An exceptional opportunity to lease Wellingham House, a 19th century Georgian manor house situated on the outskirts of Lewes and the South Downs National Park in an unspoilt, rural, location.
Lewes 2 miles | Laughton 5 miles | Brighton 12 miles | Eastbourne 18 miles.
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Reception Room | Study | Dining Room | Central Staircase & Lobby | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Boot Room | Larder | Pantry | Utility Room
First Floor: Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and Ensuite |Ensuite Bedroom | Oval Ensuite Bedroom | Study |Self-contained one Bedroom Apartment
Second Floor: Three large double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom
Outside: Orangery |Walled Gardens | Summerhouse | Swimming Pool | Tennis Court
The Property
Wellingham House is an impressive Georgian Manor House, nestled on a small country lane with uninterrupted views of the South Downs.
The accommodation has been remodelled on various occasions, most notably by the twentieth century classical architect, Raymond Erith, responsible for the reconstruction of Downing Street after the war.
Wellingham is accessed at the front via a sweeping front drive with separate entrances. The approach from Wellingham Lane is most impressive, there is a pillared, front entrance with an impressive magnolia grandiflora arching over the doorway. The front elevation also boasts two large wings that were added to the property in 1960 by Raymond Erith in a 19th century style.
On the ground floor, the front door leads you past the two large wings hosting two receptions rooms, a study and a drawing room, guiding you through to the central staircase serving the first and second floors. Beyond the staircase, there is a large kitchen/diner that provides immediate access into the mature, private gardens.
On the first floor, the master bedroom is the centrepiece offering a large dressing room and ensuite bathroom. There are a further two, large double, bedrooms with ensuites. There is also a music room and access to a self-contained, one bedroom flat.
On the second floor, there are three large double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside
Wellingham House has the benefit of mature, private, gardens housing a unique Octagonal Summer House with breathtaking views out towards the South Downs. The gardens will continue to be maintained by the landlord. Within the walled garden is an outdoor, heated, swimming pool. There is a tennis court, and a large flint-built summerhouse folly within the gardens.
Wellingham House has a further two cottages within the grounds, one which will be occupied by the landlord when they return to the UK for short trips, and another occupied by the on-site cleaner/handyman.
Location
The property sits in a private position on Wellingham Lane, being a stone throw from the County Town of Lewes, only 2 miles from Wellingham.
Lewes provides a host of independent retailers, cafes and recreational facilities, as well as spectacular walking country surrounding it. Lewes also provides a regular mainline train service to London (Victoria about 64 minutes). The City of Brighton and Hove is 12 miles to the South, and the A27 gives access to the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport and national motorway network.
Tenancy Terms
Wellingham House is available on a short term, fixed, tenancy period which will end no later than July 2025, when the landlord intends to resume occupation.
A deposit of 5 weeks rent will be payable.
Any rent advertised is pure rent and does not include any additional services such as council tax, water or utility charges.
General
Local Authority;
Lewes District Council. Tel
East Sussex County Council. Tel.
Council Tax: Band H
EPC: D55
Floorplan is for identification purposes only.
Contact
James Harvey
Associate Director
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