3 bedroom detached house

A stylish and significantly updated country property located in a semi rural location in the lea of the South Downs, set in approximately five acres of gardens and grounds with swimming pool and extensive equestrian facilities

The property is situated along a quaint and quiet country lane within Clayton, a true Sussex hamlet. 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 revered state and private schools for all ages.

‘Claylands’ has been considerably and sympathetically updated by the current vendor with impeccable attention to detail creating a country home set in quintessential cottage gardens. Immaculately presented this wonderful house boasts flexible accommodation over two floors. The newly fitted bespoke, handcrafted kitchen/dining room has a contemporary style yet retains a wealth of charm and character including an electric ‘Aga’ and a selection of luxury integrated units. The large sitting room is gloriously light and has a focal inglenook fireplace with modern wood burning stove. Flexibility comes in the form of a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Stairs lead to the first floor where two further bedrooms reside serviced by en-suite shower rooms. It should be noted that the principal bedroom has a balcony looking out towards the South Downs. Both private and basking in the glorious southerly views, the quintessentially English cottage gardens, surround the property comprising formal lawns with well stocked and colourful borders mature specimen trees, along with a heated swimming pool. Extensive equestrian facilities include five double aspect stables, a tack room, and a feed store/haybarn, all set within the stable yard with gated access. Further to this is a large 22m x 50m sand school, paddocks and a barn/garage with ample parking and turning area for several vehicles. The gardens and grounds amass to approximately five acres in total.

KITCHEN
Bespoke wall and base units
Oak block worksurfaces
‘Total Control’ Electric three oven ‘AGA’
Inset ‘Butler style’ sink with ‘Quooker’ instant boiling water tap and filtration and chiller unit
Range of integrated appliances

BATHROOMS

Bathroom
Panelled bath
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin
Heated towel radiator

Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Wash hand basin

Shower Room 
Tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower 
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Wash hand basin

SPECIFICATION
Newly fitted bespoke, handcrafted kitchen
Underfloor heating to the ground floor via air source heat pump 
Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and balcony
Heated outdoor swimming pool with air source heat pump
Five double aspect stables, a tack room, and a feed store/haybarn
Approximately 22m x 50m sand school
Approximately five acres of gardens, grounds and paddocks
Barn/garage with ample parking and turning area for several vehicles

EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a driveway providing parking for a couple of cars. A large paved patio adjoins the property on the south side with stunning views and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Lawns to the front and rear of the property are bordered by mature well stocked shrub and plant borders along with established trees. Extensive equestrian facilities include five double aspect stables, a tack room, and a feed store/haybarn, all set within the stable yard with gated access. To the rear of the property is a large 22m x 50m sand school, paddocks and a barn/garage with ample parking and turning area for several vehicles. The gardens, grounds and paddocks amass to approximately five acres in total.

Tenure: Freehold