5 bedroom detached house

Orchard House is a substantial detached home that provides more than 3,000 sq. ft of beautifully appointed accommodation with high-quality fittings throughout and views across the delightful garden. The ground floor has a welcoming reception hall with a turned staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation and double doors opening to the generously proportioned drawing room, with its wooden flooring and three sets of French doors opening onto the south-facing patio. Double doors lead from the drawing room to the sunny conservatory, which in turn opens onto the gardens via French doors. The ground floor also has a study and a formal dining room, while the large kitchen and breakfast room offers plenty of storage in fitted units, integrated appliances, a stainless steel range cooker and space for a breakfast table for informal dining. The utility room provides further storage space, and there is a drink kitchen off the drawing room. Upstairs there are four comfortable double bedrooms. The landing has French doors opening onto a west-facing balcony, with two bedrooms also enjoying access to their own balconies overlooking the rear garden. The principal bedroom features fitted storage and an en suite bathroom, with bath and shower, with the three additional bedrooms all providing en suite bath or shower rooms.

The house is set in beautiful gardens and grounds, with rolling lawns and meadows and the open countryside of the South Downs beyond. At the front, the gravel driveway is flanked by pristine lawn on both sides, as wellas various mature trees and established shrubs. There is a spacious parking area in front of the house, as well as access to the detached garage. At the side there is also access to the large detached workshop and music studio with its sound-proofed recording rooms, cloakroom and kitchen facilities. The garden at the side and rear is south and west-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It includes paved terracing, a covered outdoor dining area, gravel pathways and level lawns, as well as a summer house and a heated swimming pool with its own sun terrace and pool house. There are also farreaching meadows with an orchard, a vegetable garden with a greenhouse and a peaceful pond.

The popular village of Ringmer lies in a picturesque rural position on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just three miles from the historic town of Lewes. The village has several amenities, including a local shop and post office, a village hall, several cafés and pubs and both a primary and secondary school. Lewes has further amenities, including a choice of shops, restaurants and cafés, while Brighton and the Sussex coast are also within easy reach. Lewes offers schooling, including Lewes Old Grammar School. The area is well connected with the A26 and A27 providing access toward Lewes and Brighton, while mainline rail services are available from Lewes.