Polegate 2.5 milesWalnut Tree Cottage is located within the idyllic village of Jevington surrounded by the scenic downland of the South Downs National Park. With access from Willingdon Lane which is a cul-de-sac, and well away from the main village road, this charming 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage offers a rare opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.
The property has very easy access to the adjacent downland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the South Downs National Park which provides wonderful recreational opportunities including direct access to the South Downs Way, Friston Forest which borders the southern end of the village and the sea beyond at Birling Gap. The popular 'Eight Bells' gastropub and 10th century Jevington Parish Church are a short walk from the cottage.
Polegate railway station is 2.2 miles away with trains to London Victoria via Lewes and Gatwick, and direct links to Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ashford International. Eastbourne offers a wide range of amenities including private as well as popular state schools, a number of golf courses and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.
The cottage has undergone extensive renovation including a full redecoration, installation of a new gas central heating system and a new shower room suite. Arranged over two floors and extending to approximately 1,500 sq feet (150 sqm) the property offers very spacious accommodation throughout and an attractive rear garden.
Comprising on ground floor:
Entrance Hall. Cloakroom. Radiator. Wood laminated floor.
Ground floor WC
Kitchen (5.38m x 2.86 / 17‘6 x 9‘3)
A range of floor and wall mounted cupboards and equipped with an oven, provision for a fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Door access to rear garden.
Dining room (4.35m x 3.00 / 14‘2 x 9‘8)
With double aspect windows, radiator, new bamboo wood floor.
Sitting room (6.6m x 3.56 / 21‘6 x 11‘6
West facing bay window with window seat, fire hearth & surround, radiator, new bamboo wood flooring. Door and stairs to first floor;
Main Bedroom (6.12m x 3.56 / 20‘ x 11‘6)
Includes a large walk-in wardrobe, fire place, west facing bay window with window seat, radiator. New fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 (4.22m x 3.03 / 13‘8 x 9‘9)
Rear aspect, radiator, new fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 (4.23m x 2.68 / 13‘8 x 8‘7)
Rear aspect radiator, new fitted carpet
Shower Room (1.95m x 1.94 / 6‘3 x 6‘3)
Full length shower cubicle, thermostatic shower, WC, wash basin, laddered heated towel radiator.
First floor landing
Radiator. Loft hatch with ladder access to loft.
Exterior
The cottage has an attractive rear garden mainly laid to lawn with mature planted borders. Includes a large storage shed.
Council Tax Band: E
Deposit: 5 week‘s rent
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