House For Sale £800,000
A substantial Grade ll listed attached house in the heart of the vibrant village of Hurstpierpoint. Lower Trumpkins is a charming 5 bedroom double fronted property. It is believed to date back to the 16th Century, and has a wealth of period features, as one would expect in an historical building of this age. These include an outstanding Inglenook fireplace, exposed ceiling timbers and wide stave oak floor boards. The property was extended in 1720 and modernised in 1996. The current vendors have recently replaced or refurbished almost all of the windows and the property is well presented throughout. There is planning permission for an extension to the ground floor to the rear.
The main accommodation is arranged over three floors (in addition there is a cellar accessed from under the stairs). The recently replaced wood front door opens into the imposing main reception room split into two distinct areas. The sitting room has the wonderful Inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and steel fire hood, brick surround and hearth, bread oven and salt cupboard. This creates a glorious focal point in a room with a wealth character and history. This leads into the generous dining room which will accommodate a large dining table and chairs. The sitting room opens into the rear lobby. Here, there is an under stairs storage cupboard and entrance to the cellar, stained pine floor boards, together with a door to the rear garden and to the kitchen/breakfast room. The ground floor also benefits from a utility room and separate w.c.
The first floor landing has oak stave flooring, timber panelling and exposed ceiling timbers. There are three bedrooms on this floor and a "Jack and Jill" bathroom. The original 16th Century split winder staircase leads up to the second floor which has a further two bedrooms and another "Jack and Jill" bathroom.
Outside there is parking for one car and a side access via a gate leading into the pretty cottage garden with paved stone patio. The garden is part laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub beds. There is a useful outbuilding with fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove, vaulted ceilings, original wash room sink and copper boiler, light and power. This is an historic village address and viewing is highly recommended.
Hurstpierpoint is a very picturesque rural village in West Sussex lying at edge of the South Downs National Park. This historic village abounds with character and history with a wealth of period architecture whilst also providing an extensive range of shops and amenities including public houses, restaurants, churches and a choice of excellent state and private primary and secondary schools. The main line railway station at Hassocks provides fast train services to both London and Brighton and is just approximately 1 mile away. The A23, about a 5 minute drive away, provides access to the city of Brighton and Hove with its excellent entertainment facilities, theatres, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and marina in addition to Gatwick International Airport and the M25. 157 High Street is situated in the heart of this beautiful, bustling village..
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Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
