A CHARMING VICTORIAN PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF THE BEAUTIFUL SUSSEX VILLAGE OF

HILLTOP WEST HOATHLY, HILLTOP, NORTH LANE, WEST HOATHLY, WEST SUSSEX RH19 4QG Entrance hall ♦ open plan drawing room and family room ♦ sitting room ♦ kitchen/breakfast room ♦ utility room ♦ cloakroom ♦ master bedroom with en suite shower room ♦ 3 further bedrooms (1 with en suite shower room) ♦ family bathroom ♦ 3 timber storage sheds ♦ parking space ♦ garden ♦ in all about 0.1 of an acre ♦ EPC rating F

Situation Hilltop is situated in the pretty village of West Hoathly which is in the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Local amenities West Hoathly offers two public houses (The Cat Inn is a highly regarded award winning pub), a primary school and Parish Church. There is a village shop in the adjoining village of .

Comprehensive shopping , , Crawley and Tunbridge Wells.

Mainline railway stations East Grinstead 5 miles, Haywards Heath 6 miles, Three Bridges 8 miles (London Bridge/Victoria from 50 minutes, 42 minutes and 34 minutes respectively). www.southernrailway.co.uk

Schools There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including West Hoathly Primary School, Cumnor House in Danehill, Great Walstead School in Lindfield, Brambletye in East Grinstead, Michael Hall (Rudolph Steiner) in Forest Row, Park, Worth Abbey and College.

Communications The M23 gives access to the coast, Gatwick airport and the M25 orbital motorway, in turn linking to the national motorway network and Heathrow airport.

Description Situated in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, overlooking the recreation ground, Hilltop is believed to date from 1903. The house was extended by the present owners and is superbly appointed throughout, benefitting from the addition of a wonderful open plan kitchen/breakfast room, extended open plan drawing room and family room with vaulted ceiling and a master bedroom suite. The full extent of the accommodation, which extends to 1,966 sq ft, can be seen on the floor plans. Points of note include two working fireplaces with wood burning stoves, original wooden sash windows, bay windows, bi-folding doors in the kitchen/breakfast room, solid oak doors, contemporary bath and shower rooms, natural stone flooring with under-floor heating and recessed spot lighting with dimmer switches and sensors. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room is a particular feature of the property, with an AGA, a range of wooden units complemented by granite worktops, a central island and integrated modern appliances. The result is a very well presented and superbly appointed four bedroom family house.

Outside To the front, the property is bordered by a mature hedge, with a wrought iron gate with arch over and paved path leading to the front door. There is vehicular access to the parking area from Hilltop Road. The pretty garden is mainly laid to lawn, planted with mature shrubs, trees and raised beds bordered by railway sleepers. A paved terrace offers a delightful seating area, perfect for entertaining.

Tenure Freehold

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

Outgoings Council, 01444 458166. Tax band E.

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

Directions From Haywards Heath proceed north on the B2028, through the villages of Lindfield and Ardingly, towards . Turn right into Selsfield Road (signposted West Hoathly and Sharpthorne) and after about 1.5 miles turn right into North Lane. Hilltop can be found immediately before Hilltop Road and the Primary School on the left hand side.

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: May 2015. Brochure prepared May 2015. Ref: VT/150427/001