St. Andrews Place, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

GUIDE PRICE: £480,000--£500,000.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN ESTATE AGENTS.

OFFERING CHAIN FREE.

BUILT 2021.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

10 mins drive from the outskirts of Brighton on the edge of the National Park this contemporary 3 bed house in a quiet, leafy setting has a spacious, sociable garden where the hot tub could stay, off street parking and a garage. This exclusive no through development is particularly suitable for families as the local recreation ground is a 2 min drive and it is within an 8 min radius of good schools both state and private with bus routes nearby. Ideal for professionals, Hassocks vibrant high street and direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are a 4 minute drive (or 20 min walk), and there’s even a bistro pub to stroll to for Sunday lunch which is out of hearing.

Inside, this stylish, semi-detached home has delivers a luxury lifestyle where the streamlined kitchen has high spec appliances and a stunning living dining room opens to a garden designed for all year, al fresco entertaining. Two beautifully decorated double bedrooms are light and inviting, one with organised storage and each with open views, the airy family bathroom has a shower over the bath and the peaceful principal bedroom, with a chic en-suite, is a dream come true with garden views and fitted wardrobes to fill.

Hassocks is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops and schools, and this property is an 8 min walk or 2 min drive to popular London Road Recreation Ground with a playground and sports facilities including football and cricket. For runners and dog owners you are on the edge of the protected countryside of the National Park, although you won’t pay the premium for being in it. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Burgess Hill, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.


Style: Semi-detached house 2021 with warranty
Type: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + gf w.c, living dining room, kitchen
Location: Hassocks
Area: 906 sq.ft.
Outside: Spacious garden
Parking: Garage, off street parking, free on street
Council Tax Band: D

Why You’ll Like It:
In an exclusive setting, this stylish house completed in 2021 has great appeal but also discreet energy management which includes high spec heat and acoustic insulation including weatherboarding, energy efficient led lighting and double glazing. Bought from new by the current owners, the property also benefits from a warranty.

Set back from the path behind a front garden with exotic planting, inside this dream home has a subtle balance of style, practicality and comfort which begins in a bright hallway with views to the garden and a w.c. for guests. High quality oak flooring continues an easy flow into a bright and cheerful kitchen, skilfully designed with a practical layout and good to go. A streamlined classic which won’t date with user friendly working surfaces and ample storage, high spec appliances include a central gas hob beneath a hood and a Zanussi oven at eye level as well as an integrated fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher, and plumbing is in place for a washing machine.

All about a relaxed lifestyle with friends and family, the light and spacious living dining room’s far wall of glass frames the leafy setting and French doors open to the garden for a seamless al fresco lifestyle. Inside has plenty of space to enjoy where guests can unwind in complete seclusion, and outside, the garden is a private paradise with a holiday feel:

Child and pet secure behind statement fencing with borders planted for scent and all year interest, there’s a covered veranda by the house with space for sofas and a bar area which overlooks a lawn which is level for play. Along the west side, a dining deck is raised to catch the sun and it’s large enough to accommodate not only a dining table and chairs but also a shed (which could become a summerhouse/study stnc.,) and a Lay-Z-Spa Helsinki which could stay subject to circumstance and negotiation.

There’s access to the garage from the veranda – so no more getting wet- which also offers the option of being used as a gym as the floor is sprung rubber and there is power, which also offers the possibility of an electric car charging point.

Returning inside, up a staircase thickly carpeted to ensure sleeping children don’t hear a thing, at the front of the house the first of the quiet double bedrooms has open views, making it unusually private, and has a whole wall of freestanding organised storage which the vendors are willing to discuss. Next door, the family bathroom is light and airy with Roca fittings, a shower over the bath, a shaving point and warming rails for towels, and there’s a big airing cupboard just outside. Private and peaceful looking over a sea of gardens, the principal bedroom is a private refuge with calm decoration, mirrored wardrobes and a chic en-suite shower room. Next door, the third, relaxing bedroom is an ideal nursery/home office with generous floorspace and feel-good views.

Agent Says:
“Offering a private, luxury lifestyle, this immaculate home is in a quiet, leafy development perfect for those who enjoy being sociable but who want quiet nights within easy reach of the countryside, the coast, Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.”

Owner’s secret:
“Designed to be light and airy in the summer and warm during winter the easy, level flow of the ground floor is perfect for pets, a growing family and for entertaining – and friends love our garden as you can enjoy it at any time of year. Ideal if you work in the city or at the airports, the station has direct trains if you don’t want to drive – it’s a pleasant 15-20 minute walk past the high street. If you have children, there’s a good school nearby and it’s easy to meet local families either at the school gate or in the local recreation ground which has a playground – it’s a 2 min drive. The area is safe and quiet with friendly and considerate neighbours, and there’s really easy access to nature with countryside walks on the doorstep and the beaches of Hove between 20-30 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops inc Morrisons 15-20 mins walk, 4 mins drive, Ditchling 8 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 20 mins walk, 4 drive
Seafront or park: Rec. Ground 8 to walk, 2 to drive, Adastra Park 6 mins drive, sea 20-30 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: Hassocks Infant
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, St Pauls R.C, Patcham
Private: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar (with buses)

The friendly community of Hassocks is on the edge of the National South Downs Park. Popular with families and professionals with good schools and a station, you can walk to its shops, cafes and restaurants as well as to a choice of parks – the Recreation Ground around the corner or Adastra Park about a 6 min drive, which has tennis courts, football pitches, skate park, a playground and café- and Hassocks Infant school is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the famous Oldland Windmill as well the Jack and Jill Mills are nearby. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Gatwick and London.