2 bedroom end of terrace house

GUIDE PRICE: £350,000--£375,000.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN ESTATE AGENTS.

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Pretty as a picture this charming, 2 bed cottage in a quiet, leafy setting has a beautiful walled garden for an al fresco lifestyle- and 78.7m2 (847 sq. ft.) of inviting rooms include a spacious cellar with versatile options, so it’s far bigger than its neat exterior suggests. Ideal for professionals, investors and families of any age, the shops and cafés of Hurstpierpoint’s High Street and popular primary school are within a 3 min stroll, there’s a choice of secondary schools both state and private within a 10 min radius and Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are within an 8 min drive.

Inside this historic 1850 semi-detached house has been sensitively improved to create a home of classic beauty. The elegant living room has plenty of space to share whilst the big, bright kitchen dining room with an ‘Everhot’ Aga, opens to a tranquil oasis to enjoy. Downstairs, the cellar could be a gym, games room, home office or study space and has a utility room with access to a w.c. Upstairs, both stylish bedrooms are peaceful doubles and share a bathroom with a luxury finish.

Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros and schools, and you can walk to all you need including the recreation ground with a playground and tennis courts. For runners and dog owners the countryside of the National Park is at the end of Policeman’s Lane about a 5 min walk – 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 character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.

Style: Semi-detached cottage circa 1850, improved
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + w.c. living room, kitchen dining room, utility
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 847sq.ft.
Outside: Walled garden
Parking: Free local
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
A cottage by name but not by nature, Coachman’s Cottage is a private, semi-detached property on a quiet lane which culminates in a cycle path, so it’s not a cut through. All improvements have been sympathetic to the age of building whilst discreetly incorporating the best of the 21st century and include double glazing, central heating, a custom made kitchen and high end fittings in the fabulous bathroom.
Inside, a hushed lobby opens to a spacious living room of understated elegance. With 3.67 x 3.55m (12’0 x 11’8), there is a discreet balance between private comfort and enjoying company, and you and your guests can relax in rare seclusion as there is no building directly opposite.

Bathed in sunshine, the sociable kitchen dining room has a stable door to the beautiful garden so it’s super airy, but you can keep toddlers or dogs inside. At 4.71 x 2.71m (15’5 x 8’11) there’s plenty of space for a large table with garden views, and the fabulous ‘Everhot’ Aga is tucked safely away from the in/out flow. Hand built, refreshingly practical and designed to cater for friends and family, this solid wood kitchen discreetly references this home’s evolving history with exposed brick and ceramic, double sink.

Outside, the walled garden is a tranquil oasis, child and pet secure behind painted walls and it is not overlooked from the back. With ample space for an al fresco lifestyle, the central dining area is surrounded by scented planting and there’s a safe, paved spot for a bbq. Well stocked beds provide all year interest, and it is all easy to maintain so you’ll have more time to enjoy it.

Downstairs, the stand-up cellar room extends to a surprising 2.83 x 5.78m (9’3 x 18’11) for work, rest or play - or all three – and both a a utility room with plumbing for a machine and a useful w.c. are also on this level.

Up at the top of the stairs, the recently fitted bathroom is sensitive to the age of the house with a traditional cabinet beneath the designer hand basin and style of dual head fittings above the bath, but there is nothing old fashioned about the fabulous, high spec finish…

Peaceful and private as it is not directly overlooked, the first of the double bedrooms measures a good 2.77 x 2.72m (9’1 x 8’11) and is a welcome retreat, ready to move into with restful views over the garden. Spanning a relaxed 3.67 x 3.56m (12’1 x 11’8) the principal bedroom is a joy to return to, light and airy with calm decoration, beams above your head and leafy views over a sea of gardens opposite.

Agent Says:
“With charm, a stylish interior and a beautiful walled garden, this spacious period home is in an exclusive location within a few mins walk of the National Park, shops and a popular school with easy access to a station and the A23.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We have loved living in this beautiful, historic cottage which we think was called Coachman’s Cottage as it was linked to the pre WWI brewery at the end of the lane. It has been a happy, bright and sociable home and we shall miss it. Far bigger than it looks from the lane (which cars can’t go through), it is quiet and restful -with lots of life around the corner but out of hearing! All the rooms are great sizes and practical shapes so they’re easy to live in and the flow of the ground floor to the garden is perfect for entertaining, or a growing family. The location’s hard to beat with the shops, schools and park all within easy distance and we can be at the station in Hassocks, in Burgess Hill, Lewes and Gatwick, or on the beach in Brighton within a minutes.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops 3 mins walk, Hassocks 8 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 8 mins drive
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 10 mins walk, 3 by car, 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 3 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.