Shirleys, Ditchling

A detached family home with adaptable accommodation in a prime residential location with a private and landscaped south facing rear garden

Ditchling, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafes, a church, and two public houses including The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks is a short drive away, as is the city of Brighton and Hove, both offering mainline train connections to London and a greater array of shops and restaurants. This area of Sussex also benefits from a variety of superb private and state schools for all ages, all within easy reach of the village.

Tucked away along an exclusive private road popular with families, this exceptional detached house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully modernised home of generous proportions and impressive versatility. Updated by the current owners, the property boasts a striking contemporary kitchen complete with luxury integrated appliances, seamlessly flowing into a spacious sitting room, perfectly designed for entertaining with doors opening directly out onto a secluded rear garden. The thoughtfully arranged layout allows for up to three bedrooms on the ground floor, accompanied by both a modern fitted family bathroom and separate shower room. A staircase ascends from the sitting room to the first floor where two further well appointed bedrooms are complemented by a large contemporary bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower along with underfloor electric heating. Outside, the private garden offers a generous paved terrace framed by inset flower beds and steps raising to a large lawned area. To the front, a sizeable driveway accommodates multiple vehicles and provides access to an integral garage.


KITCHEN
Modern wall and base units
‘Terrano quartz’ worksurfaces
Insert sink
‘Britannia’ gas range cooker
Stainless steel extractor fan over
Integrated ‘Bosch’ fridge
Integrated ‘Bosch’ freezer
Integrated ‘Beko’ washing machine
Integrated ‘Bosch’ dishwasher’
‘Amtico’ tiled floor


BATHROOMS

Ground Floor Bathroom
Panelled shower bath with wall mounted shower and hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor

Ground Floor Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor

First Floor Bathroom
Panelled bath with hand shower attachment
Fully tiled walk in shower, wall mounted shower, hand shower attachment and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Vanity unit with twin inset wash hand basins
Fully tiled walls
‘Travertine’ marble floor tiles


SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler located in the garage
Versatile accommodation with options for multiple ground floor bedrooms
Electric underfloor heating in the first floor bathroom
Landscaped private south facing garden
Integral garage
Private driveway with parking for four cars


EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a tarmacadam driveway with parking for several cars and access to the integral garage. Side access to the rear garden is via wrought iron gates either side of the property. Extending from the rear of the house, a substantial paved patio provides an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining, beautifully complimented by numerous inset planting beds. Steps lead up to a sweeping expanse of manicured lawn, framed at the far end by raised sleeper beds, meticulously stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs. Hedgerow borders the gardens providing natural privacy. Outdoor storage is plentiful with a large metal shed.