4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming and truly unique detached single storey residence, discreetly tucked away within beautifully landscaped private gardens, boasting a contemporary studio and off street parking

Ditchling, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafes, a church, and two public houses including The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks is a short drive away, as is the city of Brighton and Hove, both offering mainline train connections to London and a greater array of shops and restaurants. This area of Sussex also benefits from a variety of superb private and state schools for all ages, all within easy reach of the village.

Set back from East End Lane, The Old Rookery is enveloped by beautifully landscaped walled gardens showcasing an exceptional blend of specialist planting and meticulously crafted hard and soft landscaping. The property has been sympathetically enhanced during the tenure of the current owners resulting in a home perfectly attuned to modern living while retaining all the character and charm of its origins. The house is approached via a striking orangery, a wonderfully light filled space that provides an inviting and versatile reception area. Further to this lies a generous sitting room centred around a feature woodburning stove and enjoying direct access to the rear garden through glazed doors. A dedicated home office further complements the current layout. The kitchen/dining room creates an excellent setting for entertaining fitted with a country style kitchen offering a range of integrated appliances and ample space for family dining. There are three bedrooms and a contemporary family shower room. Both the principal bedroom and a further double bedroom benefit from en-suite bathrooms, with the principal suite featuring a timeless, nautically inspired bathroom complete with a freestanding roll top bath. The private gardens surround the property on all sides, comprising formal lawns and sun terraces adjoining both the front and rear as well as a charming covered seating area. Well stocked borders, specimen shrubs, small trees and sculpted box hedging bring structure and coherence to the grounds creating a tranquil and beautifully connected outdoor environment. Situated within the garden is a recently converted studio offering an open plan seating area with bar, shower room and stairs rising to a first floor space ideal as a guest suite, creative workspace or leisure room. A gated driveway to the side of the house provides ample off street parking and access to the attached store.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units including glass fronted display cabinets
Quartz worksurfaces
Inset ‘Butler style’ sink
Electric ‘Aga’
Integrated ‘Bosch’ dishwasher
Space for free standing fridge freezer
Space for washing machine
Space for dryer
Centre island unit with oak worksurfaces and a range of cupboard, drawers and fitted wine racks under

BATHROOMS

Shower Room
Walk in shower with hand shower attachment and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor

Principal En-Suite Bathroom
Freestanding cast iron roll top bath with decorative clawed feet
Shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator

Bedroom Two En-Suite Bathroom
Panelled bath
Wall mounted shower
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator

Studio Shower Room
Walk in shower with hand shower attachment and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor

SPECIFICATION
Recently fitted (2025) ‘Ideal’ gas fired boiler located in the loft space
‘Photovoltaic’ solar panels
Outdoor ‘resistance’ swimming pool heated via an air source heat pump
Fully walled and private landscaped gardens
Detached studio with ground floor shower room and stairs to first floor area
Attached store
Gated driveway with off street parking

EXTERNAL
The property is approached through an elegant timber gate, ascending a set of stone steps to a charming pathway bordered by immaculate lawns and richly planted vibrant borders. Nestled within the lush foliage and pruned box hedging lies a timber framed, covered seating area and an ornamental pond creating a serene corner to enjoy the gardens. Opposite, discreetly screened by mature planting and accessed via a gate is a heated outdoor resistance pool. A paved pathway encircles the house leading to gently elevated lawns while to the rear a generous brick paved terrace extends from the property, complemented by a covered private seating area ideal for year round use. The beautifully stocked beds continue to the rear boundary where steps framed by box hedging rise to a further secluded seating area centred around an elegant water feature. A range of external lighting is hidden throughout the garden. To the side of the house sits a versatile studio with its own paved terrace accompanied by an attached rear store. A gated driveway provides secure off street parking.

Tenure: Freehold