£1,500 /Monthly

Brook House is a striking Victorian Country Manor house on the rural outskirts of Ardingly. Originally a shooting lodge for the gentry and members of the royal family, the property was substantially extended during the late 1800s, creating a magnificent house, drawing inspiration from classic Tudor architecture, with beam and plasterwork gables and impressive stone mullioned windows.This beautifully presented two bedroom flat provides excellent accommodation over two floors. The property benefits from a lovely good-sized kitchen / dining / sitting room with high ceilings and large glass doors and windows which lead out onto the private balcony offering a fabulous sense of light and space. There is a lovely stone floor and a limestone fireplace with wood burning stove.Along the herringbone oak floored hallway is a beautiful shower room and a double bedroom. Leading up the hall and some additional stairs is the second bedroom. Brook House is approached over a long sweeping drive with communal grounds on both sides. It is set in substantial grounds, with rolling lawns, ponds and woodlands seating areas, as well as a picturesque cricket pitch (where the first Australian touring cricket team played), landscaped gardens, plus allocated parking. There is also a recently installed all-weather tennis court to enjoy. The property is situated in the sought-after village of Ardingly, ideally located to the north of Lindfield and within good reach of local amenities in a setting ideal for commuters. The village is well known for Ardingly College Prep and Pre-Prep schools and as the location for the South of England Showground. Nearby is Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for walking and water sports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre. Haywards Heath offers more extensive shopping while there is good access locally to the motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The mainline station at Haywards Heath and Balcombe offers direct services to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London Bridge from 44 minutes.Mid-Sussex District CouncilEPC Rating DCouncil Tax Band B5 Weeks Rent as Deposit