This is a beautifully presented country home situated in an unspoilt downland hamlet with wonderful views and planning permission for a two storey extension.

Adjacent to the cottage is St Peter’s Parish Church, which is believed to date from the 12th century. The South Downs Way passes the green in the centre of the hamlet.

Southease has a railway station which is situated across the River Ouse and reached via the South Downs Way. It has direct services to London and Brighton.

Meadow Cottage has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners, and provides stylish accommodation.

Features of note include a well-proportioned triple-aspect drawing room with an attractive period fire place inset with a multi fuel stove and floor to ceiling book shelves along one wall. Other features include an electric Total Control Aga in the kitchen, oak flooring on the ground floor, panelled doors, good natural light and ceiling heights.

From many of the rooms, particularly those on the first floor, there are delightful views over the property’s gardens and meadow, with the parish church, Ouse valley and South Downs beyond.

Immediately to the south east side of the property is a wide brick paved terrace which runs the width of the property. From the terrace, steps lead down to the delightful, part walled gardens.

The gardens and meadow, which total 1.1 acres, face south and benefit from some wonderful views. There are some magnificent mature trees and shrubs including magnolia, birch, yew and cherry.

The generous kitchen garden is partly walled and enclosed by clipped hedging. Meadow Cottage is approached via a shared track which leads to the entrance gates giving access to the wide gravelled parking area and from which steps lead up to the house. To one side of the parking area is the brick and tile studio/former garage.

Full details are available from Strutt & Parker, 01273 475411 or visit struttandparker.com