NO ONWARD CHAIN: An impressive and well designed equestrian homestead on the edge of Laughton village offering a valuable supplementary income via an established holiday let (). This substantial and most attractive five bedroom family house stands adjacent to a large courtyard enclosed by three garages, three loose boxes, a tack room, various storage sheds and a self-contained one bedroom Annexe. With delightful south facing gardens and paddocks extending to approximately 17 acres, this is a highly desirable property offering multi-generational family living and/or home and income. For an appointment to view, please contact our Lewes Office.

DESCRIPTION:

An impressive and well designed equestrian homestead on the edge of Laughton village. Built by an Architectural Designer in the 1980s using reclaimed materials, this substantial and most attractive five bedroom family house stands adjacent to a large courtyard enclosed by three garages, three loose boxes, a tack room, various storage sheds and a self-contained one bedroom Annexe. With delightful south facing gardens and paddocks extending to approximately 17 acres, this is a highly desirable property offering multi-generational family living and/or home and income.

The spacious accommodation comprises solid Oak front door into Reception Hall with wide Elm varnished floorboards, under stairs cupboard; Cloakroom with space for coats, low level WC, vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, laminate floor; Study/Playroom with fitted shelving, feature arch doorway and latch door; double glass panelled doors into double aspect Sitting Room with inset stained glass panels to French doors onto terrace, open fireplace, small stained glass feature window, exposed Oak ceiling beam; solid Oak arch doorway with latch door into open plan L-shaped Kitchen/Dining Room with Family area off. The well fitted, triple aspect Kitchen comprises a free standing SMEG dual fuel range (gas hob with electric oven) with electric extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, space for free standing fridge/freezer, engineered Oak floor through to Dining Room with double glazed French doors onto terrace, and on through to the Family area with a further set of French doors onto the terrace; Utility Room with cork laminate floor , wall mounted ATAG boiler, fitted cupboard housing hot water tank (replaced 2 years ago), sink and fitted worktop with space under for washing machine and tumble dryer, door to separate WC with shower cubicle, door to outside.

The first floor large and spacious balconied Landing gives access to the boarded and insulated loft with fitted loft ladder; Principal Bedroom with double aspect, walk-in wardrobe with fitted cupboards and hanging rail; fully tiled en suite Shower Room with corner glass shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail, stone tiled floor; Bedroom 2 over looking garden; Bedroom 3 with large fitted wardrobe; Bedroom 4 double aspect with large fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 5/Study with 'secret room' giving superb eaves storage; large Family Bathroom with panel bath, fully tiled shower cubicle, large hand wash basin set into wall mounted vanity unit, tiled floor, heated towel rail.

Mains water and electricity. LPG gas boiler serving underfloor heating throughout. Latch doors to ground floor. Part double glazing. Wealden District Council Tax Band G.

Outside:
The property is surrounded by delightful, well stocked mature gardens that include a feature pond, apple, plum and pear trees, enclosed chicken coop, large wood framed workshop with light and power, further attached garden shed, potting shed, greenhouse, vegetable patch and a fruit cage with raised beds, field shelter and wood store. There is a courtyard area outside the rear door with water tap leading into the main South-facing rear garden with large brick paved terrace and large expanse of lawn with mature shrubs and trees edged by a Beech hedge with views over the paddocks.

A tarmac entrance drive leads to the house with a covered underpass to the side through into the courtyard with three garages (one with fitted sauna) with up and over doors, two Store Rooms, meters for outbuildings, Tractor shed and Annexe. The self contained Annexe comprises double Bedroom with storage, Lounge, fitted Kitchen, Shower Room, and has a private area of garden to the rear. To the opposite side of the courtyard is a well appointed stable block with two loose boxes and tack room with overhang, electricity (with own fuse box), water and drainage gully. A further small loose box and attached feed store is located to the rear of this block in a separate yard housing the LPG gas cylinder, and affording parking for five/six vehicles. A rear five-bar gate leads onto a shared driveway with access onto a track leading to approximately 17 acres, sectioned off into 6 paddocks with mainly post and rail fencing. There are two mains water troughs, and a post and rail secured Lake to the bottom of one of the paddocks. A small area of woodland to the rear of the paddocks completes the acreage.

LOCATION:

The property is conveniently situated on the edge of Laughton village with its well regarded village Shop and Post Office, and local public house The Roebuck Inn. The historic county town of Lewes is approximately 8 miles distant with its main line railway station (London - Victoria in just over the hour), array of antique and independent shops, three major supermarkets and schooling for all age groups. The famous Glyndebourne Opera House is approximately 5 miles away on the outskirts of Ringmer.