5 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial Georgian well extended detached period house with flexible accommodation set in private, gated gardens and grounds of approximately half an acre with a detached annexe and outbuilding

Albourne is a quaint village with a local village school and church, surrounded by beautiful farmland providing an excellent backdrop for walking and other recreational activities. The larger village of Hurstpierpoint is within walking distance and, with its bustling High Street, provides a comprehensive array of shopping, including a post office, butcher and delicatessen. Hassocks, with its mainline rail station providing easy links to Brighton and London, is the next village along. The area plays host to a number of highly regarded state and private schools.

Situated in a private spot with wonderful southerly views toward the South Downs, ‘The Chase’ with origins dating back to 1820’s has grown over time creating a sizable period house with an annexe, sitting in wonderfully private grounds of approximately half an acre. Having been extended in the mid 1930’s the property boasts plentiful reception space with 4 sizable reception rooms on the ground floor along with a large kitchen/breakfast room with a range of integrated appliances and breakfast bar. There is also the benefit of a useful utility and boot room. Two staircases lead to the first floor one being a glorious and characterful wrought iron spiral staircase. Four large double bedrooms reside on the first floor and are serviced by a shower room and a ‘Clive Christian’ bathroom. Adjacent to the house is a detached one bedroom annexe benefiting from a ground floor kitchen and shower room and a first floor double bedroom and reception room. Integral to the annexe is a garage and there is a further garage which are both accessed via the driveway. The wonderfully private gardens extend to the south and are presided over by a sizable terrace adjoining the rear of the property covered by seating areas within the terrace making for a perfect area to relax or entertain. Within the grounds sit a substantial studio with light and power along with a range of comprehensive garden storage. Further terraced areas surround the central lawn along with a focal ornamental fish pond. Parking is plentiful with space for several cars on the gated driveway.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
Inset double ‘butler’ sink
Inset ‘Gorenje’ electric hob
‘Elica’ extractor oven
2 x fitted ‘Logik’ electric ovens
Fitted ‘Hotpoint’ electric microwave
Space for fridge
Space for dishwasher
Breakfast bar
Space for ‘American style’ fridge freezer
Tiled walls

BATHROOMS

Shower Room
Walk in shower with wall mounted shower, hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite
Inset wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Fully tiled wall and floor

Bathroom
Panelled bath with centre mounted traditional taps and hand shower attachment
Walk in shower with wall mounted shower, hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite
Inset sink with a selection of cupboards under
Heated towel radiator
Tiled floor

ANNEXE

The property benefits from a detached one bedroom annexe adjacent to the main property, arranged over two floors with two integral garages on the ground floor.The annexe has a kitchen and fully tiled shower room on the ground floor with a double bedroom and loft room on the first floor.

Kitchen
Wall and base units
Inset sink and drainer
Inset ‘Candy’ 4 ring electric hob
Space for dishwasher
Space for fridge freezer

Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle wall mounted shower
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin
Fully tiled walls and floor

SPECIFICATION
Gas fired heating
‘Clive Christian’ bathroom
Cellar
2 x sets of electronically controlled entrance gates
Sizable studio 
Comprehensive outdoor storage
Private landscaped gardens 
Ornamental fish pond with electric pump
Private drainage

EXTERNAL
The property is approached via a tarmacadam driveway with parking for several cars and access to the detached annexe and integral garages. A sizable paved terrace adjoins the property on the south and west side providing an excellent space to relax or entertain. Steps lead down to a large expanse of lawn with a paved path running down one side leading to a substantial studio benefiting from light and power. There are further terraces at the rear of the garden along with a large ornamental fish pond. Outside storage is plentiful with a range of timber garden sheds with mature trees on the boundaries.

 

Tenure: Freehold