Wayfarers Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, E. Sussex, BN8 4EX

The House...
Introducing ‘Wayfarers’ – a substantial period family home with an interesting history (formerly the village Tea Rooms) and positioned in the heart of Chailey Common.

Originally dating from 1901 the house offers capacious & highly flexible accommodation over three floors with plenty of individual ‘quirks’.

There is a wealth of period character throughout the home with an abundance of ornate original fireplaces, beautiful Victorian back boiler (now defunct), exposed floorboards, high ceilings and turned staircases ensuring there is plenty of retained charm. These period characteristics are complimented by plenty of 21st century conveniences with gas fired central heating, double glazed windows throughout, tasteful neutral décor and quality wool carpets to give the best of both eras.

The accommodation on offer is both spacious and flexible with a fantastic free-flowing layout on the ground floor and excellent sized sleeping quarters on the first & second levels. The sitting room is the heart of the home and extends to an impressive 25ft with a dual aspect and working open fire for cosy winter evenings. There is also a separate formal dining room which provides space for an eight-seater table. Both reception rooms sit adjacent to the modern fitted kitchen which provides plenty of prep space & selection of integrated appliances. The quality conservatory extends across the rear with a pleasant outlook over the garden – a great spot for a morning coffee and providing an ‘inside-outside’ feel.

With a spacious bathroom, oversized en-suite to the master bedroom and downstairs cloakroom there are plenty of facilities for a sizeable family.

Step Outside...
To the rear the 90ft garden is a joy to behold with a large level lawn perfect for children to play. There are established beds & borders with pretty flowers & shrubs and an interesting fresh water wishing well.

Just beyond is a shared driveway which leads to a DOUBLE CAR BARN providing private, sheltered parking for two cars, immediately adjacent to the garden.

NB
For sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

The Location...
North Chailey is a popular village surrounded by glorious open countryside. Village facilities include a convenience store and the popular 'Forget Me Not' tea rooms. There are highly regarded primary schools at Chailey Green, Plumpton and neighbouring Newick. For secondary, Chailey Secondary School is nearby whilst Chailey Heritage School has a fantastic reputation. Newick itself offers more extensive amenities including a selection of stores (butchers, bakers, village store, cafe & Newick Tandoori), three pubs, Doctor's Surgery and a Pharmacy.

For commuters, Haywards Heath’s mainline station lies five miles west and provides fast and regular services to London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The surrounding areas can be easily accessed via the A272 providing road access through Sussex to both the East & West.

Chailey Common...
Wayfarers (noun): “a person who travels on foot”…. An apt name for home that sits in the heart of Chailey Common. In this location you have over 180 hectares of open countryside, heathland and common land right on your door step with plenty of walks and bridleways, fully open to the public and perfect for dog walking & horse riding.

The site itself is one of the largest areas of open lowland heath left in East Sussex and was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1954 and Local Natural Reserve in 1964.

Just to the North of the house is Chailey Windmill, a Grade II listed Smock Mill. The Mill was working and producing flour until 1911.

There are also playing fields directly opposite and home to ‘Chailey & Newick Colts’ – a thriving Junior Football Side running teams from 5 – 18 years old.

Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Lewes District Council
Council Tax Band: E