Orchid Way, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11

Sold via modern auction - Bids stating at £1,100,000 | 6 bedroom detached house | 2 years old - remainder of NHBC | Double garage & large driveway | Outbuilding/office | x2 ensuites | Utility room | Exclusive development overlooking fields & pond | Downstairs WC | No chain

Built by Thakeham Homes and completed in spring 2024, Orchid Way is an impressive six-bedroom detached home, offering superbly presented accommodation arranged over two floors. It is situated in the 'Woodside' area of the delightful Woodgate development, positioned in an exclusive close with an outlook over Tilgate Forest to the front and the pond to give views of local wildlife in a tranquil setting.

The house is built in classic Sussex style, with part weather boarded brick elevations. The overhanging porch with oak supports shelters the front door, which is glazed either side and opens to the grand entrance hall which sets the scene for the house with stylish tiled floors, two fitted storage cupboards and underfloor heating throughout the downstairs. Across the hall is the downstairs bedroom 6 / study room with views of the front. There is a handy downstairs w.c off the hall and a storage cupboard. There is a large carpeted lounge with full width media wall with storage cupboards and shelves with bay window to front to allow in natural light.
The open plan kitchen/family/dining room at the rear is an excellent space for day to day use, with plenty of space for furniture and doors to the rear. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with stone worktops and upstand, range of wall and base units, storage cupboards, drawers and integrated offers AEG appliances including two ovens, grill, extractor induction hob, two fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is a dining area with space for table and chairs and bi fold doors to garden. The adjoining utility room has space for appliances and a sink with access to side via door. Other benefits of the downstairs area are fitted blinds in all windows, underfloor heating throughout and decor to a high standard.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a balcony, offering space to sit and enjoy the views over Tilgate Forest with dressing room and a luxury en suite bathroom fully tiled with walk in shower, w.c, sink, heated floor, frosted glass window to side, extractor and heated towel rail. There are four further double bedrooms (one with further en suite) and a family bathroom.

The rear garden is fully enclosed and has been beautifully landscaped with patio and mainly laid to lawn. There is an outside office ideal for those looking for further space to work from home or entertain in the garden. This office contains light and power and is fully insulated with Upvc sliding double glazed door and windows, electrical heating and external lighting and decking. To the front there is garden mainly laid to lawn and a block driveway for several cars and a double garage with up and over doors, lighting and electrical power supply plus additional storage in the roof if needed.

Location: Situated on the edge of Woodgate, a village style development in Pease Pottage, with a new primary school, a community shop, a café, a village green and pond. Further shopping and facilities are at Crawley (2.5 miles).

Leisure: Golf at East Sussex National, Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lindfield clubs, tennis clubs including Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, sailing at Brighton Marina, and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities. Racing is available at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside, and the South Downs Nation Park and Ashdown Forest are accessible by car or public transport. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: Three Bridges rail station (four miles, London Bridge from 35 minutes). The A23/M23 lies to the west, giving access to Gatwick airport (eight miles), the south coast and the M25.

Schools: Woodgate Primary School, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cottesmore, Handcross Park, Great Walstead School, Burgess Hill Girls, Cumnor House, and Ardingly, Hurst and Brighton Colleges.

Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £1,100,000

This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.