5 bedroom semi-detached house

Dating from circa 1898, The Old Vicarage East is a substantial semi-detached red brick and part-tile hung Victorian residence offering almost 3,100 sq. ft. of sensitively modernised, bright and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. Retained period features include large sash windows, generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings with fine cornicing and original fireplaces. The ground floor accommodation
flows from a welcoming entrance hall with tiled flooring, and a reception hall with useful storage, through to a generous playroom and spacious sitting room with large front aspect bay window, bespoke shelving and feature fireplace with woodburning stove. To the rear of the house is a fitted utility room w/ underfloor heating and separate cloakroom/WC, a glazed door leads to the rear terrace. From the hall is a snug with another feature fireplace and wood burning stove, flanked on each side by bespoke storage. The snug opens into a large contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/family room – a stand-out feature of the property - with a beamed ceiling, with bi-fold doors that offer fantastic natural light, illuminating this stunning multi-purpose space. The kitchen itself has a range of bespoke handmade units with white quartz worktop, double Belfast sink and a large central island with wooden breakfast bar, integrated double Rangemaster cooker and underfloor heating. The family and dining area has space for a sizable dining table, the bi-fold doors opening out to the terrace, ideal for entertaining and enjoying views of the beautifully landscaped, established garden. The first floor of the property offers a spacious principal bedroom with built-in storage, a generous study, suitable for use as an additional double bedroom if required, and a large family bathroom. The property’s three remaining large double bedrooms can be found on the second floor, with a second modern family bathroom.

Set behind mature hedging, the property is set back from the road approached over a driveway providing private parking and giving access to the detached double garage and log store. The well-maintained large enclosed rear garden is laid mainly to lawn bordered by mature flower and shrub beds and features numerous seating areas, fruit trees, a vegetable garden with raised beds, enclosed chicken run, greenhouse, two garden stores, and a large wraparound paved terrace with bespoke wood-fired pizza oven, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is also a covered area which includes a Belfast sink with hot & cold water leading to the utility room door – ideal for washing dogs after walks.

The charming village of Buxted has a thriving community spirit and a wide range of amenities including a church, GP surgery, pharmacy, farmshop, two public houses, a popular primary school, children’s playground and recreation ground. Communication links are excellent: the A26 gives access to the national motorway network and Buxted station offers regular direct services to London via East Croydon.