South Bank, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

GUIDE PRICE: £750,000--£800,000.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN ESTATE AGENTS.

GOOD SIZE THREE BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW.

GARAGE WITH AMPLE PARKING.

GOOD SIZE LEVEL REAR GARDEN.

A rare find, this beautiful 3 bed bungalow with a sunny, sociable garden, a garage and plentiful off street parking is in the vibrant community of Hassocks, on the edge of the National Park and just 10 mins drive from the outskirts of Brighton and its beaches. In a quiet, leafy setting with a footpath to countryside walks at the end of the lane it’s ideal for professionals and families of any age with Hassocks vibrant high street and direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London a 2 min drive (or 5-10 min walk), the local recreation ground a 3 min drive and within a 10 min radius of good schools both primary and secondary with bus routes nearby.

Inside, this sophisticated, detached home delivers a luxury, one level lifestyle where the high spec kitchen at its heart has a big dining area beneath a vaulted, glass roof. The elegant living room with a wood burning stove folds open to one of the largest gardens we have seen in the area – and which is expertly landscaped for fabulous, al fresco entertaining. Discreetly practical a utility room and a w.c. for visitors are tucked away whilst all 3 double bedrooms are peaceful and private, the principal with a chic en-suite shower room, the guest room with a door to the garden and the third quiet room, used as a study, is next door to a central, stylish bathroom.

Hassocks is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops and schools, and this property is a 3 min drive to Hassocks Infant School as well as Adastra Park with a playground and sports facilities. For runners, dog owners, cyclists and those who love horse trekking 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: Detached bungalow
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living room, kitchen dining room, utility
Location: Hassocks
Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: Big sunny garden
Parking: Garage, off street parking for several cars
Council Tax Band: F

Why You’ll Like It:
In an exclusive setting, this stylish, detached bungalow is screened from the quiet lane and is set behind a large area for off street parking. Inside this dream home is designed for an easy flow and has a subtle balance of style, practicality and comfort which begins in a glazed porch with ample space for coats and bags, a deep cupboard and a w.c. for guests, and it opens into the heart of this home – the kitchen dining room.
Full of sunlight, there’s plenty of space for a big table beneath the beautiful, vaulted glass ceiling whilst the high spec kitchen area is tucked away from the social flow behind a peninsular island. A timeless classic designed for everyday but also perfect for parties, granite working surfaces gleam beneath a choice of lighting levels and high spec appliances include a fabulous Rangemaster multi fuel range which could stay, subject to circumstance.

Hidden away, the spacious utility room has plumbing for a washing machine and designated spot for a tall fridge freezer, and it has access to the side gate for supermarket deliveries and the path to the garage which has power, water and a mezzanine level.

All about a relaxed lifestyle with friends and family, the inviting living room is lined with windows to bring the outside in and the far wall of glass folds away to the magnificent garden for a seamless al fresco lifestyle. Inside has plenty of space to spread into, where you can unwind in complete seclusion and enjoy a wood burning stove.

Outside, the vast garden is a private haven which is child and pet secure behind statement fencing which gets the sun all day. There’s a paved terrace by the house leading to the central dining area which has a brick bbq ingeniously built into the bungalow’s chimney and it overlooks a large lawn which is level for play – not always easy to find on the edge of the South Downs National Park! At the far end of the lawn a circular seating area beneath a pergola enjoys the sunsets, and it’s blissfully quiet in the evenings as this huge garden backs onto a yard which closes at 5 during the week and 12.30 on Saturdays. Easy to maintain, so you’ll have more time for fun in the sun, well stocked borders are planted for scent and all year interest, and there are raised beds to provide vegetable and fruit for the table as well as a green house.

Returning inside, off a thickly carpeted inner hallway to ensure anyone asleep doesn’t hear any footfall, at the front of the house the first of the quiet double bedrooms is used as a study and has open views, making it unusually private. Next door, the family bathroom is light and airy with contemporary fittings which include a dual head shower over the bath, a shaving point and warming rails for towels. At the back of the bungalow, the second, restful double bedroom is ideal for guests with a door to the garden and feel-good views.

With windows framing the glory of the garden – which has no building behind it- the principal bedroom is a tranquil retreat which is not overlooked, and ready to move into with calm decoration, generous space for furniture and a chic en-suite shower room you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent Says:
“Offering a private, luxury lifestyle, this beautiful bungalow is in a quiet, leafy setting 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 bungalow is perfect for pets, a growing family and for entertaining – and friends love our garden which gets the sun all day and has plenty of space for anyone of any age to enjoy. 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 short 5 - 9 min walk. If you have children (or grandchildren), there’s a good school nearby and it’s easy to meet local families either at the school gate or in Adastra Park which has a playground – it’s a 3 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 Brighton & Hove between 20-30 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Hassocks High Street 10 mins walk, 2 mins drive, Ditchling 7 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 5-9 mins walk, 4 mins drive
Seafront or park: Adastra Park 3 mins drive, sea 20-30 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: Hassocks Infant, St Lawrence C of E
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 in about 10 mins. Adastra Park is a 3 min drive, which has tennis courts, football pitches, skate park and a playground - 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.