Plumpton Lane

Situated in an outstanding rural position this handsome bedroom, 5 reception room Arts & Crafts style Country House is one of the most substantial properties available on the market in the area totalling over 9000 sq. ft. This character residence (not listed) has benefited from extensive and thoughtful improvements by the current owners to provide what is now an impressive yet comfortable family home.

In addition to the sizable accommodation the property sits within just over 5 acres of gardens and grounds with external features including a fully refurbished heated swimming pool and terrace with adjoining summer house, resurfaced full size tennis court, detached garaging and numerous garden storage areas.

The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors with generously proportioned rooms allowing for a flexible arrangement, abundance of natural light and providing original character features. We recommend an internal viewing of this property to fully appreciate the space but in brief the accommodation comprises of the following;

The ground floor is accessed through the welcoming and elegant reception hall with panelled walls and brick fireplace, inset wood burning stove and detailed carved wood surround. The double aspect drawing room is a particular highlight of the property with French doors opening out to the gardens and an attractive open fireplace. The elegant dining room provides excellent entertainment space enjoying garden views with an open fireplace.

The impressive library/study offers an ideal and plentiful space for those working from home with full height fitted book shelving, French doors opening out to the side patio and swimming pool. The recently updated kitchen/breakfast room offers an extensive range of fitted units with central island unit, AGA and space for a breakfast table. Further reception space includes a family room/gym, play room, utility room, 2 cloakrooms and a boot room.

The first floor offers the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, 5 further bedrooms (4 with en suites), study/bedroom and a further bathroom. The second floor can be accessed by 2 separate staircases and totals 4 further bedrooms and a shower room. It is considered that the second floor would suit those
looking for ancillary accommodation if required for a teenager or live in nanny/au pair.

Externally the property is approached through electric gates with a driveway which passes the tennis court through to the rear of the property with considerable off road parking, access to the garaging and further storage areas. The south facing gardens feature a wide variety of specimen trees and fruit trees, a mature rose walk and area of woodland.

The property is located bordering the South Downs National Park close to Plumpton racecourse and train station. Plumpton village provides a general store, primary school and a number of well-regarded country public houses. Mainline stations can be found at Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath with services to London Bridge and Victoria. (Haywards Heath – London Victoria 46 minutes).The larger towns of Burgess Hill, Lewes and Haywards Heath (5.6 miles, 5.8 and 6.5 miles respectively) offer a wider range of high street shops and amenities. The popular City of Brighton and Hove lies just over the Downs to the south with a fantastic mix of award winning restaurants.

Tenure : Freehold
Council Tax Band : H



Marketed by: John D Wood & Co. Sales, Country House Department