4 bedroom detached house for sale

Beautifully presented contemporary home with superb views to the South Downs.

Description

Cedar House is an impressive modern property, built to a high specification in 2013 and subsequently extended by the current owner. The property is characterised by cedar clad and brick elevations and has the benefit of far-reaching views to the South Downs from all principal rooms.

The floorplans offer an excellent overview of the full layout; the accommodation is arranged over two floors, with features including engineered oak flooring, porcelain tiles, full height sliding glass doors to all rooms on the south-facing elevation, framing the striking views.

The spacious sitting room has a wood burning stove and has been extended to the south. The kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with contemporary gloss units complemented by granite surfaces, and also has a wood burning stove. Integrated appliances include Bosch ovens, wine fridge, induction hob with extractor over and a dishwasher; there is a utility room and a boot room with plumbing for washing machine.

A study/bedroom five lies to the front of the house, and a shower room completes the ground floor.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor, all with vaulted ceilings. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes, a balcony and an en suite bathroom with shower over and pair of basins. Bedroom two also has a balcony; the family bathroom has a bath with shower over.

Cedar House is approached by a driveway leading to a parking area for several cars and an attached double garage with boarded loft area. The property is set in landscaped gardens, with mature oak trees, planted with shrubs and trees. Adjoining the rear of the house is a raised wooden deck with steps down to the lawn, offering a delightful outside seating area overlooking the garden and taking full advantage of the wonderful views to the South Downs. The garden can be accessed from the side of the house via a gate and is fully enclosed by panelled and post and rail fencing.

Agent’s Note: The neighbouring property, Oak House, has right of access over the driveway.

Location

Cedar House is situated in the South Downs National Park, almost equidistant between Plumpton and Plumpton Green. Local shopping facilities can be found in Plumpton Green, including a village shop and several pubs. Lewes (five miles) and the city of Brighton & Hove (ten miles) provide extensive shopping, eating and cultural facilities.

Sussex offers many leisure activities locally including golf at East Sussex National, Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lindfield clubs, tennis clubs including Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, sailing at Brighton Marina, and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities. Racing is available at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside, the South Downs Nation Park and Ashdown Forest. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Plumpton (1.2 miles) offers services to London Bridge/Victoria (from 55 minutes) and Lewes. Haywards Heath offers a fast service to London Bridge and London Victoria, journey time from 41 minutes. The A23/M23 lies to the west, giving access to Gatwick airport (19 miles), the south coast and the M25.
There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including Cumnor House, Handcross Park, Great Walstead School, Burgess Hill Girls, Lewes Old Grammar and Ardingly, Hurst and Brighton Colleges.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,218 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres

Directions

From the centre of Plumpton Green village, head south on Station Road over the railway line and past the main entrance to Plumpton Racecourse. Follow Plumpton Lane for about a mile from the railway line and the entrance to Cedar House will be on the right hand side, just past Westcroft.

Additional Info

Services: Oil fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water, private drainage (Klargester).

Outgoings: Lewes District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band G

Photographs taken: January 2024

Cladding: This property has cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested.