13'7 x 12'6 (4.14m x 3.81m). Sash window to front garden and Chiltington Lane. Cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle. Fitted desk top with shelves over and under and shelves to other reveal. Fitted double and single wardrobe cupboards with cupboards over. Radiator. Latch door with brackets.
BEDROOM 2
13' max x 10'3 (3.96m x 3.12m). Sash window to front garden and Chiltington Lane. Double wardrobe cupboard with bracketed doors, hanging rails and shelves.
BEDROOM 3
11'10 x 11'7 (3.61m x 3.53m). Sloping ceiling. Casement window to east over the main garden. Radiator. Fitted shelves and base cupboards. Study desk and cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM 1
7'8 x 6'10 (2.34m x 2.08m). Casement window with magnificent view over open fields to the South Downs. Large shower with independent ‘drench' shower and glazed doors. Heritage wash basin with mixer tap and mosaic tiling. Low level w.c. Tiled floor. Recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM 4
13'5 x 12'2 (4.09m x 3.71m). Sash window to Chiltington Lane. Cast iron fireplace. Fitted shelves, wall cupboard and cupboard over to each reveal. Double radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 2
8'4 x 8' (2.54m x 2.44m). Sliding sash window with westerly aspect. Glazed shower compartment with ‘drench' shower. White suite of Heritage wash basin with cupboard under and tiled splashback. Low level w.c. Chrome ladder towel rail. Tiled floor. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Latch door.
BEDROOM 5 (MASTER SUITE)
31'6 (9.60m) narrowing to 24' x 16'1 (7.32m x 4.90m). Magnificent triple aspect room with French doors to south, opening to Juliet balcony with hand rail and side panels. 2 Further sliding sash windows with superb uninterrupted views over open fields. Sash window to east over the main garden and to west to the annex and paddock. Vaulted ceiling to rear section. 2 Radiators. Recessed spotlighting. TV point. Fitted unit with shelves over and cupboards under. Hatch to insulated roof space.
DRESSING ROOM
8'1 x 7'2 (2.46m x 2.18m). Fitted shelves and hanging rails.
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM
11'6 x 7'5 (3.51m x 2.26m). Sash window with views to open countryside. Limed oak panelled steel bath. Independent ‘drench' shower and tiled walls. Heritage wash basin with limed oak cupboard under. Low level w.c. Ladder towel rail. Recessed spotlighting. Latch door.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Original entrance porch with wood and glazed door. Wood panelled ceiling. Glazed door to:-
DINING HALL
16'8 x 14'3 (5.08m x 4.34m). Sash window to front garden. Large original brick fireplace with feature exposed beam and brick hearth. Radiator. Panelled ceiling. Cupboard understairs. Open shelves. Dimmer switch. Stairs to first floor.
INNER HALLWAY
Window to garden. Painted brick walls. Original exposed brick floor. Exposed ceiling beam. Overhead cupboard. Open to dining hall and doors to study, kitchen, sitting room and rear lobby.
SITTING ROOM
25'10 x 13'1 (7.87m x 3.99m). Double aspect room with sash window to front garden. French window with side panels to south and rear garden. Brick open fireplace with brick trim and hearth. 2 Double radiators. 2 Wall lights. TV point. Latch door.
STUDY
7'3 x 6'3 (2.21m x 1.91m). Window to garden. Wood parquet floor. Telephone point. Latch door.
KITCHEN
18' x 12' (5.49m x 3.66m). Double aspect room with window to front garden and 2 sash windows to driveway and paddock. Original clay tiled floor. Oil fired Aga with 2 hot plates and double oven. Granite tops to each side with wooden cupboards under. Tiled splashback. Recessed stainless steel sink unit with granite top and mixer tap. Pine cupboards under and space and plumbing for dishwasher. 2 Wine racks. Siemans 2-ring ceramic hob with electric oven under. Pine wall cupboards and shelves. Space for table. Exposed ceiling beam. Recessed spotlighting. Latch door.
Walk in UTILITY/PANTRY
11' x 7' (3.35m x 2.13m). Window. Worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble-dryer. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Shelves. MegaFlow hot water cylinder and Honeywell programmer. Grant oil fired boiler. Exposed painted brick and flint walls. Exposed brick floor.
