Unique detached home: Victorian cottage with modern extension and good potential for further improvement. DescriptionIdeally situated on the semi-rural edge of Wivelsfield Green, bordering Ditchling Common Nature Reserve, Northend is a unique detached home. Originally a Victorian cottage dating from 1893, the house was substantially extended by the architect owner in the early 1970s with a distinctive Modernist-style wing, characterised by its flat roof, elevations of brick and timber clad detailing; and internally with generous, partially open plan living spaces, high quality internal detailing and plenty of large picture windows bringing the outdoors in and flooding the rooms with natural light. Clearly a much-loved family home, the property is now in need of some updating but offers a huge amount of scope for reconfiguration, further extension (subject to the necessary consents) and for a new owner to make it their own. The floorplans give a comprehensive overview of the full extent and current layout of the property, which extends to nearly 2,500 square feet (excluding the garaging).A sweeping gravel driveway leads from the lane to a parking area ahead of the house and attached double garage; the front door opens from under a covered porch canopy to the entrance hall, which has an expanse of full height windows overlooking the driveway and a downstairs shower/cloakroom. There are two formal reception rooms, the dining and drawing rooms, in the modern part of the property, both spacious rooms with high ceilings, doors opening to the garden and large windows framing the views over the garden to the south; the dual-aspect drawing room has a feature brick wall set with an open fireplace. Also in this part of the house is the ground floor principal bedroom suite, also facing south over the garden and comprising a spacious bedroom, adjoining dressing area with built in wardrobes and a dressing table with basin, and a bathroom. The kitchen connects the original and modern parts of the house, and is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted beech-fronted units and display cupboards, with a large, shelved larder cupboard; lying off the kitchen is a small rear hall and the boiler/laundry room. A versatile triple-aspect study or sitting room comprises the ground floor of the two storey part of the house, part divided by way of a central fireplace set with a woodburner; lying off the study is a cosy snug, with cast-iron feature fireplace flanked by shelving and a washbasin. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, served by a bathroom. Bedroom two is dual-aspect with a door opening to a small private balcony, from which there are some lovely views over the garden to the adjoining countryside.OutsideNorthend benefits from a large, established garden, bounded by hedging and some mature trees. Adjoining the south and western sides of the house is paved terrace with both sunny and shaded seating areas; an expanse of level lawn extends away from the house to the west, edged by flower and shrub borders with swathes of spring bulbs. A paved pathway runs alongside the northern edge of the lawn, through an arch in the hedging, to a further lawn with a circular yew-enclosed seating area and an area of light woodland beyond carpeted with primroses and bluebells in the spring.To the north of the house is a useful detached brick store and workshop; the fence-enclosed paddock lies to the east of the driveway.Paddock about 0.43 acres.In all, about 1.34 acres.LocationNorthend is situated on the semi-rural southern edge of the popular village of Wivelsfield Green, a small village in East Sussex, lying to the south of Haywards Heath, close to the South Downs National Park. It is well positioned for the local amenities which include a public house with restaurant, village hall, post office/general store, primary school, recreation ground with playground and an 11th century church. A network of footpaths and bridleways give access to the surrounding countryside, including Ditchling Common directly to the south of the house. The historic villages of Ditchling, Lindfield and Cuckfield are nearby with excellent hotels and restaurants, and recreational facilities are widespread including many golf courses and sports facilities. Wivelsfield Green lies almost equidistant between the towns of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill (3 and 3.5 miles respectively), which both provide a good selection of shops, services and amenities. Lewes (9 miles) and Brighton (12 miles) offer a further range of shops and restaurants. The M23 and Gatwick Airport are within 16 miles. Mainline rail services are available at Haywards Heath (London Bridge/London Victoria from 42 minutes), Wivelsfield (Burgess Hill) and Burgess Hill. Schools: There is an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area, including Wivelsfield Green Primary School, Chailey Secondary School, Great Walstead near Lindfield, Cumnor House in Danehill, Burgess Hill Girls and Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint Colleges.All times and distances are approximate.Square Footage: 2,458 sq ft Acreage: 1.34 Acres Additional InfoAgent's Notes: A fenced footpath crosses the property, between the paddock and parking area. Please refer to the site plan.Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Solar panels generate electricity; the property participates in a feed-in tariff scheme generating c.£2,000 per annum. Outgoings: Lewes District Council, tax band G.Photographs taken: March 2024.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_i70055907
