MAN SELL McTAGG ART ESTATE AGENT S SINCE 1947 NORTH RIDGE , BROOK STREET, CUCKFIELD, WEST SUSSEX, RH17 5JJ. GUIDE PRICE … £950,000 … FREEHOLD 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 Cuckfield Office T: 01444 417600 Offices Across Sussex www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk The Nook, High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex, RH17 5JX. E: [email protected] and Park Lane, London, W1. DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive detached 5 bedroom family residence (1776 sq.ft.) set within beautifully landscaped private grounds of approximately 0.75 acres enjoying countryside views. The property is conveniently situated within the highly sought after hamlet of Brook Street in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the popular northern outskirts of Cuckfield village. ‘North Ridge’ is a truly unique chalet style family home offering generous room sizes and considerable scope to extend to both the side and rear elevations. The house occupies an impressive private, elevated position surrounded by well-tended landscaped gardens with panoramic views. Built in 1934 with later additions, (1976) the property has been well maintained and improved by the present owners who have happily resided in the property for the past 43 years and have now decided to downsize. With accommodation spanning two floors, the property offers deceptively spacious and versatile living space which briefly comprises: a spacious entrance hall, an impressive split level triple aspect living room featuring an open fireplace with brick surround and patio doors opening onto the rear garden, a separate dining room with patio doors opening onto rear garden and a comprehensively fitted kitchen with an extensive range of base cupboards, wall cupboards and drawers, built in appliances including oven and hob and a door to outside. In addition, there is a ground floor family bathroom with white suite, cloakroom/WC and two well- proportioned bedrooms to front aspect, one with fitted wardrobes. On the first floor: the landing gives access to three further well-proportioned bedrooms including the master bedroom which gives internal access to dressing room / nursery (with potential to create en-suite). All bedrooms enjoy wonderful panoramic views across the gardens and open countryside beyond. Benefits of the property include: gas fired central heating to radiators, part uPVC replacement double glazing, a walk in boarded loft providing ample storage, considerable scope to extend/modernise (STPP), an outstanding semi-rural edge of village location with a high degree of privacy and seclusion and wonderfully maintained landscaped gardens being non-overlooked to the front and rear with countryside views. EPC D OUTSIDE The gardens are a particular feature of the property being arranged to the front, side and rear of the property enjoying a degree of privacy and seclusion throughout. There is a long sweeping driveway leading up to a large detached double garage with adjoining utility room and workshop to the rear, offering considerable scope to convert into further living accommodation / self- contained Annexe (STPP) Double garage (18’1 x 15’6) with up and over door, power, light and window. Attached utility room (8’1 x 7’7) with secondary sink, adjoining utility surfaces and cupboards, space and plumbing for appliances. Attached workshop/store (8’1 x 7’0) Front garden: with an open expanse of well-tended lawn, plant and shrub borders, numerous well established trees and hedgerow pathway to front door. Side area of garden; with further lawn and plant borders leading around to Rear garden: Beautifully arranged enjoying a private sunny westerly aspect and with paved sun terrace immediately adjoining the rear of the house, providing an ideal space for alfresco dining. Large expanse of level lawn, several well-established trees and hedging providing a central divide with further enclosed lawn/ growing area behind extending towards the rear boundary all being fully enclosed and non-overlooked to the rear offering a high degree of seclusion. Overall plot of approx. approaching 0.75 acre LOCATION The property is situated in Brook Street approximately two thirds of a mile north of Whitemans Green on Cuckfield’s rural northern fringes. A series of footpaths run close by giving endless walking and riding across the neighbouring countryside connecting with Staplefield and the Borde Hill Estate. A bus service runs along Brook Street linking with the neighbouring districts, Cuckfield and Haywards Heath. There is a general store/post office, a co-operative store and petrol station with a late-night shop at Whitemans Green. Cuckfield’s picturesque High Street is a little further away where there is a more traditional range of shops, stores, a church, restaurants, cafes and public houses. Cuckfield has numerous sports and leisure groups, a pay and play golf course, fishing lakes, a highly regarded primary school and Warden Park Secondary School. Haywards Heath town centre is approximately 3½ miles to the south east where there is a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities, an array of restaurants, cafes and bars in the Broadway and a mainline railway station, offering fast and regular services to London (Victoria/London Bridge 47 mins), Gatwick Airport (15 mins) and the south coast (Brighton 20 mins). Balcombe railway station is approximately 3 miles to the north and is also on the London/Brighton mainline. By road, access to the major surrounding areas can be gained via the B2036 and the A/M23, the latter lying approximately 3½ miles to the west at Warninglid or approximately 6 miles to the north at Maidenbower (Junction 10a). .