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Exceptional Period House in a Desirable Location Exceptional period house in a desirable location Highmead, Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 Freehold Reception hall • Sitting room • Dining room • Family room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast/living room • Utility room • Ground floor shower room • Master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite) • Family bathroom • Garden • Double garage • EPC rating D About this property Stoves range cooker and a gas Set behind secure gates, and fired Aga. positioned centrally within almost half an acre of gardens, On the first floor, the master Highmead is an exceptional bedroom suite has an impressive detached house with an elegant en suite bathroom with dressing rendered façade. area. Originally dating from the 1860s, There are four further bedrooms the property has been (1 en suite) and a beautifully fitted substantially and sympathetically family bathroom arranged on the extended over the years, most first and second floors. recently in 2001 with the addition of the east wing and rear The floorplans give an excellent extensions, creating a spacious overview of the full extent and and impressive home that is both layout of the accommodation. comfortable and stylish. Outside, the property is The well-appointed approached via a drive leading to accommodation is beautifully detached double garage. presented; points of particular note include high ceilings, A path skirts the expanse of front decorative coving and lawn and the sun terrace. To the plasterwork, some sash windows rear of the house is further terrace and working fireplaces in all with plenty of space for table and principal reception rooms. chairs; the remainder of the fully enclosed garden is laid to lawn The formal sitting room has with a large open storage shed access to the south-facing sun and mature trees planted at the terrace and the rear garden; the boundary. family room is ideally suited for day to day life and has a striking wood burning stove. At the rear of the house, and the hub of family life, is the large yet cosy kitchen/breakfast/living room, which has space for a sofa, French doors to the terrace and is well-equipped with a good range of painted wood cabinets, a Local Information Viewing Situated on one of Burgess Hill’s All viewings will be accompanied most prestigious roads, on the and are strictly by prior south side of town close to the arrangement through Savills open countryside of Ditching Haywards Heath Office. Common and the South Downs Telephone: National Park. +44 (0) 1444 446 000. The centre of Burgess Hill and the station are about half a mile walking distance. Burgess Hill provides for day to day needs with a good range of shops including a Waitrose and a mainline railway station with a regular service to London Bridge/Victoria, journey from 51 minutes. Hassocks station is 2.4 miles. The City of Brighton and Hove is within 10 miles and is known for being one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a fantastic mix of shopping, famed nightlife, award winning restaurants, theatre culture, festivals and events. There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area including Cumnor House and Great Walstead Prep Schools, Burgess Hill Girls, Hurst, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar School and Ardingly College. Tenure Freehold Local Authority Mid Sussex District Council Energy Performance EPC Rating = D Services All mains services. Birchwood Grove Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 Rohan Vines Savills Haywards Heath +44 (0) 1444 446 000 savills savills.co.uk [email protected] Important notice Savills, its 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, photographs 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 any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20190923TJPS Brochure prepared September 2019. Photographs taken September 2019. .
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