Tanyard Lane, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17

A lovely country home offering generous accommodation with period features including high ceilings and arranged over three floors circa 2683sqft with additional annexe. Situated along a peaceful country lane in a secluded plot. The property has been subject to improvement by the current owners including a beautifully converted 1 bedroom annexe. The period details create bright and light space entered through a solid oak main door and opening into a spacious and welcoming hallway. From here, a staircase leads to the first and second floors, while doors provide access to the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, and family room.
The sitting room is bathed in natural light, with double-glazed French windows opening onto the patio and garden. A large double-glazed bay window and two smaller front-facing windows further brighten the space. This room features a cozy open fireplace with a marble mantle, surround, and hearth. A door connects the sitting room back to the hallway, while a large archway seamlessly opens into the dining room. The dining room offers oak flooring, French doors to the garden, an arched double-glazed window, and additional side and rear windows, with direct access to the kitchen/breakfast room.
The kitchen/breakfast area is generously proportioned and fitted with cream Shaker-style wall and floor cupboards, black granite countertops, and glass-fronted display cabinets. It also includes an inset butler double sink with a waste disposal unit, space for a double range-style cooker, an American-style fridge/freezer, and a built-in dishwasher. Ceramic tile flooring, a rear-aspect window, and a door to the garden complete this practical and stylish space, which also connects to the dining room. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, equipped with additional wall and floor cupboards, a stainless steel sink, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A sliding door leads to a convenient WC.
The family room, featuring a bay window, is a versatile space that can function as an office or playroom and includes built-in cupboards for storage.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is bright and spacious, with double-aspect windows overlooking the front and side gardens. A door leads to the dressing room, which connects to a full en-suite bathroom. This floor also includes three additional bedrooms and a recently refurbished shower room.
The second-floor landing, illuminated by two Velux-style windows, provides access to eaves storage. Doors open to two further bedrooms, both with part-sloping ceilings, built-in wardrobes, and windows to the front and rear, along with additional eaves storage.

Outside

To the rear the vendors have converted the former garage to create additional ancillary accommodation, circa 527sqft, offering open plan living space with kitchen/sitting/dining and shower room with bedroom on the first floor.
The secluded gardens to three sides with the total plot measuring some 0.41 of an acre and offering large paved parking areas and carport approached via a 5-bar gate with pedestrian gate to side. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees and shrubs offering a high degree of privacy and various areas including covered decked seating, croquet lawn and from the dining room an extensive patio area ideal for alfresco dining.

Situation

Chelwood Gate village is located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the green areas of Ashdown Forest and Chelwood Common. Leisure pursuits in the area include horse riding on the forest with East View Riding Centre located on the lane, superb golf courses are nearby such as Royal Ashdown and Piltdown and there is an extensive footpath network to the area.
The village itself has two notable public houses, with the Coach and Horses being just a 9 minute walk away (Google), while further amenities can be found in Haywards Heath and East Grinstead, with the larger centres of Tunbridge Wells and Brighton also easily accessible. The area has excellent transport links with mainline rail services from Haywards Heath to London Bridge and London Victoria in 42 minutes. The M25 motorway can be accessed via the A23/A22 with links to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast. Schools: An excellent range of schools are available locally with Danehill C of E Primary School being 1.2 miles away, Cumnor School, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Worth, Ardingly to name just a few.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57047

Additional Information

Local Authority: Wealden.
Council Tax Band: G .
Tenure: Freehold.
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage