Poynings Road, Fulking

This remarkable family home nestles at the foot of the South Downs in the picturesque village of Fulking, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding downland. Many miles of countryside walking can be accessed from the doorstep and the village also has its public house of excellent repute, The Shepherd & Dog. The villages of Henfield and Hurstpierpoint are both about 5 miles distant and the city of Brighton & Hove can be accessed within minutes by car passing over Devil’s Dyke. Schooling for all ages is readily available in the surrounding area including Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College, Burgess Hill Girls, Downlands and Steyning Grammer.

The overriding theme for this substantial home is space. The present owners have completely rebuilt and re-modelled the accommodation to provide up to 7 bedrooms if required, with a stunning open plan central living area which measures approximately 60’ in length by 22’ in width. There is more than a hint of Mediterranean styling in this area, with a beautiful high gloss tiled floor under foot, which is also underfloor heated, a ‘state of the art’ kitchen with a wealth of cupboards and drawers and ample work surfaces. The walls are part tiled and fully brick clad in part with a specialist Dutch brick. There is also a bespoke island unit, which whilst large in stature, sits well in the kitchen area and caters superbly for informal dining. Bifold doors open onto the sun terrace and pool area, and glorious views can be enjoyed. To the north side of the living area, one of the bedrooms is currently being used as a private gym area.

To the eastern side of the ground floor there are 5 comfortable sized bedrooms, two of which have En-Suite facilities. The first floor of the property is dedicated to the principal bedroom suite, which has a sizeable walk in wardrobe and dressing area and a surprisingly spacious En-Suite bathroom which has a stand alone bath feature, WC, and walk-in shower area, being a wet room in it’s own right. There is also discrete lighting and inset Bluetooth speakers.

Externally, the property is centred around the pool area to the south of the house, which has a large heated pool with plenty of space to lounge poolside. There is a poolhouse where the filtration and heating plant is located with extra storage space. Adjacent to the pool area is a pleasant artificial lawned garden, ideal for alfresco dining. On the west side of the pool area is a very useful garden studio building, enjoying a high level of insulation with power and light supplied. The entrance to the property is on the east side, with secure gated access to a very substantial parking area allowing for the parking of many vehicles if required. This area has been thoughtfully landscaped with olive trees (continuing the Mediterranean theme) separating the parking area from a further lawned area of good size, providing plenty of space for children to play in safety. There is scope for the eventual buyer to invest in landscaping works to integrate this area with the rear garden if required.