Underhill Lane, Clayton

A charming semi detached Victorian home combining refined interiors and private gardens within peaceful countryside surroundings

Set along a peaceful country lane within the charming Sussex hamlet of Clayton, the property enjoys a wonderful position at the foot of the South Downs National Park. Nearby Ditchling is renowned for its historic character, independent shops, cafés and award winning gastropub, The Bull, while Hassocks provides a wider range of amenities together with a mainline station offering regular services to London and Brighton. The area is also well regarded for its excellent schooling and outstanding countryside walks.

Set within an idyllic position in the heart of the South Downs, Fosters is an attractive and significantly enhanced family home offering beautifully balanced accommodation, abundant natural light and elegantly styled interiors throughout. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, the ground floor has been designed with both modern family living and entertaining in mind, creating a wonderful sense of flow between the principal reception spaces while still retaining the option of more defined rooms where desired. The generously proportioned sitting room is particularly inviting with charming bay windows drawing in excellent natural light and complementing the refined heritage colour palette. A bespoke fitted media wall creates an attractive focal point, adding both style and practicality to the space. The kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully appointed with an extensive range of shaker style cabinetry together with a selection of integrated appliances creating a space that is both functional and highly sociable. A separate utility room provides additional storage and laundry space, while a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. The first floor offers three well presented bedrooms, each enjoying a pleasant outlook across the surrounding gardens and greenery. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well appointed family bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys wonderfully landscaped gardens designed to provide both privacy and ease of maintenance. To the front, the garden has been thoughtfully arranged with attractive paving, raised planted borders and the original boundary wall, creating a charming and secluded setting in which to relax and entertain. The rear garden is equally private, being predominantly laid to lawn and extending towards the shingle driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles.

KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
Oak block worksurfaces
Inset sink and drainer
Inset Siemens’ induction hob
Fitted ‘Bosch’ electric oven
Fitted ‘Bosch’ washing machine
Space for American style fridge freezer

BATHROOMS
Family Bathroom
Walk in shower with wall mounted shower and hand shower attachment
Free standing ‘Genesis’ bath with wall mounted taps
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating
En-Suite Shower Room
Walk in shower with wall mounted shower and hand shower attachment
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with a selection of cupboards under
Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating

SPECIFICATION
Oil fired boiler
Private landscaped gardens
Off street parking
Potential to purchase in conjunction with the neighbouring property (Cottage Garth) to create one truly substantial house or have attached annexe accommodation

EXTERNAL
The property is approached via a timber gate with steps rising to a generous paved terrace bordered by the original brick wall and beautifully stocked raised planting beds creating an attractive and welcoming first impression. A paved pathway extends to the side of the house and leads through to the rear garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy and is predominantly laid to lawn, centred around a specimen tree that provides a wonderful focal point. To the rear, a shingle driveway provides private off road parking.