REAR LOBBY
Glazed door to garden and family room. Cloaks hanging space with wardrobe cupboard and shelves. Exposed flint wall. Exposed brick floor and oak wood flooring.
CLOAKROOM
White suite of low level w.c. and Heritage wash basin. Shelves. Exposed flint wall. Oak floor.
FAMILY ROOM
16'6 x 17'8 (5.03m x 5.38m). Triple aspect with glazed door and window to east rear garden, further windows to south and west. Oak wood floor. Recessed spotlighting. Arch glazed door to rear lobby with brick floor and glazed door to driveway.
ANNEX
ANNEX/GARAGE
25'3 x 15' (7.70m x 4.57m). 2 Windows to east, overhead window to front vaulted ceiling. Dividing wall to annex. Door to side. Power and lighting.
INNER HALLWAY
Hatch to insulated roof space. Radiator with thermostat. Double cloaks cupboards. Recessed spotlighting. Door to front garden.
BEDROOM 1
14' 1 x 15'1 (4.29m x 4.60m). uPVC double glazed window to east aspect. Fitted wardrobe cupboard with shelves and hanging rail. Cupboard with electric meter. Double radiator. Recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM 2
10'6 x 9'3 (3.20m x 2.82m). uPVC window with southerly views. Double radiator.
BATHROOM
10'6 x 6'9 (3.20m x 2.06m). uPVC double glazed frosted window. White suite of panelled bath with mixer tap. Pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Low level w.c. Independent shower with tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Open hall to:-
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM
30'10 x 15' (9.40m x 4.57m). Double aspect room with 3 uPVC double glazed windows to paddock and front garden. Fitted kitchen with 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboard under and fitted Lamona dishwasher. Worktops to each side including breakfast bar. Lamona 4-ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor hood/light over. Stainless steel microwave and electric oven under. Fitted fridge and freezer with cupboards to side. Wall cupboard. Recessed spotlighting. Double radiator.
BEDROOM 3
15'4 x 10'6 (4.67m x 3.20m). Triple aspect with uPVC double glazed window to paddock to west and front driveway and uPVC double door to east to paddock. Double radiator.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
Central stone slabbed patio with outside light. Iconic cast iron front fencework with Kemp House gate to entrance porch with brick pathway and front lawn. Large driveway with parking for at least 6 cars and right-of-way to and over railway line. Entrance to annex with lawn surrounding and trees. 1 acre west paddock bordering open fields and Chiltington Lane. Oil tank and further parking area. Large south and east facing garden with brick path and large lawn with shrub borders. Return hedge to south side. 80' x 87' (24.38m x 26.52m). South side brick patio with true privacy and with access from 2 doors from reception room. Brick pathway to rear leading to driveway.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Kemps House is beautifully located with far-reaching views to the south and is just yards from footpaths to exceptional country walks and both side of the quiet lane in sight of the South Downs. The hamlet boasts The Jolly Sportsman public house and has easy links to Plumpton with a fine village shop, pubs, primary school and Railway Station (London Victoria 55 mins & London Bridge 85 mins). Schools within easy reach are Cumnor House, Brighton College and Ardingly. Lewes is just 4 miles distant with easy access to its historical centre with independent shops, 3 superstores, cafes and restaurants, the Depot Cinema and mainline Railway Station.
SECOND FLOOR
Large DOUBLE ROOF ROOM
30' x 10'2 (9.14m x 3.10m) with sloping ceiling. Window with easterly aspect over the garden. Central staircase to first floor landing. Radiator. Storage cupboards. Smoke alarm.
FIRST FLOOR
Large LANDING
Sash window to Chiltington Lane. Door to second floor double roof room. Stairs to ground floor with painted wood balustrades and exposed wood hand rail. Radiator. Exposed vertical beams. Double airing cupboard.
BEDROOM 1
13'7 x 12'6 (4.14m x 3.81m). Sash window to front garden and Chiltington Lane. Cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle. Fitted desk top with shelves over and under and shelves to other reveal. Fitted double and single wardrobe cupboards with cupboards over. Radiator. Latch door with brackets.
BEDROOM 2
13' max x 10'3 (3.96m x 3.12m). Sash window to front garden and Chiltington Lane. Double wardrobe cupboard with bracketed doors, hanging rails and shelves.
BEDROOM 3
11'10 x 11'7 (3.61m x 3.53m). Sloping ceiling. Casement window to east over the main garden. Radiator. Fitted shelves and base cupboards. Study desk and cupboard.
