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2 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold (95 years remaining)
- Superb apartment in striking period house
- Beautifully presented
- Communal grounds
- Tennis court
- Haywards Heath station five miles
- EPC Rating = F
Description
Brook House is a striking and historic Arts & Crafts mansion on the rural outskirts of Ardingly. Originally believed to be a shooting lodge, 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.
The Library is a superb ground floor, two bedroom apartment, set in the south corner of the mansion, that would be equally well suited as a primary residence or second home. The entrance is via an impressive communal reception hall, and the apartment has many stunning period features including the original wood flooring and oak panelling.
The spacious reception room, situated in the oldest portion of the property, is particularly fine, with a large mullioned window, beautiful decorative plasterwork to the ceiling, and a magnificent fireplace with a marble surround under an elaborate carved mantelpiece.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with an excellent range of wall-hung and under counter solid wood cabinets, granite surfaces, integrated appliances and a central island, a beautiful fireplace set with a wood burning stove, and a lovely archway through to a breakfast area.
There are two bedrooms, one with plantation shutters and a walk-in wardrobe. A bathroom and a large storage cupboard complete the accommodation.
Brook House is approached via a sweeping driveway, leading through the park-like communal grounds to the parking circle ahead of the house. The beautiful gardens extend to around 13.7 acres and have been landscaped to provide distinct points of interest, including lawns, a paved raised terrace with space for table and chairs, a series of ponds throughout the grounds and a tennis court. The property has a private timber storage shed, and access to communal storage for garden machinery.
To the west of the communal gardens is Brook House Cricket Ground, one of the oldest cricket pitches in Britain.
Location
Situated in a lovely rural position in Highbrook, a small hamlet on the outskirts of Ardingly, to the north of Lindfield and within good reach of local amenities.
The surrounding countryside provides delightful walks; leisure activities include golf, and sailing on Ardingly reservoir by permit.
Ardingly (1.5 miles) and Lindfield (three miles) provide for day to day needs.
Comprehensive shopping and entertainment is available at Haywards Heath (five miles), Crawley (11.5 miles) or Tunbridge Wells (20 miles).
Rail services: Haywards Heath, London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes or East Grinstead.
Communications: The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A/M23, linking to other motorway networks, Heathrow airport and the coast. Gatwick Airport 13 miles.
Schools: There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including St Peter’s CEP School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Oathall Community College and Ardingly College.
All distances and journey times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,337 sq ft
Additional Info
Services: Electric heating. Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage.
Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band C.
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