Church Mead, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6

GUIDE PRICE: £670,000--£700,000.

LARGE REAR GARDEN.

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND IF REQUIRED.

OUTBUILDING/GARDEN HOME OFFICE.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A great find with a big, beautiful garden which has a hidden cabin with a wood burning stove, this 3 bedroom, semi-detached house on a big plot has plentiful off-street parking, a garage converted into a store and ample space to extend as the neighbours have, stnc. This house is on the edge of the South Downs National Park in Keymer, part of the vibrant community of Hassocks, with a scenic stroll to Ditchling’s bistro-pubs and primary school over the fields. It is well connected, just 10 mins drive from the outskirts of Brighton and approx. 20 from its beaches. In a quiet, leafy setting this sunny, 1950’s gem has 140.5m2 (1513 sq. ft.) of big, bright rooms which balance easy entertaining with restful bedrooms – its stylish, family friendly finish is ideal for professionals and families of any age. Hassocks station has direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London and is a reasonable walk or a short drive. Local Adastra Park, with its community hall, play park, open spaces and skate park is 4 mins by car (or 10 mins walk). Good schools, both primary and secondary, and the lively high streets of Hassocks and Ditchling are within walking distance or a 4 to 6 min drive.

An inviting living/dining room welcomes guests with a broad bay window to bathe the room with light and an open fire to enjoy. The dining area has plenty of space for a big dining table with wide bi-folding doors leading to the garden terrace and there’s an open flow into the streamlined kitchen which also opens to the garden for al fresco summers. Outside, the large garden is a private paradise where a 2nd, secret garden has a spacious cabin with power, 3 rooms, a mezzanine level and a wood burning stove. Back in the house, there’s a ground floor utility room and a bathroom discreetly tucked away for guests. Upstairs, the family bathroom has a designer finish, and you are spoilt for choice of 2 principal bedrooms. All 3 bedrooms are quiet, private and comfortable with views.

Keymer is a favourite destination for those who want to balance rural scenery with swift access to shops and schools in Hassocks, Ditchling or Hurstpierpoint. For runners and dog owners there are fields and footpaths to the open countryside of the National Park. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Haywards Heath and Gatwick are a viable commute.



Style: Semi-detached house with big attic on large plot
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility
Location: Keymer, Hassocks
Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: Large sunny garden, timber cabin with 3 gf rooms + mezzanine, power & wood burner, sheds
Parking: Garage now a store, plentiful off-street parking, free on street
Council Tax Band: E

Why You’ll Like It:
Quiet but connected, this exclusive, leafy street is nicely tucked away. A loved family home for many years, all improvements have been unfailingly sympathetic to this graceful property where the sensitive blend of original and new includes double glazing.

Set back from the street behind paved off street parking surrounded by well stocked borders with a garage which is now a store of 2.25 x 1.78m (7’5 x 5’10), this attractive house with broad tiled bays has a sheltering porch. Inside, the broad hallway has under stair storage as well as a discreet area for hanging coats. Light and inviting, stripped floorboards underfoot ensure a fuss free flow through the ground floor to the garden, and continue into the spacious living/dining room which spans this substantial building from front to back.

A room to enjoy come rain or shine, the beautifully proportioned living/dining room is ideal for family time or for sharing with friends and family. Spanning approximately 8.20m (26’10) from front to back there’s an almost invisible computer ‘nook’ at the heart of the space for family research into holidays (or homework!) and guests can dine in rare seclusion and enjoy the garden all year round or relax in comfort by a roaring fire.

A sunny delight, this stylish kitchen is lined with windows including a skylight and opens to the garden for perfect, al fresco summers. With a skillful social flow, the ‘cleaning’ area of the kitchen (the sink and plumbing for a dishwasher) are sensibly close to the dining area but out of sight of the table, and there’s designated space for a big fridge freezer. Good to go, with gas hob and combi grill and fan oven at eye level to avoid heavy lifting whilst catering for large numbers. There’s a big, bright utility room with plumbing for 2 machines and extra storage which leads to a contemporary 2nd bathroom.

A tranquil haven surrounded by a sea of other gardens, outside this beautiful garden has been a labour of love to create a series of ‘rooms’ for the family to spread into for a relaxed, al fresco lifestyle you don’t need to travel for. Designed for abundant seasonal colour and scented blossom it’s a joy full of birdsong. Across the whole of the back of the house, a large, lit dining area looks over a long lawn, level for play and surrounded by herbaceous borders for all year interest, where mature shrubs, fruit trees, and a variety of climbing plants include a magnificent wisteria which provides shade to a private seating area by a summer house.

Beyond this private area is where you will find the vaulted, insulated log cabin which delivers a magic 23.0m2 (248 sq. ft.) of three light, versatile rooms plus a mezzanine level. With a wood burning stove, the main room has 3.33 x 4.09m (10’11 x 13’5) to enjoy with two generous rooms off which offer options from home office/gym to bedrooms – and there’s a generous mezzanine level with a window as well. There’s a secluded seating area behind it, as well as grounding for several sheds.

Returning inside, on the first floor, this family house spreads its wings with a bright, spacious landing. With a stylish finish and natural light, the family bathroom has high end, traditional fittings including a characterful bath, yet is still practical with a shower over the tub warming rails for towels plus under-floor heat. Looking over a sea of green to rolling fields, the first of the double bedrooms is ideal for guests or teens as it’s calm and quiet with space for good storage as well as quiet study. At the front, with open views over lower detached homes and their front gardens so it isn’t overlooked, the smaller bedroom is a restful double, perfect as a generous nursery, too.
Next door, the commitment to peaceful privacy in a verdant setting continues in the principal bedroom with soothing proportions, where the broad bay window almost fills the wall to bathe the room with light and has ample space of 3.23 x 4.89m (10’7 x 16’1) to unwind in at the end of a busy day.

Agent Says:
“This big, bright house is all about enjoying friends and family with a social flow inside and a glorious garden ideal for fun filled summers – and it’s in an exclusive location close to shops and popular schools, including Hurstpierpoint College, with easy access to a station, the National Park and the A23.”

Owner’s Secret:
The location is perfect - literally on the edge of the countryside but with shops, a station, schools and park at Hassocks, all within a short drive or walk. You can also walk across the fields to Ditchling in about 25-30 mins. We have delighted in the friendly community and peacefulness of this location – there’s always something happening locally if you want to get involved! Although it feels very rural, it is no distance to pop out for a quick pint of milk as there’s a shop at the end of the road, or to go for a leisurely browse along the high street at the weekend or to take a trip to one of the excellent restaurants and bistro pubs or to pick up a quick takeaway in the evening. The train station is just a few minutes’ drive away, so we can easily be in Burgess Hill, Gatwick or on the beach in Brighton, and London is very accessible too.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shop 5 mins walk, 1 min drive, Ditchling 4 mins drive, Hassocks about 9 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 20 mins walk, 8-10 mins drive
Seafront or park: Park 10 to walk, 4 mins drive, sea 20-30 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: Hassocks Infant School, The Windmills Junior School, Ditchling Primary School C of E
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, St Paul’s R.C, Patcham
Private: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar

The friendly community of Hassocks is on the edge of the National South Downs Park. Popular with families and professionals you can walk to its shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a central park which has tennis courts, football pitches, skate park, a playground and café- and the infant school, also within walking distance, is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the famous Oldland Windmill as well the Jack and Jill Mills are nearby. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.