Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill

A sizable and imposing attached house of immense character, set in private landscaped gardens in a very convenient central location within a short walk from the mainline station

Burgess Hill is a vibrant town with a comprehensive array of shops, post office, restaurants and public houses. Its mainline train station provides regular rail services to London, Brighton and Gatwick. There are also a range of revered state and private schools locally.

‘Birchwood’ is a sizable house set within a quiet conservation area in a popular and private location. The property comprises the major part of a detached late Victorian house, dating from about 1890, with well appointed accommodation arranged over three floors. Sympathetically restored and maintained by the current vendors, period and character features are evident throughout including an elegant entrance hall with original marble floor and an impressive staircase. There are original stained glass windows and coving , along with ornate fireplaces and high ceilings typical of the era. Contemporary additions include a new kitchen at the rear of the property with a range of  integrated appliances blending functionally with a timeless period style. With this in mind, there is planning permission (granted in perpetuity) to substantially increase and remodel the ground floor to suit the  modern day lifestyle (ref: DM/19/0360). An extensive light drawing room, with French doors to the garden,  and dining room make up much of the reception area on the ground floor together with the Library, also with French doors  to the garden. Stairs lead to the first floor with three bedrooms and a bathroom. Of particular note is the large principal bedroom with focal fireplace and a southerly aspect. A further two bedrooms and a sizable bathroom with separate shower are located on the second floor. Sheltered, private and accessed via timber gates, the landscaped gardens are planted with specimen trees and established shrub and plant beds. The central wisteria, roses and vine covered pergola provides the backdrop with space to entertain or relax along with the summer house.  The sweeping driveway has ample parking for several cars and access to two garages. The larger of the two garages has been recently constructed with the benefit of a useful first floor storage space.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
‘Composite stone’ worksurfaces and breakfast bar
Inset double ‘Butler style’ sink
‘Franke’ instant boiling water tap
Gas fired ‘Aga’
Integrated ‘Neff’ electric oven
Integrated ‘Neff’ electric steam oven
Space for washing machine
Space and plumbing for ‘American style’ fridge freezer
Integrated wine cooler
Integrated microwave
Integrated ‘AEG’ dishwasher


BATHROOMS

First Floor Bathroom
Panelled whirlpool bath with wall mounted taps over head rain shower and bath mounted hand shower
MId level w.c. suite
Inset sink with cupboards under
Heated towel radiator
Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating

Second Floor Bathroom
Panelled bath with centre mounted taps and hand shower attachment
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Mid level w.c. suite
Bidet
Vanity unit with double wash hand basins and a range of cupboards under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Heated towel radiator
Access hatch to large loft space

BEDROOMS
Three bedrooms and a bathroom reside on the first floor accessed via the large landing 
Two further bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower lie on the second floor 


SPECIFICATION
Two wall mounted ‘Potterton’ gas fired boilers located in the kitchen
A wealth of period and character features throughout including original stained glass windows, Marble floors and ornate fireplaces
Library with French doors to the garden
Planning permission to demolish the old garage and erect an extensive single-story rear extension (ref: DM/19/0360). The planning is in perpetuity due to partial works being started (New detached double garage with storage completed 2023)
Large cellar
Gated entrance
Landscaped private gardens
Courtyard wired external lighting 
Detached double garage with electric roller doors and boarded loft space
Attached garage

EXTERNAL
The property is approached via timber gates over a sweeping shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to both garages. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature trees and hedgerow with well-stocked shrub and plant beds throughout. A large pergola with wisteria, roses and climbing vine resides in the centre of the gardens along with a summer house. Outside storage is plentiful with a range of stores and a garden shed. There is also the benefit of a courtyard with wired external lighting.