Danworth Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6

Northbrooks is a most impressive family home with more
than 9000 sq ft of space situated on the edge of the
highly sought after village of Hurstpierpoint surrounded
by greenbelt countryside with delightful views towards
the South Downs. The property was redesigned in 2013 and has been meticulously designed to an exceedingly high standard creating a wonderful family residence for the modern day. The attractive interiors are contemporary throughout, with luxury touches such as
underfloor heating, a bespoke fitted kitchen, generous
open plan living space and stylish bath and shower
rooms. The substantial detached home offers a great
deal of versatility with high ceilings and large windows,
making the property feel exceptionally light and bright,
making it the perfect house for entertaining, with equally
spacious grounds for dining outside in the warmer
months. The main house features a self-contained and
spacious internal annexe with its own front door this is an ideal set up for extended family members or live in help.
There is also a good selection of outbuildings, which
in themselves offer various exciting options to fit new
buyers requirements.
The versatile accommodation is arranged over two
floors and is generously proportioned, with a great level
of attention to detail throughout. The wide variety of
reception rooms makes the home an excellent choice
for growing families with ample space for both formal
entertaining and informal family occasions. On the ground floor the property is opened onto an entrance hall with two WCs which leads through to the substantial 30ft kitchen complete with a vast central island, AGA cooker, adjacent utility room and bi-fold doors opening to the rear patio creating a remarkably social indoor/outdoor entertaining space. Also open to the kitchen is a games room with two sets of bi-folding doors, integrated bar and adjoining sitting room with log burner. A formal dining room, office, bedroom with en suite shower room and unique aviation-themed cinema room with a high-end Dolby-Atmos Directors Cut cinema system complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor a galleried landing leads to the
principal suite benefitting from two walk-in dressing
rooms, stylish en suite bathroom with twin basins and
private balcony with exceptional views across the garden
to the South Downs beyond. There is a further equally
spacious double with walk-in dressing room and en
suite bathroom, plus two additional inter-connected
doubles, one of which enjoys en suite facilities. An
attached annexe is a very useful self-contained space
arranged across two floors with its own private entrance,
comprising an open plan sitting room/kitchen and
spacious double bedroom with bi-fold doors opening to
the rear garden, walk-in dressing room and sleek en suite
shower room with twin basins, freestanding bathtub
and walk-in shower. A staircase rises to two additional
bedrooms, a reception room/bedroom and bathroom.

Outside

The house enjoys an idyllic tucked away position
at the end of a long tree-lined driveway of lime
trees leading to a gravel courtyard with parking
for a number of vehicles and access to an oak
framed open garage for 6 cars along with electric
car charging points. There are lawned areas to
the front along with a tennis court, though the
majority of the space is situated to the rear, which
is South facing. The secluded garden is a particular
feature and comprises an expansive rolling lawn
and spacious paved patio with covered veranda
and heated swimming pool, providing the perfect
entertaining spot with exquisite views to the South
Downs. There is also a detached barn, several
outbuildings and a separate self-contained pool
house with a sauna, shower room and open plan
dining room and kitchen.
A further 7 acres with 2 dwellings available by
separate negotiation.

Situation

Hurstpierpoint is a popular village just outside the
South Downs National Park. The village has a variety
of local amenities including lovely boutiques, cafés and
restaurants, pubs and an excellent local butcher. There
are many leisure activities available with walks across
the South Downs, a variety of equestrian pursuits, sailing
off the south coast and golf across the county. There is
a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with worldclass
opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton
Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre,
dance, classical music and literary events. Transport links
are excellent, with Hassock’s station providing services
to London Bridge/Victoria from 56 minutes. The M23/
A23 provides good access to Gatwick and the national
motorway network. There are a number of highly
regarded state and independent schools in the area.
The highly renowned Hurstpierpoint College is with
walking distance (for most) of the property. Brighton
College (voted school of the decade by the Sunday
Times is 11.4 miles away), Ardingly College (9.2 miles),
Burgess Hill Girls, Great Walstead and Cumnor House.

Additional Information

Mid Sussex District Council.

Services
Mains, electricity, oil, water, and drainage are supplied
to the property.