4 bedroom house

West Riddens Farmhouse is a wonderful 4 bedroom 16th century timber framed Grade II listed property. Importantly the superbly proportioned rooms also have excellent ceiling heights so there is huge potential, once modernised, for the property to a become a very special residence-family home indeed. The current layout provides an excellent kitchen / breakfast room, dining room, drawing room (31ft by 24ft), utility, study, cloakroom and conservatory on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a principle bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and two walk in storage rooms. The house further benefits from a large unheated swimming pool, extensive outbuildings (some currently used as offices), which subject to planning could provide any incoming buyer with a wide range of possibilities. The beautiful grounds amount to circa 5 acres in total including the lovely gardens, lake and paddock.

West Riddens Farmhouse is located just outside the village of Ansty which is surrounded on all sides by glorious countryside interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts and villages. The historic village of Cuckfield is also nearby with it’s marvellous and renowned range of local amenities including independent shops and boutiques, a convenience store, a petrol station, medical centre, dentist, pubs, restaurants, cafes and the award winning Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa. The village enjoys a local bus service to Haywards Heath where more comprehensive shopping facilities may be found, including a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and a modern leisure centre.

Haywards Heath, also with a comprehensive range of shops and facilities, has a mainline railway station with fast and frequent commuter services to both London Victoria and London Bridge (from 42 mins), Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The A23 offers direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South coast.

There is an excellent choice of educational facilities locally both in the private and state sectors. Private schools include Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Handcross Park, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, Roedean and Burgess Hill School for Girls – many of which run a minibus pick up service to and from Cuckfield. The superb local state schools include Holy Trinity Primary and Warden Park Secondary in Cuckfield itself.

Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting a recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks from the village, many leading towards the South Down and Ashdown National Parks. There are numerous excellent Golf courses nearby and reservoirs for watersports.



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