A breath of fresh air, this charming three bedroom cottage is a delight to live in with spacious, light filled rooms and beautiful, sunny garden. Once home to artist Julian Bell, in the picturesque village of Rodmell, Virginia and Leonard Woolf lived just around the corner and nestled in a no through lane, local amenities include a family run pub and a lively community. As this used to be the Village Store, the rooms are unusually generous and have been sensitively brought into the 21st century whilst respecting Victorian features like the open fire in the living room – but also appreciating its evolution as a home with a fabulous 1950’s Rayburn in the kitchen diner. Secluded but not isolated The South Downs Way is a stroll, the county town of Lewes with a station serving London is a ten minute drive, there is a choice of good schools and although you feel a world away from the stresses of the city, Brighton and Gatwick are both an easy commute.

A breath of fresh air, this charming three bedroom cottage is a delight to live in with spacious, light filled rooms and beautiful, sunny garden. Once home to artist Julian Bell, in the picturesque village of Rodmell, Virginia and Leonard Woolf lived just around the corner and nestled in a no through lane, local amenities include a fabulous pub and a lively community. As this used to be the Village Store, the rooms are unusually generous and have been sensitively brought into the 21st century whilst respecting Victorian features like the open fire in the living room – but also appreciating its evolution as a home with a fabulous 1950’s Rayburn in the kitchen diner. Secluded but not isolated The South Downs Way is a stroll, the county town of Lewes with a station serving London is a ten minute drive, there is a choice of good schools and although you feel a world away from the stresses of the city, Brighton and Gatwick are both an easy commute.

Style: Victorian terrace cottage
Bedrooms: 3 double
Living rooms: 1 + kitchen diner
Bathrooms: 1
Area: 1069 sq ft
Outside: South east facing garden
Parking: Free on street
Location: Rodmell Village

Why you’ll like it:

A hidden gem in a countryside setting, this tranquil home is unusually private as the approach along a narrow lane only leads to two
other homes. Inside, a small lobby conceals what used to be the entrance to the shop and opens to a characterful living room with
ample space to share.

Simple but stylish the wood floor, painted panelling, high ceiling and large window almost filling the west wall keeps the feel light and thoughtfully planned, there is low level storage to one side of the original, open fireplace which has built in stands for a kettle. Large under stair cupboards with flint walls keep the room clutter free and next door, the bright and cheerful kitchen has space for a dining table.

Sympathetically designed to be in keeping with the age of the building, the kitchen diner expertly blends old with new. The brick floor is complemented by hand built units and butler’s sink – although there is nothing old fashioned about the hardy composite work surfaces. A fabulous, solid wood Rayburn Regent is within the chimney breast but there is a summertime back up in the sleek touch induction hob and contemporary fan oven. A useful cloakroom is tucked away and outside, the country garden is a delightful sun trap.

Raised to catch the sun, the brick paved dining terrace is scented by lavender and rosemary and at your feet, ingenious beds within the terrace provide strawberries for the table. Large enough for play, a lawn is made private by mature shrubs and trees – including an abundant apple- and at the far end, past a brick outhouse, there is a quiet seating area with a mosaic mural by the summer house.

Returning inside, the first floor spreads its wings and is beautifully organised with both double bedrooms apart from each other – so quiet for sharers. At the back of the house, the bathroom has traditional fittings, natural light, a shower attachment above the bath and vanity unit beneath the hand basin. Next door, the first of the double bedrooms is light and airy with garden views and has double fitted wardrobes to each side of the pretty fireplace. At the front of the house, the second bedroom is also a generous double with fitted wardrobes and plenty of period character of its own, and is not overlooked either as the views reach the as far as the Kingston Mill in the South Downs National Park. Also private and peaceful at the top of the house, the master bedroom spans from front to back with windows on three sides, all framing open, leafy views. A restful sanctuary to return to, painted panelling and wood floor are relaxing and considerate touches include discreet wardrobes on each side of the bed – and dimmer switches within reach.

Agent says:

“Although it feels very rural, this popular village is well connected and has its own bistro pub you can stroll to.”

Owner’s secret:

“This has been a very happy home and this quiet, friendly lane was ideal for bringing up our children who had great freedom and have made good friends. There are lovely walks just around the corner and everything we need – schools, restaurants, stations, sailing club and cinema are all within a 10 minute radius.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Lewes & Newhaven both 10 minutes
Station: Lewes 10 minutes
Seafront or Park: South Downs 1 minute, Seaford Beach 15 minutes

Closest schools:

Primary: Iford & Kingston
Secondary: The Priory
Private: Lewes Old Grammar, Newlands, Brighton College, Bede’s

A quintessential English village, Rodmell was once
home to Virginia and Leonard Woolf and has local amenities including a fabulous pub and a lively community. The opera house of Glyndbourne and thriving high street of the medieval castle town of Lewes are within easy reach as are walks of the National Park – one running along the end of The Street! Sitting in the valley of the River Ouse, you can enjoy the restful pace of village life knowing that the bustling towns of Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford are close by all offering fashionable shops, restaurants and bars as well as plays, cinemas and music. The beach is not far and the coastal City of Brighton & Hove is a reasonable commute – about 20-30 minutes. For those needing to venture further afield, the railway station at Lewes is just 10 minutes away with a fast and regular service to Gatwick and London.

A quintessential English village, Rodmell was once
home to Virginia and Leonard Woolf and has local amenities including a fabulous pub and a lively community. The opera house of Glyndbourne and thriving high street of the medieval castle town of Lewes are within easy reach as are walks of the National Park – one running along the end of The Street! Sitting in the valley of the River Ouse, you can enjoy the restful pace of village life knowing that the bustling towns of Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford are close by all offering fashionable shops, restaurants and bars as well as plays, cinemas and music. The beach is not far and the coastal City of Brighton & Hove is a reasonable commute – about 20-30 minutes. For those needing to venture further afield, the railway station at Lewes is just 10 minutes away with a fast and regular service to Gatwick and London.

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