Guide price
£800,000
(£493/sq. ft)
3 bed detached house for saleWhitesmith Lane, Whitesmith, Chiddingly BN8
3 beds
3 baths
1 reception
From 1,622 - 1,962 sq. ft
Added on
About this property
Guide price: £800,000 to £895,000
• Impressive detached, single-storey residence offering approximately 1,622 sq ft (150.78 sq m) of beautifully presented accommodation.
• Three generous double bedrooms, each benefiting from its own stylish en-suite bath or shower room.
• Exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, measuring approximately 38'8" x 32'5", ideal for modern family living and entertaining.
• Stunning contemporary kitchen featuring extensive bespoke-style cabinetry, integrated appliances and a substantial central island with breakfast bar seating.
• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glazed doors spanning much of the rear elevation, flooding the living accommodation with natural light and overlooking the gardens.
• Luxurious principal bedroom suite with dedicated walk-in wardrobe and beautifully appointed bathroom featuring a striking freestanding copper bath.
• High-quality contemporary finishes throughout, including a wood-burning stove, polished concrete-style flooring, feature wall panelling and stylish lighting.
• Beautifully landscaped gardens featuring an extensive lawn, established planting, mature trees and generous terraces for outdoor dining and entertaining.
• Substantial detached garage and adjoining summer house, providing approximately 340 sq ft of additional accommodation, together with a generous gravelled courtyard offering ample private parking.
• Desirable semi-rural East Sussex location, within easy reach of Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding countryside, with access to well-regarded state and independent schools and railway connections to London.
Location: The property occupies an attractive semi-rural position in Whitesmith, close to the picturesque village of Chiddingly, surrounded by the beautiful East Sussex countryside. Chiddingly offers a traditional village atmosphere with a popular public house, historic church and primary school, while the nearby villages of East Hoathly and Laughton provide further local amenities. The market town of Uckfield, historic county town of Lewes and Hailsham are all within easy reach, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and everyday services.
For London commuters, the nearest railway stations include Berwick (Sussex), approximately 5 miles away, and Uckfield, approximately 6 miles away. Uckfield provides direct services to London Bridge in around 80 minutes, while Berwick offers services to London Victoria, including direct peak-time trains taking approximately 83 minutes. Lewes station also provides regular direct services to London Victoria in just over an hour. The nearby A22 and A27 offer convenient road connections towards London, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and the South Coast.
The area is particularly well served for education, with nearby state primary schools including Chiddingly Primary School, East Hoathly Church of England Primary School and Laughton Community Primary School. Secondary education is available at King's Academy Ringmer, Uckfield College and Heathfield Community College. Independent schooling options include Bede's Senior School at Upper Dicker and Bede's Preparatory School in Eastbourne, offering a choice of private education from the early years through to sixth form.
Open-plan kitchen/dining/living room: An exceptional open-plan living space, beautifully designed to combine contemporary style with everyday practicality. The impressive proportions accommodate clearly defined sitting, dining and kitchen areas, enhanced by a striking expanse of floor-to-ceiling sliding glazing overlooking the gardens. A sleek, polished concrete-style floor runs throughout, complemented by exposed steel beams and recessed ceiling lighting, creating a sophisticated, industrial-inspired aesthetic.
The sitting area features a contemporary freestanding wood-burning stove positioned against a dramatic dark slatted feature wall, while the generous dining area enjoys delightful garden views and ample space for entertaining. A further area provides an ideal home-working space, with the entire room enjoying an abundance of natural light and direct access to the outside.
Kitchen area: A stunning contemporary kitchen featuring an extensive range of full-height, handleless cabinetry in a rich, dark textured finish, complemented by coordinating work surfaces and subtle brass-toned detailing. An impressive central island provides a sociable focal point, incorporating an induction hob, inset sink with contemporary brass-finish mixer tap, breakfast bar seating and atmospheric low-level lighting.
The kitchen also benefits from an excellent range of integrated appliances, including eye-level ovens and a large American-style fridge freezer, together with further storage and preparation areas. Stylish pendant lighting above the island completes this beautifully appointed space, perfectly suited to both everyday cooking and entertaining.
Dining area: Occupying a wonderfully light position alongside the extensive garden-facing glazing, the dining area offers generous space for a substantial table and chairs. Its open connection with the kitchen and sitting area makes it particularly well suited to larger gatherings and family occasions.
Contemporary ceiling lighting, polished concrete-style flooring and uninterrupted views towards the garden enhance the sense of space, while the sliding glazed doors provide easy access to the adjoining terrace.
