8 bedroom detached house for sale

A unique and rarely available barn conversion filled with charm and character, benefitting from a stunning 2 bedroom annexe and a range of outbuildings, sitting in beautiful, landscaped grounds of approximately 3.5 acres

Hurstpierpoint is a vibrant village with a bustling High Street including a greengrocers, deli, butchers, Post Office, 4 restaurants, 3 public houses, and a church. The larger village of Hassocks, with its mainline train station, provides regular rail services to London. There is also a range of revered state and private schools locally.

Situated in a peaceful and scenic location, skirting the fringes of the South Downs National Park, ‘Little Washbrook Farm’ offers a rare opportunity to purchase a glorious barn conversation, annexe and outbuildings set amongst a glorious plot of approximately 3.5 acres. Accessed via a private lane, the character-filled property sits centrally within its plot and offers generous accommodation over 3 floors. Notable features throughout include large inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, and flagstone floors throughout the property. Reception space is plentiful with 4 reception rooms including a well-appointed sitting room with doors opening out onto the gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room leads into the wonderfully light garden room with panoramic views of the garden and over to the majestic ponds. There are 5 bedrooms along with 2 bathrooms on the first floor with stairs leading to the second floor where a sizable, vaulted bedroom resides. A gravelled driveway sits to the side of the property providing ample parking for several vehicles with access to a sizable timber barn. The gardens and grounds have been lovingly managed by an enthusiast and contain a wealth of interesting and unusual plants. Wrapping around the property, they comprise a paved terrace area overlooking the pond, intimate walled gardens, and expanses of lawns with wildflowers, shrubs, and mature trees. A paddock amassing to approximately 1.5 acres resides adjacent to the property and is accessed via a five-bar gate. There is also a unique opportunity to purchase a further parcel of land (approximately 16.1 acres) with a range of substantial outbuildings by separate negotiation.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
Granite worksurfaces
Gas fired ‘Aga’ with an extra 2 oven and 4 hob companion
Inset double ‘Butler Style’ sink
Space for dishwasher
Island unit with granite worksurface and breakfast bar along with a selection of cupboards underneath
Flagstone floor

BATHROOMS

Bathroom 1
Panelled bath
Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted ‘Mira’ shower
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Half tongue and groove wall panelling
Heated towel radiator

Bathroom 2
Panelled bath
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated towel radiator

SPECIFICATION
Floor mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler
Private drainage
Character features including flagstone flooring, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
Gas fired ‘Aga’ with 2 oven companion and hob
2 Bedroom annexe
Stable block with 5 loose boxes & central gated courtyard
Tack Room
Large timber barn with mezzanine area and storage
Large pond and landscaped gardens
Further parcel of land to purchase with a range of substantial outbuildings amassing to approximately 16.1 acres by separate negotiation

ANNEXE
The property benefits from a skilfully converted outbuilding forming a 2 bedroom annexe adjacent to the main property, with a private patio and garden, and a glorious outlook over the pond. The annexe has an open plan layout with the reception space comprising a vaulted kitchen/dining/sitting room with patio doors out onto the private patio. The 2 double bedrooms are serviced by a family shower room and en-suite bathroom. Underfloor heating runs throughout the whole of the property and a wood burning stove in the sitting room compliments the character features of the property. 

KITCHEN
Hi-gloss wall and base units 
Stone worksurfaces with breakfast bar
Inset 5 ring gas hob with extractor fan over
Inset sink and drainer
Integrated electric oven and microwave

BATHROOMS
A family shower room and en-suite bathroom with fully fitted white suites comprises a panelled bath with shower over, a fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, low level w.c. suites, wash hand basin with cupboards under, and heated ladder style radiators.

ANNEXE SPECIFICATION
Gas fired boiler located in the loft space
Underfloor heating throughout the property
Useful utility room 
Private patio and garden overlooking the pond

EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a private lane to a sizable, gravelled driveway which provides parking for several vehicles and access to a large open sided timber barn. Rear access via a timber gate leads to a paved terrace which extends from one side of the property and looks out over the pond. Lawns with wildflowers and mature trees border the pond and extend to the west where a kitchen garden comprising a potting shed, greenhouse and selection of vegetables beds are housed, along with an orchard of apple trees.  A stable block comprising 5 loose boxes, a tack room and a pig sty with a central gated courtyard are attached to the annexe. Adjacent to the entrance of the driveway lies a paddock amassing to approximately 1.5 acres and is accessed via a five-bar gate.

 

Tenure: Freehold