A beautifully presented country house apartment situated in a rural location with communal gardens & grounds of about 15 acres. No ongoing chain.
- Country House apartment
- Beautifully presented
- Gardens & grounds, 15 acres
- Use of guest cottage
- No ongoing chain
Situation
4 Old Mill House is situated in a delightful rural location, just north of the village of Hurstpierpoint.
Local Amenities: Hurstpierpoint has a good range of local amenities including a variety of restaurants, public houses, independent shops, a health centre, primary school and church.
Comprehensive Shopping: Haywards Heath, Brighton & Crawley.
Mainline Rail Service: Hassocks or Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 48 and 42 minutes respectively).
www.southernrailway.co.uk
Schools: There are a number of schools in the area, both state and private, including Hurstpierpoint College.
www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/education
Communications: The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via the A23 (about 1.5 miles to the west), linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.
Description
4 Old Mill House is a beautifully presented first floor apartment, one of only four other apartments in a converted Edwardian country house; handsomely characterised by part-timbered, red brick elevations under a tiled roof. Internally, the property is presented
to a high standard, with modern bathroom and kitchen suites, whilst retaining a number of classic period features including high ceilings, leaded light sash windows, an original fireplace and roll top bath.
Old Mill House is approached via a gated, long tree lined and gravelled driveway and is situated in a delightful rural location, yet is also within easy reach of communications: the A/M23 can be accessed about 1.5 miles to the west and Hassocks and Haywards
Heath mainline railway stations are only 3 miles and 6 miles distant respectively.
Accommodation
- Original solid oak double doors open to the fine, shared reception hall, with turned staircase rising to the first floor and to the oak front door of number four.
- The front door opens to a spacious and bright entrance hall.
- Triple aspect sitting room featuring an original cast iron fireplace with moulded surround and raised hearth. French doors open to a large terrace.
- The kitchen is fitted with a range of black, gloss units with granite worktops and an inset bowl sink and drainer. Appliances include an oven, fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. A door opens to a wrought iron balcony, with steps leading down to the
driveway and rear courtyard.
- Large double bedroom with range of fitted wardrobes.
- Bathroom with classic white suite comprising an original roll top bath with mirrored surround, pedestal basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
To the rear of the property is a pretty enclosed courtyard, to one side of which is the house laundry room with space and plumbing for laundry appliances.
Set within the beautiful gardens, the self-contained guest cottage has excellent family accommodation which is available to house guests all year round.
Gardens & Grounds
Old Mill House is approached from Cuckfield Road by a tree lined, gravelled driveway, which opens to a large gravelled area to the front of the house. In addition, there is a parcel of land owned by number 4 which is of a suitable size for the construction
of a double garage, as a number of the other residents have done.
The mature gardens and grounds lie predominantly to the south, east and west of the house and comprise a number of areas; including formal gardens, paddocks, a wild flower meadow and light woodland. Adjoining the south of the house is a paved terrace, which
extends around to the swimming pool. Beyond the terrace is a croquet lawn, from which there are wonderful southerly views to the South Downs. Tucked away at the side of the lawn is a timber summerhouse on a rotating plinth, taking full advantage of the view.
The paddocks and woodland lie to the west and east of the property, with south facing formal gardens, extending down to a lake at the far southern boundary.
Tenure
4 Old Mill House is held on a 999 year lease from 2011, at a ground rent of £200 per annum.
The Freehold interest is vested in a holding company of which each owner is a Director holding 1/5th share.
The service charge is £3540 per annum, which includes oil for the central heating, water heating, swimming pool, water and drainage, outdoor lighting, buildings insurance and maintenance of the property, gardens and grounds.
Directions
From Haywards Heath, proceed west on the A272 into Ansty and proceed straight over the mini-roundabout in the centre of the village. Turn right into Cuckfield Road, proceed straight over at the roundabout with the A2300 and straightover at the crossroad by
The Sportsman Inn. The entrance drive for Old Mill House can be found on the left hand side, the second driveway after Pomper Lane.