Detached Arts and Crafts House with South Downs Views
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Detached Arts and Crafts house with South Downs views Culpepers, 11 College Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TU Freehold Entrance hall • Sitting room • Dining room • Breakfast room • Kitchen • Studio • Study • Four bedrooms (one en suite) • Bathroom • WC • Attic • Open bay garaging • Barn • Workshop/apple store • EPC rating E About the property Culpepers is a fine example of The property has a substantial classic Arts and Crafts footprint and occupies a architecture, designed by Harold desirable position within its plot, George Turner and dating from and offers an excellent the early 1920s; it has an opportunity for conversion and interesting history, being built for updating, subject to the Viscountess Wolseley, the necessary consents and influential gardening author and permissions. founder of Glynde College for The full extent and layout of Lady Gardeners. In time, the the house can be seen on the property passed privately to accompanying floorplans, but Leonard Keir Hett, a renowned briefly comprises two reception architect and local figure, and rooms, breakfast room, kitchen, has remained in the same family pantry, cloakroom, and a studio, since 1948. which is a later single storey Now coming to the open addition. The dining room is of market for the first time, the particular note, with a large, property offers a superb inglenook fireplace with opportunity, situated in a herringbone paved hearth and a generous 1.8 acre plot and quote from St Francis carved into occupying an enviable position in the oak beam, in classic Arts and the heart of a popular village. Crafts style; there is a door Culpepers holds immense leading to the south facing potential and scope for loggia. modernisation and showcases an On the first floor are four array of wonderful original bedrooms (one with en suite features and period details, bathroom and one with a including open fireplaces, dressing room with basin), a decorative plaster reliefs, family bathroom and separate beautiful wood panelled WC. A ladder gives access to the cupboards and doors, and the generous, fully boarded attic original wood framed, cast iron space. lattice windows which frame the breathtaking southerly views to the South Downs. Outbuildings with planning permission Local Information There are two substantial Situated in a wonderful outbuildings: a timber framed elevated position in the heart of barn and a brick and timber two Ardingly village, next to open storey workshop/apple store. fields and with far-reaching views These buildings have the benefit to the South Downs. Ardingly is a of full planning permission for the popular and thriving village with “erection of a link building an active community, situated in between two existing barns and the High Weald Area of the conversion into a single Outstanding Natural Beauty. residential dwelling” which would Ardingly offers a good range of create further accommodation local amenities including a village comprising open plan reception shop, a primary school, bakery, room, three bedrooms and two takeaway, public houses and the bathrooms. Plans can be viewed South of England Showground, on the MSDC planning portal, ref which hosts a number of events DM/17/4117. throughout the year including the annual South of England country Gardens and Grounds show. 11 College Road is situated in a Comprehensive shopping and tucked away location at the end leisure facilities are at Haywards of a long drive, with open fields Heath (3.4 miles), and Crawley to the south. The gardens are of (nine miles). particular note; to the front is a Sussex offers a superb range substantial kitchen garden, with of sporting and leisure beds planted. An orchard and opportunities with golf at Royal small paddock, currently used for Ashdown, Haywards Heath and sheep, lies to the west. Lindfield, and many other The formal gardens are fully courses across the county. There enclosed, with a charming loggia is racing at Goodwood, Lingfield and terrace, with the reminder and Plumpton, and sailing at mainly laid to lawn with some Ardingly Reservoir and the coast. beds planted. There are many footpaths and There is ample parking ahead bridle paths across surrounding of the house, and a single storey