DYKE FARM HOUSE the street, , , bn45 7aq Dyke Farm House THE STREET w POYNINGS w BRIGHTON w BN45 7AQ Fine Grade II listed C17th house in a superb village location with far-reaching views across the Weald and to the South Downs

Dyke Farm House Entrance hall w Drawing room w Dining room w Family room w Study/music room w Kitchen/breakfast room w Utility room w Rear lobby w 2 cloakrooms w Cellar

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom w 5 further bedrooms (1 with en suite shower, 1 with WC) w Family bathroom w Loft room w EPC exempt

Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds Detached annexe comprising open plan living room/kitchen, shower room & WC Timber framed triple garage with workshop and woodstore, Greenhouse, Timber shed Landscaped garden, kitchen garden, courtyard garden with aquifer

About 1.53 acres

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Savills 37-39 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West RH16 3BN

Sophie Wysock-Wright 01444 446 000 [email protected] Description Dyke Farm House is a beautifully presented Grade II listed house, Outbuildings, Gardens & Land with brick and timber elevations under a tiled roof. The property Dyke Farm House is set slightly back from The Street behind a tall is believed to have been built by William Osborne, and the oldest yew hedge. It is approached via a pair of five bar gates set portion dates from 1694, as noted on a brick etched “WO 1694”; in a retaining wall, opening to the gravelled drive which leads he later extended the house in 1729 and there were further up past the house to the triple bay timber garaging. The garaging additions in the nineteenth century. has power connected, a workshop/stoarge space and an attached woodstore. There is ample parking for several cars The property is set in a superb location with striking views of on the drive. Devil’s Dyke to the south, and far-reaching views across the Weald from all rooms on the northern elevation. Internally, the The Annexe is situated at the western end of the north terrace, house has been significantly updated and improved by the and is of brick and timber construction with floor to ceiling current owners, and is extremely well-presented with modern glazing. It provides excellent guest accommodation comprising fittings and neutral décor. Care has been taken to retain the open plan living room/ kitchen, shower room and WC. charm of the original building and the property has many Adjacent to the garaging and sheltered by a mid-level flint wall excellent period features including exposed beams, an impressive is the kitchen garden, which has greenhouse and raised beds. inglenook fireplace in the drawing room, beautiful flint walls, and casement windows, with stained glass. The gardens are a particularly beautiful feature of Dyke Farm House, having been landscaped by Nigel L Philips. The house The house has a pleasing layout, being arranged around is surrounded by dramatically planted herbaceous beds; to the a charming central brickpaved courtyard, accessed from the rear front is a south facing paved terrace, accessed from the kitchen hall and the kitchen and with an aquifer providing water for the and the family room, with a small circular lawn. The major portion garden. Dyke Farm House is ideally suited to modern family life; of the gardens are situated to the north of the house, with a large the two elegant principal reception rooms offer excellent spaces paved terrace providing space for table and chairs, and for formal entertaining and are complemented by the family room, well-stocked borders flanking the lawn which stretches away from the study and the lovely kitchen/breakfast room, which create the house, sloping down to a further seating area with a stunning a more relaxed space for day-to-day use. The vaulted kitchen/ vista across the surrounding countryside. There is a “wild breakfast room has been refurbished by the current owners, with meadow” walk, leading around the boundary and up under a row the addition of new windows and French doors to the south and of hazel trees to the garaging. north. It has an excellent range of bespoke painted wooden units by Neptune, with textured granite surfaces, a central island, To the rear of the Annexe is a timber garden shed. and a four oven AGA with an antiqued mirror splashback. In all, about 1.53 acres. The study/music room has bespoke Woodworks of Lewes cabinetry and shelving. There are two cloakrooms and a utility room also situated on the ground floor. Situation On the first floor, the master bedroom suite is arranged along the Dyke Farm House is set in a stunning location in Poynings, eastern elevation and comprises bedroom, cloakroom with a pretty village in the South Downs National Park, at the foot WC and cupboards, and a stunning contemporary bathroom of Devil’s Dyke. Poynings has a highly regarded pub, village hall, (also accessed from the landing) with roll top bath, walk-in playing field, cricket pitch and garden centre with cafe and farm shower and an inset sink with drawers below. There are five shop. For local amenities, the larger villages of and further bedrooms (one with a modern en suite shower/dressing Steyning have an assortment of local independent shops together room and one with an en suite WC) and a beautifully fitted family with public houses, restaurants and schools. bathroom with bath and separate shower on the first floor. The cosmopolitan City of Brighton Hove lies just over 7 miles The floorplans give an excellent overview of the layout of the away, on the other side of the South Downs, and provides 5744 sq ft of accommodation. comprehensive shopping and entertainment. There are many leisure activities available in the area, with many walks and bridlepaths across the South Downs and surrounding countryside; Wickwoods Country Club is only just over 2 miles away and offers a range of leisure facilities including all year round tennis. There is sailing at Brighton Marina and along the coast, and golf Floor Plans across the county. Equestrian facilities are superb, with the All Gross Internal Area (approx) = 533.6 sq m / 5744sq ft (Including Cellar and Loft) Jumping Course based at Hickstead, as well as racing at Outbuildings = 93.4 sq m / 1005 sq ft Plumpton, Goodwood and Brighton. Total = 607.9 sq m / 6543 sq ft There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. Transport links: there are frequent direct rail services to from , 5 miles, London Bridge/Victoria from 63 minutes. = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 The A23/M23 lies to the east, giving access to Gatwick airport

