6 bed detached house for sale

Hickstead Lane, Hickstead RH17

A beautifully presented period home of immense charm and character, offering over 2,800 sq ft of versatile accommodation and a glorious west facing garden of approximately one third of an acre

Famous for its world class showjumping ground, Hickstead is a small hamlet with boasting great transport links. Hurstpierpoint a larger local village with a vibrant village with a bustling High Street including a green grocers, deli, butchers, post office, 4 restaurants, 3 public houses and a church. Hassocks, with its mainline train station provides regular rail services to London. There are also a range of revered state and private schools locally.

‘Gatehouse’ is an exceptional period home of immense character, offering approximately 2,843 sq ft of beautifully balanced accommodation together with glorious west facing gardens extending to around one third of an acre. Believed to have originally formed three timber framed cottages, the property has been sympathetically enlarged and meticulously maintained, creating a substantial family home that effortlessly blends historic provenance with refined contemporary comfort. The ground floor provides an impressive degree of versatility with five elegant reception rooms arranged around a welcoming central layout, ideal for both family life and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the spacious sitting room is centred around a striking fireplace while the modern kitchen is thoughtfully designed to connect seamlessly with the principal living spaces. Stairs rise to the first floor where five well proportioned bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with both the principal bedroom and second bedroom benefiting from their own en-suite facilities. To the rear, the beautifully private west facing garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a highly usable outdoor setting. A generous paved terrace adjoining the conservatory and rear of the property provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst the expansive lawn offers tremendous scope for families, keen gardeners or further enhancement if desired. To the front, the driveway provides ample parking and access to the large integral garage.
Kitchen


Shaker style wall and base units

Inset sink and drainer

Centre island unit with a selection of cupboards drawers under

Inset electric induction hob

2 x integrated electric ovens

Modern extractor fan over
Bathrooms


Family Bathroom

Panelled corner bath with wall mounted shower

Low level w.c. Suite

Wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator

En-Suite Bathroom

Panelled bath

Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower

Low level w.c.

Wash hand basin

heated ladder style towel radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room

Large fully tiled shower

Low level w.c. Suite

Wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator
Specification


Oil fired boiler

Approximately 3,179 sq ft (including Garage)

Private drainage

Sizable west facing landscaped rear garden

integral double garage

Sizable utility room with space for further appliances

Driveway with off street parking

Scope for development (stnc)
External


The property is approached via a block paved driveway extending across the full width of the frontage providing ample parking and access to the substantial integral garage. Gated side access leads through to the rear garden where a generous paved terrace adjoins the rear of the house creating an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the garden extends beautifully to the west with a broad sweep of lawn bordered by mature trees and established shrubs combining a wonderful sense of privacy with excellent space for families and keen gardeners alike.