Oaklands offers an exquisite, state of the art family home built in 2022 and is one of the very few country homes with an EPC rating of A, in excess of 100, with its inception founded on sustainability and responsible construction methods. Light-filled, versatile interiors provide an airy, open ambience with rooms featuring picture windows allowing views which connect to the surrounding terrain. The generous reception hall features a striking walnut bespoke floating staircase setting the tone for the stylish design and presentation on offer. Ground floor reception areas comprise a sitting room, formal dining room, a study and a flexible use play room, whilst at its heart is an impressive kitchen/living area which provides a relaxed, sociable hub. Fitted with Porcelanosa cabinets and integrated Miele appliances, including two conventional ovens, microwave oven, six ring induction hob with extractor over, two Blanco sinks (one with top range Quooker tap), fridge/freezer and wine coolers, the kitchen features an island unit and two sets of glazed doors to the outside terracing. The ground floor has Rako lighting, which can be controlled remotely, at home or away. The first floor offers five bedrooms, each with luxurious en suite facilities. Two of these rooms provide access to a south-east-facing balcony. Ancillary space is provided by an upper level laundry room and a lower level utility room, and completing the accommodation is a versatile gym room and two cloakrooms. A supplementary two-bedroom annexe dwelling complements the stylish-presentation of the main house. The home runs on solar power, with PV panels providing energy during the day. Excess energy is stored in two Solar Edge batteries, which discharge to provide power for night time use and the cycle begins again the next day. Heating and hot water is provided by a pair of air source heat pumps; the central heating is underfloor to the whole ground floor, with contemporary radiators fitted throughout the first floor. Five wood burning stoves are fitted throughout the ground floor.

The garden at Oaklands has been designed and landscaped to provide a luxuriant outdoor sanctuary, with decked sun platforms, a splendid 17m x 6m luxury pool with lighting and electric solar heat generating cover, backed up by an air source heat pump which provides year-round heating, and is surrounded by limestone flooring. There are expanses of lawn, timber edged raised planters, gravel pathways and a naturalistic, wildflower meadow. Beyond the immediate garden, the acreage offers a variety of opportunities, including provision of paddocks for equestrian-enthusiasts. The property enjoys a secluded setting with a length of driveway from Kent Street providing the approach to the frontage and culminating in a vast parking area alongside the triple garaging with electronically operated doors and an external EV charging point.

Services & Additional Information Services - Solar panels: 14kw PV (main house) and 4kw PV (annexe). Solar Edge batteries: 2 x10kw store energy for use at night. App shows usage and generation in real time. Central heating: air source heat pumps, underfloor to ground floor and radiators to first floor. Additional heating: woodburning stoves. Swimming pool: solar heat generating cover and air source heat pump. Mains water, private drainage (Klargester).

This property has 10.8 acres of land.

Situation

Oaklands is situated in a rural setting to the east of Cowfold, with everyday amenities, including a convenience store, public house and wellregarded primary school. The village of Henfield is easily accessible to the south and offers a wider range of facilities, whilst slightly further afield, the market town of Horsham provides a comprehensive range of shopping, including a John Lewis at Home, Waitrose and the Swan Walk shopping centre. The mainline station at Horsham has services to London Victoria (from 53 minutes) and Haywards Heath station offers journeys to London Bridge (from 40 minutes). Road-users have good access to the A23 and A24 for links to the M25 and the A27 for access to south coast destinations. Schooling in the vicinity includes Hurstpierpoint College, Lancing College, Brighton College, Christ’s Hospital and Farlington School.

Directions

From the A23, exit onto the A272, sign posted to Cowfold and after approximately 2 miles take the left turning onto Kent Street. After a short distance, the entrance to the property will be found on the left-hand side.