Contemporary detached home with a lovely rural outlook.

Description

Bridge Farm Bungalow is a contemporary detached home, built in 2012 by the then owners of Bridge Farm for their own use, though that plan was never realised. The house, which replaced a pre-war timber boarded chalet, has been designed to sit sympathetically within its grounds, attractively characterised by weatherboard-style Cedral cladding under a hand crafted clay tiled roof; the house was designed to a high specification, with good environmental credentials aiming to result in minimal energy bills. There is engineered light wood flooring throughout and under floor heating on the ground floor.

The front door opens to an entrance hall, leading on to an open plan vaulted living room, kitchen and dining area, flooded with light by way of Velux windows, high windows set into the gable and two expanses of bi-fold doors opening to a decked terrace. The well-equipped kitchen is fitted with a range of modern shaker-style cupboards with deep woodblock worktops and a breakfast bar, with integrated appliances including a ceramic hob, oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

A hallway leads from the entrance hall to a utility room with cupboards, worktop and sink, and space and plumbing for laundry appliances. Continuing along the hallway is a family bathroom and two ground floor bedrooms, both with built in storage and one with an en suite shower room.

An open tread staircase with glazed balustrade rises to the first floor, a versatile space which could be used as a reception area, a generous homeworking space, or an impressive principal bedroom, with views over the garden and fields unimpeded by the glass balustraded gallery. A sliding etched glass door opens to an en suite shower room. This floor also houses a plant room with good storage and a length of eaves storage behind sliding doors.

Bridge Farm Bungalow is accessed via a right of way over a private driveway, which leads to a gated gravelled parking area for several cars, and a detached garage. The garage has an automated roller door, boarded roof space and a pedestrian door to the side. There is an underground rainwater harvesting system installed for garden watering/car washing.

The garden lies to three aspects, mainly laid to lawn, private and very well enclosed by fencing and mature native hedging. A decked terrace wraps around two sides of the house, creating a perfect spot for dining al fresco and offering some lovely views over the neighbouring field and amazing sunsets.

Location

Bridge Farm is situated in a lovely semi-rural setting between the village of Ansty and Burgess Hill (1.5 miles), in the parish of Ansty & Staplefield. Both Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath (3.5 miles) provide good local shopping and amenities, including a range of supermarkets, high street chains, mainline railway stations and leisure facilities; the Burgess Hill Golf Centre, with its driving range, nine-hole course and country-style Oak Barn Restaurant and Bar, is just a 10-minute walk away (half a mile).

The City of Brighton & Hove is about 12 miles away, on the south coast.

Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest, for which a permit is required, sailing at Ardingly and golf across the county. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor in the village, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.

There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: There are fast and frequent commuter services from Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield and Haywards Heath with services to London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes. Gatwick airport 15 miles.

Schools: There is an excellent range of educational facilities locally, in both the private and state sectors, including Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Handcross Park School, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College, Ardingly College and Hurstpierpoint College.

All times and distances are approximate; walking times taken from Google Maps.





Additional Info

Agent’s Note: Bridge Farm Bungalow benefits from a right of way over the northern section of Bridge Farm's driveway.

Services: An air source heat pump fuels under floor central heating and hot water; there is mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Tax band D.

Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.

Photographs taken: May 2023.