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Holly House is an elegant and beautifully presented Victorian family home, situated in the heart of Ditchling village. The house has been the subject of careful and sympathetic renovation by the current owner and, whilst retaining all the charm and period characteristics of a Victorian property, has all the convenience of more modern features, including a newly extended, open plan kitchen/breakfast room with snug area and some replacement double glazing. Period features include three-quarter height sash windows in many of the rooms, high ceilings, cornicing, deep skirting boards, dado and picture rails, and panelled wooden internals doors with ceramic door furniture and finger plates. The property is characterised by striking twin gables and brick elevations under a tiled roof, with the accommodation arranged over four floors and briefly comprising:

- A solid wood front door, flanked by windows and with fanlight over, opens to the L-shaped entrance hall, with tiled floor and door to outside. Staircase to the first floor with painted, turned spindles and mahogany balustrade.
- Drawing room with bay window and window seat overlooking the front aspect. Handsome marble fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth.
- The drawing room leads into the playroom, which has a door opening to the front and French windows to the garden.
- Morning room / study, also with elegant bay window. Chimney breast flanked by built in storage cupboards.
- Superbly appointed kitchen/breakfast room which has been fitted with a range of cream, contemporary style units and wide breakfast bar, complemented by wood block worktops and an inset double ceramic sink. Appliances include a two-oven Aga with tiled splashback, additional two-ring hob, integrated dishwasher and double fridge/freezers. Breakfast area with arched window to the covered terrace, tri-fold doors opening to the walled garden and range of storage cupboards. -Snug area with door to the covered terrace and garden.
- Utility/cloakroom also with range of units and inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer and floor mounted Worcester boiler. WC. Coats hanging.
- Fully tanked basement with suspended floor. Comprising two rooms, one currently used as a cosy family room and the other used for storage with built in, shelved cupboard.
- Galleried first floor landing with stairs to the second floor and understairs cupboard.
- Master bedroom suite comprising bedroom area with walk-in storage area and shelved linen cupboard, and delightful en suite dressing room/bathroom with range of fitted wardrobes, freestanding roll top bath, basin and WC.
- Guest bedroom with lovely views to the South Downs. Painted cast iron feature fireplace, flanked to one side by shelved storage cupboard. En suite bathroom with attractive stained glass internal window.
- There are two further bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious family bathroom, also with freestanding roll top bath.
- Second floor with several doors giving eaves access. Two bedrooms and a shower room, with fully tiled shower cubicle, basin and WC.

Outside
Holly House is approached from Lewes Road via timber gates mounted on brick pillars, which open to a blocked paved parking area, offering parking for around five vehicles and with timber storage shed. Trellis fencing with central gate in turn leads to the front garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with a central brick path leading to the front door.

There is pedestrian access around the western side of the house to the walled rear garden, which is also laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders to the perimeter. Adjoining the rear of the house is a delightful covered brick terrace, offering an ideal outdoor entertaining area.

Situation
Holly House House is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Ditchling, within easy reach of the village shops and primary school and in close proximity to the surrounding countryside and South Downs.

Local amenities: The village has two public houses, post office, chemist, delicatessen, cafe, antique shop and village museum.

Comprehensive shopping: Brighton, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill

Mainline rail Services: Hassocks, Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill. www.southernrailway.co.uk

Primary, secondary state & private schools: There are a number of highly regarded schools and colleges in the local area, including Hurstpierpoint College and Burgess Hill School for Girls. www.eastsussex.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools

Ground floor
Entrance Hall
Drawing Room 5.51 x 4.24 (18'1 x 13'11)
Playroom/Study 3.88 x 2.71 (12'8 x 8'10)
Dining Room 4.17 x 3.30 (13'8 x 10'10)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 7.61 x 4.22 (24'10 x 13'10)
Utility/Cloakroom

Lower Ground Floor
Family Room 4.19 x 3.16 (13'9 x 10'4)

First Floor
Master Bedroom 4.25 x 3.61 (13'11 x 11'10)
En-Suite Dressing Room/Bathroom
Bedroom 2 3.62 x 3.31 (11'10 x 10'10)
En-Suite Bathroom
Bedroom 3 3.31 x 2.77 (10'3 x 9'1)
Bedroom 4 4.27 x 2.27 (14'0 x 7'5)
Family Bathroom

Second Floor
Bedroom 5 3.23 x 3.23 (10'7 x 10'7)
Bedroom 6 3.95 x 1.82 (12'11 x 5'11)
Shower Room





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