5 bedroom house
Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6JU
Guide Price
£1,225,000
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Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
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Beautifully presented semi-detached Victorian house in a pleasant rural position.
Description
Positioned on a picturesque rural lane midway between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross, 2 New England Cottages is a beautifully presented semi-detached Victorian house, with classic red brick elevations under a slate tiled roof and offering 2,419 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been cleverly modernised and extended over time to create a light and spacious family home, decorated in a stylish palette that complements the period character of the house and meets modern expectations of taste.
The floorplans give an excellent overview of the layout, and should be used as a guide to the full extent of the accommodation. On the ground floor the entrance hall really sets the scene for the house, and gives access to the study and also to the spacious sitting room. This is an ideal space, previously it was two separate rooms which have been opened up to create a spacious yet comfortable reception room with a woodburning stove. There are double internal doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, linking in turn to the conservatory, which is currently used as a dining room. The reception rooms have a good flow and create a fantastic space for entertaining.
The L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with grey painted wood cabinets with wood and granite worktops, a gas-fired Rayburn (which also controls the heating), and has space for a fridge freezer. The breakfast area has plenty of space for table and chairs, and the kitchen is served by a utility room, which gives access to the side entrance, and the ground floor cloakroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has fitted wardrobes, a spacious en suite with walk-in shower and dual basins, and French doors to the west facing balcony which has a lovely outlook over the garden.
There are two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor; on the second floor is a further bedroom, currently used as an office.
The annexe (bedroom five) lies on the ground floor, and is attached to the conservatory which has underfloor heating. This is a versatile space with its own access from outside, offering an entrance lobby, a vaulted bedroom with mezzanine and an en suite shower room, creating an ideal guest suite. An internal door to the conservatory means these rooms are readily incorporated into the main accommodation if required.
2 New England Cottages is approached from the private lane via a gate, opening to the driveway providing parking for at least three cars at the side of the house. A path leads through the cottage style garden to the front door, and also to the side access and rear garden.
The gardens lie predominantly to the west of the house, with a spacious paved terrace providing space for table and chairs, a pond, a summerhouse, attached machinery store/storage shed, and wood store.
The garden is mature with well-stocked beds surrounding the lawns. A wrought iron pergola provides support for a grape vine, ahead of which are raised beds, and a number of mature fruit trees are planted throughout the garden. In all, about a third of an acre.
Location
2 New England Cottages occupies a semi-rural position in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; it is not remote, enjoying all the benefit of its countryside location whilst being two miles equidistant of Balcombe, which offers a shop, pub, primary school and station, and Handcross offering further schools, shops and a tearoom. Comprehensive shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities are found at Haywards Heath and Crawley (both six miles).
Mid Sussex is a thriving area set in beautiful countryside. There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.
Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the historic County town of Lewes, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.
Rail Services: Balcombe station offers direct services to London Bridge (journey time from 41 minutes), Haywards Heath (five minutes) and Brighton
Schools: There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Balcombe CEP, Handcross Primary, Handcross Park School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Warden Park Academy, Ardingly College and Brighton College. A number of private schools offer bus services for students which stop in the village.
Square Footage: 2,419 sq ft
Acreage: 0.3 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Balcombe proceed north on London Road (B2036) and turn left opposite the church into Redbridge Lane (formerly Handcross Road). Continue for about 1.3 miles; the shared driveway is on the left hand side, signposted New England Farm. The house is the second on the right.
Additional Info
Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage.
Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band F.
Agent’s notes: 1. The small built in oven does not work. 2. The garden furniture, planters and garden bench are not included in the sale. 3. There is an annual contribution to servicing and emptying of sewage treatment plant (managed by Wisteria Cottage). To date this has been approximately £100 per household. 4. The property contributes to the upkeep of the private lane over which it has right of way from Redbridge Lane. Costs are shared with New England Farm (0.5), 1 and 2 New England Cottages, Wisteria Cottage and Nelsons Cottage (0.125 each) as required. The lane was re-surfaced in 2019 and no maintenance has been required or requested since.
