3 Bed - House - Semi-Detached - For Sale

Period charm, fused with rustic splendour, is to be found in abundance in this Grade II Listed
semi-detached cottage. For sale by private treaty.

Rose Cottage occupies an elevated location on the banks of The Street in Selmeston, and is
believed to date circa 17th Century. Constructed of handsome red and grey brick under a deep
hipped tiled roof, this fine period home provides well balanced accommodation over two floors
with three bedrooms (two sumptuous doubles). The external casement windows are in good
order, and provide aspects to The Street and neighbouring paddocks to the western elevation.

This fine village home affords a wealth of period features including exposed ceiling timbers, and
inglenook replace and original floors to the Reception Hall and Sitting Room.


Outside:
The property is approached via a concrete driveway providing o road parking, and access to the
the front and rear gardens and garage. The detached single brick-built garage has electric light
and power with twin wooden access doors and a courtesy door to the garden and the property.
The walled front garden is landscaped with a quadrant symmetrical design. The generous, fully
enclosed rear garden providing considerable privacy that runs parallel to open pasture land on its
western boundary. It is laid predominantly to lawn, gently sloping east to west with a fabulous
southerly aspect. Aluminium framed glass house.

Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil red central heating (Grant base unit boiler) supplies
central heating, hot water cylinder.
Local Authority: Wealden District Council Tax Band E

Directions: Directions: https://w3w.co///reinstate.valuables.spenders

Selmeston is a small yet thriving village located in the county of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the A27 and bordered by the downland villages of Firle and Alciston, the A27 connects the cities of Brighton and Eastbourne. This hidden gem of a rural village with a population of circa 300 people, is surrounded by Downland countryside designated as of outstanding natural beauty, consequently a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. Amenities that are all within immediate walking distance, include a thriving local garage with shop, village pub, hall & church.

The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, when mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, then known as "Seleminestone". The village was once home to a castle, which was built in the 12th century.

The county town of Lewes with its independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and main line railway station (London Victoria in just over the hour), is about 8 miles distant. There is also train service from nearby Berwick Station (2 miles). Excellent schooling for all ages is found in the vicinity, including Bedes Independent School and Eastbourne College. The famous Glyndebourne Opera House is situated on the edge of Ringmer (6 miles).

Viewing by confirmed prior appointment, for further information or to arrange a visit please call Rowland Gorringe: 01273 471348