A unique and character filled Grade II listed house conveniently situated in the centre of the village, amassing to approximately 4,000 sq ft with a landscaped west facing rear garden, outdoor heated pool and off street parking

Ditchling, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafes, a church and two public houses which include The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks is a short drive away, as is the city of Brighton and Hove, both offering mainline train connections to London as well as a greater array of shops and restaurants. This area of Sussex also benefits from a variety of superb private and state schools for all ages, within easy reach of the village.

With its origins believed to date back to the 18th Century ‘Chichester House’ has been extended throughout the years, most notably in the Georgian period. Having been updated and changed to suit the more modern lifestyles, this unique and sizable family house still retains all its charm and character of the era such as original ceiling coving, wide stave floorboards and striking open fireplaces. 4 reception rooms make up the ground floor including the sizable sitting room which leads into the drawing room which is gloriously light with high ceilings and French doors opening out onto the rear landscaped gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room sits at the rear of the house and enjoys an open outlook over the terrace and pool with beautifully fitted bespoke units, luxury integrated appliances and a mixture of stone and oak worksurfaces. Stairs from the entrance hall rise to the first floor where 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room reside. The principal bedroom suite is of particular note with a vaulted ceiling, an en-suite shower room and french doors out to a private elevated terrace. The rear gardens are beautifully landscaped with a sizable paved area spanning the whole length of the rear of the property housing a heated outdoor swimming pool. Steps lead up to a private fully walled lawn with well stocked shrub and plant beds. There is a rear paved courtyard with side access to the High Street benefiting from a brick store. A brick driveway at the side of the property provides off street parking for 2 cars and access to the garage.

KITCHEN
Painted shaker style wall and base units with granite worksurfaces
Inset double ‘Butler Style’ sink 
Electric ‘Aga’ 
Integrated ‘Miele’ dishwasher
Centre island unit with oak worksurfaces and breakfast bar
Inset ‘Smeg’ induction hob
Space for ‘American Style’ fridge freezer

BATHROOMS

Family Bathroom
Cast iron roll top bath with traditional style taps and hand shower attachment
Traditional style pedestal wash hand basin
Slate tiled floor 
Heated towel radiator

Family Shower Room
Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, hand shower attachment and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Traditional style pedestal wash hand basin
Ceramic tiled floor

En-Suite Shower Room
Large walk in fully tiled shower with wall mounted shower and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Wall mounted wash hand basin
Slate tiled floor
Heated towel rail

SPECIFICATION
Utility room with space for a range of appliances
Wall mounted ‘Valiant’ gas fired boiler located in the garage
Character features throughout
Private paved courtyard with brick store
Cellar 
Master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and doors to private elevated terrace
Landscaped west facing rear garden 
Heated outdoor swimming pool
Attached garage

EXTERNAL
The property is approached via the beautiful and historic High Street. A block paved fully walled driveway to the side provides off street parking and access to the attached garage. A sizable brick paved terrace adjoins the rear of property with an outdoor heated swimming pool. Steps lead up through an established set of tiered beds to a private fully walled lawn bordered on all sides by mature shrubs. There is a pathway through to a further private terrace accessed from the principal bedroom suite. A rear paved courtyard accessed via the dining room and kitchen/breakfast room has the benefit of a brick store. 

 

Tenure: Freehold