Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17

High Garth is a wonderful, substantial Victorian village house coming to the market for the first time in over forty years.

The accommodation throughout boasts architectural features, typical of the period including high ceilings, ornate cornices, deep skirting boards and large bay and picture sash windows, which flood the house with natural light.

Set back on a quiet, private road, High Garth has a beautiful double fronted elevation including a two-floor round bay window and a two-floor square feature bay window. Entering through the central doorway with beautiful stained glass window detail you are greeted by the grand central staircase with formal and informal reception rooms leading off it.

To one side is a stunning double aspect drawing room with a large bay window and a lovely ornate marble surround open fireplace and to the other side is a beautiful sitting room with a square bay window. Leading down the hallway is a formal dining room and a charming breakfast room with a door leading out to the garden. To the end of the hall is a well-appointed, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room, with plenty of built-in cupboards, electrical appliances and a door leading out to the rear garden. A cloakroom and larder complete the ground floor accommodation.

Leading up the grand staircase to the first floor and upper and lower landings are four gorgeous double bedrooms, with built-in storage, and there is a cloakroom and a bathroom. The generous landing is flooded with light from glass doors at one end which lead onto a viewing balcony.

Carrying on up the magnificent staircase to the second floor are two further bedrooms, a large family bathroom with separate shower and a very quiet office, ideal for working from home as it is secluded on the second floor.

High Garth is a wonderful family home, offering generous and well-proportioned accommodation throughout, stunning, original architectural features abound, all perfect for modern family life and formal and informal entertaining too.

High Garth sits on a large village plot of just under one third of an acre. There is parking to the front for several vehicles, large specimen trees and herbaceous borders, all providing privacy and seclusion.

To the side of the property is access to the large rear garden and sweeping terrace across the rear of the property, ideal for alfresco dining, with direct access to the village recreation ground, children's playground and a footpath leading to the station. There is a large double garage and store, previously the stables to the main house and this provides an excellent opportunity, subject to the necessary planning consent to convert it into ancillary accommodation or a detached annexe.

Balcombe is a lovely village just to the north of Haywards Heath with a train service, the Brighton to London line, running to London Victoria and London Bridge (approximately 45 minutes) and is only a 10-minute walk away from High Garth. Balcombe has a Members Club, community owned public house and a village store with post office.

Haywards Heath is close by and has a great range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as the mainline train station.

The A23 offers direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow, and the South coast. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach.

The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and 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 Balcombe Church of England Primary School, Oathall Community College, Warden Park and Haywards Heath College. The local Prep schools Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep, Handcross Park Prep and Brambletye are superb as are Ardingly College, Worth Abbey, Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, and Burgess Hill Girls.

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