10 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming 6/7 bedroom detached Grade II listed house of immense character situated in a prominent and enviable location in the centre of the village with an additional sizable detached 3 bedroom property.

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 outstanding state and private schools for all ages.

With origins dating back to circa 1600’s, this detached house has had further additions over the years creating a sizable family home arranged over three floors with highly flexible accommodation and an outbuilding. Retaining a wealth of period features throughout including solid oak doors, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces typical of the era, this imposing property boasts three well appointed reception rooms all benefiting from focal fireplaces. The kitchen/dining room at the rear of the property has a range of luxury integrated appliances and breakfast bar. Four large double bedrooms and a family bathroom reside on the first floor including the principal bedroom suite benefiting from both a spacious walk in wardrobe and a separate dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom is a large, light triple aspect room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. It has the benefit of Its own walk through large reception room / study. Two further bedrooms reside on the second floor with a multitude of uses. The private rear gardens are part walled and comprise wonderfully colourful and well stocked beds surrounding a central lawn. A sizable paved patio adjoins the rear of the property with a further patio towards the end of the garden to capture the sun throughout the day. An outbuilding, currently used as a games room resides at the rear of the garden. A driveway to the side of the property provides off street parking for several cars leading to the large garage.

KITCHEN
‘Shaker style’ wall and base units
‘Corian’ worksurfaces
Inset ‘Neff’ 5 ring gas hob
Integrated triple ‘Siemens’ combination electric ovens and warming drawers
Fitted ‘Siemens’ microwave
Integrated ‘Siemens’ dishwasher
Space and plumbing for ‘American style’ fridge freezer
 

BATHROOMS

Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with centre mounted taps and hand shower attachment
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed doors
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Fully tiled wall and floor

Principal Bedroom En-Suite Bathroom
Free standing bath with centre mounted taps and hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin

SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted Worcester’ gas fired boiler located in the utility room
Period features throughout including solid oak doors, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
Useful utility room
Cellar
Principal bedroom suite with walk in dressing room, walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom
Outbuilding with a multitude of uses
Shingle driveway with off street parking
Garage

EXTERNAL
The property is surrounded by hedging and is approached via a wrought iron gate over a paved path to the front door. The path continues around both sides of the property where timber gates access the rear garden. A brick paved terrace adjoins the rear of the property to a sizable central lawn bordered by well stocked shrub and plant beds and a further paved patio area. A large brick built outbuilding, currently used as a gym & games room resides at the rear of the garden. Flanking the property on one side is a shingle driveway providing off street parking and access to the large garage.

 

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 outstanding state and private schools for all ages.

Set in a private and enviable location ‘Mulbury Barn’, built in the 1950’s, is an attached barn style property with highly versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. A large and light triple aspect sitting room has become the hub of the house and sits to one side of the property. The kitchen/breakfast room benefits from modern units and a range of integrated appliances. Two double bedrooms reside on the ground floor serviced by a family bathroom and separate cloakroom/w.c. Stairs lead to the first floor where a further double bedroom resides. Storage is plentiful within the property with all the bedrooms benefiting from either fitted wardrobe cupboards or eves storage. The gardens are predominantly hard landscaped allowing for the option of extra parking softened and bordered by well stocked shrub and plant beds. A timber gate to the side of the property opens to an area of lawn and there is the benefit of a secluded courtyard accessed via the kitchen.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
Oak block worksurfaces and breakfast bar
Inset ‘AEG’ electric hob with extractor fan over
Stainless steel sink and drainer
Fitted ‘Zanussi’ slimline dishwasher
Fitted ‘Neff’ oven
Fitted fridge freezer

BATHROOM
Panelled bath with wall mounted shower and glazed screen
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor

SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted gas fired boiler 
Off street parking
Private gardens and courtyard 

EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a shingle driveway leading to a paved driveway with parking for several cars. A further pergola covered shingle area provides extra parking. Well stocked mature shrub beds border the garden. A timber gate opens to an area of lawn running to the side and rear of the property along with a paved path leading to a paved courtyard also accessed via the kitchen.

 

Tenure: Freehold