Coombe Cottage, Langton Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9EZ 1,375,000 Freehold
in brief points Coombe Cottage is a detached 4/5 bedroom country house extending to a total of 4924 sqft and standing in a generous plot in excess of two acres with stunning views across open farmland to the South Downs. The property is situated down a highly sought after single track country lane on the north western outskirts of this picturesque village. GROUND FLOOR: Reception Hall Cloakroom/WC Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace - Dining Room Study - Conservatory Family Room - Kitchen/Breakfast Room Boiler/ Utility Room. FIRST FLOOR: Landing - Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and En-suite Bath & Shower Room Bedroom Two with En-suite Shower Room - 2 Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom. OUTSIDE: Driveway with Ample Parking Oak Framed Complex of Double Garage and Gymnasium with Self Contained Annex Over Formal Gardens to Front and Rear Heated Swimming Pool with Summerhouse / Pool House.
in more detail A spacious and versatile detached family home with some scope for further extension/enlargement (STANCs) occupying a generous two acre plot down this popular country lane on the north western outskirts of the village. The original cottage pre-enlargement is believed to date back to the late 1700 s and as such enjoys an inglenook fireplace in the now family room with a modern fitted Morso log burner. The ground floor accommodation affords up to six reception rooms but some of these could be used as additional bedrooms if preferred/required. The kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect L shaped and comprehensively fitted with a hand built solid wood range of wall and base cupboards including an island peninsula and all with granite worktops, double doors from the breakfast area lead out to the gardens. The majority of the reception rooms are accessed from the central reception hall with the main sitting room having two sets of double doors opening into the substantial conservatory. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the master bedroom suite is double aspect, faces south and west with fabulous views over open farmland to the South Downs and includes a dressing room and separate en-suite bath and shower room. Bedroom two also includes an en-suite shower room, and there is a family bathroom. Coombe Cottage is approached from the lane via wrought iron electric double gates leading into a substantial driveway providing ample parking and access to the garage complex. This oak framed complex includes a double garage and gymnasium with an annex over, approached via an external staircase. The annex provides a bed/sitting room with plenty of storage and an en-suite shower room with WC. Considered ideal for au-pair accommodation or could provide an income from letting. The grounds surround the house and are made up of formal gardens to the front and rear with an adjoining paddock to the side, concealed by trees and mature hedgerows is the outdoor heated swimming pool with surrounding patio and summerhouse/pool house used as a changing facility and also housing the plant for the pool. The property is being sold with vacant possession and no onward chain. Services: Heatrae Sadia electric heating system, mains water supply & septic tank drainage (one for the house & one for the barn both emptied annually) Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council 01444 458166 Council Tax Band: H / Energy Performance Rating: E
location Hassocks 3 miles Burgess Hill 5 miles Haywards Heath 7 miles Brighton 7.5 miles Lewes 16 miles Gatwick Airport 20 miles via A23/M23 ( 24 minutes) SCHOOLS: St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Hurstpierpoint ( 1.7 miles) Albourne Church of England Primary School, Albourne (1.6 miles) Downlands Community School, Hassocks (3.5 miles) PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Hurstpierpoint College ( 3.3 miles) Burgess Hill School for Girls (5.4 miles) Ardingly College ( 9.8 miles) Great Walstead School ( 10.6 miles) STATIONS: Hassocks Mainline Railway Station (London Victoria/London Bridge approximately 48 mins) 3 miles Burgess Hill Mainline Railway Station (London Victoria/London Bridge 55 mins and Brighton 20 mins) 5 miles
outside Langton Lane is a small country lane lying on the north-western outskirts of Hurstpierpoint village. The lane is surrounded by open countryside which is interspersed with numerous footpaths and bridleways linking within the neighbouring districts and is conveniently placed for the A23 for those needing easy access to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and London. Hurstpierpoint has a bustling High Street with numerous shops, stores and restaurants, public houses, health centre and leisure facilities. Hassocks lies approximately three miles away where there is a highly regarded secondary school and a mainline railway station, at a similar distance are the railway stations at Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath (linking with London and Brighton). The property is also conveniently situated for the Burgess Hill Leisure Centre and Hickstead International Show Jumping ground. Primary schools are situated at Hurstpierpoint, Albourne and Twineham, there is also a good choice of public schools in the area including Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College and Burgess Hill School for Girls. DIRECTIONS From our office proceed west and at the Stonepound Crossroads head straight across following the B2116 into Hurstpierpoint. Passing through the village High Street and at the mini roundabout go straight over and follow the Albourne Road for approximately half a mile and turn right into Langton Lane, the property can be found on the left hand side. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for purpose. You are advised to obtain verification from your solicitor or surveyor. References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller. We have not had sight of the title documents and a buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars, but may be available by separate negotiation. We advise you to book an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property, and check its availability. more details from Mansell McTaggart 29 Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8AB email: has@mansellmctaggart.co.uk Tel: 01273 843377