Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8
£2,500,000
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Bedrooms: 5
Great Noven Farm has an idyllic setting surrounded by grassland and trees, with access to two commons and a short distance to the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park. The property would be well suited to equestrian use or as a smallholding and offers fantastic scope for further development. The main house, believed to be of 18th-century origins, has been extensively modernised to create an inviting and characterful family home, while the first floor of the detached stable block has been recently converted to create a self-contained flat with bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and shower room, making it ideal for an au pair, grandparents or as an income generator.
The main house is built in the traditional West Sussex vernacular with partially tile-hung elevations which have elements of half-timbering to one side and a gable end. Internally there are a variety of well-preserved character features, which have been skilfully combined with more modern additions to perfectly marry old and new: the impressive kitchen features exposed brickwork, while vast glazed windows look out onto the countryside; in the sitting room there is an expansive inglenook fireplace; and the main bathroom has traditional post-and-beam construction juxtaposed with a striking freestanding bath and separate shower.
The accommodation is generously proportioned and features two generous reception rooms and a private study, an open plan kitchen/dining room, two utility rooms, a boot room and a cloakroom with w.c. on the ground floor. On the first floor there are four good-size bedrooms, plus a dressing room for the main suite and three bath/shower rooms (two en suite). There is a further bedroom and bathroom on the second floor.
Agents note: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we must inform you that a member of staff from Hamptons has an interest in this property.
Outside
The house is set within 11 acres of varied grounds, comprising formal gardens, the former farmyard, paddocks, woodland and a long semi-private driveway. The house is tucked away off Warrs Hill Road, with a tarmac track, partly shared with neighbouring houses, leading up to the house which feels wonderfully secluded within its own grounds. The approach is gated and leads to a parking area in front of the former farmyard, with the barns now used for storage and offering fantastic potential for conversion (as with the first floor of the stable block and subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The outbuildings include a large detached barn, a garden office, the stable block and a field shelter in one of the paddocks, which are ideal for livestock grazing and particularly equestrian use. The formal gardens are wonderfully open with far-reaching views and include a terrace, landscaped planting and an outdoor swimming pool.
pSituation
Great Noven Farm lies in a beautiful rural position alongside Chailey and Red House Commons with the South Downs in the distance. There are amenities at nearby North Chailey including a public house and garage with a village store, with a wider choice of amenities in the village of Newick, such as a doctor's surgery, bakery, chemist and restaurants situated around the village green. Haywards Heath offers a comprehensive range of shops and recreational facilities, together with a mainline train service to London (London Bridge or Victoria about 47 minutes). The A23, which lies to the west of Haywards Heath, provides fast access to Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the M23/M25. There are excellent schooling facilities in the area including Chailey and Wivelsfield Green village schools, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College and Burgess Hill School for Girls.
The Prime team would be delighted to show you around this property.
Additional Information
Local Authority: Mid Sussex
Council Tax Band: G
The main house is built in the traditional West Sussex vernacular with partially tile-hung elevations which have elements of half-timbering to one side and a gable end. Internally there are a variety of well-preserved character features, which have been skilfully combined with more modern additions to perfectly marry old and new: the impressive kitchen features exposed brickwork, while vast glazed windows look out onto the countryside; in the sitting room there is an expansive inglenook fireplace; and the main bathroom has traditional post-and-beam construction juxtaposed with a striking freestanding bath and separate shower.
The accommodation is generously proportioned and features two generous reception rooms and a private study, an open plan kitchen/dining room, two utility rooms, a boot room and a cloakroom with w.c. on the ground floor. On the first floor there are four good-size bedrooms, plus a dressing room for the main suite and three bath/shower rooms (two en suite). There is a further bedroom and bathroom on the second floor.
Agents note: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we must inform you that a member of staff from Hamptons has an interest in this property.
Outside
The house is set within 11 acres of varied grounds, comprising formal gardens, the former farmyard, paddocks, woodland and a long semi-private driveway. The house is tucked away off Warrs Hill Road, with a tarmac track, partly shared with neighbouring houses, leading up to the house which feels wonderfully secluded within its own grounds. The approach is gated and leads to a parking area in front of the former farmyard, with the barns now used for storage and offering fantastic potential for conversion (as with the first floor of the stable block and subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The outbuildings include a large detached barn, a garden office, the stable block and a field shelter in one of the paddocks, which are ideal for livestock grazing and particularly equestrian use. The formal gardens are wonderfully open with far-reaching views and include a terrace, landscaped planting and an outdoor swimming pool.
pSituation
Great Noven Farm lies in a beautiful rural position alongside Chailey and Red House Commons with the South Downs in the distance. There are amenities at nearby North Chailey including a public house and garage with a village store, with a wider choice of amenities in the village of Newick, such as a doctor's surgery, bakery, chemist and restaurants situated around the village green. Haywards Heath offers a comprehensive range of shops and recreational facilities, together with a mainline train service to London (London Bridge or Victoria about 47 minutes). The A23, which lies to the west of Haywards Heath, provides fast access to Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the M23/M25. There are excellent schooling facilities in the area including Chailey and Wivelsfield Green village schools, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College and Burgess Hill School for Girls.
The Prime team would be delighted to show you around this property.
Additional Information
Local Authority: Mid Sussex
Council Tax Band: G
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