Slaugham, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17

A distinctive and charming 18th century stable conversion



Description

Tucked away at the end of a long private driveway and arranged around a picturesque courtyard, Stable Cottage is a distinctive property, converted from former stables, and believed to date from 1720 and 1780. Built from beautiful sandstone and brick beneath a tiled roof, the property was converted in the 1980s, with later improvements including a loft conversion completed by the current owners in the early 2000s. The cottage is unlisted, and attached on one side.

The vaulted triple aspect sitting and dining room provides an immediate sense of space, enhanced by a wood burning stove and underfloor heating. The bespoke solid wood kitchen includes a bottled gas hob, conventional oven, and dishwasher. A study and library sit adjacent, ideal for home working or as a playroom.

A spacious conservatory creates an excellent games or entertaining space, with bi fold doors opening to the garden, creating an excellent indoor outdoor space for gatherings.

The ground floor also includes a WC, separate shower room, and utility room.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a roll top bath. The second floor is given over to the principal bedroom, which enjoys a Juliet balcony to the east and a west facing balcony, ideal for enjoying the evening sun and views across the mill pond. There is a WC with a macerator on this floor.

Approached via a right of way across the gravelled courtyard, Stable Cottage benefits from its own private brick paved driveway with parking for several vehicles. A five bar gate leads into a secluded side courtyard, and on to the rear garden includes a level lawn, surrounded by charming redbrick pathways and with beds and a timber shed. The garden is bordered on the south by a steep escarpment, creating a dramatic backdrop. Steps rise to a top garden that provides a wonderful vantage point with far reaching views.

Location

Slaugham is a picturesque village in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The larger villages of Cuckfield and Handcross approximately (four miles and three miles respectively) offer a number of local amenities. Comprehensive shopping, bars and restaurants area available at Haywards Heath and Horsham (both approximately six miles).

There is an array of leisure activities available in the area including many opportunities for equestrian pursuits, sailing at Ardingly Reservoir and golf across the county as well as walking and cycling. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport links: there are frequent rail services to London from Haywards Heath, Balcombe (five miles), Horsham (six miles), Gatwick airport (approximately 13 miles) and Three Bridges in Crawley (approximately 12 miles), offering a fast service to London terminals from 36 minutes. The Gatwick Express to London Victoria takes approximately 30 minutes.

The A23/M23 lies a couple of miles to the east, giving access to London and the M25, Gatwick airport and the south coast.

Schools: there are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area including Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Worth, Handcross Park School, Warden Park Academy, Holy Trinity C of E Primary in Lower Beeding, St Mark’s C of E in Staplefield, The Weald, Millais and The Forest School.

*All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,825 sq ft



Additional Info

Deposit payable: £3,057.70 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £611.54 (1 weeks rent)

Rent must be paid monthly in advance


Services: Oil fired central heating (underfloor to kitchen and sitting/dining room). Mains electricity and water. Bottled gas for hob. Shared private drainage (septic tank).

Stable Cottage has right of way over the long private driveway and the gravelled courtyard to reach its own private driveway, which is brick paved.