4 bed detached house for sale

Neaves Lane, Glyndebourne, Nr. Lewes, East Sussex BN8

Neaves Cottage is a beautiful, detached, Grade II listed, period cottage, and was originally part of the Glyndebourne Estate. It has been extensively refurbished and restored by the current owners and is coming to the market for the first time in 30 years.

The property provides well-proportioned accommodation over three floors, offering a wealth of period features and character detail. The property features red brick and tiled elevations and offers light and spacious accommodation, ideal for family life.

There is a generous entrance hall with reception rooms leading off it. To one side is the triple-aspect kitchen / dining room, which provides ample storage and lovely views out across the gardens and beyond. To the other side of the hall is a split, drawing / sitting room, with woodburning stove, perfect for entertaining and relaxing. A well-appointed utility room and a downstairs cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

Leading up the stairs to the first floor are four bedrooms, the principal suite has a wall of built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There is ample storage and a well-appointed family bathroom too. Leading up the stairs to the second floor is a large attic room/studio.

A real feature of the property is its glorious rural location, set in beautiful country gardens, surrounded by the fields and magical Sussex countryside. To the front of the house a white picket gate opens onto the front gardens, with a central pathway leading to the entrance. There are lawns with herbaceous borders and wildflowers, mature specimen trees and perennial planting. The garden continues around the side of the house where there is more lawn, a meadow and a large tranquil pond which is a haven for wildlife.

To the rear of the property are lovely gardens, laid mainly to lawn, with ornamental box hedging, hedgerows, a meadow and an orchard. The patio provides a tranquil and sunny place perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining whilst affording beautiful views across the surrounding countryside. There are two storage sheds and a garden room, ideal for working from home.

Neaves Cottage lies in an enviable rural position with some glorious views over the surrounding countryside towards the near-by South Downs National Park. The surrounding countryside provides many miles of spectacular walking and near-by Plashett Park Wood - an ancient woodland - is located just a short distance away.

The village of Ringmer with its pretty village green, range of shops with both a primary and a secondary school is about 2 miles away.

The historic county town of Lewes is only just over 4 miles away with an extensive range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities including the Depot Cinema. In addition, there are 3 supermarkets. Lewes Station provides a direct service to central London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. The vibrant coastal, business and entertainment city of Brighton and Hove is readily accessible being only approximately 14 miles whilst Gatwick Airport is some 38 miles.

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