Grade II* listed Georgian house with charming gardens and studio annexe.

Description

Little Manor is a detached Grade II* listed house set in generous grounds, situated in the popular village of Ringmer. The original property once formed part of the Glyndebourne Estate and its listing means it is “of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it". It dates from the mid 18th century, with elegant Georgian elevations of alternating red brick and grey headers under a Horsham slab roof, set with symmetrical sash windows and a central front door. The property was extended in the nineteenth century, and more recently during the 1980s, and now offers over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. Its position in the heart of the village and its generous layout make it an ideal family house with spacious, well-proportioned reception rooms, good ceiling heights, and is well-presented throughout.

Situated in the older portion are the former entrance hall, the dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room; they have some delightful period features including stunning oak panelling in the hall and dining room, and inglenook fireplaces with beautifully carved bressummers, believed to be fashioned from former ships’ beams. To the rear of the hall lies the study, which could be used a family room, and the sitting room, which has a woodburning stove and an adjoining conservatory. The ground floor is completed by a utility room/cloakroom and a boot/boiler room.

The principal bedroom comprises a bedroom, a fitted dressing room and an en suite bathroom. It is situated in the modern portion of the house, and approached via a spacious vaulted landing off which lies the family bathroom, which is also Jack and Jill to bedroom two. The two bedrooms at the front of the house each have sash windows and feature fireplaces; bedroom four has a high vaulted ceiling. There are two further attic bedrooms on the second floor, with dormer windows.

Outside
Little Manor is set behind a knapped flint and brick wall, which encloses much of the gardens, with tall hedging and mature trees providing a screen to the front. It is approached via a driveway which leads up through a five bar gate, past the house and outbuildings to the parking area at the rear.

The largest detached outbuilding comprises an annexe, an open two-bay carport, a workshop and a loggia. The annexe is arranged over two floors, with a studio living space with kitchenette, bathroom and WC; it has its own parking space and is suitable for letting. To the rear is an open bay barn, a great place for entertaining al fresco or for garden storage.

There is a raised paved terrace adjoining the house and the loggia; the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a pond and a mature orchard; the boundary has been left open at the rear to emphasise the lovely outlook over the surrounding countryside, which falls within the South Downs National Park. Please refer to the site plan which shows the boundary. In all, about two thirds of an acre.

Location

Situated in Ringmer, a thriving village in East Sussex. Ringmer has a primary and a secondary school, and a variety of local shops, coffee shops and pubs. It lies three miles to the east of Lewes, which offers a comprehensive range of chain and independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and a brewery. Leisure facilities including an independent cinema, a leisure centre, an outdoor pool and a station with direct trains to London, Brighton and along the south coast. Sussex is excellent for leisure and sporting facilities, and Ringmer offers local clubs for many sports. Activities locally include walking (in particular within the South Downs National Park) and equestrian pursuits, golf at Lewes, Piltdown and East Sussex National, and sailing at the coast.. There is a thriving cultural scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Lewes station (two miles) offers regular services to London Bridge/Victoria, journey time from 70 minutes; the A26 lies to the north of Ringmer, connecting to the A272, the A27 and the M23. Gatwick airport 25 miles. There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and private, including King’s Academy Ringmer, Lewes Priory, Cumnor House School, Great Walstead, Bede’s, Lewes Old Grammar School, Burgess Hill Girls, Roedean, Brighton Girls (DST), Brighton College and Eastbourne College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,035 sq ft


Acreage: 0.67 Acres

Directions

From the A26/Lewes, fork right at the traffic lights (Earwig Corner) and keep forward, passing New Road on the right. After half a mile bear left on to Vicarage Way and take the immediate left turn, which leads to the driveway to Little Manor.

Additional Info

Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings: Lewes District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band G.

Photographs taken: May 2023