5 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled in a prime location, this rarely available property exudes charm with its abundant period features and stunning countryside on its’ doorstep. With plentiful historical architecture, the property boasts an opportunity for multi generational living with a main house, spacious separate dwelling used as an annex and a further detached garage. A true gem for buyers looking to live in the heart of the picturesque village of Ditchling.


Location
Boddingtons Lane is a quiet private lane running between the High Street and Lodge Hill Lane on the very edge of open countryside. The picturesque historic village of Ditchling nestled just under the foot of Ditchling Beacon, the highest point on the South Downs and within the country park. It boasts a wealth of period and historic buildings.

The village provides a variety of amenities including independent shops, a sub post office, museum, junior school, cafes and two award winning public houses/restaurants. On the northern outskirts of the village and in keeping with the heritage of the area, there is a small, modern craft centre where various arts and craft skills are still practised, commissioned, and retailed to the public.


Main House Accommodation
The accommodation in the main house comprises;

Oak canopied Porch with a solid front door opening into;

HALLWAY Double glazed leaded light window, radiator, stairs rising to first floor.

SHOWER ROOM/W.C. Fitted with a white suite comprising a mosaic tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, W.C., double glazed window.

LIVING ROOM A sizable double aspect room overlooking the garden and having a wealth of exposed beams and character, two radiators, double glazed windows, understairs storage recess and four wall lights.

DINING ROOM Having an attractive bay window with leaded light double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. Exposed beams, radiator, built in shelved cupboard.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Divided into three areas, including a double aspect breakfast area. The custom built, solid wood, kitchen furniture comprises base cupboards, drawers and worktops, Butler sink with mixer tap, range of wall mounted cupboards, two radiators, tiled splash areas and tiled floor. Door to Lean to UTILITY AREA with door to rear Tradesman’s entrance.

BEDROOM FOUR Overlooking the rear garden, double glazed leaded light window, radiator, door leading to;

EN SUITE BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising a French bath having an overhead electric shower, pedestal wash basin, W.C., electric panel heater, automatic extractor, door onto rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING An L-shaped double aspect area, double glazed leaded light window.

BEDROOM ONE A characterful room with a part vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. There is a fine view to the South Downs from two leaded light windows. Radiator fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM TWO A double aspect through room with double glazed leaded light windows, double built-in wardrobe, radiator, loft hatch.

BEDROOM THREE A Part vaulted ceiling with a fitted bed having storage under. View over rear garden, double glazed leaded light window, radiator, part painted brick walls, electric consumer unit and fuses.

BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising a bath in a mosaic tiled recess, wash basin, W.C., ladder style towel warmer, electric heater. built-in medicine cabinet,
built-in cupboard housing, a ‘Glow-worm’ gas fired, boiler for central heating and domestic hot water (installed 2023), pressurised hot water tank and digital central heating programmer.

SEPARATE TOILET With exposed beams, fitted with a W.C., vanity wash basin, medicine cabinet, ceramic tiled floor.


Cottage Accommodation
THE APPLE HOUSE An extended period single story dwelling having its own enclosed garden. The accommodation comprises;

Entrance PORCH A barn style door opens into;

Open Plan LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN With a mezzanine bed area over. There is a tall, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a view of the enclosed garden. The living area has two radiators, central heating thermostat and a skylight window. In the kitchen area there is pine kitchen furniture with a ceramic tiled worktop and inset stainless a sink with mixer tap. Range of wall cupboards, cupboard housing a ‘Vokera’ gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Doors to shower room and to;

DOUBLE BEDROOM Overlooking the secluded garden, part vaulted ceiling with a further mezzanine bed area, two radiators.

SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a glazed shower cubicle, thermostatic shower, wash basin and W.C., ceramic tiled floor, recessed down lights, automatic extractor.


Garden Areas
FRONT GARDEN A well enclosed landscaped garden laid to shingle with a central path leading to the front door and providing off street parking. Double & single gates open onto Boddingtons Lane. Sentry light. A gate opens onto;

REAR GARDEN A spacious garden with a south and west aspect and is well enclosed by six-foot panel fencing. Adjacent to the property there is a paved sun terrace. Beyond this there is a spacious lawn, raised ornamental pond with statuesque fountain, a second ornamental pond. Gate to additional off-street parking. Outside water tap.

ANNEX GARDEN The garden which is partly walled and partly fenced is very private and benefits from a southerly aspect. There is a lawn and pebbled area.
In addition to the cottage;

DETACHED GARAGE Which may also represent an investment opportunity as it currently has planning permission granted in 2021 (SDNP/20/05435/HOUS) (expiring April 2024) for extending and conversion to a one-bedroom dwelling. With light and power, internal stairs to boarded loft area, electric up and over door and outside parking area for three vehicles In front and to the side of the garage.

TIMBER CHALET With Veranda and fitted out as a workshop or home office.

TWO GREENHOUSES, TIMBER SHED and TIMBER & GLAZED SUMMERHOUSE.