Little Pakyns

This delightful property is believed to date to C16, and makes up a portion of the distinctive country mansion and offering a unique and characterful home with accommodation arranged over two floors. Period features include exposed rustic timbers, and stonework, decorative stained-glass windows and a rounded vaulted ceiling in the principal bedroom. An entrance porch leads through to a reception room which offers a relaxed seating area with a door giving access to the adjoining kitchen/dining room. Centred around a striking red Aga stove, the kitchen is fitted with wall and base level units and extends through to the dining area and a casual sitting/study area. Natural light floods inside this sociable setting courtesy of skylight windows in a vaulted ceiling and windows and a glazed door in the large alcove recess.

One of the three bedrooms is situated on the ground floor and is reached via the reception room through a quirky stone-arched aperture. This room has an en suite cloakroom, fitted wardrobe storage and an external door to a courtyard. On the first floor, there are two further en-suite bedrooms with the stunning principal room having a stylish adjoining bathroom with panelled ceiling and free-standing roll-top tub.

The property is situated just a short distance from the High Street of Hurstpierpoint which provides a village store, a butcher and greengrocer and a post office, as well as medical and dental surgeries. Positioned on the northern fringes of the South Downs National Park, there are numerous walks and cycle routes to enjoy in stunning undulating landscape, whilst golf enthusiasts are just 2 miles from the Singing Hills Golf Course and nearby Wickwoods Country Club offers tennis, a gym and a spa. A comprehensive range of retail and cultural facilities are available at the nearby towns of Hassocks, Burgess Hill and Brighton, with well-regarded schools in the vicinity including Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Brighton College, Roedean and Ardingly.

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway which follows the curve of an expanse of lawn and gives access to a double garage, carport and parking areas. A paved terrace adjoins the home with direct access from the kitchen/dining room offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation. With a pergola structure linked to the building, there is a sheltered area of the patio ensuring shade in the heat of the summer and a spot to sit outside throughout the seasons. The terrace is enclosed by a hedge to one side and a brick retaining wall which affords a sense of seclusion, with steps leading up to an area of lawn. Beyond the immediate courtyard garden area, the grounds of the Manor offer a tranquil setting, with areas laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Horsham