About this property

A charming brick and flint cottage in need of modernisation in lovely Falmer village, with spectacular views of the Downs

A lovely brick and flint detached cottage that was formerly a railway worker’s house. The railway line from London to Brighton was opened in 1841 and then moved a kilometre west in 1865; the cottage remains from its original setting and is now situated in isolation, with footpath access into Falmer village. The property is surrounded by Downland, being located right on the edge of the South Downs National Park, whilst still being accessible by road and rail to Brighton and Lewes, or further afield including Gatwick or London. The setting feels wonderfully rural and there are magnificent views over the surrounding downs.

The cottage is somewhat dated and offers a fantastic opportunity for improvement, set within a generous plot that would afford space to extend (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The current layout as it stands comprises a glazed porch opening to a kitchen/breakfast room, a good-size reception room and a conservatory to the rear with lovely views. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, bathroom and two smaller bedrooms. Within the grounds there is an outbuilding incorporating the garage and an office, shower room and first-floor storage space which offers good annexe potential.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

** A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Outside
The house is situated in a generous plot with a gated driveway opening to a gravel parking area and the detached garage. The garden is situated to the front of the house and is mostly lawned, with mature trees and shrubs around the boundary.

Situation
Falmer is a large village situated X miles north of Brighton in a conservation area, with its own amenities including a farm shop, pub and a pharmacy, plus its own station which is less than a mile from the property. Brighton FC’s stadium is local to Falmer and there is a campus of the University of Brighton just outside the village. There are plentiful green spaces locally including a number of nature reserves, and there is golf at Hollingbury and walking on the South Downs to the north.

Additional Information
Lewes District Council
Mains services for water, electricity, septic tank, drainage and oil heating to the property
Council Tax Band E

Additional information

• Reservation Fee Applies
• MMOA T
• Character cottage
• Three bedrooms
• Great project house
• Traditional brick and flint elevations
• Open plan kitchen/breakfast room
• Detached office
• Annexe potential
• Far-reaching views

Key information

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate