Detached house for sale in Selsfield Road, Turners Hill, Sussex RH10

Old Selsfield is a beautiful country house updated to an exacting standard with solar panels, under floor heating to the ground floor and some Cat 6 wiring, all providing an outstanding EPC rating of C which is exceptional.

The entrance porch with part glazed oak double doors opens into a magnificent open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. Upon entering the kitchen there is a double height ceiling with galleried landing above, and there is a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and a staircase to one side. This gorgeous room has stone flooring with under floor heating and bifold doors leading through to the garden and terrace. The bespoke fitted kitchen has many floor and wall units, an oak island with granite worktops and breakfast bar, integrated wine chiller and rack, dishwasher, induction hob, two wall mounted ovens, a microwave and coffee maker. To one side is a cloakroom and a door which leads down to the wine cellar. To the other side of the kitchen is a good-sized study with parquet floor and a large utility room. There is also an elegant and well-proportioned drawing room with a wealth of period features including a beautiful inglenook fireplace, panelling and a bay window with French doors leading out onto the rear terrace.

Leading up to the first floor the galleried landing has oak floorboards, a period fireplace and fitted storage cupboards. There is a wonderful principal bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and two French doors each opening onto a Juliet balcony. The principal suite boasts a walk-in wardrobe and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, shower, a granite vanity unit with a pair of carved stone-basins and a period cast iron fireplace. There are two additional large double bedrooms on the first floor with well-appointed bath/shower rooms. There are two staircases leading to the second floor which offer two more bedrooms and a shower room and bathroom.

Old Selsfield sits in a delightful plot of circa 3 acres in the heart of Sussex. Entrance to the property is through two electric gates leading through to a large turning circle in front of the house providing ample parking for several vehicles. Within the grounds is a charming two-bedroom detached cottage, a large indoor swimming pool complex with shower, hot tub and sauna.

In addition, there is a large, thatched Sussex barn which is divided into garages, a bedroom suite, workshop and storeroom.

The gardens and grounds provide a very special, quiet and secluded setting for this beautiful family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside.

Turners Hill provides local shops and the bigger towns of Crawley (5.6 miles) and East Grinstead (4.2 miles) are also nearby. A regular mainline train service is available from Three Bridges, just 4.2 miles away with frequent trains to London Victoria and London Bridge.

Gatwick Airport is approximately 9 miles to the northwest with the Gatwick Express service to London Victoria taking around 30 minutes. The M23 and the M25 are nearby offering direct access to London and Brighton and the South Coast.

There are many highly renowned schools in the area both state and private including Turners Hill Church of England Primary, Worth Abbey, Ardingly Prep and Ardingly College, Brambletye, Cumnor House, Hurstpierpoint College and Brighton College to the south.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and there are numerous excellent golf courses nearby and reservoirs for water sports.

Local authority