A charming three bedroom semi detached flint cottage situated in Glynde, on the edge of Lewes. Dating back to the mid 18th Century, this old farm worker's cottage commands a superb uninterrupted vista across the Ouse Valley from its elevated position. The present owners have capitalised on this view with the addition of a big conservatory/garden room with bi-fold doors opening onto a decked area, from which to sit and enjoy the stunning views. With the terraced garden backing onto farmland and the clever addition of a home office/gym built into the slope, this property offers a rural lifestyle with all the modern conveniences. For an appointment to view please contact our Lewes or Ringmer office.

Description: - A charming three bedroom semi detached flint cottage situated in Glynde, on the edge of Lewes. Dating back to the mid 18th Century, this old farm worker's cottage commands a superb uninterrupted vista across the Ouse Valley from its elevated position. The present owners have capitalised on this view with the addition of a big conservatory/garden room with bi-fold doors opening onto a decked area, from which to sit and enjoy the stunning views. With the terraced garden backing onto farmland and the clever addition of a home office/gym built into the slope, this property offers a rural lifestyle with all the modern conveniences.

The accommodation comprises Front Door into Reception Hall with solid oak hardwood floor, understairs cupboard; Shower Room with tiled floor, fully tiled corner shower unit, heated towel rail, full width vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, low level WC, half tiled walls; double aspect open Sitting Room/Kitchen with open feature fireplace, solid oak hardwood floor, step down into Kitchen area with feature brick fireplace with inset oil fired Rayburn, fitted base and wall units with integrated eye level double oven, induction hob with extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, solid pine worksurfaces, quarry tiled floor; Utility Room with range of fitted base and wall units with solid pine worksurface, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer, larder cupboard, integrated fridge/freezer, quarry tiled floor; steps down into Conservatory/Dining Room with full width bi-fold doors onto decked area, ceiling lantern window, tiled floor, under floor heating, fitted cupboard, door to side passage.

A staircase from the Reception Hall leads up to the First Floor Landing; Principal Bedroom with exposed brick chimney breast, en suite Bathroom with panel bath, half panelled walls, low level WC with cistern hidden by wood panelling and broad display shelf over, vanity unit with inset hand wash basin, opening ceiling lantern window, heated towel rail; Bedroom 2 with deep fitted cupboard over stairs, access to insulated and boarded loft space with fitted loft ladder, Range Tribune oil fired combi boiler, electric light; Bedroom 3 with feature cast iron fireplace.

Oil fired central heating serving panel radiators. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank shared with neighbours). Lewes District Council Tax Band E.

Outside:
The property is approached via a picket fence and brick paved path leading to the side Front Door. To the side of the path is a small well stocked garden laid to lawn with deep borders of mature and colourful planting. There is a shared side access with lean-to wooden shed with slate roof housing the oil tank. The rear garden is a true delight with a raised decked area leading out from the Conservatory with glass balustrade for al fresco dining and balmy summer evenings, to the end of the decked area is a cleverly concealed Greenhouse. Steps down onto a small paved patio area with rampant clematis and enclosed storage area utilising the space under the decking. An area of lawn with railings, extends to the side with space for a hot tub. There are stepped sleepers down to the lower garden enclosed by high hedges, deeply planted borders, a mature 'Kingdom of Heaven' tree and post and rail fencing. The home office/gym, fondly referred to as 'The Bunker' is covered in wisteria and is built into the slope with full width storage cupboards, electric light and power, and fibre broadband.

Location: - The cottage is situated in the Hamlet of Ranscombe and is located between the picturesque village of Glynde with its main line railway service to London, and Lewes with easy access onto the A27. The historic county town of Lewes is approximately 2 miles distant with its comprehensive shopping, antique shops, brewery, Depot cinema and main line railway station, London Victoria in just over the hour. Local schooling offers well regarded primary and secondary schools. The famous Glyndebourne Opera House is situated on the edge of Ringmer, not 3 miles distant. This area is part of the South Downs National Park, and the countryside around this cottage is ideal for nature lovers, walkers and paragliders who fly off Mount Caburn. Ranscombe Lane is also part of the National Cycle Network, providing cycle paths directly into Lewes and neighbouring Firle village and Eastbourne.