House For Sale £735,000
A delightful Grade ll listed detached 17th Century thatched cottage set in just under 2 acres of gardens and Paddock. Located in a rural position yet still within walking distance of Henfield Village High Street. The property is surrounded by stunning countryside and a wealth of footpaths and walks. The original features that remain include the inglenook fireplace, quarry tile flooring, exposed beams and wall timbers, oak panelling, casement windows, and oak latched doors. Thought to date from the early 17th Century the construction is of classic oak framing with painted brick infill under a thatched roof. The accommodation includes: entrance hall, sitting room with log burner, ground floor bedroom, inner hallway, kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom/w.c. On the first floor are two bedroom and a bathroom. The property requires updating and has the potential to extend - subject to listed building planning consent.
Outside there are extensive gardens mainly laid to lawn with multiple mature shrubs and trees. Beyond the gardens lies the paddock and the plot as a whole is approximately 2 acres.
Little Bylsborough falls within the parish of Woodmancote but its postal address is that of Henfield, a bustling and expanding village about 1 mile away along a private road. The nearby Wheatsheaf pub restaurant is a short distance away (20 minute walk along footpaths) with a reputation for good food and local hand drawn ales. Henfield village can also be accessed on foot, offering everything day to day with medical centre, primary school, beautiful church, leisure centre and a number of pubs, cafes, a post office and a village hall. Shops include a Budgens supermarket, fruiterers, hardware, health and beauty, antiques and gift, opticians, veterinary, bakery and chemist. There are also a number of specialist retailers and offices. The property is equidistant from a number of shopping centres. Hassocks and Haywards Heath station both offer fast, regular mainline rail services into London Bridge and Victoria. Brighton and the coast is about 20 mins by car with the stunning escarpments of the South Downs, literally on the southern edge of the village. Gatwick International airport is about 25 minutes as is the M25 London orbital motorway. Nearby local equestrian centres include the world famous Hickstead All England ground, Brendans at Pyecombe and Combelands event course at Pulborough. Renowned local golf courses can be found close by at Singing Hills in Albourne, Mannings Heath and the downland courses of The Dyke and Pyecombe.
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
