GUIDE PRICE: £1,250,000-£1,350,000

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A VERY RARE CHANCE TO PURCHASE A LARGE DETACHED FOUR / FIVE BEDROOMED CHARACTER FAMILY HOME FOR RENOVATION AND UPDATING * SET IN JUST UNDER AND ACRE (0.75 To be verified) * LOCATED IN A QUIET RURAL LOCATION * ENJOYING WONDERFUL VIEWS OF COUNTRYSIDE * SET OFF A LITTLE USED COUNTRY LANE * NOT GRADE LISTED, SO CONSIDERED A LOT EASIER TO UPGRADE AND ENHANCE WITH LESS RED TAPE REQUIRED * ENTRANCE PORCH / VESTIBULE * RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * FORMAL DINING ROOM * KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING AND AGA, ALSO WITH EXCELLENT POTENTIAL TO ENLARGE SIGNIFICANTLY BY INCORPORATING TWO LARDERS, AS WELL AS ADJOINING BOILER ROOM AND WORKSHOP BEYOND * INNER HALLS * STUDY / POTENTIAL BEDROOM FIVE * DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM / CLOAKROOM * FIRST FLOOR LANDING * FURTHER FIRST FLOOR LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM * FOUR FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH AN ADDITIONAL ROOM ADJOINING BEDROOM TWO AND FOUR IDEAL FOR BECOMING AN ENSUITE/S * BEDROOM ONE ALSO WITH POTENTIAL TO INCORPORATE AN ENSUITE SUBJECT TO PLANNING * OLD CHARACTER DETACHED PAVILLION BUILDING * REAR BRICK FEATURE COURTYARD * GARAGE OUTBUILDING AND LEANTO BARN TO REAR * CONVENIENT DRIVE OF A NUMBER OF MAINLINE STATIONS INCLUDING UCKFIELD, LEWES, BUXTED, STONGATE AND POLEGATE * THIS IS A DREAM PROJECT WHICH IN OUR OPINION ONLY REALLY REQUIRES UPDATING AND SOME REFURBISHMENT WORKS AND WHICH WHEN FINISHED, WILL BE A PERFECTLY LOCATED CHARACTER HOME OF SIGNIFICANT MERIT WITH STUNNING VIEWS.

DESCRIPTION: This property is in our opinion quite possibly a once in a lifetime rare opportunity to purchase a renovation project that is currently already a work in progress opportunity, which offers virtually every dream attribute many buyers constantly tell us they are look for in their normally unattainable perfect property search. So just read below the current points highlighted below.

1. located in its own a large private garden of 0.75 of an acre (To be verified).
2. Situated in a peaceful rural setting with fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.
3. Positioned off a quiet country lane, yet within convenient driving distance of mainline train stations, as well as local shops and the main towns of Lewes, Uckfield and Heathfield.
4. The property is not a Grade II Listed, so quite suitable for extensive fairly hassle-free renovations that would otherwise involve considerable amounts of red tape and council approvals.
5. Already a fairly substantial sized four to five bedroomed detached character family home of circa 3,000 square feet.
6. Adaptable accommodation to create ensuites and a large and impressive kitchen / breakfast room / dining room.

The existing accommodation already comprises of an entrance vestibule, a generous sized reception hall, a family room / formal dining room, a sitting room, a study / bedroom five two inner halls, a cloakroom / 2nd family bathroom / shower room, a kitchen / breakfast room that could be substantially enlarged and enhanced by incorporating the two walk-in larders, as well as knocking through also into both the adjoining boiler room and workshop beyond. There is also a first-floor landing, four further double bedrooms, a study room adjoining bedrooms two and four, which could therefore be incorporated as a single or shared ensuite, as well as a further dual room 2nd family bathroom / shower room. In addition, bedroom two also has potential to incorporate a further ensuite with some alterations.

In our opinion this large character home / renovation project opportunity should not be missed, and an early inspection to view is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

LOCATION: Situated in a most desirable and peaceful rural position, set off a little used country lane and enjoying fabulous rural views of the surrounding countryside beyond its private gardens of 0.75 of an acre.

Although, this country home is tucked away in this idyllic rural setting, it is still within convenient driving distance of numerous mainline train stations, making it a perfect home for London commuters. The mainline stations of Polegate, Lewes, Buxted and Uckfield provide access to London Victoria and the mainline station of Stonegate is ideal for those preferring the London Charring Cross line.

Depending upon educational requirements, there is an abundant variety of reputable teaching institutions to choose from within the general locality, including Battle Abbey, Skipper Hill, Eastbourne College, Bede’s, Mayfield School for Girls and Lewes Grammar to name but a few.

ACCOMMODATION: Attractive rustic brick paved pathway leading to the property’s main entrance with an impressive character wooden door which opens into the front lobby / vestibule.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE / LOBBY: Comprising of a quarry tiled floor, coat hanging area and twin leaded light windows either side with aspect of front garden and archway beyond leading to the generous sized main reception hall.

MAIN RECPTION HALL: With old oak wooden flooring, feature brick fireplace, radiator, attractive exposed beamed ceilings, leaded light windows with aspect to front garden, doors leading off to a formal dining room, a sitting room, the inner hallway, as well as the main staircase leading to the first-floor landing.

