5 Bed House Sold STC
Church Lane, Lewes, BN7
£2,500,000 (Freehold)
- CONTEMPORARY DETACHED HOME
- STUNNING SETTING ADJACENT TO THE RIVER OUSE
- 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND 4 BATHROOMS
- LEISURE COMPLEX WITH INDOOR POOL AND GYM
- IMPRESSIVE OPEN PLAN LIVING KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM
- FAMILY ROOM AND OFFICE
- LANDSCAPED GARDEN AND FURTHER MEADOW GARDEN
- VAULTED CEILINGS AND CATHEDRAL WINDOWS
- INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE
- SOLAR PV AND SOLAR THERMOL
SOLD stc by Mansell McTaggart- The New Coach House is a beautiful contemporary family home yet does not feel out of place in this stunning hamlet like setting.
With an EPC rating of B this 5,200 square foot property boasts a number of environmentally friendly credentials including high performance double glazed windows, underfloor heating, solar PV generating electricity and solar thermal generating hot water.
This impressive home embraces modern architecture featuring vaulted ceilings with cathedral windows, a partially glazed ceiling and a magnificent open plan living kitchen dining room with a sweeping wall which leads you onto the terrae and into the landscaped garden.
Inside the property accommodates a leisure complex with heated pool, steam room and gym. The first floor is home to a family room, an office, cloakroom and a superb open plan living, kitchen dining room. There are also 2 double bedrooms and bathroom. The top floor features the principal bedroom with walk in wardrobe and contemporary ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and modern shower room on the second floor.
The New Coach House is within a truly picturesque setting in a hamlet style location alongside the river Ouse. To reach the property you travel along an almost hidden tree lined road passing paddocks which often have horses grazing, a beautiful flint-built church and the impressive Malling Deanery.
A delightful twitten found at the entrance to the lane leads down towards the river and a pedestrian bridge crosses the Ouse and leads to the popular Pells area of Lewes with its open air swimming pool and wildlife pond. From here it is a short walk further to the town centre and mainline railway station.
The property benefits from easy access to scenic walks alongside the river Ouse and also onto the South Downs National Park.
Historic Lewes High Street boasts an array of shops and restaurants and The Depot Cinema. Lewes also benefits from a Mainline Railway Station with direct services to London and Brighton.
Lewes accommodates popular state schools catering for all ages and is home to Lewes Old Grammar School. Hurst, Bedes and Brighton College are a also within driving distance.
Reception Hall – Limestone tiled floor with underfloor heating. Exposed brick walls and doors to principal rooms. Contemporary staircase leading to first floor. Partially glazed ceiling to allow more natural light from the upper floors.
Pool – Dual aspect room with two sets of double doors leading to the garden. Heated indoor pool with limestone tiled floor with underfloor heating and exposed brick walls. Steam Room with glass door and fitted bench seat.
Changing Room – Bespoke shower enclosure with mosaic tiled walls. Cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin.
Gym – Measuring an impressive 35ft the triple aspect room features double doors which lead to the garden.
Utility Room – Space for appliances.
First Floor Landing – Contemporary handrail and balustrade over stairs which continue to second floor. Partially vaulted ceiling and partially glazed floor to Reception Hall below. Exposed brick walls, roof window, and doors to principal rooms.
Bedroom – Vaulted ceiling and oak wood floors views to the front looking onto trees.
Bedroom – Dual aspect bedroom with vaulted ceiling, oak wood floors and fitted wardrobe. Views over the paddock and river Ouse.
Bathroom – Modern bathroom suite comprising of a bath with shower over, wc and designer wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Stone tiled walls, designer radiator, roof window.
Office – Boasting enviable views through three windows, over the garden and tree line beyond. Oak wood floors.
Cloakroom – Modern white suite comprising of a wc and wash hand basin.
Open Plan Living Kitchen and Dining Room – A magnificent room boasting a vaulted ceiling, cathedral windows and bifold doors which open onto an impressive terrace.
Living and Dining Area – Oak wood floors feature sweeping wall leading to cathedral windows which reach the top of the vaulted ceiling, and bi-fold doors open to the terrace. Views over garden and onto treetops.
Kitchen – The modern contemporary kitchen features Miele appliances and is finished in a two tone colour scheme with darker base units and lighter wall cabinets, complimented by black granite worksurfaces and glass splashbacks. The kitchen island incorporates a breakfast bar with seating for four. Bi-fold doors open to the terrace and lead to the garden.
Family Room – A more comfortable space to the open plan living area proving a wonderful evening room with fireplace and views to the front.
Second Floor Landing – Vaulted ceiling with cathedral windows and views across the front. Doors to principal rooms.
Bedroom – Impressive vaulted ceiling with magnificent cathedral window overlooking the river Ouse. Fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom – Impressive vaulted ceiling with magnificent cathedral window overlooking the rear garden. Fitted wardrobe.
Shower Room – Modern luxury suite comprising of a shower with fixed glass screen, wc and wash hand basin. Stone tiled walls and floor, roof window.
Principal Bedroom Suite – A superb room with vaulted ceiling and stunning cathedral windows overlooking the rear garden. Walk-in Wardrobe with double doors. A luxurious EnSuite Shower Room with dual rainfall showers, wc and dual wash hand basin. Tiled walls and floor.
Double Garage – Integral Double Garage with power and light. Door to Reception Hall.
Driveway - Laid to cobblestone and additional parking area adjacent to the Paddock for a further 4 vehicles.
Paddock – An area of wildflower garden located to the front of the property, alongside the passing river Ouse.
Garden – Landscaped garden of a South and West aspect. The garden is a true feature to the home being much larger than we typically find in the area and much larger than is often found for a modern home. Backing onto the passing river Ouse, the garden boasts mature plants and shrubs and a generous area of lawn. A paved patio area and an extensive decked terrace with more architectural plants and grasses and a pergola.
Terrace – An extensive multilevel terrace accessible from the Open Plan Living Kitchen Dining Room and the Garden. The elevated terrace provides a wonderful alfresco dining space and enjoys views over the garden and treetops.
Services – Gas fired central heating – Solar thermal – Solar PV – Private waste water treatment plant – Velfac windows.
Title - freehold
Council Tax Band - G
EPC Rating – B
Council Tax Band: G
Nearest Stations
- Lewes - 0.71miles
- Cooksbridge - 1.76miles
- Glynde - 3.11miles
- Southease - Piddinghoe Road - 3.55miles
- Southease - 3.55miles