Charles Church at Grayling Gate

Development Overview

Charles Church at Grayling Gate is a new build homes development located on The Broyle in the village of Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5NP. Developed by Charles Church, a company with over four decades of housebuilding experience and part of the Persimmon Group, the site offers a collection of premium, energy-efficient new houses and apartments. The development encompasses a mix of property sizes, ranging from one and two-bedroom units up to large four-bedroom family houses, designed to cater to a variety of homebuyers including first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families. Current property prices range from an accessible starting point of approximately £182,000 up to £625,000. The show home is now open for viewings, indicating the development is actively progressing.

Property Details

The Grayling Gate development is carefully designed as a thoughtfully laid-out, tree-lined community, focusing on both comfort and energy efficiency. The homes are premium new houses, comprising one, two, three, and four-bedroom layouts. While specific house types are plot-dependent, Charles Church's general specification includes a focus on sustainability, such as incorporating extra floor, wall, and loft insulation, advanced double-glazing, and highly efficient heating systems, including the potential for solar panels and air-source heat pumps on some house designs. The site itself features four newly built play areas, offering a dedicated outdoor sanctuary for families.

Location Benefits

Grayling Gate is positioned to offer both tranquil countryside living and excellent connectivity. The main transport link is Lewes train station, situated approximately 3.6 miles away. Rail commuters can reach Brighton in a direct 20-minute journey and London Victoria in just over an hour. By car, the development is supported by a good network of A and B roads, placing Brighton's city centre approximately 30 minutes away and Gatwick Airport a convenient 45-minute drive.

Local amenities in the village of Ringmer include everyday shopping within a short five-minute drive of the development. For broader amenities, the historic market town of Lewes is under 15 minutes away by car, providing a variety of well-known shops, a weekly market, numerous restaurants, pubs, bars, and cultural sites like Lewes Castle and Museum. Educational needs are well-catered for, with Ringmer Primary & Nursery School (0.8 miles) and King's Academy Ringmer (0.6 miles) both located close by, and many local schools rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Practical Information

The overall price range for new build homes at Grayling Gate is between £182,000 and £625,000. Charles Church offers several purchasing schemes on selected plots to assist buyers, including Part Exchange, Home Change, Deposit Boost, First Homes, Early Bird, and the Own New Rate Reducer. Interested parties should contact the on-site sales executive directly for current availability, property types, specific plot prices, and to book a viewing of the show home. The development status is ongoing, with new phases and specific house types subject to continuous release.