Underhill Lane, Westmeston

A detached house with scope for extension, updating and remodelling situated in a very sought after semi-rural location sitting in a plot of approximately an 0.4 of an acre

The property is set within the village of Westmeston. The neighbouring village of Ditchling, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafés, a church, and two public houses including The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks, with its mainline train station, is a short drive away and provides regular rail services to London and a more comprehensive array of shops. The local area benefits from a range of revered state and private schools for all ages.

Set along a country road at the foot of the South Downs, ‘Weston’ was once the home of famous author and illustrator ‘Raymond Briggs’ notable for the world-renowned and award-winning children’s book and screen adaption ‘The Snowman’. With rural surroundings and neighbouring farmland, the book would have arguably been influenced by its glorious position. The house itself has grown over time with a unique layout. Considered to need significant updating and remodelling the house offers an exciting project with a history to match. Two large reception rooms on the ground floor are split by a central fireplace. There is a ground floor bathroom and further additions over the years include a kitchen, garden room and store. Stairs lead to the first floor where a sizeable reception space provides access to two bedrooms, one with gloriously high vaulted ceilings and the other being accessed via a mysterious secret door. The grounds in total amass to approximately 0.4 of an acre with a wonderfully private rear garden extending to the south. A lawn extends from the rear of the property with the remainder of the garden being rewilded with a range of mature trees. There is the benefit of a timber garden room with log burner. The property is approached over a driveway providing off street parking and access to the garage via an electronic roller door. 

KITCHEN
Base units
Inset stainless steel sink and drainer
Space for electric cooker


BATHROOM
Panelled bath
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Fully tiled walls

SPECIFICATION
Total plot size of approximately 0.4 of an acre
Electric heating
Timber garden room 


EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a driveway with parking for a couple of cars and access to the integral garage. The drive is flanked by the front lawn to one side and bordered by hedgerow. Side access to the rear garden is via a timber gate, where a lawn extends from the rear of the house. Mature shrubs and established trees form the second half of the garden with a pathway weaving through. Towards the end of the garden is a timber garden room with log burner.