SUPERBLY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE IN BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS ROCK COTTAGE SLAUGHAM, ROCK COTTAGE, SLAUGHAM WEST SUSSEX, RH17 6AQ w Entrance hall w Drawing room w Family/dining room w Study w Kitchen w Utility/boiler room w Master bedroom with en suite bathroom w 3 further bedrooms w 2 further shower rooms w Hot tub w Cinema/office w Garage w Gardens w EPC exempt w In all, about 0.8 of an acre

Description Grade II listed Rock Cottage is a superbly presented quintessential country cottage, with sandstone, brick and tile hung elevations under a tiled roof. The property is believed to date from 1625, and has been skilfully extended to create a comfortable family home which is full of character and charm, and extremely well-suited for modern life. The property features a wealth of period details, with exposed beams and plasterwork walls, plank and latch doors, and latticed casement windows; it has been thoughtfully decorated to showcase the natural beauty of its stone and timber construction, which is complemented by quality contemporary fittings including partial under-floor heating and Sonos sound system. A heavy stable door opens to the entrance hall, which has a stone flagged floor; the guest bedroom lies off the hall. The drawing room has an impressive inglenook fireplace with an oak bressemer, cast iron hood and firebasket; the inner hall gives access to the panelled study, which has built in storage and in turn gives access to the utility and boiler room. The current owners have added a superb contemporary shower room to the ground floor, with a walk-in drencher head shower. Beyond lies the kitchen, which is well-fitted with an excellent range of bespoke wooden wall-hung and under-counter cabinets and drawers, and Miele appliances including an induction hob, two ovens, and a coffer maker. There are two integrated dishwashers, and a central island set with a vegetable sink. The kitchen is open to the substantial vaulted family room/dining room, which is an ideal space both for everyday life and for entertaining, with two sets of bi-fold doors opening to the sunken terrace. On the first floor, the master bedroom has been recently extended and has an excellent range of fitted cupboards, including a walk-through wardrobe leading to the stunning en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a shower room situated on the first floor; the floorplans give an excellent overview of the layout of the 2,016 sq ft of accommodation.

Outside From the front door, a box-hedged brick path leads through the garden to the garaging, which has a two bay open car port, accessed by means of a gated drive leading from Staplefield Road. Above the garage is a spacious cinema room/office, which has had a dedicated 100Mb business grade fibre leased line connected, and has lovely views across the gardens. The landscaped gardens are a particular feature of the property, extending in all to just under an acre; close to the house is a hot tub situated next to the sunken terrace, from which steps lead up to the formal lawn, with established magnolia and laburnum trees, and lavender and rose beds. Steps lead down to a levelled lawn, suitable for sporting activities, and beyond lies an area of woodland.

Agent’s Note The entrance and first portion of the drive leading from Staplefield Road to the boundary of Rock Cottage are owned by the neighbouring property, Bosworths. Rock Cottage has Right of Way.

Situation Rock Cottage is situated in the heart of Slaugham, a picturesque village with a church and a pub. The nearby villages of Handcross and Cuckfield have shops which cater for day to day need; more extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in the nearby towns of and . The cosmopolitan city of Brighton & Hove and the South Coast are some 17 miles away. Communications by road are excellent with the M23 and A23 within easy reach, providing access to London and the South Coast. Rail services to London Victoria and London Bridge operate regularly from the main line stations of Horsham and Haywards Heath with journey times from 42 minutes. Gatwick Airport is 11 miles away and the Gatwick Express provides fast and frequent rail links to London. There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area including , Christ’s Hospital, , Worth, St Mark’s CEP School, and Handcross Park School.

Directions From the A272 west of Haywards Heath, take the B2036 north through Cuckfield, bearing left onto the B2115 (signposted Staplefield). Keep forward onto the B2114 and in Staplefield, turn left into Slaugham Road. Continue forward into Slaugham; Rock Cottage is on the right hand side opposite the Church, where parking is available.

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

Outgoings Mid Sussex District Council, 01444 458166. Council tax band F.

Tenure Freehold

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. FLOORPLAN

Restricted height Bedroom Rock Cottage, Slaugham 3.47 x 2.96 Gross internal area (approx.) 11'4'' x 9'8'' Cinema / Office House - 187.3 sq m (2016 sq ft) Master bedroom 6.74 x 5.16 Garage - 77.6 sq m (835 sq ft) 22'1'' x 16'11'' Bedroom 4.93 x 3.84 16'2'' x 12'7'' For identification only - Not to scale 2.97 x 2.81 © Trueplan (UK) Limited 9'8'' x 9'2''

First floor First floor

Study Garage Drawing room 2.97 x 2.89 6.81 x 6.25 9'9'' x 9'6'' 22'4'' x 20'6'' 3.79 x 3.38 12'5'' x 11'1''

Family / Bedroom Dining room Ground floor 2.77 x 2.72 7.26 x 4.77 9'1'' x 8'11'' 23'9'' x 15'7'' Kitchen Ground floor 5.48 x 3.99 17'11'' x 13'1''

Savills Haywards Heath 37-39 Perrymount Road IMPORTANT NOTICE Haywards Heath RH16 3BN 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 [email protected] 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 01444 446000 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. savills.co.uk Brochure prepared: August 2017 Photographs taken: August 2017 TP/71028030