Turners Hill, West Sussex

A fine detached period home with magnificent views, a large garden, garaging and other outbuildings. Situated in the centre of Turners Hill village. In all extending to approx 0.85 acres. No onward chain.

LOCATION
Ridge House is favourably positioned in the centre of Turners Hill, a pretty village with local facilities including a village shop/Post Office, a hairdresser and two public houses. East Grinstead and Haywards Heath lie within 4 and 8 miles respectively and offer a wider variety of shops, dining and recreational amenities.

Turners Hill has good transport connections being within a short drive of the A23 and M23, leading to the coast, Gatwick Airport and the M25. Mainline stations are available at East Grinstead (London Bridge and Victoria – approx. 1 hr), Haywards Heath (approx. 50 mins) and also Three Bridges (approx. 40 mins). There is a wide range of reputable local schools including Turners Hill CofE Primary School, Worth School, Handcross Park, Brambletye and Ardingly College.

DESCRIPTION
This charming period property retains many original features including high ceilings and sash windows. Ridge House has been lovingly maintained over the years and is now in need of some updating. The property offers an excellent opportunity to further enhance and improve the accommodation to create a stunning family home. There are spectacular views towards the South Downs and Ashdown Forest and the house sits on a generous 0.85 acre (0.34 ha) plot. There is garaging and other outbuildings which offer potential for alternative uses (subject to any necessary consents).

As you enter the main entrance hallway, a cast iron fireplace and mantel gives a warm welcome and doors lead to the sitting room, which has a door out to the terrace and garden, and dining room. The kitchen/breakfast is located at the rear with a feature brick bread oven. An inner hall gives access to a pantry which, with the addition of plumbing, could become a useful utility room. The cellar has good headroom and offers generous storage space. There is a boot room which leads out to the driveway at the side of the property, which has a butler sink, plenty of space for coats and shoes and a door to the downstairs cloakroom.

Stair rise to the first floor galleried landing which has access into the loft (not inspected). There is a good sized principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, an ensuite shower room and stunning views over the rear garden and to South Downs beyond. There are 4 further bedrooms which are served by a refitted shower room, and there is a large walk in linen/storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE
Ridge House is set within mature and beautifully maintained south facing gardens with far reaching views towards the South Downs and Ashdown Forest. The L shaped plot features wide areas of lawn with York stone terrace adjoining the back of the house, numerous flower bed and shrub borders and raised vegetable beds all enclosed by a mixture of fencing and hedging. The lower garden comprises a croquet lawn with steps leading down to a tranquil and secluded pond area. There are garden stores and a brick outbuilding which is divided into a workshop and potting shed.

The double garage has roof mounted solar panels and stairs rising to a first floor, which provides excellent storage and also contains the solar panel controls. Adjoining the garage is a useful garden room and a charming greenhouse which has water pumped via a well. In all extending to approx. 0.85acres (0.34ha).

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains electricity, drainage and water. Air source heat pump heating system to radiators. Solar panels provide hot water.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor or his agents to specify them. The house and part of the garden sits within the Turners Hill Conservation Area.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Mid Sussex District Council – .
Council Tax: Band G - £4,010.68 (2025/26). EPC – E

VIEWING
Further details from the sole selling agents, RH & RW Clutton - .