5 bedroom property for sale in Lewes

Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present Harbens Farm to the market. This is a remarkable and unique property with so many assets. Mill Lane is a little used quiet country lane running from the east of Laughton to Ripe and the property affords magnificent views due south over fields to the South Downs. On a private drive with automatic gate, only shared with Cliffe Equine, the house has an attractive semi-circular driveway to its garage and annexe. The house has a spacious panelled reception hall with galleried landing leading to 5 double bedrooms, the main bedroom having an ensuite bathroom, a shower in bedroom room 4 and additionally a family bathroom. The ground floor has a 28`7 x 17`3 (8.71m x 5.26m) sitting room with view to the garden, family/TV room and study along with a 27` x 16`7 (8.23m x 5.05m) kitchen/family room leading to a utility and cloakroom. There is a magnificent 35` x 17` (10.67m x 5.18m) indoor swimming pool attached to the house with several doors opening to the garden, along with shower, toilet, sauna and gymnasium area off the pool section. The property has 2.7 acres of land with a walled south facing garden, large garden outbuilding, outdoor hot tub and area overlooking open fields. There is a large paddock with a shepherds hut which is let all year round as an Airbnb, along with a shower and toilet block. There is a 2-storey potential 2 bedroom annex with planning permission for either a dependent or separate let and a double garage with a new roller door to be fitted. The property has oil fired central heating, double glazed windows and a high quality kitchen.

Laughton is a popular and attractive village just 6 miles from Lewes and just over 2 miles to Ringmer and the A22 in the other direction. There is a community run village shop and Post Office; an excellent pub, The Roebuck; a successful primary school close to the church and cricket club. The location of the house is quiet and stunning with far-reaching views and next to an Equine Centre, of interest perhaps to children and adults alike. Lewes is some 6 miles via the B2124, and offers an excellent range of shopping facilities with independent shops and 3 superstores, along with many historical attractions, cafes, restaurants and public houses and the Depot Cinema. Lewes mainline Railway Station connects to Brighton, Eastbourne and London (Victoria 65 mins & London Bridge 90 mins).

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING
19`8 x 18`8 (5.99m x 5.69m) overlooking the superb reception hall. Double glazed window looking east. Panelled walls. Exposed oak balustrade. 2 Double radiators. Recessed spotlights and drop chandelier with further spotlighting. Airing cupboard with slatted shelves.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 1
20`2 x 17`7 (6.15m x 5.36m). Double aspect room with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the walled garden and South Downs beyond and 2 further double glazed windows looking east over the paddock with woodland beyond. Plantation wooden shutters. Recently fitted range of superb wardrobe cupboards with hanging rails and shelves. Dressing table area. Fitted top with drawers under. 2 Double radiators. Wood panelled doors to landing and to:-

ENSUITE SHOWER/BATHROOM
12`9 x 8` (3.89m x 2.44m). uPVC double glazed frosted window. Wood panelled jacuzzi bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, tiled walls and surround. Shower cubicle with Triton shower and tray. White suite of low level w.c. and pedestal wash basin. Heated ladder towel rail. Double radiator. Inset mirror. Shaver point. Spotlights. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2
15`7 x 13`4 (4.75m x 4.06m). uPVC double glazed window overlooking the swimming pool complex to open fields and the South Downs beyond. Double radiator. Recessed spotlights.

BEDROOM 3
15`7 x 12`9 (4.75m x 3.89m). uPVC double glazed window overlooking the swimming pool complex to open fields and the South D