Western Road, Newick, Lewes, BN8

Paynters Farmhouse is a picturesque timber-framed building with a large and beautifully presented annexe. The property is arranged over two floors, and was built in circa the mid-16th century with later additions. Recently re-decorated with great flair and attention to detail, it has a wonderful atmosphere, good natural light, well proportioned rooms and very generous ceiling heights for a property of its type and age.

The ground floor provides a large drawing room with an original, impressive inglenook with large working open fire. To the other side of the lobby is a good sized sitting room, currently being used as a home office. Off the drawing room is a small reception room, now a delightful nursery and a good sized kitchen and utility. Planning permission has been granted for a single storey extension to the kitchen, and a larger two storey extension was also discussed at the time, so there is scope for enlargement.

The first floor is entered via a lovely wide wooden oak staircase which is again unusal for a property of this age. There are four beautifully presented double bedrooms off a large first floor landing. The principal suite has an ensuite showeroom, two of the bedrooms share a large Jack and Jill bathroom with shower and there is also an additional good-sized family bathroom.

Beside the original farmhouse is a large, and very pretty one bedroom annexe called Paynters Granary, converted from an old grain store and recently redecorated to a very high standard offering light and spacious accommodation. On the ground floor there is an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with french doors opening onto the rear garden and terrace, and on the first floor is a delightful, vaulted, large double bedroom and shower room. The annexe has an attached single storey garage. The annexe is currently rented out as AirB&B accommodation and provides considerable additional annual income.

The house is encircled by the garden with access to the enclosed rear garden on either side othe house. The gardens have a large expanse of lawn with herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs and offer privacy and seclusion. There are two well-stocked ponds and a large greenhouse at the rear of the annexe, which could provide scope for extending or a conservatory, subject to the necessary planning consents. The spacious terrace at the rear of the property provides an excellent space for entertaining and vistas across the garden.

Paynters Farmhouse is located on the edge of the very pretty village of Newick. It is set behind a stone wall and hedging and is approached via a driveway offering parking for several vehicles. There is a further detached garage to the east of the property, with raised beds and a stone courtyard.

Paynters Farmhouse is close to the centre of Newick which is a thriving village, surrounding a beautiful village Green in the heart of East Sussex. There are a number of useful shops, three public houses, a restaurant and a doctors’ surgery. Uckfield (approximately 5 miles to the East) is the closest town providing a good range of shops and leisure facilities. Lewes and Haywards Heath are also nearby and provide further shopping along with many bars and restaurants. Haywards Heath has a regular train service to London (approximately 45 minutes) and there is a regular service from Uckfield to London (approximately 75 minutes).

Newick has a well-respected primary school, and secondary education is provided locally in Chailey and Uckfield. In addition there are a number of very good private schools in the area including Cumnor House and Great Walstead Preparatory Schools, Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint Colleges, Lewes Old Grammar and Burgess Hill Girls. Excellent walks can be found in the surrounding countryside and golf at Piltdown Golf Club.