Detached house for sale in Hammingden Lane, Highbrook RH17

‘Far from the Madding Crowd’. A 4 bedroom detached house in a small Hamlet with the potential to extend on the ground floor or extend into the large roof space and add a further bedroom with en suite, subject to any necessary planning consents. The property is set in a semi-rural position, a great place for enjoying a country walk, or just a peaceful place to live, yet only 12 miles from Gatwick Airport and 4 miles from Haywards Heath Train Station into London or Brighton. There is a double garage, but also parking for at least two cars at the front of the property. The ground floor provides: Lounge/Dining Room with multi burner. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Good sized Office/or could be used as a bedroom. Utility Room. Cloakroom. Understair storage. The first floor provides: Main Bedroom with En Suite. 3 Further Bedrooms - two doubles and one single. Family Bathroom. Airing cupboard with hot water tank (replaced 3 years ago). Entrance to a large loft area via a loft ladder. On the front of the house is a double outside socket which could be converted into an electric car charging point.

Outside the house has a double garage with twin doors including a built in workshop/gym, and additional forecourt parking.The gardens lie to the rear of the house and are laid predominantly to lawn with established hedging and shrubbery, and also include a paved terrace. In all the garden extends to around sixty two feet with a pleasant southerly aspect.

EPC Rating: E

Location

The property is situated in the heart of this small rural hamlet close to the church and surrounded by other interesting and character properties. The village is totally surrounded by glorious rolling countryside, interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts, villages and in particular Ardingly. Highbrook is situated approximately 2 miles to the north east of Ardingly where there is a pretty High Street with numerous shops, stores and other facilities. Other basic daily needs can be found in the villages of West Hoathly and Sharpthorne to the north. Haywards Heath town centre is approximately 5.5 miles to the south west and provides a comprehensive range of shops, leisure facilities, schools and a Mainline Railway Station offering fast and regular services to London (Victoria/London Bridge both 47 minutes) and the south coast (Brighton 20 minutes). East Grinstead is approximately 7 miles to the north east where there is also an extensive range of shops, leisure facilities and railway station. By road, access to the major surrounding areas can be gained via the B2028, the A264 and the A/M23, the latter providing swift vehicular access to Gatwick Airport and the M25.
Directions - From Lindfield High Street proceed north on the B2028 towards Ardingly. After approximately 2 miles turn right into Burstowhill Lane (signposted Highbrook). Burstowhill Lane then becomes Hammingden Lane and after 1.2 miles turn right by the Church and ‘Hatchlands’ is on the right hand side.

Garden (18.90m x 18.29m)

Parking - Garage

Double Garage plus Driveway Parking