Kemps, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

GUIDE PRICE: £500,000--£550,000.

OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY 10TH MAY --VIEWING BT APPT ONLY.

SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE DRIVEWAY AND GOOD SIZE LEVEL REAR GARDEN.

INTERNAL VIEWING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

On the edge of the National Park with a footpath to open fields a few doors down, this bright, 5 bed semi-detached house at the end of a quiet, no through road has a big sunny garden and covered terrace for an all year, al fresco lifestyle and off street parking for 4 cars. Ideal for professionals and families of any age, the shops and cafés of Hurstpierpoint’s High Street and popular primary school are a 3 min drive (or 10 on foot), there’s a choice of secondary schools both state and private within a 15 min radius, Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are within a 10 min drive and the sea is easy to reach.

Inside, this stylish, modern house has big, bright rooms to spread into. The spacious living room has a sophisticated finish and contemporary fireplace whilst the design-led kitchen dining room is all about enjoying family and friends, opening to a sunny west facing oasis for entertaining. A ground floor w.c. and discreet utility area are cleverly tucked away and upstairs, the family bathroom has a luxury finish. On the first floor, the peaceful principal bedroom is a restful retreat complete with views over fields and a glamorous en-suite bathroom, and there’s a quiet single bedroom ideal as a nursery next door. Looking over the garden, the guest room is a generous double used as a home office whilst private at the top of the house, two more cheerful double bedrooms are light and airy, stretching from east to west with leafy views at both the front and back.

Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros and schools, and you can walk to all you need including the recreation ground with a playground and tennis courts. For runners and dog owners as well as the fields opposite, the countryside of the National Park is at the end of Policeman’s Lane nearby – 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 character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute and access to London is easy.


Style: Semi-detached modern house, double glazed
Type: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + GF w.c., living room, kitchen dining room
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: Big west garden, covered terrace
Parking: Off street for 4 cars
Council Tax Band: D

Why you’ll like it:
Set up and back from a quiet, no through road behind plentiful off street parking and landscaped front garden, this big, bright home blends a sophisticated lifestyle with home comforts including energy efficient windows and doors, and internet access. Through the front door, a bright hallway has a flawless finish- and a discreet guest cloakroom.

To your right, the sophisticated living room is a soothing retreat with views to open countryside and plenty of space to share. A broad window bathes the room in sunlight, the decoration is elegant and a contemporary fire ensures a warm welcome.

Bright, cheerful and extending across the whole of the back of the building, the kitchen diner is designed to enjoy company with ample space for a big family table by the French doors to the garden for a seamless, social flow. Tucked safely away behind a peninsular island with a choice of lighting levels, this kitchen is top of the range - and it shows. Mix and match units with brushed copper handles provide good storage, working surfaces are family friendly wood and integrated appliances include an electric hob and oven beneath a hood. There’s designated space for a fridge freezer, and a large cupboard conceals power and plumbing for utility machines.

Outside, the garden is a tranquil haven to make your own where there is always a spot to sit in the Sussex sunshine. There’s a covered terrace by the house to enjoy whatever the weather and it looks over the large, wrap around lawn which is level – a feature not always easy to find right on the edge of the South Downs National Park! Child and pet secure behind fencing, there’s a paved area for dining and space for a shed for bikes – and the vendors are willing to discuss the one in situ.

Upstairs, central to this floor, the luxury bathroom is a stylish beauty with a shower above the bath, warming rails for towels and a bidet. At the front of the house, the first of the restful bedrooms is a generous single with open views to the fields and ingenious storage. Across the landing, the guest bedroom, used as a study, is very private looking over a sea of gardens with fitted wardrobes to fill.
All about relaxing in an elevated setting with uninterrupted countryside views the principal bedroom is a dream come true, bathed in morning sunlight with calm decoration, ambient lighting, ample space for storage and a chic en-suite shower room with a designer finish.

Private and peaceful at the top of the house, two more double bedrooms are light and airy, one with under eave access and each with Velux at the front to frame the fields below and night sky above, and both with picture windows at the back to bring the outside in.

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

Owner’s secret:
“With wonderful, open views 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 – the children and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen baking together- and the garden has space for everyone of any age to enjoy! Ideal if you work in Brighton & Hove, Lewes or London there are buses to Hassock’s direct trains if you don’t want to drive. If you have children, there are good schools 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 the fields opposite, literally on the doorstep, and the sea just a few mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops 3 mins drive, 10 to walk, Hassocks 10 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 10 mins drive
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 5 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: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, 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 a recreational ground which has tennis courts and a playground- and the primary school, a 10 min stroll 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 just a few doors down takes you directly onto open fields. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.