4 bed detached house for sale

Henfield Road, Albourne BN6

A well extended and character filled Grade II listed detached house boasting a wealth of period and character features with a wonderful south facing garden and rural views over neighbouring farmland

Albourne is a quaint village with a local village school and church, surrounded by beautiful farmland providing an excellent backdrop for walking and other recreational activities. The larger village of Hurstpierpoint is within walking distance and, with its bustling High Street, provides a comprehensive array of shopping, including a post office, butcher and delicatessen. Hassocks, with its mainline rail station providing easy links to Brighton and London, is the next village along. The area plays host to a number of highly regarded state and private schools.

Situated in a semi-rural location, this well-maintained beautiful Grade II listed house has wonderful far reaching views over neighbouring farmland. The property bears all the hallmarks of its era with inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and quarry tiled floors that seamlessly blend with recent contemporary updates and additions. The open plan kitchen/dining room being one of these with a modern fitted kitchen, vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors out onto the garden. There are 2 further reception rooms and a sizable reception hall. A notable feature of the property is the master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite shower room. There are 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The gardens surround the property with the majority on the southern, eastern and western sides of the property. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedging. The southern boundary of the garden borders neighbouring farmland and provides glorious views beyond. A sizable shingle driveway provides parking for several cars. There is also planning permission to erect a detached double garage with room above (planning ref DM/19/0050)
Kitchen


Shaker style wall and base units

Oak block worksurfaces

Fitted dishwasher

Range cooker with extractor over

Space and plumbing for fridge freezer

Centre island unit with Corian worksurfaces, breakfast bar and a selection of cupboards under

Bi-fold doors to the rear garden
Bathrooms


Family Bathroom

Panelled bath with hand shower attachment

Low level w.c. Suite with concealed cistern

Pedestal wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator
En-suite shower room


Walk in shower with wall mounted shower, hand shower attachment and glazed screen

Low level w.c. Suite

Pedestal wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator
Specification


Floor mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler in the kitchen

Large and light kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceilings, engineered oak flooring and bi-fold doors out onto the rear garden

Sizable principle bedroom suite

Character and period features throughout including Inglenook fireplaces, quarry tiled floors and exposed beams

Private south facing rear garden adjoining neighbouring farmland

Parking for several cars

Planning permission to erect a detached double garage with room above (planning ref DM/19/0050)
External


The property is approached over a shingle driveway with parking for several cars. The gardens are accessed via a timber gate with a crazy paved path leading to the front door and all the way around the house extending to the southern and eastern sides of the property. The gardens are predominately laid to lawn bordered by mature hedgerow. Interspersed within the garden are a selection of well stocked shrub and plant beds and a timber garden shed.