Marketed by: Savills, Haywards Heath
Description
Positioned on a picturesque rural lane midway between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross, 2 New England Cottages is a beautifully presented semi-detached Victorian house, with classic red brick elevations under a slate tiled roof and offering 2,419 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property has been cleverly modernised and extended over time to create a light and spacious family home, decorated in a stylish palette that complements the period character of the house and meets modern expectations of taste.
The floorplans give an excellent overview of the layout, and should be used as a guide to the full extent of the accommodation. On the ground floor the entrance hall really sets the scene for the house, and gives access to the study and also to the spacious sitting room. This is an ideal space, previously it was two separate rooms which have been opened up to create a spacious yet comfortable reception room with a woodburning stove. There are double internal doors to the kitchen/breakfast room, linking in turn to the conservatory, which is currently used as a dining room. The reception rooms have a good flow and create a fantastic space for entertaining.
The L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with grey painted wood cabinets with wood and granite worktops, a gas-fired Rayburn (which also controls the heating), and has space for a fridge freezer. The breakfast area has plenty of space for table and chairs, and the kitchen is served by a utility room, which gives access to the side entrance, and the ground floor cloakroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has fitted wardrobes, a spacious en suite with walk-in shower and dual basins, and French doors to the west facing balcony which has a lovely outlook over the garden.
There are two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor; on the second floor is a further bedroom, currently used as an office.
The annexe (bedroom five) lies on the ground floor, and is attached to the conservatory which has underfloor heating. This is a versatile space with its own access from outside, offering an entrance lobby, a vaulted bedroom with mezzanine and an en suite shower room, creating an ideal guest suite. An internal door to the conservatory means these rooms are readily incorporated into the main accommodation if required.
2 New England Cottages is approached from the private lane via a gate, opening to the driveway providing parking for at least three cars at the side of the house. A path leads through the cottage style garden to the front door, and also to the side access and rear garden.
The gardens lie predominantly to the west of the house, with a spacious paved terrace providing space for table and chairs, a pond, a summerhouse, attached machinery store/storage shed, and wood store.
The garden is mature with well-stocked beds surrounding the lawns. A wrought iron pergola provides support for a grape vine, ahead of which are raised beds, and a number of mature fruit trees are planted throughout the garden. In all, about a third of an acre.
Location
2 New England Cottages occupies a semi-rural position in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; it is not remote, enjoying all the benefit of its countryside location whilst being two miles equidistant of Balcombe, which offers a shop, pub, primary school and station, and Handcross offering further schools, shops and a tearoom. Comprehensive shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities are found at Haywards Heath and Crawley (both six miles).
Mid Sussex is a thriving area set in beautiful countryside. There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.
Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the historic County town of Lewes, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.
Rail Services: Balcombe station offers direct services to London Bridge (journey time from 41 minutes), Haywards Heath (five minutes) and Brighton
Schools: There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Balcombe CEP, Handcross Primary, Handcross Park School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Warden Park Academy, Ardingly College and Brighton College. A number of private schools offer bus services for students which stop in the village.
Square Footage: 2,419 sq ft
Acreage: 0.3 Acres
Directions
From the centre of Balcombe proceed north on London Road (B2036) and turn left opposite the church into Redbridge Lane (formerly Handcross Road). Continue for about 1.3 miles; the shared driveway is on the left hand side, signposted New England Farm. The house is the second on the right.
Additional Info
Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage.
Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band F.
Agent’s notes: 1. The small built in oven does not work. 2. The garden furniture, planters and garden bench are not included in the sale. 3. There is an annual contribution to servicing and emptying of sewage treatment plant (managed by Wisteria Cottage). To date this has been approximately £100 per household. 4. The property contributes to the upkeep of the private lane over which it has right of way from Redbridge Lane. Costs are shared with New England Farm (0.5), 1 and 2 New England Cottages, Wisteria Cottage and Nelsons Cottage (0.125 each) as required. The lane was re-surfaced in 2019 and no maintenance has been required or requested since.
Marketed by: Savills, Haywards Heath
Land Registry Data
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