Impressive modern family home in a glorious rural position.

Description

Built by Chalvington Barns in 2002, Oaklands House is an impressive detached family home characterised in an attractive Sussex style with red brick, part tile-hung elevations. The house is located down a private lane in a lovely rural position, set in established formal gardens of about half an acre with far-reaching south-westerly views over its own five-acre paddock to the distinctive ridge of the South Downs in the distance.

The light and bright accommodation is arranged over two floors, extends to a generous 3,566 square feet and is well presented throughout, with features including neutral decor, oak flooring through much of the ground floor, modern white bathroom suites, high ceilings, and timber framed double glazed casement windows; double doors between some of the rooms on the ground floor add to the spacious feel and create a pleasing flow between the living spaces.

The full extent and layout of the house can be seen on the accompanying floor plan. The magnificent reception hall lies central to the ground floor, featuring an elegant imperial staircase as its centrepiece, rising to the galleried first floor landing. There are three formal reception rooms: a dual-aspect sitting room which features a marble coal-effect gas fire, a part-panelled dining room and a spacious study, which could be used as a playroom or snug.

The kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with a range of cream, shaker-style cabinetry and a central island, with granite worktops, tiled floor and a number of integrated Neff appliances. French doors open to the garden and there is ample space for a large breakfast table; the kitchen is served by a useful utility room with space for laundry appliances. A cloakroom with space for coats hanging and a separate WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

There are five spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom lying off the galleried first floor landing, four of the bedrooms with built in storage. The generous principal suite has a walk-in wardrobe and a large en suite shower room; the dual-aspect guest bedroom has a lovely outlook over the garden and paddock, and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, bedroom three with an en suite shower room, and bedroom five, which is currently used as a study, fitted with a range of office furniture.

Outside
Oaklands House sits centrally in its gardens, which are mainly laid to beautifully tended level lawns with a large paved terrace extending across the rear of the house, all well-enclosed by hedging, post and rail fencing and some mature trees. A timber five-bar gate opens from the private lane to a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a parking area ahead of the house and garaging; a further five bar gate opens to further parking beyond the garage, in turn allowing access to the paddock.

The detached double garage has electronically operated doors, an adjoining gym, tractor store and large store room over. Planning permission for ancillary accommodation in the garage was given in 2014, however such consents have subsequently expired.

House and gardens, about 0.55 of an acre.
Paddock, about 5.32 acres.

Location

Oaklands House is rural yet not isolated, one of a pair of handsome modern houses in a glorious country setting close to the South Downs National Park.

There is a petrol station with convenience store half a mile away at Golden Cross; the neighbouring village of Laughton provides for day to day needs with a village shop and Post Office, public house, church, and primary school. Nearby public houses include The Six Bells at Chiddingly, The Yew Tree in Chalvington, The Roebuck in Laughton and The Gun at Gun Hill.

Comprehensive shopping is available at Hailsham (four miles), Uckfield (seven miles), the historic county town of Lewes (eight miles), Eastbourne (12 miles) and the coastal City of Brighton and Hove (18 miles).

Sussex offers excellent and varied opportunities for a range of equestrian and sporting pursuits, with many walks across the surrounding countryside, including on the Wealdway just north at Chiddingly, golf at Piltdown and the East Sussex National, and sailing along the south coast. The area has a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, the Love Supreme Festival in Glynde Village and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Lewes station offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 70 minutes; the A22 lies to the west, connecting to the A272, the A26 and the M25. Gatwick airport 25 miles.

There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including East Hoathly CEP School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Bede’s, Lewes Priory, Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Eastbourne College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,566 sq ft


Acreage: 5.87 Acres

Directions

Heading north out of Lewes on the A26 take the B2192 through Ringmer and then turn right onto the B2124 through Laughton village. After a further 2.1 miles take the right turning into an unmade road, signposted The Mohair Centre, and bear right where the lane forks. Oaklands House can be found at the end of the lane.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating. LPG for the gas fire in the sitting room. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Tax band G.