Copyhold Lane, Lindfield

The property, which has not been sold for over thirty years, dates in part from the 16th century and earlier, with later additions. Copyhold Hollow is a handsome, attractive part tile-hung double-fronted family home offering almost 2,200 sq ft of light-filled, flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over two floors.

Configured to provide practical living with character, the property sensitively combines modern amenities with a wealth of period features including casement glazing, a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams and some original fireplaces. The accommodation flows from a welcoming entrance hall. Briefly comprising a dual aspect sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, and a door to the dining room and kitchen. The dual aspect kitchen provides a range of wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, an Aga and space for modern integrated appliances. A part open-timbered wall separates the kitchen from the dining room. Off the dining room are the back door, cloackroom and boiler room.

A rear hall with a further entrance door opens off the kitchen. It gives access to a drawing room with a vaulted ceiling, a further inglenook fireplace with woodburner and glazing to all four aspects, including French doors to the rear terrace. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a double bedroom with a fireplace and en suite shower room, accessible up six steps from the entrance hall. The property also benefits from a generous cellar which has brick built ale barrel stands, suitable for a variety of uses.

The first floor houses the property’s three remaining double bedrooms, all with en suite bath or shower rooms. A separate staircase from the landing gives access to a vaulted double aspect attic room with potential for various uses.

Copyhold Hollow has good ceiling heights and larger than usual windows in a property dating from the 16th century, not to mention comprehensive insulation. There is a new rivate drainage system.

This property has 1.32 acres of land.