31, Highfield Drive, Hassocks, BN6 9AU

Guide price: £625,000- £675,000. Popular quiet residential area. Garden home office. Solar panels. Internal viewings available on request.

A bright, feel-good retreat, this 3 bed, 2 bath detached chalet with a garage, off street parking and solar panels feeding into the National Grid is on the edge of the National Park with the shops, cafés, bistro pubs and theatre of the popular village of Hurstpierpoint an easy walk.

20 mins from the coastal city of Brighton it’s good to go with an inviting, contemporary finish and great design includes a glamorous principal suite and an L shaped ground floor which sweeps open to the delightful garden which comes with a stylish, timber cabin.

Ideal for professionals and families of any age as the local primary school is a 4 min drive, a choice of secondary schools both state and private are within a 10 min radius and Hassock Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London are about a 5 mins by cab or an 8 min cycle.

Sunny and sociable, the elegant living room is ideal for entertaining with French doors to bring the outside in, the stylish kitchen diner also opens to the large, level garden ideal for al fresco summers, and two spacious ground floor bedrooms are quiet doubles which don’t share a wall.

The luxury bathroom has an immaculate finish with the bonus of underfloor heat, and upstairs the private principal suite has a walk in closet and a fabulous en-suite bathroom which leads to two store areas – one used as a study.

About 20 mins from the sea, Hurstpierpoint is a favourite destination for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros, schools and recreation grounds with sports facilities and a playground.

For hikers, runners, riders and dog owners the countryside of the Hurst Meadows and National Park is close by - 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 feel and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.

Style: Detached chalet Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living room, kitchen dining room Location: Hurstpierpoint Area: 1418 sq.ft Outside: Front garden, large rear garden with timber cabin Parking: Detached garage, off street parking Council Tax Band: D Why You’ll Like It: Big and bright, this social, eco-friendly home has well- proportioned, double glazed rooms enjoying leafy open views, making it unusually private.

Tucked away on a tranquil, tree lined avenue with a twitten which cuts to a quick route to the high street and a footpath to fields from a nearby close, it’s on a large plot where a front garden has off street parking and a detached garage at the rear offers versatile options, stnc.

Through the front door, a cupboard has space for coats and bags and the inviting hallway has crisp, clean lines.

With plenty of floorspace for friends and family to spread into, the elegant living room has a broad window to bathe the room in sunlight at the front, stained glass ‘porthole’ windows to the side - and a room to enjoy come rain or shine French doors frame the beautiful garden all year round and open to the garden for easy outdoor entertaining.

At the other end of the hallway, a spacious kitchen dining room is a dream, expertly planned with plenty of space for a big family table by French doors to the secure back garden, whilst the multi fuel range cooker is safely away from the in/out flow.

Family friendly units deliver ample storage and practical working surfaces, and plumbing is in place for two machines.

Outside, the landscaped garden is a tranquil oasis where there is always a spot to sit in the sunshine – and it is not directly overlooked.

Child and pet secure, Indian sandstone paths lead from the house to the side gate, access to the garage and the versatile timber cabin which is double glazed with a stable door and power.

There are twin seating areas which look across a big, flat lawn (a feature which can be tricky to find within the South Downs) and in the far corner a netted pond is surrounded with seasonal flowers to help precious pollinators.

With restful views over the garden, the first of the double bedrooms is a secluded refuge, quiet and comfortable, with plenty of floorspace for storage.

There’s an easy, one level flow to the light and airy bathroom at the centre of the house, where touches of luxury include a Hydro shower and underfloor heating.

At the front of the chalet, the second double room is big, bright and restful. Upstairs, the crowning jewel of this discreetly luxurious home is the private principal bedroom suite.

A serene sanctuary with picture perfect views over a sea of gardens, it’s easy to forget you’re just minutes from the vibrant high street – and not far from Brighton!

There’s a walk in, organised closet and a glamorous en-suite large enough for a roll top bath which also has a shower attachment.

There are warming rails for towels and access to a storeroom large enough for a workstation and a 2nd, spacious attic.

Agent Says: “With a stylish interior and extensive garden, this spacious home is perfect for those who want to enjoy a luxury lifestyle and quiet nights within easy reach of Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick and London.” Owner’s secret: “The house is always inviting come rain or shine.

The easy flow of the ground floor is perfect for pets, a growing family and for entertaining – and the garden has space for everyone of any age to enjoy!

Ideal if you work in the city or at the airports there are buses to the station’s direct trains if you don’t want to drive (or cycle – about 8 mins).

If you have children, there’s a good school nearby and it’s easy to meet other local families either at the school gate or in the local parks.

We have loved the friendly community and slower pace of village life – although there’s always something happening locally like the St Lawrence Fair which is the centre piece of the Hurst Festival.

The area is safe and quiet with friendly neighbours, and good for dogs and kids, there’s easy access to nature with countryside walks on the doorstep and the beaches and water sports of Hove are between 20-30 mins drive.” Where it is: Shops: Local High Street 2 mins drive, about 10 mins walk, Hassocks 6 mins drive Train Station: Hassocks Station 5-8 mins drive, 8 mins cycle Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 10 mins on foot, 2 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: Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar (all with buses available) The friendly community of Hurstpierpoint is on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

Popular with families and professionals as you can walk to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as two recreational grounds which have sports facilities and a playground- and the primary school, a 4 min drive (15 min walk) 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 nearby close takes you directly into fields in minutes.

The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes, Gatwick and London.