Semi-detached house for sale in Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6

Guide price: £650,000--£700,000.

Internal viewings available on request.

Stunning period home in the heart of picturesque hurstpierpoint village.

On the edge of the National Park with a footpath opposite leading to it, this charming, 3 bed corner cottage in a quiet, leafy setting has a beautiful southeast facing walled garden for an al fresco lifestyle and a secluded, central courtyard. Ideal for professionals and families of any age, Hurstpierpoint’s High Street and popular primary school are within a 5 min stroll, there’s a choice of secondary schools both state and private within a 10 min radius and Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are within a 7 min drive. Inside this historic 1800’s, end of terrace house has been sensitively extended and improved to create a home of classic beauty with 133.9m2 (1441 sq. Ft.) to enjoy. The spacious living dining room has a Morso Badger wood burning stove whilst the design-led kitchen dining room (with a Devol Kitchen) folds open to an idyllic oasis, perfect for entertaining. A utility room with access to the courtyard is tucked away and upstairs, the family bathroom has a luxury finish. On the first floor, a quiet double bedroom is currently an elegant dressing room with custom made storage and the peaceful principal bedroom next door is a dream come true, complete with a glamorous en-suite bathroom. Up at the top of the house, the third sun-lit room, used as a guest room and home office, has ample space to share and views to glorious, protected Downland.

Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops and schools, and this property is a 3 min drive the recreation ground with a playground and tennis courts. For runners and dog owners the countryside of the National Park is at the end of Policeman’s Lane opposite – but you don’t have to pay the premium price of being in the park itself. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.

Style: End of terrace cottage circa 1816 extended and improved
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living room, kitchen dining room, utility
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 1441 sq.ft.
Outside: Southeast walled garden, south courtyard
Parking: Free local
Council Tax Band: D

Why you’ll like it:
A cottage by name but not by nature, Western Cottage is a private, end of terrace property on a quiet lane where all improvements have been sympathetic to the age of building whilst discreetly incorporating the best of the 21st century - including timber framed double glazing, Cast Rads radiators and high end fittings throughout.

The Living Room:
Inside, a lobby with organised storage opens to a spacious living room of classic beauty with windows at each end. Original storage has characterful detail (and is now down lit), and a Danish, cast iron wood burning stove offers a warm welcome. With 4.63 x 6.74m (15’2 x 22’1), there is a perfect balance between private comfort and companionship, and the solid oak underfoot continues through into the kitchen dining room.

The Kitchen Dining Room and Garden:
Bathed in sunlight, the design-led kitchen dining room has a southeast wall of glass which folds away to the beautiful garden. Perfect for everyday but also for parties, at 3.65 x 4.88m (12’0 x 16’0) there’s plenty of space for a large table with garden views and the kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow behind a sleek peninsular island. Hand built, custom coloured and skilfully designed for catering for friends and family this Devol kitchen is topped by gleaming surfaces, one dark granite the other glittering quartz, and the high-spec appliances include a magnificent Falcon Range, which could stay subject to circumstance, a Shaw’s Original sink and Perrin and Rowe taps.

Outside, the walled garden is a private paradise, child and pet secure behind walls with a side gate for bikes and dogs. Paved in keeping with the age of the building, the dining terrace is surrounded by expert planting where palms and exotic species give a holiday feel whilst others provide scent and shelter for birds, butterflies and bees, and a practical home, tucked around the corner there is space for a store and a water source.

The Utility Room and Courtyard:
Once the original kitchen, the utility room has been designed with the same meticulous detail as the rest of the house, and it’s period charm remains unspoilt with a brick floor, solid shaker units and wood surfaces. There’s plumbing and power in place for three Miele utility machines, and designated space for a Miele fridge freezer, which the vendors are willing to discuss.

The First Floor Bedroom, Bathroom and Principal Suite:
Up at the top of the stairs, the family bathroom has a Georgian influence in the painted panelling, marbled mosaic and high glazed tiling around the bath, which has a traditional style shower above it, but there is nothing old fashioned about the high spec finish and Toto Japanese ‘Washlet’ w.c., which could stay, or the broad Duravit hand basin on a designer stand and warming rails for towels.
The first of the double bedrooms, measuring 3.08 x 3.15m (10’1 x 10’4) is currently a glamorous dressing room, lined with sophisticated storage in the heritage hues of Farrow and Ball. Next door, the peaceful principal bedroom is a light and airy refuge of dual aspect with calm decoration, leafy views and 4.63 x 3.43m (15’2 x 11’3) in which to spread your wings. A restful retreat, the en-suite bathroom has a flawless finish. Large enough for both a stately, freestanding tub and a separate walk in shower with both a window and a Velux it bathes in sunshine, but is not overlooked, and there is organised storage at each end as well as two access points to generous under eave space.

The Top Floor Bedroom:
Completely private spanning a generous 4.39 x 3.24m (14’5 x 10’7), the third double bedroom is bright and inviting. Used as a guest room with a fitted wardrobe to fill, it doubles as a spacious home office for two with a built in workstation, a Velux framing the tip of St Lawrence’s Church spire and a picture window to frame Treeps House where O.M. Wallace stayed, and the glorious roll of protected countryside.

Agent Says:
“With a stunning interior and beautiful sunny garden, this restful period home is in an exclusive location within a few mins walk of the National Park, shops and a popular school with easy access to a station and the A23.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We have enjoyed breathing new life into this beautiful, historic cottage to create a light, airy and sociable home we have loved to live in. Far bigger than it looks from the lane it is a quiet, restful sanctuary. We have enjoyed all the bright and spacious rooms, even the bathrooms are large, although as it is double glazed, well insulated and has a wood burning stove (we don’t usually need the central heating) the house is always warm and welcoming. The easy flow of the ground floor to the garden is perfect for a growing family and the garden is a private refuge which has plenty of space for us to relax as well as for entertaining. The location is perfect with the shops, station, schools and park all close by and we can be in Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick or on the beach in Brighton within a short drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops 3 mins walk, Hassocks 7 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 7 mins drive
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 3 mins by car, sea 20-30 mins drive
Closest schools:
Primary: St Lawrence C of E Primary
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, Patcham
Private: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar<br /><br />The friendly community of Hurstpierpoint is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals it has plenty of local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a recreational ground which has tennis courts and a playground- and the primary school is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas and stations, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the footpath from the lane opposite takes you directly onto the National Park in minutes. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.