A Delightful LATE VICTORIAN House in a SOUGHT AFTER LANE with Charming Accommodation Offering Many PERIOD FEATURES and Being within a Short Walk of the Village High Street
Situation - The property is situated in the heart of Henfield village which has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton, whilst the A24 and A23 are easily accessible giving access to the M23 and Gatwick Airport. There are a number of popular private schools within easy reach such as Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School For Girls and Lancing College. Theatres are available at Brighton and Chichester whilst there are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Singing Hills, the Dyke and Mannings Heath, show jumping at Hickstead, racing at Goodwood, Brighton, Plumpton and Fontwell, whilst the South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. the coast is about 8 miles distant.
Description - The property has a great deal of character and offers a flexible and well appointed accommodation over four floors offering many delightful features including an open fireplace in the sitting room and a Rayburn in the lovely through kitchen/dining room. There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms with some lovely views to be enjoyed from the house which has easy to maintain gardens.
VIEWING COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THIS CHARMING HOME
The accommodation in brief comprises as follows:
Entrance - The property is entered via a lovely front door with stained glass panels and 'The Manse' engraved on a pane above leading to:
Character Entrance Hall - Exposed floorboards, double radiator and feature arch staircase.
Sitting Room - A lovely bright room with a working open cast iron fireplace, double glazed bay window and exposed floorboards.
Kitchen/Dining Room - A fabulous through room with a bay window to the front and French doors to the rear garden. There is a claret 'Rayburn' range providing cooking, heating and hot water. The kitchen is well fitted with a good range of base cupboards under Iroko hardwood work surfaces with inset pot sink, inset 'Bosch' hob, 'Bosch' oven, larder fridge, freezer, space for microwave and space and plumbing for dishwasher. There are matching wall cupboards, one having a glazed door and there is a plate rack. There is a built-in window seat with storage under in the bay and ample space for table and chairs. The Dining Room has an ornamental fireplace with a built-in dresser to one side and a window overlooking the rear garden.
Utility Room - Plumbing for washing machine.
Cloakroom - W.C and wash hand basin.
Study - Fireplace.
Stairs from the entrance hall lead to:
Basement -
Family Room - Double-glazed window affording some natural light.
From the Entrance Hall a period staircase leads to:
First Floor - Doors to:
Bedroom One - Double glazed window to the front and an En-suite Bathroom with airing cupboard and access to boarded loft space.
Bedroom Two - Double glazed bay window, a further window, cast iron fireplace and fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Three - This bedroom is a lovely double aspect room with views of the Parish Church, fitted wardrobes and access to attic via a drop down ladder.
Shower Room - The Shower Room is a large room with fireplace and window with views of the Church.
Bedroom Four - A further staircase leads to a small top landing with a double glazed window with views and Bedroom Four which has a window and Velux window affording fine far reaching views towards Chanctonbury Ring and the North Downs in the distance. Window seat with storage under and access to eaves storage.
Outside - There is a pretty front garden with wrought iron gate, railings and Victorian brick pathways. Large flower bed with ornamental tree and Camellia. The rear garden which opens out from the kitchen/dining room via French doors or from the rear porch offers a high degree of seclusion and has a sun terrace, pathway and lawns. There is a Summerhouse (8' x 10' with power & lighting), fuel store and a flower bed, outside security lighting and water tap, further paved area. Gate to Broomfield Road.
Property Misdescription Act 1991 - Although every effort has been taken in the production of these particulars, prospective purchasers should note: 1. All measurements are approximate. 2. Services to the property, appliances and fittings included in the sale are believed to be in working order (although they may have not been checked). 3. Prospective purchasers are advised to arrange their own tests and/or survey before proceeding with the purchase. 4. The agent has not checked the deeds to verify the boundaries. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves via their solicitor as to the actual boundaries of the property.
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