5 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Ardingly RH17

Kitfield Barn is a beautifully converted family home, full of character and a wealth of charming features, having been recently modernised by the current owners to a very exacting standard, including rewiring and plumbing throughout and double glazed, argon filled 'crittal style' windows and doors have been fitted.

The property offers light and elegant accommodation, perfect for modern family life and entertaining. Entering into the bright hallway there is a playroom (bedroom 5) on one side of the hall and your eye is drawn through to the triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove. To the right side of the entrance hall, you walk through a very clever, and well thought through minimalist, bespoke fitted utility room, which leads you through to the stunning new kitchen.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with bespoke, painted oak units by Middleton, with bronze handles, quartz worktops and a double pantry cupboard. There is a large preparation island, 2 Miele ovens and warming drawers, boiling water tap and doors leading out to the rear terrace. Leading off the kitchen is the charming dining room with corner working fireplace and doors leading to the garden and further along is a study.

Off the generous first floor landing and hallway are four double bedrooms. The principal suite has a walk-in wardrobe and a stunning shower room. There are three further bedrooms two with built in wardrobes and a luxuriously appointed family bathroom with a superb William Holland copper freestanding bath. The bathrooms include fully tiled 'wet room' showers, underfloor heating and electric towel rails and fittings are by Lefroy Brooks and Burlington brassware.

Kitfield Barn has been modernised and refurbished to an exacting standard and viewing is a must.

It is surround by mature specimen trees and gardens and the views are amazing. There is ample parking for several vehicles, and the plot offers seclusion and privacy on this quiet and highly sought after village lane.

The property is situated in the sought-after village of Ardingly, ideally located to the north of Lindfield and within easy reach of local amenities and is an ideal location for commuters.

The village is well known for Ardingly College Prep and Pre-Prep schools and is the location for the South of England Showground. Nearby is Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for walking and water sports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre.

Haywards Heath offers more extensive shopping while there is good access locally to the motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The mainline stations at Haywards Heath and East Grinstead offer direct services to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London Bridge from approximately 44 minutes. The A23 is nearby and offers direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South coast.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and there are numerous excellent golf courses nearby and reservoirs for water sports.

There are many highly renowned schools in the area both state and private including Oathall Community College, Warden Park and Haywards Heath College. The local Prep schools Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep and Brambletye are superb as are Ardingly College, Worth Abbey, Hurstpierpoint College and Burgess Hill Girls.

Ardingly College and the reservoir are within walking distance of the property and the house is accessed via a private no through road.

Mid-Sussex District Council
EPC Rating C
Council Tax Band H