2 bed flat for sale

High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6

Guide price:£180,000--£200,000.

Ideal first time buyers flat/buy to let investment.

Close to local shops in the village.

Vacant possession.

Internal viewings available on request.

Hurstpierpoint is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious and picturesque villages in Sussex. It sits surrounded by a patchwork of fields with the rolling hills of the South Downs nearby, yet the transport links to London and Brighton keep it well connected. Elevated on the second floor of a period property on the quaint village High Street, this two-bedroom apartment is perfectly placed to explore the area on foot where a wealth of amenities, restaurants, delis and lovely foodie pubs await.

Well-presented throughout with a smart, neutral decoration and modern fittings, this property is ready to move straight into, yet there remains scope to add value or put your own stamp on the place too.

There is a vibrant village community here, so this home would be perfectly suited to professionals who wish for the best of both worlds – between the countryside and the city.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Style: Second floor, converted Victorian apartment
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 open plan living room/kitchen
Location: Hurstpierpoint High Street
Floor Area: 654 sq.ft
Outside: N/A
Parking: No street parking
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
Walking down the high street in Hurst, you pass an array of pretty buildings, from Georgian to Victorian and 20th Century in design. Many have been converted to include commercial premises with this flat sitting above an attractive village pizza restaurant. You enter the communal ways to the rear of the building where stairs rise to your floor and front door.

Stepping inside, it has clearly been well-maintained with freshly painted white walls and clean, fawn carpet underfoot, flowing into the principal rooms from the hall. The windows throughout are double glazed to ensure complete peace from the road, yet it is a village high street and not a city, so noise pollution is kept to a minimum and has never been of concern.

With space to enjoy socialising, dinner parties and relaxing in the evening, the main reception room is bright and airy. The kitchen is open plan with a breakfast bar on the peninsula island creating a second sociable space for informal drinks and dinner as you prepare the evening meal. While several appliances have been integrated, there is space for freestanding pieces too, both below the counter and alongside. The views are private looking out over the roofline opposite below open skies and treetops, reminding you how close to the countryside you are here.

Both bedrooms are double with space for freestanding furniture and double or king size beds, and both enjoy the space sunny aspect and village rooftop views. They have easy access to the bathroom across the hall where a shower sits over the white bath suite. While this is in good condition and fully functional, it would be possible to add value and impact in here for relatively little.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Agent’s thoughts:
Sunny, spacious and brilliantly located in a prestigious Sussex Village location, this property will hold its value and will suit many people looking to live in peaceful surroundings amongst a vibrant local community.

Owner’s thoughts:
“Hurstpierpoint is a fantastic place to live due to its beautiful surroundings and a lovely community atmosphere. This flat has been a successful rental property for me due to the size of the flat and the location, so I hope it becomes another great investment for someone as a Landlord or home seeker.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 1 min walk, Brighton City Centre 20 min drive

Train Station: Hassocks Station 5 min drive: 50 minutes into London Victoria

Seafront or Park: South Downs on your doorstep, Brighton Seafront 20 minute drive

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Lawrence CofE Primary School, Hassocks Infants School

Secondary: Downlands Community College

Private: Hurst College, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Brighton College

Hurstpierpoint sits on the cusp of The South Downs National Park and is a hugely attractive village with a plethora of well-established and highly acclaimed restaurants, cafes and pubs to be enjoyed. The High Street is home to every amenity you could wish for and has several independent retailers too, so it is a joy to explore.

Living here provides all the wonders of village life, yet it is superbly well connected to both London and Brighton, plus the country towns of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. You can visit the coast within 20 minutes by train or car, and Gatwick Airport is just 15-20 minutes away for those who need it, so you really do have the best of both worlds here.