Common Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 4 bed detached house for sale

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Common Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 4 bed detached house for sale

Common Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8
£995,000

Our Summary

  • GUIDE PRICE: £995,000 to £1,140,000• A beautiful period character 3 to 4 bedroomed detached cottage set in approximately 3 acres • Stunning breath-taking far reaching rural views over the Sussex Countryside and to the South Downs beyond• Detached character barn with potential for conversion into an annex or lucrative holiday letting cottage (subject to planning)• Equestrian use possible• Detached double heritage style car port garaging • Detached character workshop / office with views• Summerhouse • Attractive pond / water feature• Charming cottage style gardens and small wooded area• Large gravelled driveway with parking and turning areas• 3 acres of gently sloping grazing meadows with water (ideal for horses or smallholding farming)• Potential future opportunity to use the 3 acres of land for glamping business (subject to planning)• Reception hall• Cloakroom• Kitchen / breakfast room• Separate larder / utility room• Formal dining room with feature inglenook fireplace• Sitting room with inglenook fireplace• First floor landing with study area and nursing bedroom area 4• Three further double bedrooms• Family bathroom / shower room• Potential for a boutique style ensuite bathroom to bedroom one’s ensuite dressing room• Planning potential to extend this property to the rear subject to planning and listed building consent (please contact our planning and listed building department for advice)• Located near the new main bus route for Lewes and Brighton• Laughton village with its pub / restaurant and shop / post office only a short distance away, in addition to Ringmer village• Lewes town with its mainline train station for London and the city of Brighton are within only a short convenient drive or cycle ride away, making this property perfect for London or Brighton commuting
  • DESCRIPTION: A rare opportunity to purchase a detached character 3 to 4 bedroomed cottage, set within its own gardens and grounds, including circa 3 acres of grazing meadows, which also has outbuildings suitable for conversion, as well as enjoying probably the finest and most breath-taking stunning views of the Sussex countryside and beyond to the South Downs National Park
  • Furthermore, our in-house planning department has advised us that there is an excellent opportunity for a new owner to apply for this property to be extended to provide more generous accommodation if required (subject to planning and listed building consent- So please feel free to ask to speak to our own planning department if this option is of interest)
  • Furthermore, as the property has an old detached barn / stable, which our planners have also said could possibly obtain planning for conversion into either an annex or a lucrative detached holiday cottage, this additional opportunity would clearly compliment a future glamping business
  • The rear of the property in our opinion is ideal for a new incoming buyer to extend out from subject to planning
  • Additionally, bedroom one has the opportunity of possibly having a charming boutique ensuite bathroom created within the large walk in ensuite dressing room subject to planning
  • LOCATION: Situated on the outskirts of Laughton village and within easy reach of the new main bus route to Lewes and Brighton, this charming detached character country cottage with potential to extend, as well as having outbuildings suitable for planning to possibly be granted for conversion into an annex or holiday letting unit, is set within its own 3 acres of gardens and grazing meadow, yet only a short drive of the Lewes mainline train station for London and the City of Brighton
  • ENSUITE WALK IN DRESSING ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE (POTENTIAL FOR INCORPORATION OF A BOUTIQUE STYLED BATHEOOM): Comprising of a vaulted ceiling, attractive beamed walls, delightful character window with stunning views to the South Downs National Park
  • PLEASE NOTE: Planning potential to convert into ensuite bathroom
  • OUTSIDE: Set within approximately 3 acres (to be verified) and enjoying probably the finest breath-taking stunning views of the Sussex Countryside and beyond to the South Downs, this property benefits from its own gated private driveway leading off from a quiet country lane, as well as having a detached double heritage style garage and further detached old barn that we have been advised by our in house planners, is ideal for conversion into an annex or even a lucrative holiday letting cottage subject to planning
  • DETACHED CHRACTER BARN / STABLES: There is a detached old character barn with adjoining workshop, which is large enough to be considered suitable for conversion into either an annex, or a lucrative holiday letting cottage subject to planning
  • Stabling can be created with further planning applications quite easily in our opinion, should the equine use be required for a horse enthusiast

Description

This stunning period character cottage is set in approximately 3 acres of land, offering breathtaking views of the Sussex countryside and the South Downs National Park. The property boasts a detached character barn with potential for conversion into an annex or holiday letting cottage, subject to planning. The 3 acres of land is ideal for horses or smallholding farming, and there is also potential for a glamping business. The cottage itself has a charming interior with natural light, character features, and plenty of space for a family. The property also benefits from a detached double garage, workshop, summerhouse, and pond. With its picturesque location near Laughton village and the new main bus route to Lewes and Brighton, this property is perfect for commuters looking to relocate to the countryside while still being close to town.
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