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Plumpton Lane, Plumpton

South East

£1,400,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Country House
Area
3734 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Rylands is a Grade II listed 17th-century detached house in Plumpton, East Sussex, with a five-bedroom main house, a self-contained one-bedroom annexe and a substantial barn. The listing describes approximately 1.15 acres of gardens, including a walled vegetable garden and a mature oak, alongside a large driveway with parking for several vehicles. The swimming pool is noted as needing refurbishment. The main house has a range of reception rooms, including a dining hall, snug, study, library and two sitting rooms, as well as a kitchen/breakfast room. Period details include exposed beams, leadlight windows and fireplaces. The kitchen is described as having an oil-fired Aga, a ceramic hob, granite worktops and integrated appliances. Accommodation also includes a family bathroom and further bedrooms and facilities upstairs. The annexe provides separate accommodation, while the barn is described as having possible conversion potential, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. Plumpton station is described as providing direct services to London Victoria, with Gatwick accessible by road. Lewes and local village amenities are also within reach. The property is marketed by Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents, Lewes.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rylands stands out as a rare character-led project: a 17th-century Grade II listed home with an annexe, substantial barn, and around 1.15 acres of established gardens. At £1.4m, the asking price is about £375/sq ft, well below the local average of £516/sq ft, making the acquisition price a clear strength. The interiors shown are usable but traditional in style, offering scope for a light cosmetic refresh while preserving the beams, fireplaces and other period details.

The barn’s conversion potential is subject to planning permission, and the swimming pool needs refurbishment; the rest of the grounds appear well maintained. Together with the flexible accommodation and village setting, these features give the property several distinctive ways to add value and tailor it to a buyer’s plans.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional interior finishes while retaining the visible beams, fireplaces and leaded windows.
  • Make the most of the self-contained annexe and flexible accommodation for multi-generational living or other household needs.
  • Explore the substantial barn’s conversion potential, subject to planning permission, and refurbish the swimming pool within the established grounds.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Plumpton Lane, Plumpton
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Plumpton Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Plumpton Green

  • Cooksbridge Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Cooksbridge

  • Burgess Hill Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Burgess Hill

  • Hassocks Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Hassocks

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£5,720
Based on a loan of £1,050,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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