Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17

Pitchcroft is a gorgeous family home set in an idyllic location, in Freshfield, West Sussex. The house is typical of the period with wooden cladding to the upper elevation and a slate tile roof, with a central hallway, large sash windows, high ceilings and generously proportioned rooms. The property and the gardens are full of charm and romance, sitting on a rural plot, with far reaching views across its own gardens and grounds.

It is believed Pitchcroft dates from the mid-18th century with later additions and has been a much-loved family home coming to the market for the first time in over 18 years. The accommodation is perfectly laid out for both formal entertaining and family life, with all rooms offering beautiful views of the gardens.

The property is entered through a large entrance porch into a large hallway laid with oak floorboards and a staircase leading up to the first floor. Off the hall is a delightful country style kitchen with fitted cupboards, oil fired four-oven AGA, a breakfast area and large bespoke made dressers and French doors leading out to a paved patio, used for alfresco dining. There is a large double aspect drawing room with fireplace, leading through to a study on one side and a beautiful orangery on the other. There is a good-sized snug with views across the garden at the rear and a well-appointed boot/utility room. At the side door entrance there is a Hansgrohe thermostatic dog shower and a downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor area.

There are two staircases leading to a spacious first floor. The central staircase has three large double bedrooms leading off it, two with fitted wardrobes and a large family bathroom. Leading up the second staircase are four bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes, a bathroom, walk in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room. All the bedrooms are afforded wonderful views across the gardens and grounds through large sash windows, all flooding the house with natural light.

Pitchcroft is set on a large, beautifully landscaped plot of 6 acres with wonderful gardens, terraces and vistas, which have been designed by a well known garden landscape designer. There is a large parking area to the front of the house and a detached studio, currently used as a gym, but this would make an excellent home office.

The gardens and grounds are quite magical with formal topiary hedges and roses, beautiful mature specimen trees, and large hedges with many herbaceous and perennial borders. There is a raised terrace with wildflower meadow, a beautiful woodland which flourishes with bluebells in the spring, an orchard and vegetable garden. To the rear elevation is a gorgeous swimming pool, completely private and secluded and a hard outdoor tennis court.

To the rear of the house is a lead covered veranda and stone terrace, perfect for entertaining and alfresco dining. Around the perimeter of the property are some magnificent mature trees and there are wide sweeping views across the gardens and fields beyond.

The grounds are a superb feature of the property and have been beautifully landscaped over the years providing a stunning setting for this beautiful family home.

The property lies about 2 miles to the north of the village of Scaynes Hill, which provides a public house, a primary school, and a petrol station with a shop. The nearby, highly popular "The Sloop" public house is a short walk away. The picturesque village of Lindfield lies about 4 miles to the west, with its pretty tree-lined High Street, period houses and parish church. Lindfield provides a primary school, a good selection of independent shops and cafes, a post office and three public houses.

The regional centre in the area, Haywards Heath, is about 5 miles and offers a comprehensive range of shops and recreational facilities together with a mainline train station providing a fast and frequent service to Brighton, London Victoria, and London Bridge. The A23, which lies to the west of Haywards Heath gives fast access to Gatwick and the M23/M25.

Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting a recreational activity. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a large network of stunning walks from the village, many leading towards the South Down and Ashdown National Parks. There are numerous excellent golf courses nearby and reservoirs for water sports.

There are many highly renowned schools in the area, both state and private, including, Lindfield and Blackthorns Primary Schools and Oathall Community College. The local Prep schools Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep and Brambletye are superb as are the public schools, Ardingly College, Worth, Hurst College and Burgess Hill Girls.

Mid-Sussex District Council
EPC Rating E
Council Tax Band G