Three bedroom granary conversion in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Detached granary conversion with a wealth of original features, recently restored to a high standard and set in a quarter of an acre of gardens with stunning views of the South Downs on the edge of the East Sussex village of Chiddingly
Delightful detached granary conversion lovingly restored by the present owners to it’s former glory, having started life in 1570 as part of a now Grade 2* Listed Tudor manor house built for the First Baron of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I.
Features
Tudor brick and tile construction with stone mullion diamond leaded light windows, large inglenook, a wealth of exposed oak beams and vaulted ceilings.
Oak floors with the exception of the kitchen which is tiled in travertine.
Underfloor heating throughout.
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises:
Oak front door to inner hallway.
Kitchen, featuring a vaulted ceiling, fitted with a range of oak cupboards, slate worktops, two bowl butler style china sink, and an inglenook flued to take a two or four oven Aga but presently housing a range cooker. Travertine tiled floor. Back door to small patio. Views across fields to the village and church.
Study / bedroom three featuring a vaulted ceiling.
En-suite with roll top bath.
Sitting room / dining room. Large inglenook with Sussex marble hearth and antique panelled oak surround and over-mantle. Exposed oak beams and leaded light French doors to patio. Oak square spiral staircase to first floor vaulted landing.
Master bedroom. Vaulted with views across the fields to the village, church and South Downs. Door leading to the Victorian granary steps.
En-suite with roll top bath.
Bedroom two has a vaulted ceiling and has views to the South Downs.
En-suite with shower and views to the village and church.
Outside
The property, which extends to about a quarter of an acre, is approached through an oak five barred gate onto a gravelled parking area for several vehicles.
An iron gate leads to the walled front garden which features well stocked borders and areas of lawn and stone paving.
Also from the parking area an oak gate opens into the walled rear garden which features a small area of lawn, small fish pond, stone paving and potting shed.
Garage / workshop
A recently erected three bay oak framed and clad, clay tiled building occupies one side of the parking area. It is fully insulated, wired and plumbed including a WC.
There is first floor storage over two bays and a four post vehicle lift in the third. It is eminently suited for and easily adapted to, a variety of hobby, leisure or business activities.
Location
Situated on the edge of a small lively village the property enjoys wonderful countryside views with glimpses of the South Downs.
East Sussex. 1 mile off the A22, 5 miles north of Hailsham and 7 miles south of Uckfield.
