8 bed detached house for sale

Underhill Lane, Ditchling BN6

A sizable country residence set in a gloriously tranquil position with the South Downs as a backdrop featuring a large annexe, leisure complex, outbuildings, all set in approximately 4.33 acres of glorious private landscaped gardens and grounds

Ditchling, with its beautiful views of the South Downs, is a historic village playing host to a selection of local shops, cafés, a church, and two public houses including The Bull, an award-winning gastro pub. The larger village of Hassocks, with its mainline train station, is a short drive away and provides regular rail services to London and a more comprehensive array of shops. The local area benefits from a range of revered state and private schools for all ages.

Lying at the foot of the South Downs in a tranquil and private location, this sizable property with a range of outbuildings sits centrally within its private gardens and grounds of approximately 4.33 acres. The house arranged over 3 floors has grown over the years and benefits from 4 sizable reception rooms and a lovely light conservatory. The large kitchen/breakfast room has been re fitted in recent years with the addition of a large centre island unit and a range of wall and base units all with granite work surfaces. There is a useful utility room housing a range of integrated appliances. 5 bedrooms are serviced by 3 bathrooms arranged over the first and second floor. Of particular note is the principal bedroom suite with south facing balcony and large en-suite bathroom with separate shower. Within the wonderfully landscaped gardens and grounds lies a large 3 bedroom annexe perfect for guest accommodation. Next to this is a walled outdoor heated pool and substantial pool house complete with kitchenette, shower and changing facilities along with reception areas. Access is via a set of wrought iron gates to the sweeping driveway providing ample parking and access to the attached triple garage. Beautifully maintained gardens surround the property on all sides. Various patios and terraces adjoin the property on the south side flanked by a substantial koi pond with views over the gloriously mature gardens, tennis court and the South Downs. Further land to the north includes a full size, well maintained banked football pitch and an area of copse. A selection of workshops and stores provide further storage.

Main House
Kitchen


Shaker style wall and base units

Granite work surfaces

Inset sink

Fitted ‘Neff’ double oven

Integrated ‘Neff’ dishwasher

Integrated fridge freezer

Integrated wine fridge

Centre island unit

Inset ‘Neff’ induction hob

Travertine tiled floor
Bathroooms


Principal Bedroom En-Suite Bathroom

Large inset jacuzzi bath

Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door

Low level w.c. Suite with concealed cistern

Vanity bar with twin inset wash hand basins

First Floor Family Bathroom

Panelled bath

Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed doors

Low level w.c. Suite

Inset wash hand basin

Second Floor Shower Room

Corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed doors

Low level w.c. Suite

Inset wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator

Annexe

‘6 Jays’ is a sizable self contained annexe within the grounds and offers further guest, au pair or multi-generational accommodation.
Kitchen


Shaker style wall and base units

Inset stainless steel sink

4 ring ‘Lamona’ electric hob

Space for fridge freezer

Space for washing machine
Bathrooom


Panelled bath

Large walk in shower with wall mounted shower and glazed screen

Low level w.c. Suite

Wash hand basin

Heated ladder style towel radiator

Pool House

The pool house surrounds the outdoor pool on 2 sides comprising of 2 large reception rooms, kitchenette, changing and shower facilities.
Kitchenette


Shaker style wall and base units

Inset sink and drainer

Integrated fridge
Shower room


Fully tiled walk in shower

Low level w.c. Suite

Pedestal wash hand basin

Tiled floor
Reception rooms


Games room

Pool room

Family room
Specification


Private drainage

3 bedroom annexe with attached triple garage

Walled outdoor heated pool complex with kitchenette and comprehensive recreation and changing facilities.

Outdoor hardcourt tennis court

External workshop and stores

Electric wrought iron gated entrance

Sweeping driveway with ample parking

Landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 4.33 acres
External


The property is approached via ornate wrought iron gates over a sweeping driveway providing parking for several cars and access to the attached triple garage/annexe. A selection of terrace and patio areas adjoin the house with formal lawns continuing to the south interspersed by mature trees and established shrub beds. To the eastern side of the lawns is a fenced hardcourt tennis court lying behind the pool complex. The pool complex boasts an enclosed outdoor heated swimming pool along with changing and shower facilities. Steps down from the driveway on the north side of the property lead to a banked full size football pitch and copse area skirting the northern boundary.