Church Lane, Albourne

A well extended semi-detached family house, set along an elevated ridge in a semi-rural location with south facing garden and views over the neighbouring farmland towards the South Downs

Albourne is a quaint village with a local village school and church, surrounded by beautiful farmland providing an excellent backdrop for walking and other recreational activities. The larger village of Hurstpierpoint is within walking distance and, with its bustling High Street, provides a comprehensive array of shopping, including a post office, butcher and delicatessen. Hassocks, with its mainline rail station providing easy links to Brighton and London, is the next village along. The area plays host to a number of highly regarded state and private schools.

Situated along a 'No through road' country lane in a semi rural location, this extended semi-detached family house sits on an elevated ridge commanding views towards the South Downs. Having been extended over the years with potential to further enlarge (stnc) the house offers balanced accommodation over two floors. The original sitting room provides a space to retire to of an evening, with a central fireplace with stone surround and hearth. A sizable ‘L’ shaped kitchen/dining/family room has become the hub of the house with a modern kitchen, a range of integrated appliances and centre island with a breakfast bar. The first floor offers flexibility in its layout with two double bedrooms including the principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and a further bedroom leading through from an office. The bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. A sizable raised decked terrace adjoins the rear of the property making a wonderful space to entertain or relax and enjoy the views over neighbouring farmland. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with a large studio at the rear. The studio with two integral stores benefits from electric and hardwired internet cabling. A further area of hardstanding at the rear provides off street parking for three cars accessed via the lane. Two further parking spaces are provided on the paved drive at the front of the property.

KITCHEN
High gloss wall and base units with ‘Corian’ worksurfaces
Inset 4 ring ‘Siemens’ electric hob
Fitted ‘Hotpoint’ electric oven
Integrated ‘Beko’ dishwasher
Space for fridge freezer
Island unit with ‘Corian’ worksurfaces, breakfast bar and a range of cupboards and drawers under

BATHROOMS
A family bathroom and en-suite shower room with fully fitted white suites benefiting from a panelled bath, shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and hand shower attachment, low level w.c. suite, wash hand basins.

SPECIFICATION
External ‘Worcester’ oil fired boiler
South facing rear garden with glorious views of the South Downs
Sustainable studio and stores 
Area of hard standing at the rear of the garden for extra car parking

EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a block paved driveway with parking for two cars and mature raised brick beds either side. Side access to the rear garden is via a timber gate where there is an area of hardstanding. A sizable raised decked terrace adjoins the full length of the rear of the property providing a wonderful space for taking in the views of the South Downs. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn flanked on one side by a range of mature shrubbery. A path runs down the garden where a substantial studio resides benefiting from electric and hardwired internet cabling along with two integral stores. There is vehicular access to the bottom of the rear garden where an area of hardstanding provides parking for three cars.