House For Sale £900,000
Situated in the heart of the old part of Pyecombe village on the cusp of the South Downs is this Grade ii-listed manor house dating back to the 16th century with later additions, which was formerly a Hall House and then two cottages. Now a single dwelling, the property offers more than 3000 sq ft of space across four floors and is ideally suited to family life. The charmingly quirky layout includes excellent storage, with a cellar on the lower ground floor, a large utility room, built-in wardrobes, eaves cupboards and attic. Character features abound, including exposed timber beams a large brick inglenook fireplace. To the rear of the house there is a modern addition in the form of a large sitting room with floor to ceiling glazed sliding doors, which overlook the garden. The accommodation is well presented and has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owner (including new central heating boiler).
The house is entered via a charming reception room, leading to the large, very light and airy sitting room with statement wood burner. The open plan kitchen-dining room features granite worktops, stripped pine floors and a modern Aga. Also on the ground floor is a separate double bedroom with en suite shower room (very useful for guest accommodation). The lower ground floor consists of a cellar and a sauna (currently unused). On the first floor there are two further double bedrooms (one en-suite), a single bedroom, a small sitting area and a family bathroom. On there second floor there is a fifth bedroom with separate study area and a large loft space.
Outside
The house has lovely cottage-style gardens including a good size lawn at the front bordered by mature shrubs and bedding plants and a courtyard space to the rear with a paved patio and a decking terrace, both providing space for outdoor entertaining with a good size lawned area to the rear. Off-street parking for two cars is provided on the adjacent private driveway.
Situation
Pyecombe village is situated in the South Downs National Park close to National Trust countryside and with excellent walking and riding on the doorstep. The village has a great pub, The Plough, a riding school, golf club, two garages/petrol stations with useful shops and a farm shop/café. The village is very convenient for the A23/London Road which links to the M23 in the north and the A27 in the south. Brighton city centre is about 7 miles south and offers excellent shopping, services and coastal attractions, plus several train stations with direct London services. Local school includes the Junior and High schools in Patcham and the many excellent state and independent schools in Brighton itself. There are also a number of well respected schools in Hurstpierpoint.
Additional Information
Council Tax Band: G
At the end of the drive is an erstwhile recording studio and planning permission has been granted to convert this to a garage if required.
The house is entered via a charming reception room, leading to the large, very light and airy sitting room with statement wood burner. The open plan kitchen-dining room features granite worktops, stripped pine floors and a modern Aga. Also on the ground floor is a separate double bedroom with en suite shower room (very useful for guest accommodation). The lower ground floor consists of a cellar and a sauna (currently unused). On the first floor there are two further double bedrooms (one en-suite), a single bedroom, a small sitting area and a family bathroom. On there second floor there is a fifth bedroom with separate study area and a large loft space.
Outside
The house has lovely cottage-style gardens including a good size lawn at the front bordered by mature shrubs and bedding plants and a courtyard space to the rear with a paved patio and a decking terrace, both providing space for outdoor entertaining with a good size lawned area to the rear. Off-street parking for two cars is provided on the adjacent private driveway.
Situation
Pyecombe village is situated in the South Downs National Park close to National Trust countryside and with excellent walking and riding on the doorstep. The village has a great pub, The Plough, a riding school, golf club, two garages/petrol stations with useful shops and a farm shop/café. The village is very convenient for the A23/London Road which links to the M23 in the north and the A27 in the south. Brighton city centre is about 7 miles south and offers excellent shopping, services and coastal attractions, plus several train stations with direct London services. Local school includes the Junior and High schools in Patcham and the many excellent state and independent schools in Brighton itself. There are also a number of well respected schools in Hurstpierpoint.
Additional Information
Council Tax Band: G
At the end of the drive is an erstwhile recording studio and planning permission has been granted to convert this to a garage if required.
