6 bedroom detached house for sale

'Annandale' is a unique property comprising a period house with a separate house (originally arranged as two self contained flats), sharing grounds believed to be approximately one third of an acre and situated on the south side of the property with every room overlooking the garden. Adjoining the period house there is a double width garage and former coach house comprising two rooms which could be converted to increase the living accommodation (subject to necessary consents). The property also has scope for first floor additions or for redevelopment of the whole site as it shares a boundary with a new 'Berkeley Homes' development comprising fourteen prestige dwellings.

The period property has oil fired central heating and a modern kitchen whilst the second house has night storage heating, a modern kitchen and shower room. The property will suit a growing family, those with dependent relative(s) or buyers who wish to pool their resources in order to live in separate dwellings but sharing the grounds in this pleasant environment.

Orchard Lane is a narrow tree lined private lane adjacent to Adastra Park and only a few yards from the Keymer Road shopping throughfare where Banks, a post office and mainline railway station, which provides an excellent commuter service to Brighton and London. There are superb recreational facilities in the area including horse racing at Plumpton and Brighton, sailing at Brighton Marina, golf courses in Hassocks, Albourne, Pyecombe and Ditchling. Education facilities include Hurstpierpoint College and Burgess Hill School For Girls whilst highly regarded state schools for all age groups can be found in the village itself.

The property is arranged as PERIOD HOUSE :

Pvc-u double glazed door to:

CONSERVATORY STYLE ENTRANCE PORCH 10'7" (3.23m) x 6'9" (2.06m) Sentry light, wood laminate flooring, fitted blinds, solid stained wood entrance door with double glazed panel and leading to:

HALLWAY 14'7" (4.45m) including width of stairs to first floor x 8'0" (2.44m) Radiator, cupboard under stairs, telephone point, door to drawing room and dining room.

CLOAKROOM A spacious room fitted with a white suite comprising low level W.C., wash basin with wall mirror over, 'chrome' towel warmer with inset radiator.

DRAWING ROOM 26'9" (8.15m) x 15'9" (4.80m) A magnificent room overlooking the gardens and originally two rooms with two chimneys, one of which having a brick open fireplace, five radiators, TV point, central heating thermostat, built in shelved cupboard, PVC-u double glazed doors to gardens, door to master bedroom.

DINING ROOM 14'6" (4.42m) max x 9'6" (2.90m) 'Boulter Classic' oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Two roll edged work tops with base cupboards under. Digital central heating programmer, large hatchway overlooking kitchen, radiator, walk in larder cupboard and door to:

KITCHEN 14'2" (4.32m) max x 11'10" (3.61m) A double aspect room refitted with wood grained laminate kitchen furniture comprising generous work surface with base cupboards, drawers and space for washing machine under. Range of wall mounted cupboards and display shelves, full height shelved cupboard unit. Stainless steel sink, radiator, ceramic tiling over work tops, ceramic tiled floor. PVC-u double glazed door to side entrance and door to:

SHOWER ROOM Being fully ceramic tiled and with a walk in shower tray and 'Mira' electric shower apparatus over, automatic extractor.

MASTER BEDROOM 17'6" (5.33m) x 16' (4.88m) into bay window. Two radiators.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Radiator, telephone point, built in airing cupboard housing an insulated hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slatted shelving. Skylight window, hatches to loft and eaves storage space.

BEDROOM 2 16'0" (4.88m) x 10'5" (3.17m) A double aspect room with radiator.

BEDROOM 3 12'10" (3.91m) x 7'8" (2.34m)

BATHROOM Fitted with a pink coloured suite comprising bath, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c, chrome towel warmer, mirror and strip light, ceramic tiled splash areas.

OUTSIDE

Attached outbuilding being part of a former coach house and comprising:

DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE 19'3" (5.87m) x 19'0" (5.79m) Two up'n'over doors, power and light, open archway into:

ROOM 1 16'6" (5.03m) x 8'9" (2.67m) painted brick and plastered walls, painted concrete floor, electric light, doorway to:

ROOM 2 16'1" (4.90m) x 9'11" (3.02m) Painted brick walls and painted concrete floor, electric light and window overlooking the garage.

N.B This area offers an opportunity to expand the current living accommodation (subject to the necessary consents).

The delightful landscaped garden is located in front of the property in two sections and comprises two spacious lawns, dense flower and shrub borders, mature trees, paved sun terrace, ornamental brick retaining walls, a brick paved driveway and turning area which provides off street parking for numerous vehicles (and is accessed via a pair of solid wooden gates), fitted water tap, old Well with ornamental pump. The garden faces due south and is enclosed by brick walls, laurel hedges, fences and natural hedges and trees.

SECOND HOUSE

A post war built tile hung property having Night Storage Heating and arranged as:

Canopied ENTRANCE PORCH with outside sentry light and PVC-u double glazed door to:

KITCHEN 10'4" (3.15m) x 8'7" (2.62m) Fitted with wood grained laminate kitchen furniture comprising a u-shaped work top with inset stainless steel sink (mixer tap), cupboards and drawers under. Further base cupboards and drawer fitment under a worktop. Full height shelved food store, range of wall mounted cupboards and display shelves. Freestanding 'slot in' 'Belling' halogen electric cooker and 'Hotpoint' fridge/freezer. Night storage heater, ceramic tiling over worktop, vinyl flooring door to:

DINING ROOM 14'1" (4.29m) x 12'3" (3.73m) Two night storage heaters, ceramic tiled floor, telephone point, door to lounge and door to:

INNER LOBBY Ceramic tiled floor, built in shelved cupboard. Door to:

BOX ROOM 7'10" (2.39m) x 5'2" (1.57m) Formerly a shower room and still having plumbing. Ceramic tiled floors, 'Expelair' extractor fan, 'Dimplex' oil filled radiator (not tested).

LOUNGE 12'8" (3.86m) x 11'1" (3.38m) Built in storage cupboard understairs, TV aerial connection, double glazed patio doors to garden. Archway leading to stairs to:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Night storage heater, recessed ceiling downlighters, built in airing cupboard housing an insulated hot water cylinder, fitted immersion heater and slatted shelving. Built in range of bookshelves,hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1 11'1" (3.38m) x 10'9" (3.28m) To the front of a full width range of wardrobes enclosed by sliding louvered doors. Night storage heater, TV aerial connection, 'brass' dimmer light switch.

BEDROOM 2 12'4" (3.76m) x 11'3" (3.43m) less an area 3'6" (1.07m) x 3'6" (1.07m) 'Chrome' dimmer light switch

BEDROOM 3 10'6" (3.20m) x 8'5" (2.57m) A double aspect room, night storage heater, 'chrome' dimmer light switch.

SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled and fitted with a modern white suite comprising a quadrant shower cubicle enclosed by curved glass sliding door and fitted with thermostatic shower apparatus, pedestal wash basin, low level W.C., 'Dimplex' wall mounted heater, recessed downlighters, ceramic tiled floor.

OUTSIDE

The second House has its own garden comprising a colour paved patio, dense flower and shrub bed, ornamental lights, outside power socket.