East Grinstead RoadNorth Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4DH

The Chimneys is an outstanding modern property, built in 2017. It offers an impressive standard of finish and has been thoughtfully enhanced by the current owner to create a warm and welcoming family home. It has a striking contemporary exterior, with elevations of soft yellow brick and matt grey window frames that form a spectacular glazed elevation topped by a double-height apex window at the rear of the property. The roof is mainly tiled, with a flat roofing over the sitting room and bedrooms three and four.

The property is stylishly presented, with bright and spacious interiors, featuring high ceilings (some with coving uplighting), Farrow & Ball wallpaper, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, and a combination of pale oak and porcelain tiled flooring.

Its layout is ideally suited to modern family life, providing versatile living space which can be configured to meet a range of different needs. At the rear is a magnificent open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room. The sitting room has French doors to the rear; the dining room has a bar area, a wood burning stove, and bi-fold doors onto the rear terrace, giving a wonderful flow between inside and out. The modern kitchen is well-equipped, with sleek units, and a range of Neff appliances including two ovens, a microwave, a coffee machine, an induction hob with an extractor over, integrated full height fridge and a dishwasher. A separate utility room provides more practical storage space, with plumbing for laundry appliances, and integrated full height freezer and direct access to the outside. A bedroom, which easily serves as a study or TV room, and a shower room complete the ground floor.

From the entrance hall, an impressive oak turned staircase rises to the first floor. Overlooking the garden is the principal bedroom, a superb vaulted room with an apex window and full-width Juliet balcony capturing the views, along with a second wood burning stove. This room was originally conceived as a galleried sitting room, and has a secondary staircase to the open plan reception room below; a pocket door has recently been added for privacy. It has the use of a dressing room/bedroom five and a stunning Jack & Jill bathroom, connecting to a generous family room, which was originally the principal bedroom, with coving lighting and double ceiling height. There are two further bedrooms, two further high specification bath/shower rooms and a large shelved linen/ storage cupboard which houses a Megaflo hot water tank.

There is an integral double garage with an electronically operated up and over door, substantial fitted storage cupboards and access to the rear patio.

Outside
The private shared driveway is set behind tall hedging, creating a screen from the road, and The Chimneys has its own drive; there is parking for at least three vehicles in front of the property, with multiple spaces for visitors available on the shared drive.

The rear garden is fully enclosed with panel fencing and side gates leading to the front. It has been attractively landscaped in a Mediterranean 'outdoor living' style, and has the benefit of an irrigation system. A central lawn is bordered by olive trees and pale painted fencing, creating a space for children to play. There is a paved terrace spanning the rear of the house, with a built-in barbecue and plenty of room for outdoor dining. A further decked terrace is positioned at the far end of the garden to capture the afternoon sun, creating another inviting space to relax or entertain. A small garden store is tucked into the side return.

Agent’s Note:
1. Service charge: Three houses (The Chimneys, The Forge, Bevingdean) share the private driveway from East Grinstead Road (a £350 pa charge covering its maintenance).

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