The Old Bakery

Set behind private gates with a sweeping driveway leading to double garaging, this stunning and substantial semi-detached home is located in one of Mid Sussex's most desirable and sought-after residential enclaves in the beautiful Saxon village of Bolney. Close to both Brighton and London, it is perfect for buyers seeking a country lifestyle within easy reach of these vibrant cities.

Houses of this stature rarely come to the open market. Steeped in history, this beautiful timber-framed home is magnificent in all aspects, designed in an attractive style with architectural and historical importance throughout.

This handsome building once played a busy and important role within the village, uniquely situated at the centre and serving as "The Bakery" for the surrounding areas and villagers. Converted and extended in the 1980s, this sizeable family home now offers versatile lateral living space of over 2,400 sqft, featuring a central living area and two south and east wings.

Constructed from traditional Sussex stone, the upper elevations have classic timber framing, clad in glorious mature flowering wisteria. The house and original bakery are connected by a modern double-height vaulted glass orangery, a beautiful room with views over the large mature gardens, making it the perfect family and dining room. The well-fitted kitchen leads onto the orangery/dining room and features a double AGA and custom-built units with the usual appliances a working home requires.

The east wing of the house leads to a snug/reception room with a wood-burning stove, perfect for those winter evenings. Continuing through the east wing, the family room is situated in the original "Old Bakery Shop," which benefits from a wood-burning stove and the original octagonal decorative windows, a notable feature. A turning staircase leads to the upper floor bedrooms and bathrooms, which have pleasant outlooks through mullioned windows into the central gardens and courtyard front gardens.

The south wing ground floor houses the original bakery ovens, set within the walls adorned with fabulous original cream ceramic tiles. This room features double-height vaulted ceilings, flooding the property with light. A large reception/TV room with French doors opens to the garden, along with a turning staircase leading to the upper bedrooms and bathrooms. All bedrooms are of good size, some with en-suites. The ground floor utility room in the south wing includes an adjoining cloakroom/WC area.

Given the size of the property and unique layout, it offers great living space with options (if required) to have separate living accommodation for a nanny, relatives, or older children.

The rear gardens, well-stocked, private, and mature, are of good size and extend the length of the property. The front gardens are also well-designed and mature, enhancing the kerb appeal of this phenomenal home. Double gates provide access from the street to the large double garage, perfect for classic cars, motorbikes, or as a workshop.

Located on the upper part of this historic High Street, the house is within easy walking distance of the renowned primary school, church, village hall with its café, and numerous clubs. The recreation ground, cricket club, and two village pubs are also nearby. Bolney is a beautiful location popular with commuters for its ease of access to the surrounding cities of Brighton (11 miles) and London (36 miles). Bolney is also well known for its award-winning winery and vineyard with a restaurant along Fox Hill Lane. Local countryside surrounds the village, yet the nearby A272 quickly links to Haywards Heath town centre and mainline railway station (5.5 miles). Here, a wide range of shopping, supermarkets, banks, and traditional small-town traders can be found, including a sixth form college, leisure centre, and swimming pool. Cuckfield village is on the way to Haywards Heath and has an academy secondary school at Warden Park, as well as a medical centre and dentist. The A23 passes through the eastern fringes of Bolney, connecting easily with Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and the M25.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold