Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint

A charming detached family house, enviably positioned, enjoying breathtaking views across neighbouring farmland towards the South Downs with landscaped south facing gardens and fully fenced paddock beyond

Hurstpierpoint is a vibrant village with a bustling High Street including a green grocers, deli, butchers, post office, 4 restaurants, 3 public houses and a church. The larger village of Hassocks, with its mainline train station provides regular rail services to London. There are also a range of revered state and private schools locally.

Situated along a highly sought after road within easy walking distance of both the High Street and mainline train station, this detached family home enjoys outstanding and far reaching views across the South Downs and neighbouring National Parkland. Believed to date back to circa 1930, the property sits centrally within its generous plot and offers excellent scope for further enlargement (STNC). The entrance via a spacious vestibule, leads to three principal reception rooms. The sitting room, featuring an open fireplace as its focal point, is connected to the dining room by double doors and enjoys wonderful views over the south facing garden. A bright garden room opens directly onto the rear terrace, while the kitchen/breakfast room lies to the front of the property and incorporates a useful utility area. The first floor provides four well proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room. The south facing gardens command an unrivalled outlook across the South Downs, a view enjoyed by only a select few properties within the village. The private grounds are a blend of formal and natural gardens with mature planting, specimen fruit trees and areas of wild meadow. A large terrace adjoining the rear of the house creates an ideal space for entertaining or simply appreciating the views. At the far end of the garden, a timber gate opens onto a substantial fully fenced field. The front of the property is approached via five bar gates with a sweeping driveway providing ample parking and leading to two garages.

KITCHEN
Wall and base units
Inset stainless steel sink and drainer
Inset ‘Whirlpool’ induction hob
Extractor fan over
Space for dishwasher
Integrated ‘Hotpoint’ electric oven
Integrated ‘Hotpoint’ combination oven
Space for fridge freezer
Pantry cupboard

BATHROOMS
Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with hand shower attachment
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled walls
En-Suite Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator

SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted ‘Ideal’ gas fired boiler located in the kitchen
Sizable principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Landscaped south facing rear garden
Stunning views of the neighbouring South Downs National Parkland
Fully fenced field accessed via the rear garden
2 x brick built garages
Driveway with off street parking
Gardens and grounds approximately 1.4 acres


EXTERNAL
The property is approached via a five bar gate and over a tarmacadam driveway which provides generous parking and access to both the attached garage and a detached garage. Neatly tended lawns flank the driveway, complemented by mature hedging and established trees. Timber side gates on either side of the house allow access to the rear garden where a paved terrace adjoins the rear of the house and opens onto an expanse of lawn bordered by well stocked shrub beds, plants and specimen trees. To one side, a substantial rockery adds interest and structure, while the other side is enriched with an abundance of mature planting. Towards the rear of the garden, a natural wild area blends seamlessly with the more formal landscaping, interspersed with fruit trees including pear and apple. A timber gate provides access to the fully fenced field beyond.