SHOWER ROOM 1
7'8 x 6'10 (2.34m x 2.08m). Casement window with magnificent view over open fields to the South Downs. Large shower with independent ‘drench' shower and glazed doors. Heritage wash basin with mixer tap and mosaic tiling. Low level w.c. Tiled floor. Recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM 4
13'5 x 12'2 (4.09m x 3.71m). Sash window to Chiltington Lane. Cast iron fireplace. Fitted shelves, wall cupboard and cupboard over to each reveal. Double radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 2
8'4 x 8' (2.54m x 2.44m). Sliding sash window with westerly aspect. Glazed shower compartment with ‘drench' shower. White suite of Heritage wash basin with cupboard under and tiled splashback. Low level w.c. Chrome ladder towel rail. Tiled floor. Recessed spotlighting. Extractor fan. Latch door.
BEDROOM 5 (MASTER SUITE)
31'6 (9.60m) narrowing to 24' x 16'1 (7.32m x 4.90m). Magnificent triple aspect room with French doors to south, opening to Juliet balcony with hand rail and side panels. 2 Further sliding sash windows with superb uninterrupted views over open fields. Sash window to east over the main garden and to west to the annex and paddock. Vaulted ceiling to rear section. 2 Radiators. Recessed spotlighting. TV point. Fitted unit with shelves over and cupboards under. Hatch to insulated roof space.
DRESSING ROOM
8'1 x 7'2 (2.46m x 2.18m). Fitted shelves and hanging rails.
ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM
11'6 x 7'5 (3.51m x 2.26m). Sash window with views to open countryside. Limed oak panelled steel bath. Independent ‘drench' shower and tiled walls. Heritage wash basin with limed oak cupboard under. Low level w.c. Ladder towel rail. Recessed spotlighting. Latch door.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Original entrance porch with wood and glazed door. Wood panelled ceiling. Glazed door to:-
DINING HALL
16'8 x 14'3 (5.08m x 4.34m). Sash window to front garden. Large original brick fireplace with feature exposed beam and brick hearth. Radiator. Panelled ceiling. Cupboard understairs. Open shelves. Dimmer switch. Stairs to first floor.
INNER HALLWAY
Window to garden. Painted brick walls. Original exposed brick floor. Exposed ceiling beam. Overhead cupboard. Open to dining hall and doors to study, kitchen, sitting room and rear lobby.
SITTING ROOM
25'10 x 13'1 (7.87m x 3.99m). Double aspect room with sash window to front garden. French window with side panels to south and rear garden. Brick open fireplace with brick trim and hearth. 2 Double radiators. 2 Wall lights. TV point. Latch door.
STUDY
7'3 x 6'3 (2.21m x 1.91m). Window to garden. Wood parquet floor. Telephone point. Latch door.
KITCHEN
18' x 12' (5.49m x 3.66m). Double aspect room with window to front garden and 2 sash windows to driveway and paddock. Original clay tiled floor. Oil fired Aga with 2 hot plates and double oven. Granite tops to each side with wooden cupboards under. Tiled splashback. Recessed stainless steel sink unit with granite top and mixer tap. Pine cupboards under and space and plumbing for dishwasher. 2 Wine racks. Siemans 2-ring ceramic hob with electric oven under. Pine wall cupboards and shelves. Space for table. Exposed ceiling beam. Recessed spotlighting. Latch door.
Walk in UTILITY/PANTRY
11' x 7' (3.35m x 2.13m). Window. Worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble-dryer. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Shelves. MegaFlow hot water cylinder and Honeywell programmer. Grant oil fired boiler. Exposed painted brick and flint walls. Exposed brick floor.
REAR LOBBY
Glazed door to garden and family room. Cloaks hanging space with wardrobe cupboard and shelves. Exposed flint wall. Exposed brick floor and oak wood flooring.
CLOAKROOM
White suite of low level w.c. and Heritage wash basin. Shelves. Exposed flint wall. Oak floor.
FAMILY ROOM
16'6 x 17'8 (5.03m x 5.38m). Triple aspect with glazed door and window to east rear garden, further windows to south and west. Oak wood floor. Recessed spotlighting. Arch glazed door to rear lobby with brick floor and glazed door to driveway.
