5 bed link detached house for sale

Bodle Street Green, East Sussex BN27

Welcome

Once the village school and now a wonderful five-bedroom home, The Old School is one of those properties that feels completely individual from the moment you arrive.

Sitting in the heart of the pretty village of Bodle Street Green, the house offers over 2,400 sq ft of character-filled and incredibly versatile living space. Its former life is still very much part of the property, with beautiful original-style windows, fireplaces, old brickwork and the former boys’ and girls’ cloakrooms all adding to its story.

The accommodation is generous and flexible, with plenty of room for family life and the option to create a separate area for multi-generational living if needed.

And then there are the gardens. Beautifully established and clearly created with a lot of care, they wrap the house in colour and greenery, with mature planting, areas of lawn and several different places to sit, relax and entertain.

This is a home with history, space and personality, and one that really needs to be seen to appreciate everything it has to offer.

Downstairs

The kitchen/dining room is a fantastic size and very much the heart of the house, with an aga, handmade kitchen units and plenty of room for a large dining table. A separate utility room sits alongside, with direct access out to the garden.

The main living room is equally inviting, with a log burner creating a cosy focal point and French doors opening straight onto the garden.

Two further rooms on the ground floor give the house a huge amount of flexibility. They could be used as additional bedrooms, a second sitting room, playroom or study, and together with the downstairs shower room, could work particularly well for multi-generational living.

Two additional rooms, originally the boys’ and girls’ cloakrooms from the property's school days, are currently used for storage but could equally make useful home offices or hobby spaces.

Upstairs

Upstairs, the spacious landing is a lovely feature in itself, with a seating area positioned beside the original windows overlooking the garden.

There are three generous bedrooms on this floor, each with plenty of natural light and character. One has its own en-suite shower room, while another benefits from a separate dressing area.

The family bathroom completes the first floor and has been beautifully finished with a traditional roll-top bath, perfectly in keeping with the character of the house.

Outside

The gardens are a real highlight of The Old School and feel wonderfully established and private. Doors from both the living room and utility area lead outside, making the garden feel like a natural extension of the house during the warmer months.

Mature planting, colourful borders and areas of lawn are interspersed with several seating areas, giving you different places to enjoy the garden throughout the day.

Tucked discreetly behind the planting at the rear are two former stables, providing useful storage as they are, but also offering potential for a workshop, studio or possible conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for several vehicles alongside a detached garage, which again offers useful storage and further potential, subject to planning.

Need to know

Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Oil and electricity
Mains water
Council Tax Band: G
Wealden District Council

EPC Rating: E

Location

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Sussex countryside, this delightful home offers a tranquil setting. Surrounded by rolling fields and woodland walks, it provides the best of rural living. The next door villages of Herstmonceux and Rushlake Green offer a village shops, Post Offices, bakery and pubs. The popular seaside town of Bexhill is a short drive away and the market towns of Hailsham and Heathfield offer a variety of supermarkets and high street shops.

Despite its peaceful location, Bodle Street Green is well-connected, with the nearest train stations, Polegate and Pevensey & Westham, both approximately six miles away, offering regular services to London, Brighton and other city destinations.

Whether you're exploring local walking trails, browsing farm shops or commuting to the city, The Old School offers the perfect blend of countryside charm and everyday convenience.

Disclaimer

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (aml) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.