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New England Cottages, Redbridge Lane, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,419 sq ft

225 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Situated in a lovely semi-rural position between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross
  • Stylishly presented family home combining period detail with modern comforts
  • Versatile attached annexe or guest bedroom suite
  • Established gardens of about a third of an acre
  • Balcombe village and railway station less than two miles distant
  • EPC Rating = D

Description

Stylishly presented five bedroom semi-detached Victorian house in a lovely semi-rural position.

Description

2 New England Cottages is a stylishly presented, semi-detached Victorian home, situated in a lovely semi-rural position midway between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. The cottage is characterised with classic red brick elevations under a slate tiled roof and offers 2,419 square feet of versatile accommodation arranged over three floors; it has been cleverly modernised and extended over time to create a light and spacious family home, decorated in a stylish palette that complements the period character of the house and with points of notes including a number of both working and feature fireplaces, some oak flooring, stripped pine doors and period style column radiators.

The floorplans give an excellent overview of the full extent of the accommodation and its layout. The front door opens to an entrance hall, which sets the scene for the house, and gives access to the study and also to the spacious sitting room. The sitting room was previously two separate rooms which have been opened up to create a spacious yet comfortable reception room featuring a feature fireplace, together with a brick open fireplace set with a woodburning stove. Glazed double doors open to the kitchen and breakfast room which in turn links to the orangery, which is currently used as a formal dining room.

The L-shaped kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with grey painted cabinetry with woodblock and granite worktops, a double butler sink and a newly-installed (2024) Rayburn which also controls the heating; integrated appliances include a Smeg oven and a five-ring gas hob; there is space and plumbing for a larder-style fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The kitchen is served by the adjoining utility/boot room which has space for the usual appliances and gives access to the cloakroom.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has fitted wardrobes, a spacious en suite with walk-in shower and twin basins, and French doors opening to the west-facing balcony which has a lovely outlook over the garden.

There are two more bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor; stairs rise from the landing to a further bedroom on the second floor.

The annexe (bedroom five) lies on the ground floor beyond the orangery, and is a versatile space with its own external access. It comprises an entrance lobby, a vaulted bedroom with mezzanine and an en suite shower room, creating an ideal guest suite; an internal door to the orangery means these rooms are readily incorporated into the main accommodation if required.

Outside
2 New England Cottages is approached from the private lane via a gated gravel driveway providing parking for at least three cars at the side of the house. A path leads through a slate-chipped parterre-style garden to the front door, and there is further gated access to the rear garden.

The gardens lie predominantly to the west of the house, with a spacious paved terrace providing space for table and chairs. Beyond the terrace is a pond, summerhouse, pergola-covered hot tub and useful garden outbuildings including a machinery store/storage shed and a wood store.

The garden is mature and well-enclosed with established beds surrounding the lawns, bounded by trees and fencing. Beyond the summerhouse, a timber pergola leads down to the far end of the garden where there is a greenhouse and raised beds. In all, about a third of an acre.

Location

2 New England Cottages is situated in the beautiful countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Balcombe and Handcross. The house is rural yet not remote; the thriving village of Balcombe is just 1.7 miles distant and, as well as having a station with regular services to London and Brighton, provides for day to day needs with a pub, village store, primary school and doctor’s surgery. The village of Handcross is two miles to the west and Haywards Heath (six miles) has further amenities including a hospital, leisure centre and supermarkets.

Sussex offers many excellent sporting opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and Plumpton, and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir. There are many bridle paths and footpaths which are in close access of the property.

Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.

Rail services to London and Brighton are available at Balcombe (two miles), with a fast service from Three Bridges (5.4 miles), Haywards Heath (6 miles) or Gatwick airport (8.8 miles). The A23/M23 is readily accessed to the north of Balcombe, and connects to the coast and the national motorway network.

There is an excellent range of highly regarded schools in the area, including Handcross Park (Brighton College), Ardingly College, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College, Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Brambletye.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,419 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Additional Info

Agent Note: The lane leading to 2 New England Cottages is owned by New England Farm, over which the property has a right of way and contributes 12.5% of the cost of upkeep.

Services: Gas fired central heating. Underfloor heating in the orangery. Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage (septic tank).
Starlink high-speed internet is connected to the property. The terminal dish/hub are included in the sale; a prospective purchaser will be required to take over the contract.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Tax band D.

Photographs taken: October 2024.

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Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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