Handsome 1920s country house with parklike gardens and indoor swimming pool, set in about 36.4 acres DescriptionAnstye Place is an impressive and handsome country house, believed to date from 1924 and built in the grand Tudor style typical of the period, with part beam and plaster infill, part tile hung and brick elevations under a tiled roof. The house has been in the same hands for almost twenty years, and has been improved over time, including the recent re-fitting of all five bathrooms; it offers extensive accommodation arranged over three floors plus the cellar (total c.6,867 sq ft), with generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings and some interesting period features including beautifully carved wood radiator covers. There are three principal reception rooms, a sitting room, a dining room and a reception hall, positioned on the southern elevation to take advantage of the wonderful views that the property enjoys over its own parklike gardens to the countryside beyond. Each has the benefit of working fireplaces; there is underfloor heating to the reception hall and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room lies behind the dining room, and is beautifully fitted with bespoke Smallbone wall-hung and undercounter units, complemented by granite worktops; it is served by a utility room and, at the end of the rear hall, a pantry. The study is fitted with a desk, shelving and storage. There are two cloakrooms, one fitted with an original high level WC. From the reception hall, the impressive oak staircase sweeps up to the first floor. There are three main bedrooms situated on the southern elevation, all with wonderful views over the grounds and countryside. The principal bedroom suite occupies the entire western end of the floor, and comprises a dual aspect bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom with shower, bath, basin and WC. It has an adjoining door to bedroom three, creating an ideal set-up for a nursery; bedroom two occupies the south-eastern corner and has fitted wardrobes and an en suite dressing/shower room. Bedroom four and the family bathroom complete the first floor. Bedroom five is reached via the oak staircase from the main landing, and has fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office, and a bathroom reached via the secondary staircase. OutbuildingsAt the foot of the drive is a detached garage block, with a secure bay and an open bay; attached to rear of this is a timber framed machinery store, a greenhouse and a wood store. Beyond lies a former stable block, now used as a chicken run, machinery store and workshop. Pool houseThere is a modern pool house to the south-east of the house, with a raised bar/games area and heated swimming pool, and a large terrace. There is a sauna and shower room. Gardens and Grounds The property is approached via a long gravelled drive, which sweeps up past the garaging to the parking circle ahead of the house. Anstye Place occupies an elevated position within its grounds, and its parklike gardens and surrounding fields offer a wonderful setting, stretching gently away to the south and west. A paved terrace wraps the house to the south and east, offering plenty of space for tables and chairs, looking out over the gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with an abundance of spring bulbs and some mature trees, and include the unusual feature of a working model railway. To the south east of the house is a large pond. The fields lie to the south and west of the house. They have water connected, and are currently licensed for sheep farming; they have separate vehicular access from Cuckfield Road. In all, about 36.4 acres. Agent's Note There is a public footpath within the boundary of the fields, running along the track from Cuckfield Road and between the fields.LocationAnstye Place situated on the outskirts of the village of Ansty, to the south of Cuckfield. Both Haywards Heath (three miles) and Burgess Hill (four miles) provide good local shopping and amenities, including a range of supermarkets, high street chains, mainline railway stations and leisure facilities. The City of Brighton & Hove (14 miles) offers comprehensive leisure and entertainment. Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest, for which a permit is required, sailing at Ardingly and golf across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.The A23 links to the M23 and on to the M25, giving good access to Gatwick airport (18 miles) and on to the national motorway network. Rail services: Haywards Heath or Burgess Hill offer direct services to London Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras International, Gatwick airport and Brighton. There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill Girls, Ardingly College, Roedean, Brighton College, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Worth School and Handcross Park.Square Footage: 6,475 sq ft Acreage: 36.4 Acres Additional InfoAgent's Notes: 1. It is possible mixed use SDLT may be available subject to buyers taking their own tax advice. 2. There is a public footpath within the boundary of the fields, running along the track from Cuckfield Road and between the fields. Services: Oil fired central heating (partial underfloor heating to ground floor). Mains electricity, water and drainage. Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band H. Photographs taken: August 2023 and March 2024Tenure: Freehold EPC rating: Anstye Place ECladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_haywards-heath-d196598/for-sale_i70942235
