This beautifully presented country home stands within the grounds of the former Old House Estate and together with its attached neighbouring property formed the Estate Manger's & Farm Manager's dwellings. The house was built in the classic "Munnion" Sussex style in the 1930s of brick under a tiled roof with part tile hung elevations. The house has been sympathetically extended and improved to provide a charming, light and unique home. The current Vendors have been at the property for six years and have carried out an extensive improvement programme since moving in. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends in all to over 1750 square feet. The first floor has a master bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Downstairs the living area comprises a newly created light and spacious kitchen/family room of 26ft x 20ft maximum, with casement doors to the terrace and garden. The kitchen area is extremely well designed and fitted with modern units and appliances. In addition, there are two further reception rooms, including a sitting room with inglenook and log burning stove, and living room with a newly installed gas real flame effect fire. The house also has an entrance hall, cloakroom and utility room. Outside the property is approached over a long driveway, shared with the adjacent house, and leading to a gravelled parking forecourt with open bay garaging with light and power and stable. The gardens are well laid out with lawns, a variety of mature shrubs, brick pathways, and terrace. The garden area extends to approximately half an acre. Beyond the garden is an adjacent paddock of five acres with post and rail fencing.
The adjacent neighbour has expressed an interest in leasing the paddock should it be surplus to the incoming purchasers' requirements. Council Tax Band: D. EPC Rating: E (40).
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This beautifully presented country home stands within the grounds of the former Old House Estate and together with its attached neighbouring property formed the Estate Manger's & Farm Manager's dwellings. The house was built in the classic "Munnion" Sussex style in the 1930s of brick under a tiled roof with part tile hung elevations. The house has been sympathetically extended and improved to provide a charming, light and unique home. The current Vendors have been at the property for six years and have carried out an extensive improvement programme since moving in. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends in all to over 1750 square feet. The first floor has a master bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Downstairs the living area comprises a newly created light and spacious kitchen/family room of 26ft x 20ft maximum, with casement doors to the terrace and garden. The kitchen area is extremely well designed and fitted with modern units and appliances. In addition, there are two further reception rooms, including a sitting room with inglenook and log burning stove, and living room with a newly installed gas real flame effect fire. The house also has an entrance hall, cloakroom and utility room. Outside the property is approached over a long driveway, shared with the adjacent house, and leading to a gravelled parking forecourt with open bay garaging with light and power and stable. The gardens are well laid out with lawns, a variety of mature shrubs, brick pathways, and terrace. The garden area extends to approximately half an acre. Beyond the garden is an adjacent paddock of five acres with post and rail fencing.
The adjacent neighbour has expressed an interest in leasing the paddock should it be surplus to the incoming purchasers' requirements. Council Tax Band: D. EPC Rating: E (40).
The property stands in a rural location between the West Sussex villages of West Hoathly, Turners Hill and Ardingly all of which provide Inns, primary schools, and parish churches. Ardingly & Turners Hill also provide local shops whilst the major towns of Haywards Heath, East Grinstead and Crawley, all within ten miles, provide more extensive shopping, leisure amenities and rail services to London. Gatwick Airport/station and the M23 motorway is also within a similar distance.
The house is situated close to the popular National Trust gardens of Wakehurst Place and the South of England Showground. For steam enthusiasts the Bluebell Railway is accessible at East Grinstead and Horsted Keynes. Weirwood Reservoir at Forest Row and Ardingly Reservoir provide angling and sailing amenities.
There is a good range of both state and private schools within a ten mile radius including local primary schools, Ardingly College, Worth, and Michael Hall Rudolf Steiner.
Sports arenas and leisure amenities are well represented with horse racing at Brighton and Lingfield Park, a number of golf courses locally including the East Sussex National at Uckfield and the Amex Stadium home to Brighton and Hove Albion Football club. There are a number of high quality hotels and restaurants nearby, The Alexander Hotel & Spa, Gravetye Manor and the Ashdown Park Hotel.
The property stands in a pleasant countryside location, yet convenient for major transport facilities. The kitchen/family room and the master bedroom have an open outlook over the property's own gardens and paddock. An internal inspection is recommended to appreciate the light and well presented accommodation this charming home offers.
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CHARMING ATTACHED COUNTRY HOME |
SET BACK OFF THE MAIN ROAD |
ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF WEST HOATHLY |
SCOPE FOR FURTHER ENHANCEMENT STPP |
OPTION FOR EQUESTRIAN USE |
SYMPATHETICALLY ENLARGED |
4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATH/SHOWERS |
2 RECEPTIONS, LARGE KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM |
FORMAL GARDENS & GROUNDS OF APPROX 5.5 ACRES |
CAR BARN AND STORAGE SHEDS |