Property Details: • Type: Semi-Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • 1884 Square Feet • Character House • Idyllic Location • Surrounded by Open Fields • Three Bedrooms • Mature Gardens • Period Features • Built Late 19th Century • Norton Village • No Ongoing Chain
Location: • Nearest Station: Bishopstone Station • Distance to Station: 1.2205252893262455 miles
Agent Information: • Address: Station Approach Seaford BN25 2AR
Full Description: Located in a no through country lane within the South Downs National Park, an outstanding three double bedroom attached Victorian property forming part of a house once belonging to Lord Asquith. No ongoing chain.<br /><br />Located in a no through country lane within the South Downs National Park, an outstanding three double bedroom attached Victorian property forming part of a house once belonging to Lord Asquith. <br /><br />The property features a bespoke kitchen, large cloakroom/wc, coal bunker/ storage, spacious living dining room with impressive wood burning stove and oak flooring ideal for entertaining, hallway and landing retaining the grandeur of a Victorian country house. On the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms and an attractive Victorian style bathroom. Outside there are private elevated gardens with country views and a driveway for off road parking. <br /><br />Norton is situated just beyond the historic village of Bishopstone, with the vibrant coastal town of Seaford close by. Seaford offers a range of amenities, including shops, cafés, and rail services providing connections to Lewes, Brighton, and onward routes to London. To the west lies the port of Newhaven, offering ferry links to Dieppe and the French coast.<br /><br />This historically significant property, once forming the south wing of a larger house owned by Lord Asquith of Bishopstone, son of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith, has been thoughtfully refurbished to a high standard. It blends period charm with modern comforts, making it an ideal country retreat. Despite its peaceful setting amidst rolling downland countryside, the property is less than two miles from the beaches and dramatic coastline of Seaford Bay. The area is renowned for attracting those working in the arts and creative industries, drawn by its inspiring scenery and vibrant community.<br /><br />Vendors Comments: Since I bought the property in 2014, where repairs have been needed I have generally gone further and made an improvement/restoration at the same time. Note the property is not listed.<br /><br />The concrete pathway over the disused coal bunker to the south side of the house was cracked and becoming weak, so I replaced this with a new reinforced concrete path, tiled using traditional Ketley tiles to match the originals lower down. At the same time I created access to the disused bunker via a new doorway from the kitchen/larder so that it can be used as outdoor storage space. he bunker does have lighting, electric sockets (isolator switch in larder) and ventilation to maintain air quality - a new owner could optionally add further damp proofing and insulation to prevent condensation if they wanted to use it as an 'indoor' storage space. I see it as more useful for storing cycles, garden equipment, ladders, etc and possibly wine.<br /><br />An internal inspection comes highly recommended to appreciate the charm and character of this impressive Victorian Country residence, whether used as a retreat or full time home there is so much to enjoy and love.<br /><br /><b>Entrance Hall</b> - <br /><br /><b>Living/ Diner</b> - 6.35m x 4.90m (20'10" x 16'1") - <br /><br /><b>Kitchen</b> - 3.45m x 2.95m (11'4" x 9'8") - <br /><br /><b>Boiler Room</b> - <br /><br /><b>Wc</b> - <br /><br /><b>Utility</b> - <br /><br /><b>Coal Bunker</b> - <br /><br /><b>Inner Hall</b> - <br /><br /><b>First Floor Landing</b> - <br /><br /><b>Bedroom 1</b> - 5.11m x 4.11m (16'9" x 13'6) - <br /><br /><b>Bedroom 2</b> - 3.58m x 3.35m (11'9" x 11') - <br /><br /><b>Bedroom 3</b> - 3.58m x 2.90m (11'9" x 9'6") - <br /><br /><b>Bathroom</b> - <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Front, Side & Rear Gardens</b> - <br /><br /><b>Parking</b> - <br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Epc: E</b> - <br /><br /><b>Council Tax: F</b> - <br /><br />