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Elegant and substantial Edwardian house in a superb elevated semi-rural setting with far-reaching views. DescriptionCoombe House is an elegant and impressive detached house situated on a prestigious private road on the northern outskirts of Balcombe, its elevated position affording some wonderful panoramic views over Balcombe Forest and Wakehurst Place, as far as Crowborough on the horizon. The house is understood to date from 1905 and is typically Edwardian in style, with half tile-hung brick elevations with red brick dressings, large windows with some stained glass detailing, and a number of wide bays; internally the rooms are of a particularly generous proportion with high ceilings, picture rails, open fireplaces and plenty of light throughout the house. All the principal ground floor rooms have the benefit of huge windows taking in the view over the garden and creating an excellent flow between the interior and outdoor living spaces. In 2011 the property was sympathetically extended to create a superb kitchen, dining and family room with two bedroom suites over; a comprehensive programme of refurbishment was undertaken at the same time resulting in very well appointed and beautifully presented accommodation extending to over 6,200 square feet, ideally suited to meet the needs of modern family life, with plenty of space for both day-to-day life and formal entertaining. The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full layout and extent of the property. There are three large formal reception rooms, all with open fireplaces: the porch opens to a welcoming reception hall which has stripped wood floor, a glazed door opening to a covered loggia and a beautiful reclaimed marble fireplace; both the triple-aspect drawing room and the sitting room have Jetmaster fires. The kitchen, dining and family room has a tiled floor and two sets of French doors opening to the garden; the kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke handmade cabinetry by Fraser James, with granite worktops, a central island with oak breakfast bar, four-oven gas-fired Aga, and a range of integrated Miele appliances. There is ample space for a large dining table and armchairs; the room is a wonderful space forming the hub of the home for day-to-day family life, whilst also being ideal for entertaining on a grand scale.A good-sized utility room serves the kitchen and has space for the usual appliances; a dual-aspect study, cloakroom with WC and boot room complete the ground floor. The principal bedroom suite comprises a bedroom, dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a large bathroom with C.P. Hart suite including a freestanding roll top bath, a marble walk-in double shower and twin basins set into a bespoke washstand, also by Fraser James. There are five further bedrooms (two en suite), a family bathroom and a store room on the first floor, all the bathrooms with classic white suites and elegant marble detailing. Gardens and GroundsCoombe House is approached via secure electronically operated timber gates which open to a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a large parking area and the detached triple garage. The driveway and front garden have been recently re-landscaped (2022), creating an entrance that is both welcoming and impressive, with outside lighting, and shaped shrub and flower borders following the line of the driveway and extending across the front of the house.The mature gardens and grounds are a stunning feature of the property, enclosed by bands of mature woodland and extending away from the house to the south and the east, a gentle gradient enhancing the far-reaching views. Adjoining the rear of the house is a paved terrace extending out to a formal lawn; gravel pathways lead down through parkland-like grounds between mature woodland shrubs and unusual specimen trees to a meadow area and orchard. To the far eastern end of the grounds is an area of glorious deciduous woodland, which is carpeted in bluebells in the spring months. Tucked away on the northern side of the garden, screened by trees, is a former chicken shed, in need of repair, but offering useful storage with a footprint of about 1,500 square feet; on the northern side of the house, forming the lower ground floor of the modern wing; are a series of store rooms including the boiler room and a log store.In all, about nine acres.LocationCoombe House is situated in the beautiful countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. The house is semi-rural yet not remote; the thriving village of Balcombe is just 1.5 miles distant and, as well as having a station with regular services to London and Brighton, provides for day to day needs with a pub, village store, primary school and doctor's surgery; the village of Handcross is two miles to the west and Haywards Heath (six miles) has further amenities including a hospital, leisure centre and supermarkets. Sussex offers many excellent sporting opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and Plumpton, and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir. There are many bridle paths and footpaths which are in close access of the property. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor. Rail services to London and Brighton are available at Balcombe (1.7 miles), with a fast service from Three Bridges (six miles), Haywards Heath (six miles) or Gatwick airport (nine miles). The A23/M23 is readily accessed to the north of Balcombe, and connects to the coast and the national motorway network. There is an excellent range of highly regarded schools in the area, including Handcross Park (Brighton College), Ardingly College, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Brambletye. All times and distances are approximate.Square Footage: 6,209 sq ft Acreage: 9 Acres Additional InfoServices: Gas fired central heating, underfloor to the tiled areas of the ground floor. Electric underfloor heating to some first floor bathrooms. Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage.Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Tax band G. Photographs taken: June 2023.Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_haywards-heath-d196598/for-sale_i69648270