Principal bedroom: A beautifully appointed principal bedroom with a dramatic and sophisticated interior, featuring rich, dark blue walls, attractive wood flooring and recessed ceiling lighting. The room comfortably accommodates a substantial four-poster bed, while glazed doors open towards the garden, creating a wonderful connection with the outside.
The bedroom benefits from a dedicated walk-in wardrobe and access to an impressive Jack and Jill bathroom, providing a luxurious and practical principal suite.
Walk-in wardrobe: An impressive fitted dressing room featuring extensive storage to both sides, incorporating hanging rails, shelving, shoe storage and integrated drawers. Dark grey cabinetry, illuminated display compartments and attractive wood flooring create a stylish yet highly practical space, with access to the adjoining Jack and Jill bathroom.
Jack and jill en-suite: A beautifully designed bathroom featuring a stunning freestanding copper bath, providing a striking focal point against a backdrop of large-format grey wall tiles. Further appointments include a contemporary vanity unit with countertop wash basin, low-level WC, chrome fittings and a heated towel rail.
Complementary floor tiling, recessed lighting and a window providing natural light complete this stylish and distinctive bathroom, which is accessible from both the principal bedroom and the adjoining dressing area.
Bedroom two: A beautifully presented double bedroom enjoying a bright and contemporary feel, with crisp white walls, attractive dark wood flooring and recessed ceiling lighting. A window provides natural light, while the generous proportions comfortably accommodate a double bed and additional bedroom furniture.
The bedroom also benefits from its own modern en-suite shower room, making it ideal for family members or visiting guests.
En-suite shower room: A stylish en-suite shower room fitted with a glazed corner shower enclosure incorporating rainfall and handheld shower fittings, a contemporary vanity unit with wash basin and low-level WC. Large-format grey wall tiles, a circular mirror, chrome fittings and recessed lighting complete the modern finish.
Bedroom three: A generously proportioned double bedroom, beautifully presented with crisp white walls, warm wood flooring and recessed ceiling lighting. The room offers ample space for a substantial double bed and additional furnishings, while a window provides natural light.
Conveniently positioned adjoining the main living accommodation, the bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, making it particularly well suited to guests or family members.
En-suite shower room: A contemporary en-suite shower room featuring a striking black-framed glazed shower enclosure, large-format grey wall tiles and a distinctive natural stone wash basin with modern mixer tap. A low-level WC and practical wall-mounted storage complete the accommodation, with contrasting finishes adding an attractive industrial-inspired touch.
Cloakroom/WC: A stylishly decorated cloakroom featuring striking deep blue walls, a contemporary low-level WC and a distinctive dark stone vessel wash basin with wall-mounted chrome tap. A decorative circular mirror, contrasting stone-effect splashback and carefully positioned artwork complete this sophisticated space.
Additional accommodation
outside
Courtyard and parking area: The property benefits from a substantial gravelled courtyard, enclosed by attractive rendered walls and complemented by contemporary dark grey gates and carefully positioned planting. The generous area provides excellent space for parking and vehicle manoeuvring, while its enclosed design creates a sense of privacy.
A combination of rendered boundaries, timber-clad elevations and mature trees beyond provides an attractive setting, with access to the garage and the adjoining accommodation.
Garage: A substantial detached garage, accessed from the gravelled courtyard via a contemporary dark grey roller shutter door. The garage forms part of an attractive timber-clad outbuilding and offers useful space for vehicle storage, together with potential for additional storage or workshop use, subject to requirements.
Summer house: Adjoining the garage and forming part of the same timber-clad outbuilding, the summer house offers an additional versatile space which could lend itself to a variety of recreational or ancillary uses. Access is provided separately from the courtyard.
Garden/outside area: Outside, the property continues to impress with a beautifully arranged garden that complements the contemporary style of the house. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn and interspersed with established planting beds, young specimen trees and well-stocked borders, creating an attractive and well-balanced setting. A broad paved terrace runs across the rear elevation, providing an excellent space for outdoor seating and entertaining, while the extensive glazing to the principal living areas creates a seamless connection between inside and out.
In addition, there is a further sheltered seating and dining terrace adjoining the timber-clad outbuilding, ideal for al fresco dining. The property also benefits from a generous enclosed gravelled courtyard to the front/side, providing ample private parking and access to the garage and summer house. Enclosed by rendered walls and fencing, and framed by mature trees beyond, the outside space enjoys a high degree of privacy together with a most appealing semi-rural setting.
Agents note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.
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