Danworth Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6

Northbrooks is a most impressive family home with more than 9000 sq ft of space situated on the edge of the highly sought after village of Hurstpierpoint surrounded by greenbelt countryside with delightful views towards the South Downs. The property was redesigned in 2013 and has been meticulously designed to an exceedingly high standard creating a wonderful family residence for the modern day. The attractive interiors are contemporary throughout, with luxury touches such as underfloor heating, a bespoke fitted kitchen, generous open plan living space and stylish bath and shower rooms. The substantial detached home offers a great deal of versatility with high ceilings and large windows, making the property feel exceptionally light and bright, making it the perfect house for entertaining, with equally spacious grounds for dining outside in the warmer months. The main house features a self-contained and spacious internal annexe with its own front door this is an ideal set up for extended family members or live in help. There is also a good selection of outbuildings, which in themselves offer various exciting options to fit new buyers requirements.

Interior
The versatile accommodation is arranged over two floors and is generously proportioned, with a great level of attention to detail throughout. The wide variety of reception rooms makes the home an excellent choice for growing families with ample space for both formal entertaining and informal family occasions. On the ground floor the property is opened onto an entrance hall with two WCs which leads through to the substantial 30ft kitchen complete with a vast central island, AGA cooker, adjacent utility room and bi-fold doors opening to the rear patio creating a remarkably social indoor/outdoor entertaining space. Also open to the kitchen is a games room with two sets of bi-folding doors, integrated bar and adjoining sitting room with log burner. A formal dining room, office, bedroom with en suite shower room and unique aviation-themed cinema room with a high-end Dolby-Atmos Directors Cut cinema system complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor a galleried landing leads to the principal suite benefitting from two walk-in dressing rooms, stylish en suite bathroom with twin basins and private balcony with exceptional views across the garden to the South Downs beyond. There is a further equally spacious double with walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom, plus two additional inter-connected doubles, one of which enjoys en suite facilities. An attached annexe is a very useful self-contained space arranged across two floors with its own private entrance, comprising an open plan sitting room/kitchen and spacious double bedroom with bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden, walk-in dressing room and sleek en suite shower room with twin basins, freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. A staircase rises to two additional bedrooms, a reception room/bedroom and bathroom.

Outside

The house enjoys an idyllic tucked away position at the end of a long tree-lined driveway of lime trees leading to a gravel courtyard with parking for a number of vehicles and access to an oak framed open garage for 6 cars along with electric car charging points. There are lawned areas to the front along with a tennis court, though the majority of the space is situated to the rear, which is South facing. The secluded garden is a particular feature and comprises an expansive rolling lawn and spacious paved patio with covered veranda and heated swimming pool, providing the perfect entertaining spot with exquisite views to the South Downs. There are several outbuildings and a separate self-contained pool house with a sauna, shower room and open plan dining room and kitchen.

Situation

Hurstpierpoint is a popular village just outside the South Downs National Park. The village has a variety of local amenities including lovely boutiques, cafés and restaurants, pubs and an excellent local butcher. There are many leisure activities available with walks across the South Downs, a variety of equestrian pursuits, sailing off the south coast and golf across the county. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with worldclass opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Transport links are excellent, with Hassock’s station providing services to London Bridge/Victoria from 56 minutes. The M23/A23 provides good access to Gatwick and the national motorway network. There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area.
The highly renowned Hurstpierpoint College is with walking distance (for most) of the property. Brighton College (voted school of the decade by the Sunday Times is 11.4 miles away), Ardingly College (9.2 miles), Burgess Hill Girls, Great Walstead and Cumnor House.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-6186

Additional Information

Local Authority
Mid Sussex District Council.

Services
Mains, electricity, oil, water, and drainage are supplied
to the property.

Agent’s Note
Planning permission in place for a six bay garage
with room above (DM/23/2503).