Description
Where charm and character blends with versatility and modern family living, “The Old Farmhouse” is perfectly positioned in the idyllic, rural village of Fulking at the foot of the South Downs National Park, whilst still being incredibly well connected to the city of Brighton and Hove.
Believed to have been the original manor house within the village this magnificent residence is spread across three floors with the ground floor comprising: Entrance hall with brick pavior floor, oak door to understairs cupboard with ample space for shoes and coats; large family living room which is South Eastly facing and affords stunning views of the South Downs, a fine inglenook fireplace takes centre stage with exposed brick and stonework hearth with oak bressumer over, that can accommodate a wood burning stove.
The kitchen breakfast room leads seamlessly from the main living room and features a comprehensive range of bespoke oak units, marble work surfaces, twin Belfast sinks and space for further white goods along with room for a large breakfast table. A stable door takes you out to the rear garden and steps lead you down to the cellar.
An oak door leads through to the formal dining room which comfortably seats ten to twelve guests and is raised up from the secondary reception room which runs parallel to the formal living room and features a further impressive inglenook fireplace and exposed oak beams.
From the reception room an oak door leads to the carpeted study, with fitted bookshelves, exposed beams and attractive views to the South Downs. The village has good internet connections.An oak door leads to a well fitted utility room set upon an old brick floor, with further exposed timber beams. A stable door leads directly to the rear garden and an internal door leads to the ground floor cloakroom.
Heading upstairs, the first-floor features three gorgeous double bedrooms all with unique features. Flanking the left-hand side of the first floor is a large double bedroom with adjoining family bathroom, a further spacious double bedroom resides centrally and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe style storage space. Finally, on the right-hand side of the first floor is a further bedroom with the most stunning feature en-suite bathroom.
The second-floor features two further stunning bedrooms both serviced by a central bathroom, both have extensive exposed oak timbers to the full height of the rooms. The larger of the two rooms boasts magnificent views to the rear garden and the Sussex Weald beyond.
Outside, the rear garden extends to nearly one third of an acre and features numerous areas to both entertain and relax in, laid mainly to lawn with a multitude of mature shrubbery it is a tranquil oasis with rolling fields beyond. To the front you have and attractive approach to the property setting you back off the road.