Horsham Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17

A delightful period property with outdoor pool and outbuildings, situated in semi-rural position with far-reaching views.

Description

Ashfold Farmhouse is a delightful period property which dates back in part to pre-1900. Its frontage has pleasing red brick elevations, set with a central portico and under a tiled roof. To the rear are two deep bays to the reception rooms, and balconies to three of the bedrooms, all with a glorious southerly outlook over the valley and South Downs beyond. The property was acquired by the current owner in 2010, and subsequently renovated and extended to offer beautifully presented, comfortable and well-proportioned accommodation, and is ideally suited to family life.

The ground floor offers an impressive reception hall, a light and bright room which is open to the study. The study has bi-fold doors which frame the far-reaching views to the south. Adjacent to the hall is a cloakroom and built-in coat cupboards.
The triple aspect sitting room has an open fireplace and offers plenty of space for entertaining and relaxing, and a set of French doors provides an excellent flow between inside and out.

The kitchen/dining room has plenty of space for table and chairs, and French doors to the paved side terrace. The fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a range of wall hung and under counter pale cream cabinets under pale granite worktops. There are a range of built-in units comprising two NEFF slide and hide pyrolytic ovens, microwave oven and two warming drawers plus a large induction hob, a Samsung American-style fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and wine cooler. The kitchen leads to a large utility room with an AEG washing machine and heat pump tumble dryer. There is a courtesy door to the double garage which has an electric roller shutter door and a PodPoint electric car charging point.

On the first floor there is a spacious galleried landing. The three bedrooms on the south-facing elevation each have balconies, the central one offering space to sit and enjoy the views. The principal and guest suites each have fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms. The principal suite also has full air conditioning. There is a fourth bedroom, and a family bathroom completes the accommodation. The attic is heavily insulated and partly boarded, with lighting.

The house has oil-fired central heating: underfloor to all rooms on the ground floor with individual programmers, and radiators to all upstairs rooms. The three bathrooms also have electric underfloor heating with individual programmers.

Ashfold Farmhouse is approached via a long driveway, which sweeps down past the paddock to the main grounds, passing a striking former grain store which now provides storage. The paddock has mains water connected. Opposite the house is the pool barn and hardstanding offering parking for several vehicles.

The versatile pool barn has a mezzanine and a large wet room (which also serves as the pool changing room), a garden store and a boiler room which adjoins the neighbouring Ashfold Barn annexe. The oil-fired boiler provides heating for the pool and underfloor heating to the pool barn and wet room. The kitchen area in the pool barn has a built-in pyrolytic oven, induction hob and dishwasher. There is also an American style Samsung fridge/freezer.

The large pool (36’ x 16’ x 8’ in deep end) is sheltered by a charming brick wall and surrounded by a large paved terrace offering plenty of space for umbrellas, tables, and loungers, with a lawn to one end.

West of the house are two adjoining barns, currently used as workshops. One also has an upper floor with storage cupboards. There is mains electricity and water, and they have potential to create a home office or further accommodation (subject to planning permission). Beyond this is an area of woodland, with an open bay log/machinery barn with lighting and power points.

The gardens and paddock which surround the house are principally laid to grass, with areas of mature woodland to the east and west. In season the woodlands abound with a large variety of wild flowers such as bluebells, primroses and daffodils. About 10.3 acres in total.

Agent’s Notes: 1. Ashfold Barn has right of access over the first portion of the driveway from the road to its gated entrance. 2. There is a footpath within the boundary, please ask the Agent for details.

Location

Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in a semi-rural position on the outskirts of Handcross. Handcross offers independent stores,
further shopping and leisure facilities are in Horsham (seven miles) and Haywards Heath (eight miles).

Leisure: golf at Mannings Heath and Cottesmoore, tennis clubs including Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Horsham, sailing at Ardingly, and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities. Racing is available at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways in Sussex across the surrounding countryside, the South Downs National Park and Ashdown Forest. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: Three Bridges rail station (6.6 miles, London Bridge from 35 minutes). The junction for the A23/M23 is less than a mile to the east, giving access to Gatwick airport (eight miles), the south coast and the M25.
Schools: Handcross Primary School, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cottesmore, Handcross Park (Brighton College), Great Walstead School, Burgess Hill Girls, Cumnor House, and Ardingly, Hurst and Brighton Colleges.

All distances and journey times are approximate, and taken from Google maps.

Square Footage: 2,764 sq ft


Acreage: 10.3 Acres

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Additional Info

Outgoings: Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Council tax band G

Agent’s Notes: 1. Ashfold Barn has right of access over the first portion of the driveway from the road to their property. 2. There is a footpath within the boundary, please ask the Agent for details.

Photographs taken: September 2024.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC rating: E and G

Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on .
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property.