House For Sale £750,000
Are you looking for a charming period home in a picture-postcard village setting? Well, The Old Parsonage could be the home you've been looking for. Although requiring modernisation, the home sits on a lovely plot and boasts oodles of character - this really is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
Guide £750,000 - £800,000
Welcome To The Old Parsonage...
An enchanting Grade II listed home that is bursting with character and is delightfully positioned in the very heart of the beautiful village of West Hoathly’s conservation area. Being positioned just opposite St Margaret’s Church, it was the perfect home for the village vicar and was used to hold meetings for the clergy.
This ‘chocolate box’ home sits on a lovely west facing plot, in the oldest parts dates back from 17th century. It was then substantially extended in the 20th century and has been in the same family for over 100 years.
Although now requiring certain modernisation, the house offers any lover of period property an exciting opportunity to create a truly stunning home in a picture-postcard village location where homes such as this are seldom available.
The quirky accommodation (including cellar & attic room) extends to just over 2,400 sq ft with some really spacious rooms, great for a family.
The inviting sitting room extends to nearly 19ft and is bathed in natural light due to its dual aspect. The gorgeous inglenook fireplace has a stone mantel & brick hearth to provide a real focal point. When lit, it would create the cosiest of atmospheres on a chilly winter’s evening - the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of red.
The country style kitchen/diner is positioned in the oldest part of the home. This social space is oozing with character with stunning original beamed ceiling and enjoys a pleasant outlook overlooking the garden. The rear lobby provides a handy access after a muddy dog walk and there is a useful utility area.
There are also steps that lead down to the enormous cellar, providing excellent storage space or possible conversion opportunities. There is even a door that leads directly outside making it handy for anyone who needs day-to-day access without coming through the house. Legend has it there was a tunnel underground linking the house to the church and pub!
For those who work from home, the study will be incredibly handy and enjoys pleasing vista toward the church. This versatile room could easily be used as a playroom for a family with young children.
The first floor is home to the sleeping quarters – three great double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom is incredibly spacious, looks towards the church and enjoys its own walk-in dressing room. The inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, latch doors and lime plaster walls tie in seamlessly to create a characterful retreat.
This charm flows through to the second bedroom, which again enjoys a dramatic outlook toward the church. The third bedroom looks over the garden towards ancient woodland – a delightful leafy view.
The family bathroom would benefit from some updating and there is a separate cloakroom.
A turned staircase rises from the landing to the second floor, which consists entirely of the vast attic room (26ft x 22ft). This impressive space has been fully insulated and provides brilliant head height (11ft8 at highest point) and natural light with a window. There may well be conversion potential, subject to any necessary consents but as it stands, it is used as a fantastic art studio.
Modern benefits include gas fired central heating (lpg cylinder in the garden) and, as the house has been let, a satisfactory ‘Electrical Installation Condition Report’ has been undertaken.
Step Outside...
You approach the house via a charming arched gateway, creating a real sense of intrigue.
The L-shaped rear garden is a fantastic size bathed in afternoon sunshine due to its favoured westerly aspect. Backing to ancient woodland gives a delightful wooded backdrop and the large expanse of lawn is perfect for children to play and the dog to run around.
There is a plethora of established plants, shrubs, trees and plants and plenty of room for a sizeable veggie patch, for anyone looking to be self-sufficient.
To the rear is a detached garage, which could be replaced for something of better quality and an associated parking space.
Location, Location, Location...
The Old Parsonage enjoys an enviable position on North Lane, it the heart of West Hoathly's conservation area. West Hoathly itself is a beautifully quintessential Sussex village with an array a gorgeous period homes and the Grade I listed St Margaret's Church that dates from as far back as the 1100. The village is home to the highly regarded West Hoathly CofE primary school. The Cat Inn is is a 16th century free house and one of the area's most popular pubs with some beautiful dining and glorious Sunday Roasts. The Fox Eating & Drinking House is also within strolling distance. If you're looking to arrange something special. Gravetye Manor country house hotel with its Michelin-starred restaurant also falls within the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside, perfect for rambling and a muddy dog walk!
Nearby towns of Haywards Heath (6 miles) and East Grinstead (6 miles) provide more extensive facilities with excellent shopping facilities and commuter rail services. Haywards Heath mainline station sits on the main London to Brighton line and offers swift links to central London in around 45 mins. The A23 lies just over 10 miles west providing a easy links to the M23/M25 motorway network. Gatwick International Airport is just over 10 miles to the north, whilst cosmopolitan Brighton & Hove and the south coast is 26 miles distant.
The area offers an array of highly regarded schools in both the private & state sectors. State secondary schools include Oathall Community College in Haywards Heath, Warden Park in Cuckfield. Sackville and Imberhorne in East Grinstead offer both secondary and sixth form There are also a number of private schools in the local area including Great Walstead, Handcross Park (which links with excellent Brighton College) and Cumnor House Prep schools together with Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Worth and Burgess Hill School for Girls.
The Finer Details...
Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: WSX332451
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains drainage, mains electricity, lpg gas fired heating (none tested)
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Vendor Position: No onward chain
Guide £750,000 - £800,000
Welcome To The Old Parsonage...
An enchanting Grade II listed home that is bursting with character and is delightfully positioned in the very heart of the beautiful village of West Hoathly’s conservation area. Being positioned just opposite St Margaret’s Church, it was the perfect home for the village vicar and was used to hold meetings for the clergy.
This ‘chocolate box’ home sits on a lovely west facing plot, in the oldest parts dates back from 17th century. It was then substantially extended in the 20th century and has been in the same family for over 100 years.
Although now requiring certain modernisation, the house offers any lover of period property an exciting opportunity to create a truly stunning home in a picture-postcard village location where homes such as this are seldom available.
The quirky accommodation (including cellar & attic room) extends to just over 2,400 sq ft with some really spacious rooms, great for a family.
The inviting sitting room extends to nearly 19ft and is bathed in natural light due to its dual aspect. The gorgeous inglenook fireplace has a stone mantel & brick hearth to provide a real focal point. When lit, it would create the cosiest of atmospheres on a chilly winter’s evening - the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of red.
The country style kitchen/diner is positioned in the oldest part of the home. This social space is oozing with character with stunning original beamed ceiling and enjoys a pleasant outlook overlooking the garden. The rear lobby provides a handy access after a muddy dog walk and there is a useful utility area.
There are also steps that lead down to the enormous cellar, providing excellent storage space or possible conversion opportunities. There is even a door that leads directly outside making it handy for anyone who needs day-to-day access without coming through the house. Legend has it there was a tunnel underground linking the house to the church and pub!
For those who work from home, the study will be incredibly handy and enjoys pleasing vista toward the church. This versatile room could easily be used as a playroom for a family with young children.
The first floor is home to the sleeping quarters – three great double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom is incredibly spacious, looks towards the church and enjoys its own walk-in dressing room. The inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, latch doors and lime plaster walls tie in seamlessly to create a characterful retreat.
This charm flows through to the second bedroom, which again enjoys a dramatic outlook toward the church. The third bedroom looks over the garden towards ancient woodland – a delightful leafy view.
The family bathroom would benefit from some updating and there is a separate cloakroom.
A turned staircase rises from the landing to the second floor, which consists entirely of the vast attic room (26ft x 22ft). This impressive space has been fully insulated and provides brilliant head height (11ft8 at highest point) and natural light with a window. There may well be conversion potential, subject to any necessary consents but as it stands, it is used as a fantastic art studio.
Modern benefits include gas fired central heating (lpg cylinder in the garden) and, as the house has been let, a satisfactory ‘Electrical Installation Condition Report’ has been undertaken.
Step Outside...
You approach the house via a charming arched gateway, creating a real sense of intrigue.
The L-shaped rear garden is a fantastic size bathed in afternoon sunshine due to its favoured westerly aspect. Backing to ancient woodland gives a delightful wooded backdrop and the large expanse of lawn is perfect for children to play and the dog to run around.
There is a plethora of established plants, shrubs, trees and plants and plenty of room for a sizeable veggie patch, for anyone looking to be self-sufficient.
To the rear is a detached garage, which could be replaced for something of better quality and an associated parking space.
Location, Location, Location...
The Old Parsonage enjoys an enviable position on North Lane, it the heart of West Hoathly's conservation area. West Hoathly itself is a beautifully quintessential Sussex village with an array a gorgeous period homes and the Grade I listed St Margaret's Church that dates from as far back as the 1100. The village is home to the highly regarded West Hoathly CofE primary school. The Cat Inn is is a 16th century free house and one of the area's most popular pubs with some beautiful dining and glorious Sunday Roasts. The Fox Eating & Drinking House is also within strolling distance. If you're looking to arrange something special. Gravetye Manor country house hotel with its Michelin-starred restaurant also falls within the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside, perfect for rambling and a muddy dog walk!
Nearby towns of Haywards Heath (6 miles) and East Grinstead (6 miles) provide more extensive facilities with excellent shopping facilities and commuter rail services. Haywards Heath mainline station sits on the main London to Brighton line and offers swift links to central London in around 45 mins. The A23 lies just over 10 miles west providing a easy links to the M23/M25 motorway network. Gatwick International Airport is just over 10 miles to the north, whilst cosmopolitan Brighton & Hove and the south coast is 26 miles distant.
The area offers an array of highly regarded schools in both the private & state sectors. State secondary schools include Oathall Community College in Haywards Heath, Warden Park in Cuckfield. Sackville and Imberhorne in East Grinstead offer both secondary and sixth form There are also a number of private schools in the local area including Great Walstead, Handcross Park (which links with excellent Brighton College) and Cumnor House Prep schools together with Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Worth and Burgess Hill School for Girls.
The Finer Details...
Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: WSX332451
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax Band: G
Services: Mains drainage, mains electricity, lpg gas fired heating (none tested)
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Vendor Position: No onward chain
