Farm Lane, Norton

Property Details: - Type: Cottage - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: David Jordan Estate Agents - Seaford Phone: 01323 376772

The sale of 143 Norton Farm Cottage offers the opportunity to acquire a charming semi-detached Grade II listed flint and hung tile cottage. Its position is unique and idyllic, while close to the coast and public transport links. <br/><br/>It is situated just off a no-through country lane in the hamlet of Norton, half a mile from the rural village of Bishopstone, St Andrew's Church and village hall. Bishopstone village & Norton both sit inside the South Downs National Park and have a combined population of around 200 people.<br/><br/>The accommodation is arranged over three floors. <br/><br/>The ground floor has a cosy double aspect sitting room, kitchen and a bathroom.<br/><br/>The first floor has a good size double bedroom, together with an occasional bedroom which affords access to the second floor. <br/><br/>The top floor has another bedroom, small dressing area and an ensuite shower. <br/><br/>Extensive countryside views can be enjoyed from the upper floors.<br/><br/>The property benefits from gas central heating (propane bottles) and we are advised good internet connection.<br/><br/>It has has a wealth of historical features including original beams. It also has an attached garage, and a very attractive garden.<br/><br/>The front door opens into an entrance lobby.<br/><br/>The double aspect sitting room enjoys natural light and features an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burner set on a brick hearth, creating a warm focal point. An under-stairs storage cupboard provides practical additional space.<br/><br/>The kitchen is well designed, and has a range of base and wall-mounted units, integrated appliances, sink and drainer, hob and eye level oven. It has a westerly aspect. <br/><br/>A door leads through to the ground floor bathroom, fitted with a white suite comprising bath, WC, wash hand basin and housing the concealed gas fired boiler. Two rear windows bring in natural light.<br/><br/>From the sitting room, a staircase leads to the first floor landing, with a spacious built-in wardrobe and a side window.<br/><br/>The double bedroom on this level features exposed floorboards and built-in storage. <br/><br/>The occasional bedroom / study offers flexible use and, like many rooms in the property, enjoys stunning views of the south downs.<br/><br/>A further staircase leads to the second floor, where the exposed brick chimney breast and original beams add charm and character to this part of the house. The top floor contains a bedroom, a compact dressing area and an en-suite shower room. <br/>This creates a private upper floor retreat.<br/><br/>Outside<br/><br/>To the right side of the house is an attached pitched roof garage with double entrance doors.<br/><br/>The property has a classic English cottage garden. Enclosed by flint walls, brick pathways lead to different areas with well established flower beds, roses, shrubs and many fruit trees. The front has a courtyard patio and to the side there are raised beds designed for growing vegetables. A further secluded area has a lawn and flower beds, deck and cabin. The cabin has been insulated to a high standard and has electrical connection and therefore the potential to be used as a studio or work from home space. Prospective buyers should be advised that the area of land behind the deck/cabin is not part of the property, but belongs to the Norton Farm Estate.<br/><br/><b>Disclaimer</b> - Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built in furniture.<br/><br/>