4 bedroom house

SOLD - A well-presented detached 4-bedroom family home set in 4.4 acres (TBV*) of paddocks with well organised equestrian facilities and enjoying a beautiful secluded countryside position at the end of a private lane on the fringes of the sought-after rural village of Laughton. A further detached garage also has planning permission to extend and convert into a self-contained annexe to include a living room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom. The house accommodation includes: Ground Floor: spacious entrance Hall, open plan modern kitchen and dining area, large L-shaped sitting room with feature brick fireplace and wood burner, downstairs WC, utility room and office/ fifth bedroom. First Floor: four good sized bedrooms (one en-suite) plus family bathroom. Outside the gardens include a patio area and decked veranda enjoying a lovely open vista toward the paddocks and stable yard. To the front there is a parking and turning area for several cars. The well organised equestrian facilities are set to the rear of the property and include 50m x 25m outdoor arena (recently installed by Bill Kear Plant and Agricultural Contractors, boasting a fantastic all weather riding surface) 2 full size loose boxes, 24 ft hay/storage barn, field shelter, extensive hardstanding for horse box parking and 2 large post and railed paddocks. Off road riding can be accessed via local lanes which lead to various bridleways and for more extensive riding out the South Downs National Park can be reached at Firle Beacon (around 15 mins. horsebox distance). For those with competitive equestrian interests, easy horse box access can be gained to Hickstead, Felbridge and Ardingly South of England showground as well as Firle, Borde Hill and Eridge eventing venues. Other nearby leisure destinations in the area include The Seven Sisters Country Park and the Sussex coastline centres of Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton all within easy driving distance. No Chain.

Location & Area Awareness - The property is situated on the fringes of the rural village of Laughton which has a shop, church, Post Office, gastropub and village primary school all within walking distance. Comprehensive shopping and other amenities can be gained at Lewes (5 miles), Eastbourne (15 Miles), Brighton (16 miles) and Royal Tunbridge Well (21 miles). For rail commuting, the two nearest rail stations are at Uckfield (5.8 miles - London Bridge service 1 hour 20 minutes) and Lewes (5 miles -London Victoria service 1-hour 8minutes, also 15-20 minute services to Brighton and Lewes). The area is renowned for having excellent schools including Brighton College (Sunday Times ‘Independent School of the Decade’), St Bedes, Roedean, Lewes Old Grammar, Eastbourne College, and Sussex Downs College. The property also offers the benefit of being close to bus routes for many school services.

Accommodation-Refer To The Floor Plan - A front door opens into an enclosed PORCH and then further into a large HALLWAY with storage for coats and shoes. Downstairs CLOAKROOM / WC. Further HOME OFFICE /CHILD'S PLAY ROOM currently used as a secure tack room. Full UTILTY ROOM with door to outside, work top and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. KITCHEN & DINING AREA with extensive wall and floor units, double oven space recessed into a feature brick surround, space for dishwasher and tiled flooring extending throughout. Patio doors lead out to the decked area with attractive views over the equestrian facilities, garden and open fields beyond.
The L-Shaped SITTING ROOM with its brick built open fireplace, provides generous space for two suites ideal for modern family living and has triple aspect windows as well as doors to the front garden with its mature borders.
FIRST FLOOR - landing with space for home working. FOUR BEDROOMS, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM, full wall of built-in cupboards, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin and views from most bedrooms. FAMILY BATHROOM and a separate SHOWER CUBICLE/ROOM off the landing.

Garage Planning Permission - WD/2020/1501/F
Proposal: CONVERSION OF GARAGE WITH EXTENSION INTO ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Decision: Approval
Decision Date: 20/11/2020

Equestrian Facilities- Refer To The Plans On Line - OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA: Recently installed by Bill Kear offering a fantastic riding surface - size 50m x 25m with post and rail surround. - A gate from the stable yard leads to the arena.
STABLE BLOCK: including 2 loose boxes - exterior sizes 12ft x 12ft plus HAY BARN: 24ft x 12ft - All with power, lighting and water connected.
Location plans are on line.

Land & Grounds - The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Wealden District Council
SERVICES: Mains drains. Mains water. Oil central heating. Electric hob.
TAX BAND: F
EPC RATING: D 58/79 Full ratings and advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:
OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: Mains lighting and water laid on.

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent
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Directions - From Lewes travel north on the A26 Uckfield road, then turn right onto the B2192 (signposted to Ringmer) and after about half a mile, pass through the village of Ringmer. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the B2124. After 2.6 miles on the B2124 turn left directly after Laughton Lodge onto a private driveway, through wrought iron gates mounted on substantial pillars. Follow the drive between the other properties all the way until the end; Five Oaks is the last house at the end of the drive.



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