East Gardens, Ditchling

An extended and very well maintained semi detached house situated within a minutes’ walk of the centre of the village with beautifully landscaped gardens and a brick built garden room

Ditchling, nestled within the South Downs National Park, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafes, a church and two public houses which include The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks is a short drive away, as is the city of Brighton and Hove, both offering mainline train connections to London as well as a greater array of shops and restaurants. This area of Sussex also benefits from a variety of superb private and state schools for all ages, within easy reach of the village.

Tucked away in the heart of the village along a charming backwater, this substantial semi detached family home has been thoughtfully extended over the years to provide well balanced accommodation across two floors, complemented by beautifully landscaped and private gardens. The property offers two versatile reception rooms including a dedicated study and a generously proportioned double-aspect sitting room featuring bespoke fitted bookcases and a multi fuel stove as its centrepiece. The well appointed kitchen is fitted with a range of integrated appliances and ample storage, flowing seamlessly into a sociable dining area with built in bench seating around a central table, ideal for family living and entertaining. Upstairs, the first floor hosts four bedrooms and a stylish modern family bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from a private en-suite bathroom. Outside, the landscaped rear garden is as practical as it is picturesque. A large paved terrace sits above gently tiered sleeper beds brimming with a variety of colourful plants, fruit and vegetables. Additional features include a timber shed, a solar-heated greenhouse and a further paved seating area at the rear of the garden which leads to a brick built garden room complete with light and power, perfect for use as a studio, home office or garden retreat. To the front of the property a stone driveway provides off street parking for two vehicles.


KITCHEN
Shaker style wall and base units
Maple worksurfaces
Inset stainless steel sink
Inset ‘Miele’ 4 ring gas hob
Extractor fan over
Fitted ‘Miele’ electric oven
Space for dishwasher
Two pantry cupboards


BATHROOMS
Family Bathroom
Panelled bath with wall mounted shower
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator

En-Suite Bathroom
Panelled bath
Wall mounted shower
Low level w.c. suite
Pedestal wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator


SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted gas fired ‘Worcester’ boiler located in the kitchen
Triple glazing throughout
Brick built garden room in the rear garden 


EXTERNAL
The property is approached via buff stone driveway providing off street parking for two vehicles. A timber side gate offers access to the beautifully landscaped rear garden where a generous raised terrace adjoins the rear of the house. The garden is thoughtfully arranged over gentle tiers featuring well stocked raised sleeper beds filled with an array of mature shrubs, plants, fruit and vegetable patches. These are interwoven with lawns and buff stone pathways that guide you through the space. To one side, a large timber shed and a greenhouse benefiting from solar powered heating offer excellent storage and growing facilities. At the foot of the garden there is a further paved patio area and brick built garden room, complete with power and lighting which is ideal for use as a home office or workshop.