Ref:
GCD0259
| Price:
Offers in the region of £895,000
A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED HOUSE OF CHARACTERSITUATED ON THE NORTHERN PERIPHERY OF THE SOUGHT AFTER MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF DITCHLING
HALL, CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM, SITTING ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM, CONSERVATORY, PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE WITH BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM, 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS, BATHROOM 2, KITCHEN, OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, 2 GARAGES, BOILER ROOM, OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL, SUMMERHOUSE, GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF 0.958 HECTARES (2.37 ACRES)
Full Description
Halletts Barn was reconstructed from three barns dating back to the 19th century and converted to a detached house in the 1950's. The historic and picturesque village of Ditchling is renowned for its cultural and artistic links and has a good cross section of local and specialist shops together with primary school, health centre, public houses and other amenities. Hassocks main line station (London 55 minutes, Brighton 12 minutes) is around two miles whilst the south coast and entertainment centre of Brighton is approximately eight miles. The surrounding countryside and the South Downs provide for endless rural walks. Golf is available at Ditchling, Pyecombe and Hassocks and sailing from both Brighton and Shoreham Marinas.
The property offers substantial accommodation with rooms which have been used as an annexe which could easily be incorporated into the main house. There is upvc double glazing, oil fired central heating, two garages, a large boiler room and smaller storage room. The beautiful gardens and grounds with outdoor pool extend to approximately 2.37 acres. Elevations are of painted brick with a predominantly tiled roof and in greater detail the accommodation, with approximate dimensions, provides the following:
Outside light point
Oak front door with glazed panel to:
SITTING ROOM 5.72 x 3.59 (18'9 x 11'9) South and West
Two wall light points, television aerial point, quarry tiled floor, radiator.
DRAWING ROOM 8.73 x 4.52 maximum (28'7 x 14'10) South and East
Open fireplace with decorative brickwork insert and hearth, wide oak mantle over, five wall light points, three radiators, parquet flooring, two fitted storage cupboards, range of fitted book/display shelves and small storage cupboard to one end.
DINING ROOM 6.62 x 2.89 (21'8 x 9'6) East
Quarry tiled floor, two radiators, two picture lights, two wall light points.
KITCHEN 3.54 x 3.16 maximum (11'7 x 10'4) South and East
Two oven oil fired 'AGA' with two top plates, inset single drainer stainless steel sink top with work surface with cupboards under, space for dishwasher, electric cooker point, 'Silavent' extractor fan, worksurface with cupboards and drawers under, wall mounted cupboards over, single unit worksurface with cupboard and drawer under, wall mounted cupboard over, space for fridge/freezer, partly tiled walls, door to:
UPVC CONSERVATORY 3.17 x 2.26 (10'5 x 7'5) South, East, West
BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM 6.23 x 2.91 (20'5 x 9'7) South and West
Two radiators, telephone point, door to:
HALL
Radiator, door to under stairs storage cupboard.
CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM
Shower cubicle with fitted shower, glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., heated towel rail/radiator.
Turned staircase to FIRST FLOOR
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE 7.41 x 4.51 maximum (24'4 x 14'10)
South and East
Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with smaller storage cupboards over, under eaves storage cupboard, two wall light points, telephone point, two radiators.
BATHROOM/W.C.
Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. suite, electric shaver point, fitted corner cupboard, radiator, heated towel rail.
DRESSING ROOM 1.96 x 1'65 (6'5 x 5'5)
Access panel to roof space.
LANDING
Linen cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 5.74 x 3.70 (18'10 x 12'1) East and West
Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards with small storage cupboards over, under eaves storage cupboard, access panel to roof space, radiator, door to:
ANNEXE
BATHROOM 2/W.C.
Panelled bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., heated towel rail, built-in cupboard with smaller storage cupboard over, door to:
HALLWAY
Rear access to stairs, access panel to roof space.
KITCHEN 3.46 x 2.30 (11'4 x 7'6) West
Worksurface with inset single drainer stainless steel sink top with cupboard space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble drier, electric cooker point, space for fridge/freezer, further worksurface with drawers and storage shelves under, wall mounted cupboards over, walk-in larder cupboard.
BEDROOM 3 4.90 x 3.14 (16'1 x 10'3) North
Fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, corner terracotta tiled shelf, radiator, fitted storage cupboards, television aerial point.
BEDROOM 4 4.89 x 3.44 (16'0 x 11'4) North and East
Fitted wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravel lane leading into a tarmacadam driveway to the front of the house sweeping round to a large hard standing area in front of the garages with space for several vehicles/boat or caravan. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrub and herbaceous beds, colourful flower borders surround the barn and climbing honeysuckle and roses adorn the walls, numerous mature trees and saplings are interspersed within the grounds There is a large fish pond on the south side of the garden and to the east there is an area suitable for a paddock and a well maintained outdoor swimming pool with paved surround and summerhouse.
DIRECTIONS
From the crossroads in the centre of Ditchling village, proceed north for approximately 2 miles where the property will be found on the right hand side.
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