WEST WING, BROOK HOUSE, HAMMINGDEN LANE, HIGHBROOK, NR. , WEST , RH17 6SR A beautifully refurbished 2/3 bedroom apartment within this grand old country mansion approached over a long private driveway and standing in parkland grounds of 16 acres.

• 2/3 bedroom apartment in a country mansion

• 1,500 sq feet of accommodation

• recently refurbished to a high standard

• large west facing balcony

• character features throughout

• 4 original fireplaces, high ceilings

• 16 acres of beautiful grounds and pitch

• share of freehold

• parking, useful basement store room, log store, garden shed

• EPC: E

• council tax band: C

The present owners have thoroughly and sympathetically refurbished the property to a high standard to include new (The Heritage Window Company)double glazed windows, electrical re-wiring, neutral decoration, solid oak flooring, new kitchen, modernised bathroom, new shower room suites and new electric heaters. They have been keen to maintain and promote the character of the property with its high ceilings and four cast-iron fireplaces.

The property could be used with up to 3 bedrooms, although the owners currently have the accommodation arranged with a large open kitchen/living area with doors onto the balcony, a separate grand sitting room, a bedroom and a second bedroom/library. There is a family bathroom and a separate cloaks/shower room.

The residents collectively own the freehold of Brook House, which includes 16 acres of wonderful gardens anda cricket ground with pavilion. The main reception hall to the building is used for quarterly freeholders meetings and occasional social gatherings, Christmas carols, etc.

The apartment is neutrally decorated throughout and each room has its own character with several original panelled doors, bookcases, cupboards and a useful walk-in utility cupboard. Brook House comprises 12 apartments and wings and is surrounded by glorious parkland and gardens surrounded by countryside which is interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts including Ardingly Village High Street and The (Horsted Keynes station).

Tenure: Share of Freehold, 125 years lease from 1st April 1994

Outgoings: Approx. 8.5% of annual running costs - £2,000 approx. half yearly.

The owners and managing agent are active in the upkeep of the building and have a 10 year ongoing maintenance plan which last year included the decoration of the front elevation including replacement of various gutters, drainpipes and roof repairs.

Brook House was once part of the renowned Clark family estate who owned a large part of Sussex and several other neighbouring estates including Borde Hill. The property is approached from this country lane over a long driveway and is surrounded by some of Mid Sussex’s most picturesque rolling countryside which includes forests, farmland, meadows and the 180 acre Ardingly Reservoir.

Highbrook is a small hamlet with a church and a handful of interesting cottages, houses and farms which is located just to the east of Ardingly. Ardingly village has a High Street with a few shops and Lindfield village (2.5 miles to the south) with its picturesque tree-lined High Street provides a traditional range of shops, stores and boutiques, a landmark duck pond and a village common. town centre is approximately 4 miles distant and provides extensive shopping and leisure centre with a mainline railway station which offers fast commuter services to (Victoria/London Bridge 47 mins), Gatwick Airport (15 mins) and the south coast (Brighton 20 mins).

There are local schools in Ardingly, Lindfield and Haywards Heath and the surrounding area has some excellent independent day and boarding schools including Ardingly College, Worth Abbey, Cumnor House, Hurst College, Park and School for Girls.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 - Although every care has been taken in the production of these sales particulars prospective purchasers should note: 1. All measurements are approximate. 2. Services to the property, appliances, fixtures and fittings included in the sale are believed to be in working order (though they have not been checked). 3. Prospective purchasers are advised to arrange their own tests and/or surveys before proceeding with a purchase. 4. The agents have not checked the deeds to verify the boundaries. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves via their solicitors as to the actual boundaries of the property. 53a High Street, Lindfield, , RH16 2HN www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk Tel: 01444 484084 Offices Throughout Sussex