DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS VILLAGE HOUSE IN THE HEART OF THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF BALCOMBE

FORGE COTTAGE BALCOMBE, WEST SUSSEX FORGE COTTAGE, HAYWARDS HEATH, ROAD, BALCOMBE, WEST SUSSEX RH17 6PE Entrance hall ♦ drawing room ♦ open plan kitchen and dining room ♦ utility room ♦ cloakroom ♦ master bedroom with en suite bathroom ♦ guest bedroom with en suite shower room ♦ 3 further bedrooms ♦ family bathroom ♦ garden ♦ store ♦ EPC rating D

Description Forge Cottage is a charming very well presented family home, believed to date from 1890, originally the village forge and a sweet shop. The cottage is deceptively spacious, with well-proportioned rooms and ample storage space, extending to 1,684 square feet.

The full extent of which can be seen on the floor plan but points of particular note include; solid wood doors and oak flooring, double glazed wooden casement windows, Clive Christian kitchen units complemented by granite worktops in the kitchen and a drawing room with an attractive fireplace and wood-burning stove.

Outside The cottage is complemented by a pretty, fenced cottage garden with roses climbing up the rear elevations and a store which offers good storage space. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by shrubs and plants. A paved terrace adjoins the cottage with a path leading to the end of the garden. There is a further terrace perfect for entertaining and a gate leads to the old village green.

Situation Forge Cottage is located in heart of the popular village of Balcombe.

Local Amenities: Balcombe has a village store, hairdresser, clothing and dry cleaners shop, public house, primary school, social club, church, cricket pitch and GP practice, as well as a London to Brighton mainline railway station. The village is a Conservation Area and is surrounded by countryside, including Balcombe Lake and Ardingly Reservoir, ideal for walking. Comprehensive Shopping: Haywards Heath, Brighton and Crawley.

Mainline Rail Service: Balcombe (London Bridge/Victoria from 40 minutes), Haywards Heath or Three Bridges. www.southernrailway.co.uk

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Balcombe C of E primary school, Warden Park in Cuckfield, Ardingly College and Worth School. www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/education

Communications: The M25 motorway can be accessed via the A23 (3.5 miles distant), linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the coast.

Directions From our office in Haywards Heath proceed north down Perrymount Road and take the third exit at the roundabout into Mill Green Road. At the T-junction, turn left and continue on this road, north out of town, for just under 4 miles. Entering Balcombe on the Haywards Heath Road you will see The Half Moon Inn and village stores, Forge Cottage can be found immediately opposite.

Services Gas fired central heating. Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings Mid Sussex District Council, 01444 458166. Tax band E.

Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01444 446000. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. FLOORPLANS

Important Notice 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 any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken: June 2015. Brochure prepared June 2015. Ref: VT51026042