Stapleys Farmhouse is a beautifully presented, quintessential detached Grade II Listed property set majestically in approximately 1.25 acres (TBV) of private gardens and paddocks within the sought after Downland village of Arlington, approx. 22 minutes from the County Town of Lewes. Stunning views extend from all aspects of the property across the gardens, grounds and the countryside beyond and the surrounding South Downs and Cuckmere Valley offer extensive opportunities to avid walkers, cyclists and riders. Recorded in the 1851 census as Stapless Farm House, this delightful family home is reputed to have been owned by the Levett family of farmers and landowners throughout the 17th Century. In addition to the main farmhouse this property is being sold with the addition of a beautiful, detached 34 ft studio space suitable for use as an artists studio, home office or ancillary accommodation (subject to the relevant planning consents and permissions (TBV)), a 16ft workshop and a further 13ft store (totalling approx. 2380 sq ft (TBV)). The internal spaces of the three double bedroom, three reception room primary residence incorporate the original charm and character of a traditional farmhouse. A neutral palette of carefully selected colours perfectly offsets an array of features that have been sympathetically and selectively retained throughout. Feature fireplaces, exposed beams, flagstone flooring, exposed brick walls and panelled thumb latch doors punctuate this stylishly presented, charming, character home. Approached via a five bar gate with ample parking for numerous vehicles, a brick laid pathway meanders through the front cottage garden. A beautiful timber front door opens into the entrance hall. A truly welcoming and comforting family space is offered by the 17 ft triple aspect living room which is warmed by a wood burning stove set into an inglenook fireplace with the original bread oven set into the exposed brick wall. A glazed door gives access to the 13 ft timber framed double glazed conservatory which offers glorious views of the surrounding gardens. The 14 ft triple aspect dining room offers the ideal space for family dining and entertaining and centres around a four oven oil fired aga set into an inglenook fireplace with exposed brick walls and Bressumer beam. The accommodation on the ground floor further provides a dual aspect country style kitchen with bespoke solid wood units and work surfaces, space for appliances and a useful larder cupboard with slate shelving. There is also a separate 9 ft utility/boot room and a fully tiled wet room. To the first floor the 17 ft master bedroom, two further bedrooms and a separate 9 ft study/home office all benefit from an abundance of fitted wardrobes and enjoy un-spoilt views over the surrounding gardens, paddocks and the countryside beyond. Completing the accommodation on the first floor is a modern family bathroom with a white suite. Externally, the well established gardens wrap around the property and are, in our opinion, a particular feature incorporating numerous shrubs and trees, the former farmyard walls, a brick built well, two wildlife ponds and a brick-built 'out-house' currently used for storage and a flagstone paved patio area adjacent to the property. A five bar gate opens to the paddock which is enclosed by post and rail fencing and hedged borders. The property further benefits from several outbuildings including an open barn attached to the side of the main residence which currently has use as a veranda and logier, a timber built barn, an additional garden store and a triple aspect brick-built barn with power, lighting and heating. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate this rare opportunity.

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