8 bedroom detached house for sale

Chalvington Rectory sits within idyllic gardens and park like grounds.


The generously proportioned accommodation retains much of its early gothic style character with 2 of the 3 principal reception rooms and the large farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room commanding fine views over the gardens. Period features include fine fireplaces and elegant window shutters in some of the principal reception rooms. In addition to generous family accommodation there is an attached 2 room annexe with kitchen and shower room. A large picturesque outbuilding provides garaging and potential for further accommodation subject to any consents required.

The Old Rectory is enviably situated within the small and idyllic Sussex village with its picturesque church, Chalvington is about 12 miles from the coast of Eastbourne and 10 miles from the county town of Lewes. Chalvington is delightfully tucked away approached only only by country lanes yet easily accessible for the amenities of the nearby towns. Eastbourne and Lewes offer choice of schools and excellent shopping facilities. There are a number of popular public houses in the area with cricket at the nearby Yew Tree Inn. Alfriston, further down the Cuckmere valley, offers gastronomic dining and is surrounded by the scenic countryside of the South Downs National Park. There are rail services from Berwick Station to London Victoria and to Gatwick. World class opera is at Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.