Boreham Lane, Boreham Street, East Sussex

Agent Quote – ‘A Piece of Sussex History, thoughtfully brought into the Modern Day’.
Dating back to the 16th century, this charming Grade II listed Sussex cottage is a home where centuries of history have been carefully retained, whilst extensive renovation has created a property that works beautifully for modern life.

Set within the sought-after village of Boreham Street, the cottage occupies a generous plot with a large driveway, substantial detached garage and work shop, attractive gardens and far-reaching southerly views across the surrounding countryside. From the moment you approach the property, there is a sense that this is something rather different from the usual modern family home.

Step inside and the history immediately becomes apparent. The sitting room is a wonderfully atmospheric space, with exposed timber beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace creating a genuine focal point and a room that feels intrinsically connected to the history of the house. A traditional bread oven provides another fascinating reminder of the property’s origins, whilst the proportions and features throughout give the cottage a warmth and character that simply cannot be recreated in a modern home.

Moving through the house, the kitchen/breakfast room provides a more contemporary heart to the property. Following the extensive renovations undertaken by the current owners, it offers a practical and welcoming space for everyday living and informal dining, with a useful utility area and downstairs cloakroom adding to the practicality.

A further ground-floor room provides an important degree of flexibility. Currently arranged as a bedroom, it could equally lend itself to a home office, children’s playroom, snug or guest bedroom. This gives the property the potential for four or five bedrooms, depending on how the accommodation is used, and is particularly useful for modern family life where flexibility is often just as important as bedroom numbers.

The accommodation continues over the first and second floors. The first floor provides two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with its own en-suite, whilst the second floor offers two further bedrooms. The arrangement provides excellent flexibility for family living, guests, working from home or simply having additional space away from the main living areas.

What makes the property particularly appealing is the way the renovation has been approached. Rather than removing the features that make an old Sussex cottage special, the current owners have extensively updated the property whilst retaining its period character and individuality. The result is a home that combines exposed timbers, original flooring, inglenook fireplaces and a traditional bread oven with the comfort and practicality expected from a modern home.

Outside, the gardens and setting are every bit as important to the appeal of the house. The generous driveway provides extensive off-road parking and leads to a substantial detached garage and workshop, offering excellent storage and practical space away from the main house.

The gardens provide a lovely setting in which to enjoy the surrounding countryside, but it is the far-reaching southerly outlook across open countryside really sets the property apart. There is a wonderful sense of space and openness, with the rural landscape providing an ever-changing backdrop to the home.

Boreham Street itself has retained much of the atmosphere of a traditional Sussex village, whilst providing easy access to the surrounding countryside. The 1066 Country Walk passes through Boreham Street as part of its 31-mile route between Pevensey and Rye, taking in Herstmonceux Castle, Battle Abbey and Battlefield, medieval Winchelsea and the historic town of Rye.

For everyday amenities, the village of Herstmonceux is approximately two miles away, offering a useful range of shops, a post office, pubs, restaurants, medical facilities and a primary school.

ADDITIONAL INFO:- Mains water, Mains Electric, Private Drainage – Septic Tank, Heating – oil heating, open fire. Council Tax Band: E, EPC: Exempt. Broadband: Superfast 80mbps.

This is not simply a four-bedroom detached house. It is a piece of Sussex history, with 16th-century origins, genuine period features, thoughtful modernization, flexible four/five-bedroom accommodation, a substantial garage, generous parking, attractive gardens and a beautiful rural outlook, all brought together in one very distinctive home in a sought after location.