4 bedroom detached house for sale

A well extended and spacious family house surrounded by glorious landscaped gardens set in a central village location benefiting from a large timber studio and ample off street parking

Ditchling, with its beautiful views of the South Downs, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafés, a church, and two public houses including The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks, with its mainline train station, is a short drive away and provides regular rail services to London and a more comprehensive array of shops. The local area benefits from a range of outstanding state and private schools for all ages.

Centrally located yet tucked away along a private road ‘Wharfedale’ is a wonderfully spacious family house that has evolved over time. With origins dating back to 1930’s the property has been substantially enlarged and skilfully reconfigured with scope for further enlargement if required (stnc). Contemporarily styled, the property is wonderfully light throughout with large bay windows and glazed patio doors looking out onto the beautifully landscaped gardens. 3 large reception rooms reside on the ground floor including an open plan dining/family room at the rear of the house looking out over the landscaped rear garden. The sitting room and family room are accessed via the large reception hall. The kitchen has a range of integrated appliances and also resides at the rear of the property with a useful utility room providing further space and plumbing for appliances. There is also the benefit of a ground floor shower room. Stairs lead to the first floor where 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom reside. It should be noted that the sizable principal bedroom suite benefits from glorious views of the South Downs along with an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room. The quaint and peaceful location continues into the ethos of the private rear gardens which are arranged over 2 tiers. Manicured lawns and paved seating areas are softened by weaving well stocked shrub and plant beds along with scattered specimen trees and water features. There is a sizable timber studio benefiting from light and power along with a detached garage. The driveway at the front of the property provides ample parking.

KITCHEN
Modern wall and base units
Caesarstone worksurfaces with inset sink and drainer
Inset ‘Neff’ electric hob and extractor fan over
Integrated ‘Neff’ electric oven
Inset ‘Neff’ oven
Tiled splash backs

BATHROOMS
Ground Floor Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed doors
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floors

Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with wall mounted shower
Vanity bar with inset wash hand basin and cupboards under
Low level w.c. suite
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Half tiled walls

En-Suite Bathroom
Panelled bath with hand shower attachment
Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite
Free standing wash hand basin with drawers under

SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted ‘Valliant’ gas fried boiler located in the outside store
Utility room
Modern ‘Morso’ multi fuel burner with slate hearth in the family room
Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite shower room
Glorious views of the South Downs from the south facing bedrooms
Sizable garden studio with light and power
Landscaped garden with a wealth of specimen trees
Detached garage
Driveway with parking for several cars

EXTERNAL
The property is approached via timber gates over a paved driveway leading to the detached garage located at the side of the property. The front garden is paved for ease of maintenance, privately fenced and bordered by mature shrubs and well stocked plant beds. Side access to the rear garden is via a timber gate where a large paved patio adjoins the rear of the property, leading to lawn. All being bordered by mature trees, shrubs and a water feature. Steps lead down to a further expanse of lawn housing a range of specimen tress including a large apple tree and silver birch tree. Well stocked shrub and plant beds border and intersperse the lawn, along with a paved patio area and further water feature. There is the benefit of a sizable timber, insulated studio with light and power, having a multitude of uses.

Tenure: Freehold