DINING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM: With radiator, feature fireplace, fitted storage cupboards and leaded light windows with aspect to front gardens.

SITTING ROOM: A naturally light triple aspect room with feature stone fireplace and quarry tiled hearth with additional log storage areas either side, radiators, exposed beams to ceilings, fitted storage cupboards, further leaded light windows with aspect over the rear courtyard gardens, doors leading to rear lobby / inner hall and further door to rear hall leading to study.

STUDY: Approached via the inner hall leading off from the sitting room and also with a side door leading off to outside rear courtyard garden prior to reaching the study room.

The study room is double aspect and with a feature fireplace, radiator, leaded light windows with aspect to front and side gardens.

INNER / REAR LOBBY: approached from main reception hall, sitting room and kitchen / breakfast room and outside rear courtyard garden. Comprising of quarry tiled floor, fitted storage cupboards, door to downstairs cloakroom and 2nd family bathroom / shower room.

CLOAKROOM / DOWNSTAIRS 2ND FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a panelled bath with part tiled walls, pedestal wash basin, window with aspect to rear courtyard garden, door to adjoining W.C..

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: With a vaulted ceiling and feature AGA, sky light window, upper-level storage hatch accesses, potential to incorporate two large walk-in larders to increase the existing kitchen size, windows with aspect to side garden and courtyard garden, door to rear courtyard garden. There is also further potential to substantially increase this kitchen / breakfast room even further by knocking through to the large boiler room and workshop beyond, both of which would create a significant sized open plan area for a splendid future luxury kitchen / breakfast room and open and adjoining dining room.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Staircase leading from the main reception hall to the first-floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With doors leading off to bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4 and the additional family bathroom / shower room.

BEDROOM ONE: A double sized and double aspect room currently with fitted wardrobes , potential to incorporate an ensuite shower room with some alterations subject to planning, radiator, wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

BEDROOM TWO: A double sized and double aspect room with part beamed wall, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, windows with aspect over the surrounding countryside and gardens, door to an adjoining study room that also is presently accessed also by bedroom four. (Please note, that this adjoining study room could easily become an ensuite to bedroom two, or as a Jack and Jill bathroom / shower room.

ADJOINING STUDY ROOM TO BOTH BEDROOMS TWO AND FOUR: With a window enjoying aspect over the surrounding countryside and garden with two interconnecting doors to bedrooms two and four that makes it suitable for an ensuite to one or both bedrooms depending upon requirements.

BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, windows with views of surrounding countryside.

BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized room which also has a door to the study room that also adjoins bedroom two and could serve as an ensuite or shared Jack and Jill bathroom / shower room, window with impressive views over the garden and beyond of the surrounding countryside.

FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM FURTHER TO THE GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: This generous sized dual room layout has ample space for the current panelled bath and separate shower room area, with fitted cupboards, pedestal wash basin, W.C., windows with beautiful aspect beyond of the surrounding countryside.

BOILER ROOM: Approached from the courtyard rear garden, but benefits from actually structurally backing onto the kitchen / breakfast room, which in theory allows the possibility of knocking through to extend the current kitchen. Presently housing the oil-fired boiler, as well as also adjoining the further brick extension into the current workshop that could also be possibly incorporated into the further extension of the kitchen / breakfast room to create a magnificent substantial sized open plan breakfast and dining area beyond the main kitchen area.

WORKSHOP: Also approached currently from the outside courtyard garden, but as previously mentioned is structurally connected to the boiler room beyond the kitchen, which could have possibilities subject to planning to be incorporated as part of a large open plan kitchen / breakfast room / dining room. Presently has window and power.

OUTSIDE: This extremely interesting and character family home is set within its own private gardens and grounds of approximately 0.75 of an acre and is presently well screened by mature boundaries. However, beyond the gardens are wonderful views of the surrounding countryside with the added benefit of also being located within easy access of a bridleway, perfect for being able to walk or ride a horse.

There is currently a detached old brick and tiled character sporting pavilion and it is believed there may have been an old grass tennis court at sometime prior.

Behind the main house is a brick and tiled barn / woodstore, as well as an old garage building.

The gardens are in the process of being uncovered by the present owners and from recent inspection of works in progress, seem predominantly to be on one main level with grass lawns that are complimented with attractive rustic brick pathways leading around the front and side of the main house.

REAR COURTYARD GARDEN: Accessed from a gate from outside, as well as from the main house via a number of external doors, this charming and character brick courtyard is distinctly shielded from any strong winds and could be enhanced to become a most wonderful feature.

There is presently also ample space to park a number of cars and furthermore, the ability subject to planning to re position or in addition construct an impressive heritage style garage complex.

PLEASE NOTE SOME OF THE HISTORICAL INTEREST FOR THIS PROPERTY IS SHOWN BELOW.

The Toll is mentioned in "Waldron: Portrait of a Sussex Village" by Susan Russell & Rosalie Parker & Valerie Chidson referencing not only the charming stone pig and local butcher who is believed to have brought him to The Toll, but noting the link to builder Colonel Tuppen of Lions Green Works Ltd., thought to have built the Toll in the late 1920's; a brick plaque to his wife “ET” Elizabeth Tuppen can be found in the wall next to the chimney breast in the back courtyard.

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