Summary
Style: Detached chalet
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living room, kitchen dining room
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 1418 sq.ft
Outside: Front garden, large rear garden with timber cabin
Parking: Detached garage, off street parking
Council Tax Band: D
Why You’ll Like It:
Big and bright, this social, eco-friendly home has well- proportioned, double glazed rooms enjoying leafy open views, making it unusually private. Tucked away on a tranquil, tree lined avenue with a twitten which cuts to a quick route to the high street and a footpath to fields from a nearby close, it’s on a large plot where a front garden has off street parking and a detached garage at the rear offers versatile options, stnc.
Through the front door, a cupboard has space for coats and bags and the inviting hallway has crisp, clean lines. With plenty of floorspace for friends and family to spread into, the elegant living room has a broad window to bathe the room in sunlight at the front, stained glass ‘porthole’ windows to the side - and a room to enjoy come rain or shine French doors frame the beautiful garden all year round and open to the garden for easy outdoor entertaining.
At the other end of the hallway, a spacious kitchen dining room is a dream, expertly planned with plenty of space for a big family table by French doors to the secure back garden, whilst the multi fuel range cooker is safely away from the in/out flow. Family friendly units deliver ample storage and practical working surfaces, and plumbing is in place for two machines.
Outside, the landscaped garden is a tranquil oasis where there is always a spot to sit in the sunshine – and it is not directly overlooked. Child and pet secure, Indian sandstone paths lead from the house to the side gate, access to the garage and the versatile timber cabin which is double glazed with a stable door and power. There are twin seating areas which look across a big, flat lawn (a feature which can be tricky to find within the South Downs) and in the far corner a netted pond is surrounded with seasonal flowers to help precious pollinators.
With restful views over the garden, the first of the double bedrooms is a secluded refuge, quiet and comfortable, with plenty of floorspace for storage. There’s an easy, one level flow to the light and airy bathroom at the centre of the house, where touches of luxury include a Hydro shower and underfloor heating. At the front of the chalet, the second double room is big, bright and restful.
Upstairs, the crowning jewel of this discreetly luxurious home is the private principal bedroom suite. A serene sanctuary with picture perfect views over a sea of gardens, it’s easy to forget you’re just minutes from the vibrant high street – and not far from Brighton! There’s a walk in, organised closet and a glamorous en-suite large enough for a roll top bath which also has a shower attachment. There are warming rails for towels and access to a storeroom large enough for a workstation and a 2nd, spacious attic.
Agent Says:
“With a stylish interior and extensive garden, this spacious home is perfect for those who want to enjoy a luxury lifestyle and quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick and London.”
Owner’s secret:
“The house is always inviting come rain or shine. The easy flow of the ground floor is perfect for pets, a growing family and for entertaining – and the garden has space for everyone of any age to enjoy! Ideal if you work in the city or at the airports there are buses to the station’s direct trains if you don’t want to drive (or cycle – about 8 mins). If you have children, there’s a good school nearby and it’s easy to meet other local families either at the school gate or in the local parks. We have loved the friendly community and slower pace of village life – although there’s always something happening locally like the St Lawrence Fair which is the centre piece of the Hurst Festival. The area is safe and quiet with friendly neighbours, and good for dogs and kids, there’s easy access to nature with countryside walks on the doorstep and the beaches and water sports of Hove are between 20-30 mins drive.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local High Street 2 mins drive, about 10 mins walk, Hassocks 6 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 5-8 mins drive, 8 mins cycle
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 10 mins on foot, 2 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: Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar (all with buses available)
