Highfield Drive, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

GUIDE PRICE: £750,000.

EXTENDED CHALET BUNGALOW IN QUIET SETTING WITH GOOD SIZE LEVEL REAR GARDEN BACKING ONTO TO THE MEADOWS FIELD.

VENDOR HAS FOUND --KEEN TO SELL.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

On the edge of the National Park and in a quiet, leafy setting, this detached 3 bed luxury chalet with a big sunny garden, a garage and plentiful off street parking is a great find. With the high street shops, cafés, bistro pubs and theatre of the popular village of ‘Hurst’ an easy walk, it’s ideal for professionals and families of any age as the local primary school is a 4 min drive, a choice of secondary schools both state and private are within a 10 min radius and Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are about a 5 mins by cab or an 8 min cycle.

Inside has an inviting, contemporary finish where the elegant living room has a wood burning stove, a glamorous kitchen diner opens to the large garden for entertaining and the spacious ground floor bedroom is a perfect principal with leafy views and next to the stylish bathroom. Upstairs, both light and airy bedrooms are generous doubles, although with 59m2 (636 sq. ft.) of floorspace there is scope to add a bathroom as we are told some neighbours have done, stnc.

About 20 mins from the sea, Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros, schools and recreation grounds with sports facilities and a playground. For hikers, runners, riders and dog owners the countryside of the Hurst Meadows and National Park is close by - but you don’t have to pay the premium price of being in the park itself. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct feel and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.


Style: Detached chalet
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen dining room
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 1673 sq.ft.
Outside: Front garden, large rear garden
Parking: Detached garage, off street parking
Council Tax Band: E

Why You’ll Like It:
Enjoy the social flow of this light-filled home where all of the elegant rooms embrace open views, making it unusually private. Tucked away on a tranquil lane with grass verges, which most people don’t even know is there, inside the spacious interior has subtle home comforts which includes energy efficient windows and doors.
At the front, a neat lawn with well-stocked borders and smart, off street parking delivers an inviting approach and there is a detached garage just by the side gate to the garden. Through the front door, a bright hallway has great storage.
To your right, the elegant living room has 5.74 x 3.30m (18’10 x 10’10) to enjoy, so plenty of space to share, and a wood burning stove offers guests a warm welcome. A broad window bathes the room in sunlight and there’s an easy flow to the kitchen diner as the central, glazed doors fold away to it – perfect for everyday but also for parties.

Bright, cheerful and extending to an astonishing 9.19 x 3.18m (30’2 x 10’5) the kitchen diner is designed to embrace company with ample space for a big table by the French doors to the garden for a seamless, social flow. Family friendly, classic shaker units provide good storage, working surfaces are practical, there’s plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine and the fabulous multi-fuel range could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside, the garden is a tranquil sun trap, open to the east and west so there is always a spot to sit in the Sussex sunshine. The spacious, paved dining terrace is level with the house – a feature hard to find on the South Downs-and it’s made private as well as child and pet secure by fencing. Looking over a lawn large enough for ball games, the borders have mature shrubs and plants for all year interest – and easy care. The detached garage of 5.36 x 2.95m (17’7 x 9’8) is reached through the gate, although you have plentiful off street and free street parking, so it could offer options, stnc.

Returning inside, the ground floor bedroom is a spacious double with a calm colour choice, an attractive, south facing rounded bay and 4.29 x 3.78m (14’1 x 12’5) to relax in. Next door, the family bathroom is light and airy with a modern white suite.

Upstairs, two more bedrooms are quiet and comfortable and both are comparable sizes, so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions’ re allocation. It’s also worth noting that there are deep under eave spaces so the approx. total of floorspace on the first floor, although some ceiling height is restricted, is 59m2 (636 sq. ft.), so there’s scope to add a bathroom as we’re told some neighbours have done, stnc.

Agent Says:
“With a stylish interior and extensive garden, this spacious home is perfect for those who want to enjoy a luxury lifestyle and quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick and London.”

Owner’s secret:
“The house is always inviting come rain or shine. The easy flow of the ground floor is perfect for pets, a growing family and for entertaining – and the garden has space for everyone of any age to enjoy! Ideal if you work in the city or at the airports there are buses to the station’s direct trains if you don’t want to drive (or cycle – about 8 mins). If you have children, there’s a good school nearby and it’s easy to meet other local families either at the school gate or in the local parks. The area is safe and quiet with friendly neighbours, and good for dogs and kids, there’s easy access to nature with countryside walks on the doorstep and the beaches and water sports of Hove are between 20-30 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local High Street 4 mins drive, about 15 mins walk, Hassocks 7 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 5-8 mins drive
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 10-12 mins on foot, 3 by car, sea 20-30 mins drive
Closest schools:
Primary: St Lawrence C of E Primary
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, Patcham
Private: Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar

The friendly community of Hurstpierpoint is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals as you can walk to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as two recreational grounds which have sports facilities and a playground- and the primary school, a 4 min drive (20 min walk) is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas and stations, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the footpath from the lane opposite takes you directly onto the National Park in minutes. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick and London.