ANNEX
ANNEX/GARAGE
25'3 x 15' (7.70m x 4.57m). 2 Windows to east, overhead window to front vaulted ceiling. Dividing wall to annex. Door to side. Power and lighting.
INNER HALLWAY
Hatch to insulated roof space. Radiator with thermostat. Double cloaks cupboards. Recessed spotlighting. Door to front garden.
BEDROOM 1
14' 1 x 15'1 (4.29m x 4.60m). uPVC double glazed window to east aspect. Fitted wardrobe cupboard with shelves and hanging rail. Cupboard with electric meter. Double radiator. Recessed spotlighting.
BEDROOM 2
10'6 x 9'3 (3.20m x 2.82m). uPVC window with southerly views. Double radiator.
BATHROOM
10'6 x 6'9 (3.20m x 2.06m). uPVC double glazed frosted window. White suite of panelled bath with mixer tap. Pedestal wash basin with mixer tap. Low level w.c. Independent shower with tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Open hall to:-
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM
30'10 x 15' (9.40m x 4.57m). Double aspect room with 3 uPVC double glazed windows to paddock and front garden. Fitted kitchen with 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboard under and fitted Lamona dishwasher. Worktops to each side including breakfast bar. Lamona 4-ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor hood/light over. Stainless steel microwave and electric oven under. Fitted fridge and freezer with cupboards to side. Wall cupboard. Recessed spotlighting. Double radiator.
BEDROOM 3
15'4 x 10'6 (4.67m x 3.20m). Triple aspect with uPVC double glazed window to paddock to west and front driveway and uPVC double door to east to paddock. Double radiator.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
Central stone slabbed patio with outside light. Iconic cast iron front fencework with Kemp House gate to entrance porch with brick pathway and front lawn. Large driveway with parking for at least 6 cars and right-of-way to and over railway line. Entrance to annex with lawn surrounding and trees. 1 acre west paddock bordering open fields and Chiltington Lane. Oil tank and further parking area. Large south and east facing garden with brick path and large lawn with shrub borders. Return hedge to south side. 80' x 87' (24.38m x 26.52m). South side brick patio with true privacy and with access from 2 doors from reception room. Brick pathway to rear leading to driveway.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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Formally a partner of Messrs A. Wycherley, Charles has chosen to set up a new exciting venture as Charles Wycherley Estate Agents and Surveyor. As a specialist in Lewes, a town that he loves, and within a ten mile radius including the local villages and hamlets that he knows so well, Charles has unsurpassed knowledge of Lewes property over 30 years of valuing, selling and surveying in the town and area over these many years. Charles was within a fifth generation of estate agent in the Wycherley firm, starting in 1853 in Keere Street, previous generations dealing with Leonard and Virginia Woolf purchasing The Round House, Pipe Passage and most famously Monks House in Rodmell. Three generations alone are mentioned in the popular historical book ‘Mrs Dudeney’s Diary’. Charles Wycherley Estate Agents incorporates the skill, experience and knowledge of 30 years property work in Lewes and being a qualified Chartered Surveyor. This expertise combines with a new clear-cut modern image with new website, particulars, advertising campaign and property portals including Rightmove, to continue strong links with London, Brighton and Hove and throughout the country, to continue to sell in this highly attractive town and area. Charles Wycherley has a B.Sc in Estate Management from South Bank University, working for St. John Smith, Chartered Surveyors, Uckfield in his ‘sandwich’ year, including auction work. He worked at Lewis & Tucker in the West End, doing a full range of property management and then was 2nd Surveyor for Barnard Marcus carrying out full surveys, rent reviews and mortgage valuations in south and west London. Charles returned to the family firm in 1986, qualifying as an Incorporated Valuer in 1985 and then as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Charles was Junior Chairman of the RICS Sussex Branch and has won two national auction competitions. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have now established the qualification of RICS Registered Valuer. Valuations underpin nearly all financial decisions from home mortgage to major investment and corporate finance. We provide probate valuations instructed by Banks, Solicitors, Executors and Beneficiaries,Registered Valuers giving added experience and credence to valuations and indeed his other servicessuch as Structural Surveys,Homebuyers Reports or indeed as agents giving qualifications in aid of the sale of property. Charles Wycherley holds the qualification of RICS Registered Valuer which, where necessary, can be used at the same time as a structural survey, Homebuyers Report or becoming agents for the sale of the property.
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