3 Bed House For Sale
Newlands, Balcombe, RH17

Guide Price £400,000 (Freehold)

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3-BEDROOM 1950s SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE IN ELEVATED POSITION.
OPPORTUNITY TO MODERNISE, REFURBISH & EXTEND (STPP).
LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. SEPARATE DINING ROOM. FITTED KITCHEN WITH PANTRY.
3 WELL-PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS & FAMILY SHOWER ROOM TO 1ST FLOOR.
REPLACEMENT uPVC DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS & DOORS. GAS CENTRAL HEATING.
DELIGHTFUL & GENEROUSLY SIZED GARDENS WITH STUNNING VIEWS.
CLOSE WALKING PROXIMITY TO HIGHLY REGARDED PRIMARY SCHOOL & STATION.
UNALLOCATED RESIDENTS’ BAY PARKING WITH EV CHARGERS.
EPC RATING: D. COUNCIL TAX BAND: D.
NO UPWARD CHAIN.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ~ PLEASE SEE VIDEO TOUR PRIOR TO ARRANGING.

This 3-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE, having been enjoyed by the current family since newly built in 1952, comes to the market for the first time with the OPPORTUNITY TO MODERNISE and REFURBISH as well as EXTEND (STPP), particularly to the ground floor and into the roof space, consistent with several neighbouring properties. THE GARDENS, BEING A PARTICULAR FEATURE, are larger than average and well-arranged while boasting MAGNIFICENT AND UNDULATING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS to both the front and rear.

The property, situated in an elevated, set-back position, is arranged around a central ‘Green’ with unallocated RESIDENTS’ BAY PARKING with EV CHARGIING, whilst highly convenient for Balcombe’s village centre, primary school and mainline railway station, all of which are within close walking proximity.

The accommodation in brief comprises; an ENTRANCE HALL, a double-aspect LIVING ROOM to the front featuring a gas fireplace with natural stone hearth and surround, a spacious DINING ROOM to the rear with the KITCHEN positioned off and fitted with wall/base units, complete with free-standing appliances to include a slot-in cooker, upright fridge/freezer and washing machine. Additionally, is a separate walk-in pantry cupboard with window and shelving. A door from the dining room opens into a covered LOGGIA with a separate, enclosed WC and external door to the garden.

From the hall is a turned staircase rising to the to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING where there are THREE BEDROOMS and a SHOWER ROOM. BEDROOM ONE to the rear enjoys an original fireplace along with splendid, uninterrupted countryside views, whilst BEDROOM 2, a further double, enjoys the same panoramic views. BEDROOM THREE, a large single, is positioned to the front and of dual aspect. All three bedrooms are served by a FAMILY SHOWER ROOM equipped with a white suite comprising a large shower enclosure, pedestal wash-hand basin and WC, also an airing cupboard housing the hot-water cylinder.

Benefits include: uPVC double-glazed windows and doors throughout, gas-central heating served by a Worcester boiler, scope to extend (STPP) and central village location.

OUTSIDE

TO THE FRONT: A good-sized FRONT GARDEN is laid to lawn with a well-stocked raised bedding border. To the side of the property is a pathway leading to the rear garden. Delightful views are enjoyed across the ‘Green’ which features a majestic Oak along with the convenience of unallocated RESIDENTS’ BAY PARKING with EV CHARGING beyond.

TO THE REAR: A splendid and generous REAR GARDEN is mainly laid to lawn with a patio just beyond the rear of the house covered with an open metal pergola, whilst fully enclosed with low-level fencing to the rear enabling an unrestricted view of the open rolling countryside afar. A high level of privacy and seclusion is also on offer.

An external brick-built GARDEN ROOM/STORE adjoins the living and dining rooms internally but with external access only (from the garden), making it ideal for knocking through (STPC) to provide a variety of uses such as a family room/study/utility room.

NO UPWARD CHAIN

Location Summary

The property occupies a superb and elevated position with far reaching countryside views whilst overlooking a large central ‘Green’ in Newlands within Balcombe village, where there is a selection of shops including a general store, public house, church, various sports clubs and social club/groups.

The larger towns of Crawley (5.5 miles distant) and Haywards Heath (5.5 miles) have more comprehensive shopping facilities and amenities. The property is also conveniently situated for the A/M23 which provides access to London, Gatwick Airport and the south coast.

Schools:

Balcombe Primary School (0.4 miles).
Warden Park Secondary Academy in Cuckfield (4.2 miles).

Nearby independent schools include:
Worth School (3.4 miles) and Ardingly College (4.5 miles).

Stations:

Balcombe (0.2 miles).
Three Bridges (5.2 miles).
Haywards Heath mainline (4.2 miles) provides fast commuter links to London (Victoria/London Bridge 47 mins), Gatwick Airport (15 mins) and the south coast (Brighton 20 mins).

Council Tax Band: D