5 bed detached house for sale

Wellgreen Lane, Kingston, Lewes, East Sussex BN7

Top Meadow is an impressive and sensitively updated family residence, affording far-reaching views across the rolling landscape of the South Downs National Park. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, beginning with a spacious reception hall with wooden flooring. The ground floor has been thoughtfully designed for both family living and entertaining, centred around a triple-aspect drawing room with a handsome fireplace and wood-burning stove. Double doors open into an expansive dining room, providing an excellent entertaining space with bi-folding doors to the rear terrace. The contemporary open-plan kitchen and breakfast room forms the heart of the home, fitted with sleek cabinetry, granite worktops and a central island with a breakfast bar. A large roof lantern and oversized windows flood the room with natural light. A separate family room with access to the rear garden, a practical utility room and a boiler room complete the ground floor.The first floor comprises five well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys an en suite shower room and fine countryside views, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom and a separate shower room, both featuring quality fittings and modern tiling.

The property is approached via a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to a detached timber-framed garage. The gardens are a particular highlight, featuring a broad paved terrace ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond, lawns are interspersed with mature trees, established shrubs and colourful planting.

Top Meadow enjoys a delightful semi-rural position on Wellgreen Lane, in the sought-after village of Kingston at the foot of the South Downs National Park. The village offers a parish church, a popular pub and an active community, while nearby Lewes provides a wide range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure facilities and cultural attractions. The surrounding South Downs present exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with Brighton and the Sussex coastline also within easy reach. The area is well served by highly regarded schools, including Lewes Old Grammar School, Brighton College and Bede’s, together with respected state options such as Priory School. For commuters, Lewes railway station offers regular services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Brighton and Eastbourne, while the A27 provides convenient road links east and west, connecting with the A23/M23 for Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network.