Key features
- Unique detached four-bedroom home, recently refurbished to a high standard
- Stunning vaulted living room ceiling with full-height south-facing glass façade for exceptional natural light
- 1,772 sq ft of living space over two floors, plus a large boarded attic for storage
- Constructed in 1999 with timber frame and cedar cladding/roof, blending beautifully with the surroundings
- Heated via underfloor heating, central heating, and a 7kW wood burner for comfort and efficiency
- Set within 25 acres of shared land, adjacent to 500 acres of woodland
- Part of a vibrant co-housing community with 22 households, collaboratively managing land and facilities
- Off-grid features include borehole water, wood-chip district heating, and an 85kW solar array for self-sufficient electricity in summer
- Extensive shared amenities: co-working spaces, artist studios, guest rooms, stables, chickens, allotments, polytunnels, and play areas
- Convenient location: 15-minute walk to local pub/shop, 12-minute drive to Lewes, and regular bus links to Brighton and Eastbourne nearby
Full property description
A Unique Four-Bedroom Home Set Within 25 Acres of Idyllic Grounds – Laughton, Lewes BN8.
Nestled within 25 acres of stunning Sussex countryside and forming part of an innovative co-housing community, this exceptional four-bedroom detached home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy contemporary living in a truly unique and sustainable setting.
Located just outside Lewes in the village of Laughton, the property has been recently refurbished throughout to a high standard and is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty.
Built in 1999 using timber frame construction with cedar cladding and roofing, the house exudes warmth, character, and environmental consciousness.
The interior spans 1,772 square feet over two floors, with a layout designed to maximise space and natural light.
The vaulted ceiling in the main living area, combined with the home's striking south-facing façade – a wall of glass stretching from the ground floor to the gable end – floods the living space with light and frames beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
The open-plan kitchen and dining area offer a sociable, spacious hub for daily living and entertaining, while a 7kW wood burner and underfloor heating provide comfort and efficiency year-round.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern bathrooms cater comfortably to family life or guests, while a large, boarded attic provides additional storage. There is a further bathroom downstairs that is ensuite to bedroom 4.
The property also benefits from a virtual freehold, with a 9,999-year lease issued in 1999, offering security and longevity.
Beyond the home itself, residents enjoy access to an extraordinary co-housing community of 22 households.
Together, they manage the land and facilities, which include over 11,000 square feet of communal buildings housing offices, co-working spaces, artist studios, guest accommodation, and meeting rooms.
The site also features stables with horses, chickens, individual and shared allotments, polytunnels, and play areas for children, creating a rich and vibrant environment for all ages.
The community infrastructure is partially off-grid and designed with sustainability in mind. Water is supplied via a borehole, heating is provided through a wood-chip powered district system, and an 85kW community-owned solar array
generates much of the electricity – often meeting demand during the summer months.
Despite its peaceful and rural setting, the property is just a 15-minute walk from the local pub, village shop, and post office, while the bus stop for the #28 route to Brighton and Eastbourne is a short six-minute walk away, with services running twice an hour. The historic town of Lewes, with its array of amenities, cultural attractions, and mainline rail connections to London and the South Coast, is only a 12-minute drive.
This remarkable home offers more than just a place to live – it presents a way of life, where comfort, community, and connection with nature come together seamlessly. Early viewing is essential to truly appreciate the lifestyle and opportunity on offer.
Kitchen / Dining Room 8.23m x 6.68m (27 x 21'11)
Sitting Room 5.61m x 4.04m (18'5 x 13'3)
Bedroom 4.45m x 2.57m (14'7 x 8'5)
Bedroom 3.86m x 3.30m (12'8 x 10'10)
Bedroom 3.86m x 3.30m (12'8 x 10'10)
Bedroom 3.07m x 2.82m (10'1 x 9'3)
Bedroom Nook 3.61m x 1.98m (11'10 x 6'6)
Council Tax Band - F £3,588 per annum
