GUIDE PRICE: £995,000 - £1,050,000

• Substantial detached family home extending to approx. 3,970 sq ft

• Five generous bedrooms, including a standout bedroom with a balcony and far-reaching countryside views

• Impressive open-plan kitchen / dining / family room ideal for modern living and entertaining

• Separate spacious living room with large picture window and built-in shelving

• Two bathrooms, including a contemporary ground-floor shower room

• Bedrooms featuring vaulted ceilings, rooflights and dressing rooms to selected rooms

• Exceptionally generous rear garden with open outlook, outbuildings and scope for further use

• Wide gravel driveway providing extensive off-road parking

• Desirable semi-rural setting in Ringmer, offering peace and privacy

• Excellent connectivity via Lewes station with direct services to London Victoria, plus highly regarded local and private schooling

LOCATION: Nestled in the Ringmer and set on Laughton Road, this delightful detached home offers a serene rural setting while remaining conveniently close to key transport links. For London commuters, the nearby Lewes railway station provides regular services to London Victoria, making the daily journey both straightforward and efficient.

Families will appreciate access to local schooling: the excellent village-based Laughton Community Primary School (ages 5-11). Secondary education options include the highly regarded state school King’s Academy Ringmer (ages 11-16) in nearby Ringmer, offering a full academic curriculum and extracurricular programme. Private schools also include Bedes, Battle Abbey, Eastbourne College, Brighton College, and Mayfield School for girls.

This semi-rural location combines countryside tranquillity with practical ease: the village enjoys scenic surroundings, with the convenience of the Lewes/Brighton within easy reach. All in all, a rare combination of peaceful living, superb connectivity, and strong educational provisions.

KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM: An impressive and generously proportioned open-plan kitchen, dining and family room forming the heart of the home and perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of base units with solid work surfaces, a range-style cooker and ample space for freestanding appliances, complemented by excellent natural light from multiple windows. The dining area comfortably accommodates a large table for family meals and gatherings, while the family seating area is centred around a contemporary wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Finished with a combination of tiled and wood flooring, recessed and pendant lighting, and full-height glazed doors opening onto the garden, the space offers outstanding versatility, light and flow, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

LIVING ROOM: The living room is a bright and welcoming space, filled with natural light from a large picture window overlooking the garden. Generous in size, the room offers excellent flexibility for both relaxation and entertaining, with clearly defined areas for seating and reading or hobbies.

Built-in shelving to one wall provides extensive storage and display space, adding character and practicality, while the decorative fireplace serves as an attractive focal point. The room features light-toned flooring and neutral décor, enhancing the sense of space and complementing a variety of interior styles.

UTILITY ROOM: A practical and well-proportioned utility room providing valuable additional workspace and storage. Fitted with a range of base units, work surfaces and open shelving, the room accommodates appliances including a washing machine and additional white goods. A door provides direct external access, enhancing everyday practicality, while ceiling lighting and durable flooring complete this functional space, ideal for laundry, storage and general household use.

DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM: A modern and well-appointed downstairs shower room finished with striking tiled walls and a contemporary suite. The room features a generous walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen and rainfall-style shower, alongside a wash basin set within a vanity unit and a low-level WC. Additional benefits include a useful recessed shelf providing storage, ceiling lighting and practical flooring, creating a clean and functional space ideal for everyday use or guest convenience.

BEDROOM 3: A generously proportioned and well-presented bedroom enjoying excellent natural light via full-height glazed doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a bright and airy feel throughout. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed along with additional furniture and benefits from neutral décor, soft carpeting and ceiling lighting. A distinct dressing room area adjoins the bedroom, providing valuable additional storage space with room for wardrobes, clothing rails and accessories, enhancing both practicality and functionality. Overall, this is a versatile and well-sized bedroom offering an attractive outlook and direct garden access.

BEDROOM 4: A generously proportioned and versatile bedroom offering excellent natural light from dual-aspect windows overlooking the grounds. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed along with substantial freestanding storage and additional furniture, while still retaining a strong sense of space. Finished with neutral décor, wood-effect flooring and simple ceiling lighting, the room presents a clean and practical environment suitable for a variety of uses, including a principal bedroom, guest suite or combined bedroom/home office. A modern radiator ensures comfort year-round, and the overall proportions make this an adaptable and appealing room for a range of buyers.

BEDROOM 5: A well-presented and comfortable bedroom enjoying excellent natural light from a large window with pleasant outlook over the surrounding greenery. The room provides ample space for a double bed alongside freestanding furniture and benefits from a warm, neutral colour palette that creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Fitted with a modern radiator beneath the window and finished with practical flooring and ceiling lighting, the room is well suited for use as a bedroom, guest room or home office. The proportions and natural light make this an appealing and versatile space within the property.

FAMILY BATHROOM: A bright and characterful family bathroom positioned on the upper floor, featuring a sloping ceiling with a rooflight that floods the room with natural light. The suite comprises a panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. The room is finished with white subway tiling to splashback areas, a distinctive tiled floor, and open shelving providing practical storage. The combination of bold wall colouring and excellent natural light creates a fresh, airy feel, making this a well-proportioned and functional family bathroom.

BEDROOM 1: An exceptional and generously proportioned principal bedroom occupying an elevated position within the house, featuring striking vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The room offers excellent floor space for a large bed and additional furniture and is finished with soft carpeting and recessed ceiling lighting throughout. A rooflight enhances the sense of height and light, while full-height glazed doors and side windows open onto a private balcony, providing far-reaching views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The combination of architectural interest, scale and outlook creates a calm and luxurious retreat, ideal as a principal bedroom.

BEDROOM 2: A generous and characterful bedroom positioned on the upper floor, featuring vaulted ceilings and attractive sloping rooflines that create a sense of space and individuality. The room is well proportioned, comfortably accommodating a double bed along with freestanding furniture, and benefits from excellent natural light via a front-facing window and a rooflight. Finished with soft carpeting and recessed ceiling lighting, the bedroom offers a bright yet cosy atmosphere.

A particular highlight is the walk-in dressing room, accessed directly from the bedroom, providing extensive space for hanging clothes, storage and dressing furniture. This versatile area could equally suit use as a wardrobe room, dressing suite or ancillary storage, adding both practicality and appeal to the bedroom accommodation.

GARDEN/OUTSIDE AREA: The property enjoys an exceptionally generous and beautifully open rear garden, predominantly laid to level lawn and offering a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The garden is thoughtfully arranged to suit both relaxed family living and outdoor entertaining, with ample room for children to play, summer gatherings, or further landscaping if desired.

Set within the grounds are a variety of useful and attractive features, including established hedging to the boundaries, raised beds ideal for vegetable growing, and several outbuildings and garden structures that provide excellent storage, workshop space, or potential for hobbies and home working (subject to any necessary consents).

To the front, the property is approached via a wide gravel driveway providing plentiful off-road parking for multiple vehicles, complemented by areas of lawn and mature planting. Overall, the gardens and grounds are a key highlight, offering a rare combination of scale, versatility, and rural tranquillity while remaining highly practical for modern living.

AGENTS NOTE: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.

Council Tax Band: E