High Street, Hurstpierpoint

A 19th Century, Grade II listed village house of great class and character standing proudly on the picturesque High Street of Hurstpierpoint with a landscaped south facing courtyard garden offering seclusion and easy maintenance yet ample space to entertain and relax. The principal rooms are gracious in style and of generous in proportion, typical of the Georgian era with fireplaces, good ceiling heights and large bright windows.

Approached via a reception hallway, the main accommodation leads off the inner hall with elegant stairs leading to the first floor. The house features a sizeable pair of cellars, part racked out for wine storage and accessed via brick stairs within the hall. A modern well equipped kitchen overlooks the garden. There is a large drawing room with a working fireplace and a separate dining room overlooking the front. In additional the ground floor has a rear hall, cloakroom/WC and ample storage. A door leads from this hall out to the walled garden The first floor offers a half landing sufficient in size for a writing desk and chair with a lovely picture window. There are 3 large double bedrooms on this storey and a family bathroom which includes the master, with its own large ensuite bathroom. A second floor provides two further rooms and a second bathroom. The garden is enclosed by a substantial brick wall, with a brick flower and shrub border on 3 sides with a garden gate that gives pedestrian access out to the adjacent road. The garden is laid to artisan bricks and paviors creating an interesting private hard landscaped space for alfresco dining and entertaining. A well clipped and shaped Magnolia tree stands to the back of the setting, providing shade and contrast. In the adjacent lane there an allocated parking space. A garage located just off the High Street, is available by separate negotiation.

Situated on the picturesque High Street, set back from a small lay-by the property enjoys immediate access the various shops, cafes and other facilities you might expect in a bustling village. Hurstpierpoint is considered a 'destination' location with its popular primary school, beautiful church and proximity to the South Downs National Park. The nearest mainline railway station is just along the road at Hassocks, providing Southern and Thames Link services to London and beyond. The A23 is only a mile away giving fast convenient access to Brighton, the coast, Gatwick airport and the M25.
Council tax band F
Mains drainage
Agents note: There is a small flying freehold above the ground floor utility area.