countryside and the South attached outbuilding offers open Downs, as well as riding on bay garaging and storage. Ashdown Forest by permit. Culpepers, 11 College Road, Ardingly Spa and country house hotels Agent’s Note include Alexander House, There is a public footpath Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor running along the eastern and Ockenden Manor. The boundary of the property, County Town of Lewes and the separated from the garden by City of Brighton and Hove offer trees and hedging. theatres, cinemas, shopping and restaurants, and there is the Services world renowned Opera House at Gas-fired central heating, except Glyndebourne. studio: wall mounted electric Mainline Rail Service: heater. All mains services. Haywards Heath offers regular services to London Bridge/ Outgoings Victoria/St. Pancras Mid Sussex District Council, International, journey time from 01444 458166. Council tax band 42 minutes, as well as G. connections to Brighton, Lewes and the coast. Tenure The A/M23 provides access to Freehold the south coast and connections to Gatwick airport (11.7 miles, Energy Performance approximately 20 minutes A copy of the full Energy journey time by car), the M25 and Performance Certificate is national motorway network. available on request. There is an excellent range of highly-regarded schools in the Viewing area, including St Peter’s CEP Strictly by appointment with School, Oathall Community Savills on 01444 446000. College, Ardingly College, If there is any point which is of Cumnor House, Great Walstead, particular importance to you, we Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton invite you to discuss this with us, College, Burgess Hill Girls and especially before you travel to Lewes Old Grammar School. view the property. All distances and journey times are approximate. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved. Licence number 100022432 Plotted Scale - 1:1250. Paper Size - A4 Not to scale. For identification only. Culpepers, Ardingly Culpepers,Gross internal Ardingly area (approx) 286.1 sq m/ 3,079 sq ft GrossAttached internal outbuilding area (approx) 121.1 286.1 sq sq m/ m/3079 1,303 sqsq ft AttachedWorkshop outbuilding / Apple 121.1store sq m/130354.4 sq sqm/ ft585 sq ft Rohan Vines WorkshopBarn 67.0 / Apple sq m/ store 721 sq54.4 ft sq m/585 sq ft Savills Haywards Heath Barn 67.0 sq m/721 sq ft 01444 446000 528.6 sq m/ 5,688 sq ft TotalTotal 528.6 sq m/5688 sq ft savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Barn Workshop / Apple store reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Store room Bedroom Bedroom 5.31 x 3.52 7.11 x 3.83 Attic room Bedroom 23'4 x 12'6 4.38 x 3.09 17'5 x 11'6 11.77 x 5.43 14'4 x 10'1 4.81 x 4.42 38'7 x 17'9 15'9 x 14'6 First floor Store room Bedroom 11.35 x 5.82 Attic space 37'3 x 19'1 3.17 x 2.49 Store room Store room 10'5 x 8'2 3.76 x 2.45 4.44 x 3.83 12'4 x 8'0 14'6 x 12'6 First floor Second floor Culpepers, Ardingly Gross internal area (approx) 286.1 sq m/ 3,079 sq ft Ground floor Attached outbuilding 121.1 sq m/ 1,303 sq ft Workshop / Apple store 54.4 sq m/ 585 sq ft Barn 67.0 sq m/ 721 sq ft Total 528.6 sq m/ 5,688 sq ft © Trueplan (UK) Limited Study Studio 4.22 x 2.81 Sitting room 13'10 x 9'2 Dining room 8.55 x 4.88 4.77 x 4.28 28'0 x 16'0 15'7 x 14'0 Barn Workshop / Apple store Store reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 room Stable Stable Open garage Garage Stable Courtyard 12.28 x 5.89 Bedroom Breakfast Store room 40'3 x 19'3 room max. Bedroom 5.31 x 3.52 Kitchen 7.11 x 3.83 Attic room Store Bedroom 23'4 x 12'6 4.38 x 3.09 17'5 x 11'6 3.62 x 3.51 room 11.77 x 5.43 14'4 x 10'1 4.81 x 4.42 11'10 x 11'6 38'7 x 17'9 15'9 x 14'6 Ground floor First floor Store room Bedroom 11.35 x 5.82 For identification only. Not to scale. © TP02022141 Attic space 37'3 x 19'1 3.17 x 2.49 Store room Store room 10'5 x 8'2 Important notice3.76 Savills, x 2.45 its clients4.44 x 3.83 and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the 12'4 x 8'0 14'6 x 12'6 property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or onFirst behalf floor of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibilitySecond for any floor statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property hasGround all necessary floor planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.