Rickney Lane

GUIDE PRICE: £1,300,000-£1,400,000

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: A VERY ATTRACTIVE DETACHED 6 BEDROOMED REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED CHARACTER COTTAGE SET IN 5.85 ACRES WITH VIEWS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS SET OFF A QUIET COUNTRY LANE * A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME OR EQUESTRIAN RESIDENCE * CAREFULLY ENHANCED THROUGHOUT WITH NEW BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN * DOUBLE GLAZED * NEW HEATING SYSTEM * NEW ELECTRICS * NEW PLUMBING * FRONT ENTRANCE VESTIBULE * SIDE AND REAR LOBBY * SITTING ROOM * FORMAL DINING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM * LARGE SOUTH FACING SUMMER LOUNGE * KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM * CLOAKROOM / SHOWER ROOM * STUDY / BEDROOM SIX * FURTHER DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM FIVE * FOUR FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS TO THE FIRST FLOOR * TWO ENSUITE SHOWER ROOMS * LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM* TWO JULIET BALCONIES WITH WONDERFUL FAR REACHING RURAL VIEWS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS *

• DETACHED 6 BEDROOMED HOUSE

• SET IN 5.85 ACRES APPROXIMATELY OF GRASS PADDOCKS AND LANDSCAPED GARDENS

• REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED TO A HIGH STANDARD THROUGHOUT

• FABULOUS FAR REACHING SOUTHERLY VIEWS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS

• FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS

• THREE SHOWER ROOMS AND ONE FURTHER FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM

• POND WITH POTENTIAL TO ENLARGE TO SMALL FISHING LAKE OR IMPRESSIVE WATER FEATURE

• QUIET SEMI RURAL SETTTING

• IDEAL FAMILY HOME OR EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY

DESCRIPTION: An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a very attractive and tastefully enhanced and extended detached six bedroomed family home already with numerous existing wonderful character features, in addition to being complimented with further cottage styling, including oak doors and oak skirting, an impressive oak staircase, a fitted wood burner within a large inglenook fireplace and numerous exposed feature beams in various rooms.

This charming home now has a considerable amount of accommodation since being extended, including four bedrooms to the first floor and two further bedrooms to the ground floor. The upstairs accommodation has two luxury ensuite shower rooms, as well as a further luxury family bathroom / shower room.

The ground floor accommodation also has a cloakroom / shower room, a sitting room, a family room / formal dining room, a kitchen / breakfast room, a summer lounge, a utility room / rear lobby, a study / bedroom six, a side lobby and delightful front entrance vestibule.

There are stunning and far-reaching views from virtually every room and the high standard of finish throughout makes this a most inviting home to reside. It is considered perfect for a family, especially when the downstairs accommodation which can easily cater for elderly relatives with two ground floor bedrooms and a downstairs shower room.

During the renovation and extension works, the current owners ensured considerable energy efficiency saving systems were installed, including extra insulation, double glazing and new more efficient heating / plumbing and electrical systems. Furthermore, the large inglenook fireplace with the fitted wood burner has also been incorporated to reduce heating requirements for this property during the winter months.

With 5.85 acres (TBV) of grounds that are predominantly grass grazing paddocks, this property is also perfect for equestrian enthusiasts.

LOCATION: Set off a quiet country lane within its own 5.85 acres of gardens and grazing paddocks, this charming and well-presented six-bedroom family home enjoys stunning far reaching rural views of the adjoining countryside and all the way to the South Downs National Park.

The property is within only a few minute’s drive of Eastbourne and Hailsham, as well as the mainline train stations of Polegate and Battle, making the property perfect for a London commuter.

Depending upon educational requirements, there are numerous reputable teaching institutions to choose from within the general locality, including Eastbourne College, Bede’s, Battle Abbey and Mayfield School for Girls to name but a few.

Hailsham Town already benefits has a cinema, a Waitrose, as well as a Tesco and other supermarkets, a large Leisure Centre and numerous restraunts, as well as many other expected facilities.

Eastbourne also offers extensive shopping venues and has the added benefit of lovely sunny beaches in the summer complimented by sailing and all year walks over the Downs.

ACCOMMODATION: Impressive cottage style front door with double glazed diamond window that opens into the front entrance vestibule.

FRONT ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: With slate flooring, beamed ceiling, down light, feature rustic brick walls and a cottage style double glazed window with side aspect, oak step and oak door leading into sitting room / lounge.

SITTING ROOM: With attractive beamed ceiling, impressive brick inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer beam over, fitted wood burner, period storage shelves and cupboard to side, wall lights, feature radiator, double-glazed cottage style windows with aspect to front, oak windowsills, oak skirting and oak doors leading off to both the adjoining formal dining room and inner hall.

DINING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM: Approached from the sitting room through an oak door, feature radiator, beamed ceiling, wall lights, oak skirting, oak windowsill, double glazed cottage style window with aspect to front.

INNER HALL: A generous sized reception area with good natural light, slate style tiled floor, downlights, wall lights, feature radiator, oak skirting, under stairs storage recess, oak staircase, open plan access leading into summer lounge.