(22 miles) and the M25. Utility 2.53 x 1.26 Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, 8'4 x 4'2 Bedroom 5.76 x 2.77 Garage both state and private, including Girls, Brighton 3.98 x 3.49 18'11 x 9'1 Family Room 6.57 x 5.74 13'1 x 11'5 & Hove High School, and , Brighton, and 5.29 x 4.71 21'7 x 18'10 Colleges. 17'4 x 15'5 Bedroom 3.60 x 2.72 4.07 x 3.94 11'10 x 8'11 13'4 x 12'11 Up Directions Up Heading south on the A23, exit at Hickstead/ (B2118) and proceed south, though the villages of Sayers 2.44 x 1.38 Outbuildings Common and . At the t-junction with the B2117 turn 8'0 x 4'6 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) right and at the end of the road, turn left onto the A281. Bedroom Kitchen / 4.29 x 3.29 Pass the garden centre on the left and at the roundabout turn Breakfast Room 14'1 x 10'10 6.38 x 5.75 right, signposted Poynings. Follow the road into the village past 20'11 x 18'10 Up Study/ Kitchen/ Studio the Royal Oak pub, and the drive to Dyke Farm House is on the Music Room 8.28 x 3.28 6.95 x 4.37 27'2 x 10'9 right after the row of Georgian villas. 22'10 x 14'4

Bedroom Additional Information 3.83 x 3.40 Up Services: Oil fi red central heating (underfl oor heating Cellar 12'7 x 11'2 in bathrooms). Mains water, electricity and drainage. Up 3.80 x 1.37 Outgoings: Council, 01444 458166. Dn Up Up 12'6 x 4'6 Council tax band G 2.89 x 2.30 9'6 x 7'7 Up Drawing Room Tenure: Freehold Dining Room Master Cellar 6.67 x 6.62 5.55 x 4.40 Bedroom / Bedroom Loft Room 4.83 x 3.08 21'11 x 21'9 18'3 x 14'5 Dressing Room 5.60 x 4.55 5.44 x 3.75 Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000. 15'10 x 10'1 Up Viewing: 5.11 x 3.02 18'4 x 14'11 17'10 x 12'4 Dn 16'9 x 9'11 Loft Room If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we 3.27 x 2.91 invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to 10'9 x 9'7 view the property. IN Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Savills Haywards Heath 37-39 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath RH16 3BN

Sophie Wysock-Wright 01444 446 000 [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any 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, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested savills.co.uk any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared: October 2017. Photographs taken: October 2017. TP/7102011 Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk