5 bedroom house

An attractive Grade II listed timber framed period house having had an extensive programme of extension and refurbishment, boasting a wealth of period features and beautiful landscaped gardens



Hurstpierpoint with its bustling High Street offers an eclectic range of local shops and amenities. Hassocks is situated approximately 1.3 miles away and provides regular mainline rail services to London, Brighton and Gatwick (Victoria in approximately 55 minutes). Further to this Gatwick airport can be reached by car in approximately 30 minutes. The area is brimming with well-respected state and private schools including St Lawrence C of E, St Pauls, Downlands, Hurst College and Brighton College. The city of Brighton and Hove is approximately 9 miles away and provides world class shopping, restaurants and provisions of the arts with a diverse twist. The surrounding countryside and rolling South Downs provide the finest backdrop for walking and horse riding.



With origins dating back to 1580 this Grade II listed family house of special historic and architectural importance bears all the hallmarks of its time including exposed beams, original timber doors and working fireplaces. Over the past 10 years the current owners have sympathetically renovated the property using traditional methods and materials, seamlessly blending the stylish contemporary with the traditional. The ground floor provides 4 beautiful reception rooms including a stunning breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors looking out over the part walled rear garden. There are 5 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors. Approached over a cobbled driveway, parking is plentiful and there is the benefit of a detached double garage. The part-walled private rear garden comprising lawn and terrace provides the perfect place for entertaining. Of particular note is the bespoke knapped flint wall commissioned by the current owners.



KITCHEN

Bespoke wall and base units

Tiered Quartz worksurfaces and breakfast bar

Two oven gas fired Aga with Aga companion

Space for ‘Bosch’ washing machine

Space for American style fridge freezer

Stone tiled floor

Underfloor heating



BATHROOMS



Bathroom

Panelled bath with side mounted taps and hand shower attachment

Fully tiled shower & steam cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door

Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern

Wash hand basin with cupboard under

2 heated ladder style towel radiators

Fully tiled walls

Ceramic tiled floor

Electric underfloor heating



En-Suite Bathroom

Free standing roll top bath with decorative clawed feet

Low level w.c. suite

Wash hand basin with cupboard under

Electric underfloor heating



Shower Room

Fitted shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed sliding doors

Low level w.c. suite

Modern style wall mounted wash hand basin with cupboard under

Heated ladder style towel radiator

Electric underfloor heating



SPECIFICATION

Bespoke, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating

Vaulted breakfast room with bi-fold doors out onto the rear garden

Working fireplaces

Period features including original timber doors and exposed beams

Floor mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler location in the kitchen/breakfast room

Electric under floor heating to all the bath and shower rooms

Detached double garage

Sunken jacuzzi in the rear terrace

Bespoke knapped flint wall

Approximately half an acre plot



EXTERNAL

The property is approached over a cobbled stone and brick block driveway with parking for several cars and access to the detached double garage. There is a section of lawn to the front of the property bordered by mature shrubs, plants and a pond. Side access to the rear garden is via a timber gate. a  part decked terrace adjoins the full length of the rear of the property with an expanse of lawn. There is a sunken jacuzzi bath within the decked area along with a well. There is a beautiful bespoke knapped flint wall on the southern side of the lawned area along with a decked sitting area in the middle. To the north of the house is a further area of private garden with a brick store and gardener’s w.c.



Marketed by: Chatt Estates, Hurstpierpoint