SUMMER LOUNGE: A naturally light double aspect room with wonderful views of the South Downs, slate style flooring, downlighting, wall lights, feature radiators, oak effect PVCU and double-glazed windows and French doors opening out onto the rear sun terraces, oak door leading to adjoining rear lobby and utility room.

UTILITY ROOM / REAR LOBBY: Approached from the summer lounge and also from the outside rear garden with slate style flooring, down lighting , feature radiator, new pressurised hot water and heating system, range of fitted modern shaker style units with worktop over, fitted stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for large American fridge freezer, space for washing machine, space for dryer, double glazed window to side, double glazed window with stunning views over the rear gardens and south downs beyond, bespoke cottage style double glazed and panelled door to outside.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: Approached from the inner reception hall via an oak door, as well as from the side lobby, enjoying a double aspect and comprising of an extensive range of modern shaker style cupboard and base units with wooden worksurfaces over, fitted sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, cooking range with brushed steel hood over, feature radiator, downlighting, space for dishwasher, further spaces for other appliances, breakfast and general dining area, double glazed cottage style windows with aspect to front, further oak effect PVCU double glazed French doors with aspect over the rear sun terrace and gardens, as well as beyond to the adjoining countryside and south downs. Further oak and glazed door leading to the side lobby.

SIDE LOBBY: With slate style flooring, downlights, double fronted coats cupboard, oak skirting, doors leading off to a study, a cloakroom / downstairs shower room, as well as a further door outside.

CLOAKROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Approached via an oak door, with slate style floor, chrome heated towel rail / radiator, W.C., corner shower with glazed sliding doors, chrome shower control system, tiled walls, feature modern wash basin with chrome mixer tap and gloss vanity cupboard under, double glazed window, extractor fan, down lighting.

STUDY / POTENTIAL BEDROOM SIX: Approached via an oak door, radiator, oak skirting, down lighting, double glazed windows with stunning views over the rear gardens and beyond of the paddocks and South Downs.

BEDROOM FIVE: Approached from the inner hall via an oak door, with radiator, carpeted floor, down lighting, double glazed window with aspect to side.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Oak and carpeted staircase leading from the inner hall to the first-floor galleried landing with skylights, downlighting, radiator and doors leading off to four further bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom / shower room.

BEDROOM ONE WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: A double sized and double aspect room with radiator, down lighting, double glazed window with aspect to side and rural views beyond, double glazed doors opening out to a Juliet balcony with fabulous rural views all the way to the South Downs, door to ensuite shower room.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE: Approached via an oak door and comprising of a double sized shower with heavy glazed front, chrome shower control system and tiled walls, oak effect tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome radiator / towel rail, W.C., feature modern wash basin with chrome mixer, wall mounted mirror cabinet, high gloss vanity cupboard, double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO WITH ENSUITE: A double sized room with radiator, down lighting, oak skirting, double glazed doors opening out onto a Juliet balcony and enjoying fabulous rural views over the paddocks and beyond all the way to the South Downs, door to ensuite shower room.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM TWO: Approached via an oak door with W.C., wash basin with chrome mixer tap and high gloss vanity unit under, tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and radiator, glazed and chrome fronted shower with tiled walls, chrome shower control system, down lighting, double glazed window.

BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room approached via an oak door, feature beam to ceiling, radiator, oak skirting, wall lights, double glazed window with a beautiful view of the farmland beyond the front aspect of the property.

BEDROOM FOUR: A double sized room with radiator, feature beam to ceiling, oak skirting, oak doors to wardrobe cupboard and loft access, radiator, double glazed window with front aspect of farmland.

FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Approached via an oak door and comprising of a feature modern oval bath with chrome mixer above, W.C., tiled walls, separate corner shower with glazed doors and tiled walls, feature wash basin with chrome mixer tap and high gloss vanity cupboard under and wall mounted mirror cabinet over, chrome radiator / towel rail, down lighting, double glazed window.

OUTSIDE: This charming extensively renovated and extended detached 6 bedroomed tastefully modernised and enhanced cottage has 5.85 acres of paddocks and landscaped gardens and stunning southerly views all the way to the South Downs.

There is a gravel driveway and parking area for cars to the right side of the property with an Indian stone paved path to the side access and also continues beyond to the rear south facing aspect and gardens.

REAR LANDSCAPED SOUTHERLY FACING GARDENS: These comprise also of impressive Indian paved stone sun terraces with a low-level brick retaining wall abutting the level lawns beyond. In addition, the gardens are separated by ranch fencing from the property’s extensive grass grazing paddocks also enjoying a fabulous southerly aspect.

SIDE GARDEN: Gravelled area and with brick well, location for the oil storage tank and modern oil boiler.

FRONT GARDENS: Arranged as formal cottage garden with pathway leading to the attractive front entrance.

PADDOCKS: These are able to be approached from the right side of the property and extend to over 5.5 acres in addition to the main landscaped gardens and are predominantly level with mature hedging to the boundaries. They are considered ideal for equestrian and general livestock grazing.

PLEASE NOTE: There is also an existing pond to the right front side of the grazing land, which could (subject to planning permission) possibly be enlarged to create a wonderful water feature and fishing lake.

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