NOW LET
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Mature gardens with shrubs, trees and paved terrace area
Courtyard Parking Area
Garage/Outbuildings
Paddocks
IN ALL ABOUT 3.8 ACRES
Available early November 2011 Unfurnished

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Glyndebourne Farmhouse, Glynde, Near Lewes, East Sussex

A Substantial 5 bedroom detached grade ii listed brick and tile period property with original features throughout sympathetically refurbished and situated in a private rural location within the south downs national park just a few hundred yards from the famous glyndebourne opera house

Glynde 1 Mile
Lewes 4 Miles
Brighton 12 miles
Glynde Station 1 Mile
Lewes Station 4 Miles

Available early November 2011 Unfurnished

SITUATION
Lying within The South Downs National Park on the edge of the picturesque Sussex village of Glynde, Glyndebourne Farmhouse is set in a beautiful rural situation just minutes from the famous Glyndebourne Opera House and enjoys an elevated position with fine views over open countryside.

The larger historic county town of Lewes with its mainline railway station (London Victoria approx 1 hr) is some 5 miles distant and has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including two major supermarkets and many independent specialist shops, as well as a wide choice of pubs and restaurants. The coastal town of Brighton is situated some 12 miles to the southwest and offers an extensive and diverse range of amenities.

Sporting and recreational facilities in the area include racing at Plumpton, The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, golf at Lewes Golf Club and the nearby Sussex National Golf Club as well as walking and riding with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways including direct access from the property to a footpath leading to Mount Caburn.

The property is well connected and within easy reach of the A27 linking to the national motorway network. Gatwick airport is just under an hour away by road.

There is a good selection of state and public schools in the general area including Lewes Priory, Lewes Old Grammar, Brighton College, Eastbourne College and St Bedes.

DIRECTIONS
From Lewes proceed out of town in an easterly direction along the A26 Phoenix Causeway and over the river. Continue straight over the first roundabout and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto Malling Street/A26, following the road for about a mile before turning right onto the B2192. Remain on this road for 1.2 miles and then take the first right hand turn into New Road. Continue for approximately half a mile, passing Glyndebourne Opera House on the left hand side, whereafter the entrance to Glyndebourne Farmhouse will be seen on your right hand side.

ACCOMMODATION
Glyndebourne Farmhouse comprises a Grade II listed period brick and tile detached property, the original part of the property dating back to circa 14th Century with later extensions, notably a three storey Victorian wing, all under a clay tiled roof. The farmhouse benefits from a wealth of original and character features throughout including exposed timbers, inglenook and period fireplaces and elegant high ceilinged reception rooms with large sash windows. The property has been sympathetically refurbished to provide comfortable and spacious family living accommodation arranged over three floors and briefly comprises:

Front Entrance Door leading into a central;

Reception Hall with wooden floorboards, under stairs cupboard and door with steps to cellar below. A hallway leads off to the right with doors leading into;

Sitting Room (19’ x 15’) double aspect with large sash windows enjoying superb views. Picture rail and cast iron fire in brick fireplace with marble surround and mantel.

Dining Room (18’ x 14’) with brick fireplace and wooden mantel, single aspect large sash window and picture rail.

Family Room (14 x 12) inglenook fireplace with wooden mantel and tiled hearth.

A further ‘L’ shaped hallway off the main Entrance Hall leads off to the back of the house with rear door out to back gardens and has doors off to;

Utility Room (13’ x 12’) with a range of base units with work surface over, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for additional applicances.

Cloak Room with low level WC and hand wash basin.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (18’ x 11’) fitted with a range of modern cream colour shaker style units with solid beech block work surface over incorporating butler sink and oil fired Aga and with terracotta tiled floor.

Larder (12’ x 3’) traditional store with shelving

Study (15’ x 12’) with casement window to front.

There are two sets of stairs leading up to the first floor. The main stairway off the Entrance Hall leads to;

Main Galleried Landing with exposed wooden floorboards and doors to;

Bedroom 1 (15’ x 12’) casement window with southerly aspect, cast iron fireplace, built in wardrobe cupboard and exposed beams.

Family Bathroom (13’ x 12’) Central Victorian Ships bath with feet, double shower compartment, hand washbasin with cupboard under, low level WC and heated towel rail.

Stairs to Attic Room storage space (21’ x 8’).

Cloakroom with hand washbasin low level WC and store cupboard

A small set of stairs off the main landing leads up to;

Upper Landing with doors to;

Bedroom 2 (20’ x 15’) double aspect room with marble fireplace, exposed floorboards, picture rail and enjoying superb countryside views

Bedroom 3 (18’ x 15’) single aspect sash window and exposed wooden floorboards.

A second stairway from the ground floor rear hallway leads up to;

Second Landing with doors to;

Bathroom panelled cast iron bath with shower attachment and mixer tap over, low level WC, pedestal hand basin and heated tower rail.

Bedroom 4 (16’ x 14’) cast iron fireplace with white painted wooden surround, exposed beams, single aspect casement window with wonderful views. A door leads directly through to;

Bedroom 5/Nursery (13’ x 12’) with exposed beams and single aspect casement window enjoying far reaching countryside views. A second door leads out onto the main landing.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed off New Road via iron entrance gates whereafter a long drive, lined with fruit trees and with grass paddocks to each side leads to the house and into a courtyard parking area with garage and outbuildings off providing ample storage space.

A small gate leads into the attractive front gardens set on two tiers interspersed with herbaceous borders. A brick path leads through the gardens with steps up to the front door.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn incorporating a paved patio and enclosed by a combination of mature trees and shrubs, flint and brick walls and post and rail fencing. There is an open fronted timber framed cart lodge style garden store.

The property also benefits from the use of two grass paddocks adjoining the house with perimeter stock fencing and together totalling about 3.5 acres. A useful agricultural outbuilding of approximately 60’ x 44’ is also offered as part of the let.

GENERAL REMARKS

TENANCY
The property is offered unfurnished, for an initial term of 12 months. The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings including council tax and all services.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Cess Pool Drainage.

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax Valuation Band G £2,686.30
(2011/2012)

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Lewes District Council 01273 471600
East Sussex County Council 0345 60 80 190

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by confirmed and prior appointment with the sole Agent, Samuel & Son, contactable on (01435) 864020. Email: rhiannon@samuelandson.co.uk

Property misdescriptions act
The client agrees to inform Samuel & Son in writing of any inaccuracy or misleading element in the particulars or in the promotion generally of which he is aware or which subsequently materialises during the period of the agency. The client shall indemnify Samuel & Son, their servants or agents against any claim made in respect of any misdescriptions of the property that arises wholly or partially out of the act or default of the client.