A delightful five bedroom period Sussex country house. The property boasts a wealth of period features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces, and is set within established gardens with a charming rural aspect over adjoining farmland. Worthy of note is that this fine house is not Listed and therefore not subject to regulations which protect its character. For an appointment to view, please contact our Lewes Office on[use Contact Agent Button]

Description: - Unrelenting period splendour is displayed in abundance at this delightful five bedroom period Sussex country house. A concise plotted history details that the Entrance Hall and Study were formally the village shop. The property, boasts a wealth of period features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces, and is set within established gardens with a charming rural aspect over adjoining farmland. Worthy of note is that this fine house is not Listed and therefore is not subject to regulations which protect its character.

The accommodation comprises Oak Front Door into Entrance Hall providing access to all of the Ground Floor Principal rooms; Cloakroom with low-level WC, wall-mounted hand wash basin; dual aspect Bedroom 5; fitted Kitchen with hand-crafted solid wood units, butler sink, oil fired three oven AGA, two ceramic hobs, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, oil fired boiler, door to garden, terracotta tiled floor; Breakfast room with French windows onto patio; Spa Room with sauna, hot tub, fitted bench sofas; Shower Room with walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, heated towel rail; double aspect Drawing Room with feature inglenook fireplace with Bressemmer beam and inset wood burner, two sets of French windows onto garden; dual aspect Dining room with inglenook fireplace with Bressummer beam, inset beehive open fireplace; Garden Room with slate tiled floor, French windows onto patio.

First Floor Landing with fitted cupboards and access to loft space; dual aspect Principal bedroom with storage in the eaves, en suite Bathroom with bidet, low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, walk-in shower cubicle, inset bath, heated towel rail, storage cupboard in the eaves, fitted dressing table, wall length fitted wardrobes; dual aspect Guest Bedroom suite with feature brick fireplace, en suite Bathroom with tiled bath, low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin; Bedroom 3 with cupboards in the eaves, fitted wardrobe; Bedroom 4 with fitted wardrobe, desk and cupboard.

Oil fired central heating serving panelled radiators. Private Drainage. Exposed beams and period features throughout. Diamond leaded light windows. Secondary Glazing. Wealden District Council Tax Band G.

Agent's Note: For any investment Purchaser, our Vendor runs a very successful Airbnb business from this property.

Outside:
The property is approached through a five-bar gate onto a shingle driveway leading to the attached double garage and store, with parking for up to four vehicles. There is an area of lawn to the front of the property with mature shrubs. The rear garden is a true feature with a large flagstone patio area, ideal for al fresco dining with views across the sweeping lawn to the feature dew pond surrounded by weeping Willow trees, mature planting and fruit trees including apple, pear and cherry. To the side is a vegetable patch with greenhouse. Beyond this is a small paddock with post and rail fencing. In total approximately 1 acre.

Location: - Arlington is situated at the foot of the South Downs and is an award-winning conservation site, being both a local nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is an important site for bird life, and is popular with walkers, horse riders and anglers. Arlington is an historic village with a Saxon church, village hall and public house.

The property is also conveniently placed for the A27 and other picturesque historic villages. The village of Berwick with its railway station with services to London, and Post Office is about 2 miles. Alfriston, one of the oldest villages in the Country, is about 4 miles. The historic county town of Lewes, about 10 miles distant, offers an excellent range of amenities including a mainline railway station (London/Victoria in just over the hour), a variety of independent shops, three major supermarkets, leisure centre, tertiary collage, and independent Depot cinema. The famous Glyndebourne Opera House is about 7 miles distant. The port of Newhaven is approximately 8 miles providing daily ferry services to Dieppe, France.