Caburn is a spacious, light-filled family property offering over 2,400 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation with excellent potential for further value-adding refurbishments and is located in an enviable position on the South Downs with superb far reaching views.

The bright porch opens to the generous reception hall with stairway, which flows through to a useful ground floor shower room and a separate WC. The accommodation opens to an expansive 27 ft. triple-aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace, filled with natural light and enjoying panoramic views and having an adjoining conservatory with garden views. Further is a formal dining room with a serving hatch. The sizeable and airy kitchen features a range of cabinetry and worksurfaces with a separate utility area and sink and ample space for informal dining.

The roomy first-floor landing branches off onto four attractive bedrooms with tranquil elevated aspects. The 18 ft. principal suite enjoys the use of an en suite bathroom, with a further family bathroom and separate WC well serving the remainder. There are some absolutely stunning views of the surrounding vista from all the bedrooms.

This property has 3.37 acres of land.

Outside

The property’s 3.37 acre plot is situated on the South Downs National Park surrounded by undulating countryside and mature tree clusters.

There are vast expanses of manicured lawn plus a full-sized tennis court to the rear and a secluded paved sun terrace beside the property. A sweeping driveway approaches the extremely generous integral double garage with electric up and over door, also having very generous storage areas and an adjacent log store. Close to the house is a shed, greenhouse and various neat shrub and herbaceous sections of planting and borders.

To the far end of the gardens is a small paddock measuring approximately 1.84 acres and has a second access gate approached from The Paddocks.

Situation

Charming Rodmell is just over 4 miles to the south of Lewes and has a popular public house, church, National Trust owned Monk’s House and a plethora of scenic walks. Nearby Lewes offers a myriad of amenities including supermarkets, individual shops, restaurants and a mainline railway station providing frequent services to London Victoria, whilst the A27 offers fast access to the A23/M23. The historic county town forms part of the South Downs National Park, with the coastal, business and entertainment city of Brighton & Hove offering extensive additional facilities. Several highly-regarded schools occupy the local area, including Brighton College.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Lewes office head south-west onto the A2029, following signs to the B2193 and Southover High Street which becomes Kingston Road. Continue onto the C7 Swanborough Hollow and Piddinghoe Road, proceeding for 1.5 miles. Upon reaching Rodmell turn right opposite the Abergavenny Arms onto Mill Lane. Continue up Mill Lane and take the 4th turning on the right in to The Paddocks, then turn left, the driveway to Caburn will be found at the end on the right.