Garden House is a four-bedroom detached property nestled in a peaceful and tranquil setting situated close to the sought-after village of Handcross. Requiring modernisation throughout, the property offers genuine potential to become a highly attractive family home in a desirable rural location. There are three reception rooms on the ground floor, including the dual aspect spacious L-shaped drawing room and dining room overlooking the garden and welcoming plenty of natural light. An expanse of light parquet flooring extends through this spacious area with a feature fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. Two sets of double sliding doors open to the terrace area creating a sociable link for outside entertaining Further reception rooms include the comfortable family room and the useful study. The kitchen and utility provide plenty of space for storage and appliances, and could be combined to create a modern sizeable kitchen/breakfast room. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms including the generous principal bedroom, which has an en suite bathroom and a dressing room with a washbasin and built-in storage. One further bedroom is en suite, while the third bedroom has Jack and Jill access to the family bathroom. There is also a further bathroom on the ground floor, offering the possibility of using the family room as a guest bedroom or annexe.

The house is set in a peaceful location almost half a mile along a private lane. There is a neighbouring property, but the house and garden is not overlooked. The gravel parking area at the front of the house provides parking for several vehicles. The garden includes lawns providing the perfect blank canvas for impressive landscaping. There are also various mature trees and established shrubs and hedgerow. Outbuildings include a workshop and a greenhouse. A plot of land to the side of the house, with views extending across the beautiful surrounding countryside.

This property has 0.47 acres of land.

Situation

The property lies just outside the West Sussex village of Handcross, surrounded by the countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Handcross has several everyday amenities, including a village store and a local butcher. Nymans Gardens owned by the National Trust is also situated in Handcross. There are primary schools in Handcross and nearby Staplefield, while the independent Handcross Park Preparatory School is also found in Handcross. The A23 is within easy reach, providing easy access towards Crawley and Gatwick Airport to the north, and Brighton to the south. Haywards Heath, seven miles away, provides an excellent choice of shops and supermarkets, plus a mainline station with regular services to London Bridge, Victoria and St. Pancras International.

Directions

From junction 11 of the M23, join the A23 heading south and take the B2114 exit. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto the B2114/Brighton Road, then at the next roundabout, take the first exit onto the B2110/High Beeches Lane. After half a mile, turn right and take the entrance on the left. Continue for just under half a mile and you will arrive at the property.