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Handsome and very well presented detached period house dating from 1917, set in glorious gardens and grounds in an enviable rural location, on the market for the first time in 22 years. DescriptionLittle Coombe is a very handsome detached period house, understood to date from 1917 and characterised by part tile hung, red brick elevations with crittal-style, English Heritage double-glazed windows and tall chimney stacks. The house is ideally located, rural and yet not isolated, set in beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds down a long private lane on the outskirts of the village of Bolney. Arranged over three floors (excluding the cellar), the house offers an impressive 4,800 square feet of generously proportioned, spacious and comfortable living accommodation, well-suited to both entertaining on a grand scale and to family life. The front door opens to a large vaulted entrance hall which sets the scene for the house, with light and bright decor and floor tiles counterpointed by dark oak joinery. There are three versatile formal reception rooms lying off the hall, all facing south over the parterre garden, including the drawing room which features a stone fireplace set with a woodburner. The study is tucked away at the end of the hall, an ideal space for home working and plenty big enough to be a fourth reception room; it features a limestone fireplace with a log burner-style gas fire.The wonderful vaulted kitchen and breakfast room is dual aspect with two sets of French doors opening to the garden and to the swimming pool and terrace. It is superbly appointed, fitted with an extensive range of Clive Christian bespoke cabinetry and a central island, with granite worktops, space for a larder-style fridge/freezer, a sink with boiling water tap, and integrated appliances including a Wolf range oven. The kitchen is served by a good sized utility and boot room with space for the usual appliances and a door opening to the garage; a cloakroom completes the ground floor.There are three bedrooms on the first floor lying off a spacious landing, together with a family bathroom with suite including a bath and separate shower. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, facing south over the garden, and is fitted with an extensive range of light oak Clive Christian wardrobes; it benefits from a separate dressing area and an en suite shower room with twin basins and electric underfloor heating.There are three further bedrooms and a shower room on the second floor, together with a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a dressing table, and a useful storage room. Gardens and GroundsLittle Coombe is accessed via a private lane; wrought iron gates mounted on handsome brick pillars open to a large gravelled parking and turning area ahead of the house and attached garaging. External steps descend to the cellar. The beautiful gardens and grounds are of particular note, arranged as a series of outdoor 'rooms' offering interest throughout the year and a pleasing combination of both formal and informal landscaping. Lying immediately to the west of the house is a superb walled garden, largely laid to an expanse of level lawn with a climber-covered pergola walkway down the centre. Within the walled garden is the swimming pool and barbeque terrace, an ideal area for summer entertaining, with a range of remote controlled lighting, a clay-tiled gazebo with heat lamps and a further part-covered wisteria-clad pergola. The former greenhouse has been converted into a substantial glazed garden room, partially used as a gym and also a garden sitting room, with an adjoining shower room serving the pool area, and various store rooms. The elegant parterre garden lies immediately to the south of the house, comprising stone pathways and formal rose beds edged by box hedging; a gated archway opens to a rose walk leading to the orchard and meadow which lie beyond the walled garden to the south and west, a glorious area of informal garden, largely left to natural meadow with mown pathways, with a magnificent ancient oak and a variety of fruit trees including apple, pear, mulberry, fig and plum.In all, about 3.4 acres.LocationLittle Coombe is situated in an enviable location adjoining farmland, down a long private country lane on the rural outskirts of the village of Bolney. Bolney has a primary school, two service stations with shops and two public houses with popular restaurants. Comprehensive shopping is available at Haywards Heath (five miles), Burgess Hill (six miles), Horsham (10 miles) and Brighton (15 miles). There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre with large playing fields and pitches in the village together with a modern community centre. Sussex offers a superb range of sporting and leisure opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Mid Sussex and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and Pyecombe, and sailing at Ardingly and the coast. There are many footpaths and bridle paths across the South Downs and surrounding countryside, as well as riding on Ashdown Forest by permit and show jumping at Hickstead. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor, South Lodge, Alexander House and Gravetye Manor. The market town of Horsham and the City of Brighton and Hove offer theatres, cinemas, shopping and restaurants, and there is the world renowned Opera House at Glyndebourne. Rail Services: Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria/St Pancras International from 42 minutes) Schools: There are a number of state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, Burgess Hill Girls, Handcross Park, Worth School and Christ's Hospital. All distances and journey times are approximate.Square Footage: 4,806 sq ft Acreage: 3.4 Acres Additional InfoAgent's Notes: Dawes Farm has a right of way through secondary gate allowing access to their land (albeit not exercised in the past 30 years). Little Coombe benefits from access over part of Coombe House's property to allow maintenance to the eastern side of the house. All properties in the private lane contribute to the cost of upkeep. Please refer to the Agent for further details. Services: Combination of oil and LPG fired central heating (underfloor to the kitchen). Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage. Solar panels generate electricity; the property participates in a feed-in tariff with an annual income of c.£2,750. The garden room has air conditioning units for both heating and cooling, and electric underfloor heating in the shower room. The swimming pool is heated by an air source heat pump.Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band G.Photographs taken: April 2024.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_i71553515
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
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
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