Property description
Available NOW. Tastefully redecorated with new flooring through out. Former Victorian rectory built in 1887 with seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, veranda and gardens of approx one acre including a charming walled garden and triple garage. Most bedrooms have vanity units and they are all of generous size. Two spacious bathrooms plus two seperate WC's. Very large kitchen breakfast room with Aga and double oven. Excellent access to the A23 - Brighton 15 minutes and Gatwick 25 minutes. Gardener included in the rent, two lovely working open fires. Available now and must be seen to be fully appreciated.
This beautiful house is accessed via a private gated driveway, The house is steeped in history and charm. The owners have just finished redecorating the house throughout, including sanding back the floorboards and replacing the stairs and landing carpet.
There are excellent schools nearby. One being Hurstpierpoint College which is 1.4 miles away and Brighton College 11 miles away. Brighton College is in the top 25 best schools in the UK for academic results. The local primary school is St. Lawrence which is only a couple of miles away in Hurstpierpoint, which is an Ofsted outstanding school.
The house through out has been redecorated to a high standard. The flooring has been carefully stripped back and varnished and new carpet is being fitted to the stairs and landings.
The original large front door welcomes you into the expansive hallway with stripped wood flooring and fresh tastefully decorated walls.
Drawing room - This is a delightful room with a working open fireplace and a beautiful central chandelier, large bay window overlooking part of the garden and a door leading out on to the veranda.
Study - The study has a feature fireplace (decorative use) and plenty of shelving. The large window overlooks the front of the properties welcoming grounds.
Lounge - A lovely large lounge/diner that has a working open fireplace, large windows and a door to veranda on one side and on the other side there are double doors looking out to the wishing well and the main part of the grounds. All rooms have stripped wood flooring and have been redecorated to a high standard.
Kitchen - There is a beautiful large kitchen/breakfast room that comes complete with built in electric double oven, ceramic hob, built in dishwasher, oil fired Aga. There is a door to the cellar and a door to the utility area where there is ample storage and plumbing for a washing machine and vent for a tumble dryer.
There are also two seperate WC's on this level.
The grand staircase with newly laid carpet leads to the split level first floor where there is a large double bedroom and a seperate WC.
Further along the hallway are two further spacious double bedrooms both with built in storage and vanity units. The views from the windows create a feeling of peace and tranquility.
The master bedroom is a beautiful room with stunning views across the grounds. Two double built in cupboards offer essential storage. A door leads from this room into a seperate bedroom which was originally the nursery.
The family bathroom is a lovely modern bathroom and also has a separate shower cubicle with power shower. The flooring has been newly laid.
A door opens and stairs lead to the second floor.
At the top of the stairs is an area which can be used for a variety of reasons from storage to a study area.
There are two double bedrooms, one with an ornate fireplace and large walk in wardrobe.
A shower room with shower cubicle, sink and WC is perfectly placed to service the two second floor bedrooms.
Beautiful lawned gardens surround this property and an enchanting secret walled garden provides a place to relax and escape. A magical wishing well creates a super focal and discussion point.
A gardener is included in the rent but for the green fingered person, this garden offers hours of pleasure
The property also benefits from a large triple garage block.
Fantastic location with great transport links this superb property would suit a family or corporate company.
Viewing is highly recommended for this unique special home.
Property Features :
- BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER HOUSE
- SET IN LOVELY GROUNDS
- GARDERNER INCLUDED IN THE RENT
- EXCELLENT LOCATION
- TRIPLE GARAGE