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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Character home on a stunning 2.72 acre plot
- Meticulously manicured gardens & grounds and sweeping driveway
- Over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation
- Detached oak framed garage with studio above
- Large sitting room with log burner
- Country kitchen/diner
- Oodles of potential for extension, if required STPP
- Easy reach of Balcombe village with its mainline services to London in under an hour
- First time on the market since 1995
Welcome Home... - PSPhomes are delighted to introduce the exquisite High Coombe Cottage, Balcombe - an attractive character home nestled in glorious gardens and grounds that extend to 2.72 acres on the prestigious Private Road and offered to the market for the first time since 1995.
Set at the end of a sweeping gravel driveway that lies behind a gated entrance With over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, there is no shortage of space on offer, and this property enjoys complete privacy and tranquillity, settled in it's own land and believed to date from the 1920s. Through various extensions, the home now offers spaciousness and flexibility in equal measure and with beautiful leafy vistas from every window - the perfect family home.
The drawing room is an impressive and inviting room, extending to 25ft x 19ft, with a wood burner that provides the perfect focal point on a chilly winter's evening. Double doors seamlessly connect to Orangery, with folding doors that blur the division between the inside and out - great for entertaining in the summer months.
Country Kitchen - The country style kitchen is totally bespoke with large flagstone tiled floor and a central island with granite countertops. The four oven Aga cooker takes pride of place and is renowned for providing the very best cooking experience. There is plenty of space for a table & chairs, ideal for everyday family life and entertaining alike.
The formal dining room is a superb space for formal dining and at 26ft this really is the perfect space for Christmas dinner (cooked on the Aga) with all the family. French doors open on the paved terrace, allowing the party to spill into the garden.
Practicality wise, the utility room is ideal after a muddy dog walk and offers a handy electric hob. There is also a ground floor cloakroom.
Off To Bed... - The first floor offers five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, the most beautiful of views open fields and a modern ensuite. The guest bedrooms sits at the other end of the house, with a dual aspect and an ensuite shower room. The third, fourth and fifth bedroom are served by the shower room.
On the second floor is a useful attic room that is currently used as an office space but offers potential for formal conversion into an impressive master suite, subject to gaining any necessary consents.
The house is heated by gas fired central heating and is fully double glazed. There is a private 'Klargester' drainage system, neatly tucked away in the corner of the garden.
There is also plenty of scope to substantially extend the house further, if required.
Outside Oasis - High Coombe Cottage sits and the end of a winding gravel driveway behind a gated entrance giving a real sense of privacy and seclusion.
It is the gardens where this home really comes into its own, with 2.7 acres of beautifully kept grounds with a plethora of established trees and herbaceous shrubs, plants and flowers that provide pops of colour throughout the seasons. The paved terraces are the perfect spots for summer lunches and barbecues with friends & family.
The lovingly maintained vegetable patch and kitchen garden are well stocked and offer the opportunity for self-sufficiency.
The oak framed triple bay garage is exceptional quality, with two open bays, a third behind a electrically operated door and gardeners WC. The studio above has an external staircase and would make a perfect office for those who work from home. There is also granted planning permission to convert the studio into ancillary accommodation (bedroom with ensuite), ideal for an au-pair, live in relative or as possible secondary income. Planning refence DM/16/3489.
Out & About... - High Coombe Cottage is located on the prestigious, Private Road on the leafy edge of Balcombe. Balcombe itself is one of the most sought-after villages in Mid Sussex with buyers attracted by the mainline rail services, great schools and beautiful open countryside.
The village's station sits on the main London-Brighton line and provides twice-hourly commuters services to London (Victoria/London Bridge - 50 mins), Gatwick Airport (10 mins) and Brighton (28 mins).
The quintessential village is home to around 2000 residents and offers a flourishing community with numerous amenities that are at the heart of village life. The Half Moon Inn gastropub has been at the heart of village life for over 100 years and in 2017 the village residents came together to purchase the pub, making it the only community owned pub in West Sussex. With excellent food and a selection of craft beers and ales, including the village's very own Balcombe Beer!
The Balcombe Club is a family & dog friendly social club that hosts regular comedy and music nights and affordable food and drink. The famous Tea Rooms is highly regarded by the locals and offers lunches and light bites, as well as an array of cakes, sweet treats and teas/coffees. For everyday essentials, Balcombe Stores has all you need including fresh milk, bread, local game and the all important post office.
The village is surrounded by glorious open countryside and offers endless walks, great for dog owners. The beautiful Balcombe Lake is picturesque and nearby Ardingly Reservoir provides facilities for water sports and fishing, The village has its own football team that play in the Mid Sussex league and the cricket club dates from around 1869.
Balcombe has a highly regarded primary school. The area is also well represented with an array of strong state and private schools including Handcross Park, Worth, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College and Cumnor House.
The Finer Details... - Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: WSX55940
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Plot Size: 2.72 acres
Services: Gas fired central heating, private drainage system, mains water & electricity
Available Broadband Speed: Ultrafast (up to 1,000 mbps download)
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