Handsome and substantial modern home with detached home office and landscaped south-facing gardens with views over adjoining fields, situated near Ditchling Common.


Description

102 Folders Lane is a handsome modern family home situated in south facing gardens at the eastern end of Folders Lane, a leafy residential road close to Ditchling Common with views over adjoining fields to the rear. The house was built in 2018 as one of a pair of bespoke homes and offers generously proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation over two floors, with stylish interiors and wood flooring throughout the ground floor. It is ideal for family life, with a versatile layout giving a variety of options for how the reception space can be used.

The floorplans give an excellent overview of the current layout: lying off the entrance hall is a formal sitting room, with a wood burning stove and a bay window to the front. On the other side of the hall is a cloakroom, a snug (which could be used as a study), and a utility room with access to the garage. To the rear is an impressive open plan kitchen/dining room, a wonderful light room with bi fold doors to the conservatory, which is currently used as a playroom, and to the rear terrace. The kitchen is beautifully equipped with a good range of contemporary grey wall hung and under counter units with a central island in complementary tones, all under pale worktops; integrated appliances include a double oven, an induction hob, fridge freezer and wine cooler. The dining area has plenty of space for a dining table.

The upper level is fitted with air conditioning at the turn of the stairs. There are five bedrooms on the first floor, including a generous principal suite which has a good range of fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with large walk in shower cubicle. The guest suite has an en suite shower room; the three other bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. All bathrooms have contemporary suites and fittings.

Outside
No. 102 is accessed from Folders Lane by a private driveway, shared with the three neighbouring properties and well screened from the road by a bank of mature trees. A pair of electronically operated timber gates open to the property’s private parking area which offers ample space for a number of vehicles ahead of the attached double garage. To the front of the property is an area of lawn dotted with hedging and fencing at the boundary.

The south-facing rear garden is of particular note, being adjacent to open fields. The rear elevation of the house is spanned by a large paved terrace, offering plenty of space for tables and leisure equipment; at one end is a decked area with spacious seven-seater hot tub (2.4m x 2.4m) which is available by separate negotiation. Raised beds border the terrace, and beyond lies the lawn, edged by shrub and flower borders and a number of trees. A detached, wood-clad home office offers a stylish contemporary space for home-working.

In all about 0.37 of an acre.

Location

Situated on the favoured south side of Folders Lane, on the edge of Ditchling Common and Burgess Hill, and within 1 mile (c.23 minute walk) of Burgess Hill Girls. Burgess Hill has a good range of local amenities with a variety of shops, restaurants, wine bars, leisure centre and supermarkets including Waitrose. Comprehensive shopping is found at Brighton or Crawley.

There are many leisure activities available in the area with bridle paths and footpaths across the surrounding countryside including Ditchling Common and the South Downs National Park, and golf across the county. Sussex has a vibrant cultural and arts scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: Burgess Hill station 1 mile (London Bridge/London Victoria from 52 minutes) or Haywards Heath station 5 miles (London Bridge/London Victoria from 42 minutes). Gatwick airport 18 miles.

Schools: There is an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area, including Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College and Brighton College.

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

Square Footage: 2,281 sq ft


Acreage: 0.37 Acres

Directions

From Haywards Heath A272, take the B2112 south towards Ditchling, following signs for Burgess Hill. Turn right into Folders Lane at the Ditchling Common roundabout, pass over the railway bridge and then take the first left into the shared private driveway.

Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating, underfloor to the ground floor. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Solar panels generate electricity, with a 7kw battery storing excess energy.

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

Photographs taken: September 2023.

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.