2 bedroom terraced house

GUIDE PRICE: £320,000--£340,000.

TWO BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE WITH SEPARATE OUTBUILDING/HOBBY ROOM/HOME OFFICE.

VENDOR SUITED.

QUICK SALE REQUIRED.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Radiating charm from its delicately carved gable to the historic, mullion windows this fabulous, 2 bed 1830’s home has a big back garden where a sun deck has power for an al fresco lifestyle and a courtyard by the house has a detached outbuilding has power, water and smart lighting, ideal if you entertain all year or work from home. With the high street shops, cafés, bistro pubs and theatre of the popular village of ‘Hurst’ on the doorstep, this beautiful, Grade II home offers a generous 54.68m2 (588.57 sq. ft.) of inviting rooms where all improvements have been sympathetic to the building, including secondary glazing. Ideal for professionals and families of any age the tennis club is a 2 min walk, the local primary school is a 5-7 min stroll, a choice of secondary schools both state and private are within a 10 min radius and Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are about a 5 min drive.

One of only 4 houses in a terrace built as Georgian alms houses, the interior has retained its classic proportions whilst enjoying a contemporary, social flow. A room to enjoy in all seasons, the spacious living dining room has a wood burning stove, the bright kitchen breakfast room looks over the sunny garden, and the bathroom is light and airy with a dual head shower above the bath. Upstairs, both bedrooms are comfortable double rooms, one used as a study, and each are good to go with fitted wardrobes.

Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros, schools and recreation ground with sports facilities and a playground. For hikers, runners, riders and dog owners the countryside of the National Park is close by - but you don’t have to pay the premium price of being in the park itself. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct feel and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.

Style: Grade II listed alms house circa 1830’s
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 644 sq.ft.
Outside: Large rear garden, detached outbuilding
Parking: Free local
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
A listed treasure, this beautiful home in an exclusive location opens to a living dining room of timeless elegance. Tastefully decorated in historic hues with stripped floorboards to ensure a fuss free flow, 3.63x 3.45m (11’10 x 11’3) delivers a perfect balance between private comfort and enjoying company. There is ample floorspace for a sofa and a table, and the cast iron wood burning stove offers a warm welcome.
Next door, the user friendly kitchen dining room has plenty of storage and practical working surfaces. Perfect for everyday but also for parties everything flows from the gas hob and oven, and it looks over the garden. There’s 3.63 x 2.54m (11’10 x 8’4) to play with – and it’s sociable with a breakfast bar cleverly tucked beneath the stairs.
Across a lobby with access to the garden, the spacious bathroom has natural light and stylish tiling with a rain fall shower head and a wand shower above the bath.

Outside, the garden is a restful retreat. By the house, a private courtyard leads to the brick built out building of 3.75 x 1.43m (12’5 x 6’) which is currently used as an all-weather space for entertaining as it leads through to the main garden but with insulation, power, water and smart lighting it offers versatile options – and it may be worth noting that no. 157 up the road was given planning consent to incorporate their outbuilding into the kitchen, stnc and regs. There is a long lawn made child and pet secure by fencing and at the far end, a big, private sun deck has power, ideal for an al fresco lifestyle. Designed for low maintenance, you’ll have more time to have fun in the sun.

Upstairs, the first of the double bedroom has fitted wardrobes to fill and relaxing views over a sea of gardens which also makes it unusually private for this fabulous location. At the front, the calmly decorated principal bedroom has plenty of character of its own, 3.45 x 3.08m (11’3 x 10’1) in which to unwind and organised storage.

Agent Says:
“Radiating historic charm with a beautiful sunny garden and an outhouse for work, rest or play, this spacious home is in a great village location within a few mins walk of shops and a popular school with easy access to a station, the National Park and the A23.”

Owner’s Secret:
This wonderful historic house is a light, sociable and happy home. The garden is a private refuge which we have always enjoyed, and is perfect for entertaining. The location is ideal with the shops, station, schools and park all within easy distance, and it is lovely being at the centre of village life, a few steps to the recreation ground, home to the historic St Lawrence Fair and host of the Hurst Festival. Being on the high street, it is easy to pop out for a pint of milk, to go for a leisurely stroll at the weekend or to visit one of the excellent restaurants, the pub or to pick up a takeaway in the evening. The train station is just a few minutes’ drive away, and serves Burgess Hill, Gatwick and Brighton if you want to go to the beach, and the trains also go to many London stations as well as further afield.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops along the road, Hassocks 7 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 1.3 miles, 5 mins drive, 30 to walk
Seafront or park: South Avenue Rec 2 mins walk, sea 20-30 mins drive
Closest schools:
Primary: St Lawrence C of E Primary
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, Patcham
Private: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar

The friendly community of Hurstpierpoint is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals as you can walk to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a recreational ground which has tennis courts and a playground- and the primary school, a 5-7 min stroll is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas and stations, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the footpath from the lane opposite takes you directly onto the National Park in minutes. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.