Jackies Lane, Newick, BN8

Gramercy is a gorgeous country house, set in an idyllic location on the edge of Newick, East Sussex. The house dates from the 17th century with various additions from the Georgian, Victorian and mid-20th Century periods. The property offers over 4000 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation and externally the house is very picturesque with mellow brick elevations and clay tile hanging under a tiled roof.

Internally the house has a lovely, romantic atmosphere and the front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with lots of storage, which leads through to an inner hallway with two staircases to the first floor. The reception rooms lead off the inner hall and include a delightful drawing room of elegant proportions with attractive fireplace and large windows and doors leading out onto the garden. Further along the hall is well appointed utility room, a snug/tv room and a downstairs cloakroom. To the other end of the hallway is a good-sized study/home office, a gorgeous double aspect dining room, once the major part of the 17th Century property with open inglenook fireplace and a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, with ample bespoke built in storage, polished granite worktops, a two oven oil fired Rayburn cooker and separate cooker and hob. Doors off the kitchen lead to a paved terrace, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Arranged over the first floor is a good-sized principal bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, two good-sized double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms, three additional bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom.

Gramercy is a much-loved family home, offering well proportioned accommodation perfect for family life and entertaining.

The property is approached from Jackies Lane and situated in delightful, landscaped country gardens with southerly views to the village of Newick. There is a detached one-bedroom annex with kitchen and shower room, ideal for guests or it could provide additional income and there is a garden store. There is a delightful swimming pool within the grounds and a large pool house, perfect for entertaining.

Timber gates lead past the front porticoed entrance of the house to the annex beyond and offers ample parking for a number of vehicles. There is a large paddock, currently used as an orchard and football pitch all surrounded by mature hedging and shrubs providing privacy and seclusion.

The gardens and grounds provide a charming and romantic setting for this delightful family home and have been beautifully landscaped and planted over the years and include sweeping lawns, well stock herbaceous and perennial borders, terraces and a paddock of circa 1.2 acres.

Gramercy lies in a peaceful and rural location, yet is only a short walk to Newick village. Newick is a highly sought-after village with a beautiful village green, a number of useful shops, three public houses, a restaurant and a doctors' surgery. The pretty village of Fletching is within easy reach with its highly regarded Griffin Inn as is the well-known Sheffield Park. For the commuter Haywards Heath mainline train station is only just over 7 miles to the west providing a regular service to London (approximately 45 minutes). Uckfield approximately 5 miles to the East providing a good range of shops, including a Waitrose supermarket and leisure facilities. Haywards Heath and Lewes are within easy reach and provide further shopping along with many bars and restaurants.

Newick has a well-respected primary school, and secondary education is provided locally in Chailey, Haywards Heath and Uckfield. In addition, there are an excellent highly regarded prep and public schools with-in very easy reach of the property. These include Cumnor House, Brambletye and Great Walstead. Public schools include Brighton College, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint College, Worth School and Burgess Hill Girls.

Worldwide renowned Glyndebourne Opera House, Goodwood Estate, Brighton Festival and Ardingly showground are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks, many leading towards the beautiful South Downs National Park and the Ashdown Forest. There are numerous excellent Golf courses nearby including Royal Ashdown, Piltdown GC and East Sussex National, as well as reservoirs for water sports.

Local Authority: Lewes District Council
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: D