FORMER VICTORIAN GATEHOUSE SET IN BEAUTIFUL AND STRIKING LANDSCAPED GARDENS heather place scaynes hill, west FORMER VICTORIAN GATEHOUSE SET IN BEAUTIFUL AND STRIKING LANDSCAPED GARDENS heather place, lewes road, scaynes hill, , , rh17 7nb Entrance hall w drawing room w dining room w sitting room w kitchen/breakfast room w conservatory w utility room w master bedroom with en suite bathroom w 3 further bedrooms w family bathroom w 2 WCs w garaging w 4 detached timber outbuildings w landscaped gardens w pond w woodland w EPC rating – D w about 1.75 acres

Description Heather Place is a charming property, built during the 1840s as a gatehouse for the Eastlands estate. The property was extended and renovated during the 1920s and the 1970s. It offers over 3,257 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has many delightful details including parquet flooring and wood panelling; the principle rooms are arranged along the south west elevation and have superb views. Heather Place has clearly been a much-loved family home and, whilst it would benefit from some internal updating, offers an excellent opportunity for the next owners to put their own stamp on. The floorplans give an overview of the layout of the accommodation. Points of note include the drawing room, which has a large bay window with stunning views across the garden to the farmland beyond; the panelled dining room, ideal for formal entertaining; the sitting room which has a wood-burning stove and the spacious conservatory. The recently refurbished kitchen has an adjoining utility room, with access to the garden. There is a cloakroom with WC situated off the hall. On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, bespoke fitted cupboards and a door to the roof terrace. There are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC on the first floor. Heather Place is set slightly back from Lewes Road behind trees and a fenced boundary. It is approached via a short drive with five bar gates opening to a gravelled parking area. The double garage has an electronically-operated up and over door. The beautiful gardens are a particular feature of Heather Place; to the front is a small woodland walk. The south west terrace, accessed from the drawing room and the conservatory, is planted with topiaried box and bay, with climbing plants across the rear elevation. Beyond the stone wall is a large lawn, planted with specimen trees including an ancient oak. To the north west of the house is the kitchen garden, with a fruit cage and greenhouse. Four timber outbuildings provide storage for garden machinery and equipment. The woodland is situated beyond the gardens to the northwest, and the grounds extend in all to 1.75 acres. Agent’s Note The garden statuary, including the sun dial, and some of the plants are excluded from the sale. Please refer to the agent for details. The property is subject to an overage clause entitling the vendor to 25% of the uplift in value should planning consent for residential development be granted within a specified timeframe.

Situation Heather Place is situated in Scaynes Hill, a small village to the east of Haywards Heath, adjoining open countryside. Scaynes Hill has a primary school, a petrol station with shop attached and two public houses; comprehensive shopping is available at Haywards Heath (3 miles), Lewes (10 miles) or Brighton (17 miles). There are many leisure activities available in the area including many bridlepaths and footpaths across the surrounding countryside, including Chailey Common, Ashdown Forest and the South Downs. There is sailing at and golf across the county. 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 rail services to London from Haywards Heath, with direct services to London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes and St Pancras International from 70 minutes. The A23/M23 lies to the west, giving access to Gatwick airport (16 miles), the south coast and the M25. Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including St Augustine’s CEP School, Lindfield Primary Academy, Cumnor House, Great , Oathall Community College, Ardingly College and College. Directions From Haywards Heath take the A272 east into Scaynes Hill, Heather Place is the first house on the right hand side immediately before Ham Lane.

Services Mains gas-fired central heating; mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings Council, 01444 458166. Council Tax band G.

Tenure Freehold Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Store Stores Gross Internal Area (approx) = 302.6 sq m / 3257 sq ft 2.87 x 1.78 2.30 x 1.79 9'5 x 5'10 7'7 x 5'10 Outbuilding = 30 sq m / 323 sq ft Garage = 49.9 sq m / 537 sq ft Outbuilding Total = 382.5 sq m / 4117 sq ft (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Workshop 6.01 x 3.47 19'9 x 11'5 Conservatory N 5.34 x 4.55 17'6 x 14'11 Outbuilding (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Garage / Workshop 2.57 x 2.30 Bedroom 5.16 x 2.80 8'5 x 7'7 Sitting Room 16'11 x 9'2 6.18 x 3.67 6.25 x 4.42 20'3 x 12'0 20'6 x 14'6

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Utility Up 1.60 x 3.10 5'3 x 10'2 Garage 5.75 x 5.14 Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom 18'10 x 16'10 3.58 x 3.95 4.40 x 3.72 Bedroom 14'5 x 12'2 3.97 x 3.64 11'9 x 13'0 13'0 x 11'11 4.47 x 2.90 14'8 x 9'6

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Drawing Room Roof Bedroom 9.50m x 5.16m Terrace 6.58 x 4.91 31'2 x 16'11 21'7 x 16'1

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