Stylish and comprehensively refurbished wing of an Arts & Crafts country house.

Description

Arts House comprises the western wing of Old Plaw Hatch House, a handsome Arts & Crafts country house. A substantial property in its own right, the house has recently been the subject of extension and comprehensive refurbishment, resulting in a stylish and superbly appointed home offering 3,975 square feet of spacious, light and bright accommodation over two floors.

The renovations have cleverly combined period details with modern finishes: the charming asymmetrical local stone and tile hung façade typical of the Arts & Crafts architectural style, blends beautifully with wood block flooring, a stylish muted colour palette and fixtures such as bespoke vintage-style lighting by Skinflint, restored column cast iron radiators and classic style bathroom suites.

The front door opens from a paved courtyard to a spacious entrance hall, off which lies a well-fitted utility room with space for the usual appliances. Beyond the hall are two versatile and spacious reception rooms, both with high ceilings, including a large dual-aspect sitting room with high-level windows to one side and full height sliding windows to the other, drawing in natural light. The sitting room has provision for a woodburning stove to be installed.

The vast, part vaulted kitchen, dining and family room is a wonderful space for day-to-day family life or entertaining alike. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of modern, shaker-style units with composite worktops and a dual-fuel four-oven Aga; there is ample space for a breakfast table, dining area and sofas, and a pair of triple-glazed sliding doors open to the terrace.

A rear hall, with secondary staircase to the first floor, and a cloakroom complete the ground floor.

There are six bedrooms on the first floor, together with a further reception room which would make an ideal playroom or teenager’s snug. The dual-aspect principal bedroom over looks the garden and has an en suite shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle; the other bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom with suite including a freestanding roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower.

Arts House is approached from Plawhatch Lane over a long private driveway, which opens to a private parking area ahead of the timber-framed double car port, which has power connected and rafter storage.

The rear garden extends away from the house to the north west. A large stone terrace adjoins the rear of the house offering an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining; the terrace continues around to a further seating area to the east, edged by well-stocked raised flower beds and allowing access to the rear hall and sitting room. The remainder of the garden comprises an expanse of freshy-laid level lawn enclosed by post and rail fencing and hedging. To the far end of the garden there are some lovely views over adjoining farmland, to Weirwood Reservoir and the High Weald on the horizon.

In all, about 0.28 of an acre.

Location

Arts House is situated on the eastern edge of the village of Sharpthorne, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to Ashdown Forest.

Sharpthorne has a village shop and popular farm shop, and the adjoining village of West Hoathly offers two public houses and primary school. Forest Row (about 2.5 miles) Forest Row has an excellent range of facilities including a number of independent boutiques, a supermarket, several cafes, antique shops, bakery, fishmonger, pubs and schools. East Grinstead and Haywards Heath offer a further range of facilities and amenities (about five and nine miles respectively).

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 and the coast. Spa and country house hotels include The Ravenswood Hotel, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.

Railway stations: Gatwick, for the Gatwick Express service, is 12 miles by road (London Victoria from 30 minutes). Further train services at East Grinstead, Three Bridges (8.5 miles) and Haywards Heath. Schools: There are a number of state and independent schools and colleges in the local area, including Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Ardingly College, Bede’s and Brighton College

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,975 sq ft


Acreage: 0.28 Acres

Additional Info

Agent’s Notes:
1. Arts House has a right of way over the first part of the private driveway owned by Old Plaw Hatch House.
2. Part of the property forms a flying freehold.

Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Tax band F.

Photographs taken: February and July 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.