Whitings

SOLD VIA MANSELL MCTAGGART CUCKFIELD A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive, DETACHED, 4/5-BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE (1,966 sq.ft.), enjoying a wonderful RURAL SETTING on the south-western outskirts of Bolney Village off a narrow country lane, backing onto open fields and countryside.



This superb family home occupies a GENEROUSLY SIZED PLOT OF 1.75 ACRES while situated in a convenient location within a short drive of the village centre, highly regarded primary school and easy road access onto the A/M23. 



Whitings, originally an agricultural cottage forming part of the Brooklands Farm Estate, was sold as a private dwelling approx. 40 years ago. The property is NOT LISTED but has subsequently been EXTENDED and MODERNISED whilst maintaining many ORIGINAL FEATURES throughout. 



Well-arranged and versatile living accommodation briefly comprises: ENTRANCE PORCH opening into ENTRANCE LOBBY, door to SITTING ROOM enjoying a front aspect with glorious views and feature Inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove.  Further door from lobby opens into a well-appointed, L-shaped, 21’ x 19’ country-style KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM with an extensive range of matching wall/base cupboards and drawers along with spaces for appliances and a feature Rayburn for heating, cooking and supplementary hot water.  A ground-floor STUDY/BEDROOM 5 also has a front aspect.  REAR LOBBY gives access to a GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM with white suite.  From the kitchen steps lead down into an INNER HALL with access to a further GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM and SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM.  An impressive 17’ x 16’ double aspect DRAWING ROOM also sits off the inner hall with patio doors to garden.

 

To the FIRST FLOOR a long open landing has eaves storage and leads to a 17’ MASTER BEDROOM, TWO FURTHER DOUBLE ASPECT BEDROOMS and CLOAKROOM/WC.    



OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a wooden 5-bar gate into a long PRIVATE DRIVEWAY providing parking for numerous vehicles.  DETACHED 3-BAY BARN-STYLE OPEN GARAGING (24’4 x 11’1) with adjoining TACK ROOM/WORKSHOP (11’1 x 7’). 



Beautiful east/west facing LANDCAPED GARDENS and GROUNDS with an open expanse of lawn to the front including an ENCLOSED PADDOCK and stream.  SUN TERRACE to the REAR GARDEN along with well-stocked borders and beds containing various plants, flowers and shrubs in addition to several well-established and mature trees, all being fully enclosed by fencing and mature hedgerow. 



The beautiful and WELL-TENDED GARDENS are a particular feature of the property enjoying sunny open aspects to the front and rear along with FINE COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS across open fields and beyond.



OVERALL PLOT   1.75 acres. 



NO ONWARD CHAIN.



An early inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Cuckfield