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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RH15 0DX
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About
An exceptional 2760 sq.ft 5 double bedroom and 3 bath/shower room detached family home presented to a show home standard, standing in a 0.25 acre south facing plot.
The property was built in 1936 having been substantially extended and remodelled approximately 14 years ago.
Benefits include 3 reception rooms and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast/family room that was refitted in 2023.
Situated just off the prestigious Folders Lane on the favoured eastern side of town, 1 mile from the mainline station. Both Ditchling Common and Ridgeview Wine Estate are 0.4 mile away by foot.
The accommodation includes a substantial covered porch with an oak door with glazed side panels opening to a good size reception hall with stairs to the first floor.
There is a cloakroom and a utility room fitted with a sink, cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine/dryer, door to side.
The generous living room has an open Victorian cast iron fireplace with double doors opening to a summer room/gym.
This room has a radiator making it useable throughout the year and double doors to the garden. There is a separate dining room also overlooking the garden.
Kitchen/breakfast/family room luxuriously refitted by Hamilton Stone in 2023 with an excellent range of cupboards complemented by a sink unit with instant hot water tap and quartz stone worksurfaces incorporating a breakfast bar for 4 people.
Central island with hob, cupboards and wine fridge. Integrated appliances include a double oven, with folding doors, a microwave, a dishwasher and full height fridge and freezer.
Bifold doors to the garden.
much of the ground floor has been re-laid with quality Invictus flooring On the first floor there is a part galleried landing with hatch to the loft space and pull down ladder.
The master suite comprises a large dual aspect bedroom with double doors opening to a glazed Juliet balcony with views over the garden.
There is a large walk-in dressing room with built in furniture and an ensuite bathroom with separate walk in shower.
The guest bedroom has an ensuite shower room, there are 3 further double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle.
Outside: Long private pebblestone driveway which offers ample parking with electric charging point, flanked by lawn which is shielded from the road by hedging.
The double garage has an electric up and over door, with power, light and wide double doors opening to the rear garden.
A side gate opens to the south facing 82’ x 60’ rear garden that has been expertly landscaped to provide a wonderful oasis.
A full width patio abuts the house with a level lawn, mature magnolia and palm tree.
A stepping path with water feature and box hedging leads to a composite deck with anthracite all weather cover, ideal for dining throughout much of the year. Power and lights.
Services: All mains services and drainage. Gas fired central heating. uPVC framed double glazed windows. Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council – 01444 -458166 EPC Rating: C
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