Formerly a Georgian Rectory, which was demolished around 1970, The Old Rectory was built to exacting standards to replace the original. The property has been designed using a combination of styles; the Georgian large sash windows dominate the external symmetry, whilst there are four large Victorian-style bays at each end of the main house.Downstairs, there are an abundance of impressive rooms with no shortage of space, light and tall ceilings; the expansive entrance hall and double staircase set the scene. There is an extensive range of facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, games rooms, a squash court and a tennis court.There is a large three bedroom lodge adjacent to the main house, providing ample secondary accommodation with six garagesbelow.The property also benefits from having no visible neighbours and sits almost exactly in the middle of its own land with views across manicured lawns.The gardens and grounds have been beautifully created and maintained to the highest standards. They comprise two ponds feeding into a large lake a walled garden with flowerbeds, paths and box hedging. There is a three-hole golf course, a small copse and a wonderful parkland setting which embraces the house and outbuildings totalling circa 27 acres. The house sits in anelevated position with views over the ponds and lake and is west-facing.Horsted Keynes church spire is in the background, giving the property a wonderful country village feel and yet totally private.The Old Rectory is beautifully positioned, being on the edge of the Ashdown Forest and enjoying sweeping views of the South Downs. The location is exceptional, with easy access to the coast (30-minute drive), Haywards Heath mainline station 6.8 miles (London Victoria 44 minutes), Gatwick Airport 15 miles and the M23 11 miles. Horsted Keynes village is within walking distance and has two excellent pubs. There are also extensive country walks accessible in the nearby Ashdown Forest.Schools: Cumnor House, Brambletye, Ashdown House, Hurst College, Ardingly, Worth Abbey School and Handcross Park Golf: Haywards Heath Golf Club, Lindfield, East Sussex National, Royal Ashdown ForestAmenities: Effingham Park, Ardingly Reservoir, Glyndebourne Theatre For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_haywards-heath-d196598/for-sale_i70814219
Built in 2001, Carisbrook Manor sits amongst the previous grounds of Wykehurst Park, benefiting from a long driveway and walled gardens. From the east, Carisbrook Manor can be accessed via a long driveway across the forest and farmland tied to the property. From the west, a shorter private driveway provides quick access from the nearby road.Carisbrook Manor is entered through the central reception hall, with a galleried landing overlooking the entrance. Grand doors lead through to the music and drawing rooms, boasting grand ceilings and vast natural light. To the left of the entrance, the main sitting room features an outstanding fireplace paired with hardwood flooring. The ground floor also comprises a functional kitchen and breakfast room, with an attached morning room. The utility room and downstairs bathroom add to the practicality of the ground floor. An adjoining room boasts a large indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, with self-contained changing rooms and bathrooms.The first floor is displayed across a large galleried landing, with the principal bedroom offering an en suite, dressing room, conservatory and private balcony. Four further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are spread across the first floor, and a further balcony is attached to one of the bedrooms.The second floor features a vast study and reading room next to a further bedroom, sharing a connected bathroom. Another bedroom and bathroom are featured from the main sitting room, drawing together the top floor of the house.The triple garage is set to the right of the main entrance, boasting plenty of space. An additional studio flat on the first floor, with a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, adds to the practicality of the property.Alongside an outdoor pool and patio area, the stable block has been converted to support the mixed uses of the property, with the first four stables having been converted to connected office spaces, with a separate meeting room, kitchen and bathroom. Additional stables offer vast storage solutions, as well as a further studio apartment and laundry room. Many of the stables remain as intended and could be used for horses as required. Adjacent to the stable yard lies a tennis court and a sand riding school for further leisure activities.To the east, the long driveway is set amongst the land tied to Carisbrook Manor, with a grade II listed three bedroom lodge. East Lodge provides three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a dining room, living room and kitchen breakfast room. Accompanying East Lodge is a separate studio which has a studio room, kitchen and bathroom. Outside is a summer house and a large carn barn.Situated between Warninglid and Bolney, Carisbrook Manor is well-located in an elevated setting bounded by open countryside. Direct links to the A23 and A272 provide access to an array of local amenities, including supermarkets, various specialist shops, and a number of pubs and restaurants. Additionally, Haywards Heath train station, 6.6 miles away, provides direct links to London within 44 minutes and links to Brighton in under 20 minutes. Gatwick Airport is located 18 miles from Carisbrook Manor, catering for international connections.There is an excellent selection of local entertainment nearby, with Hickstead All England Show Jumping Ground located 5 miles away and Cuckfield Golf Centre within 3.7 miles. A further array of facilities includes Brighton Marina, Goodwood Motor Circuit, and The South Downs Way National Trail, all within a short distance. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_haywards-heath-d196598/for-sale_i69453803
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