5 bed detached house for sale

Orchid Way, Pease Pottage, Crawley RH11

Summary

Built by Thakeham Homes and completed in spring 2024, Orchid Way is an impressive six-bedroom detached home, offering superbly presented accommodation arranged over two floors. It is situated in the 'Woodside' area of the delightful Woodgate development, positioned in an exclusive close with an outlook over Tilgate Forest to the front and the pond to give views of local wildlife in a tranquil setting.

The house is built in classic Sussex style, with part weather boarded brick elevations. The overhanging porch with oak supports shelters the front door, which is glazed either side and opens to the grand entrance hall which sets the scene for the house with stylish tiled floors, two fitted storage cupboards and underfloor heating throughout the downstairs. Across the hall is the downstairs bedroom 6 / study room with views of the front. There is a handy downstairs w.c off the hall and a storage cupboard. There is a large carpeted lounge with full width media wall with storage cupboards and shelves with bay window to front to allow in natural light.
The open plan kitchen/family/dining room at the rear is an excellent space for day to day use, with plenty of space for furniture and doors to the rear. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with stone worktops and upstand, range of wall and base units, storage cupboards, drawers and integrated offers AEG appliances including two ovens, grill, extractor induction hob, two fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is a dining area with space for table and chairs and bi fold doors to garden. The adjoining utility room has space for appliances and a sink with access to side via door. Other benefits of the downstairs area are fitted blinds in all windows, underfloor heating throughout and decor to a high standard.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a balcony, offering space to sit and enjoy the views over Tilgate Forest with dressing room and a luxury en suite bathroom fully tiled with walk in shower, w.c, sink, heated floor, frosted glass window to side, extractor and heated towel rail. There are four further double bedrooms (one with further en suite) and a family bathroom.

The rear garden is fully enclosed and has been beautifully landscaped with patio and mainly laid to lawn. There is an outside office ideal for those looking for further space to work from home or entertain in the garden. This office contains light and power and is fully insulated with Upvc sliding double glazed door and windows, electrical heating and external lighting and decking. To the front there is garden mainly laid to lawn and a block driveway for several cars and a double garage with up and over doors, lighting and electrical power supply plus additional storage in the roof if needed.

Location

Situated on the edge of Woodgate, a village style development in Pease Pottage, with a new primary school, a community shop, a caf, a village green and pond. Further shopping and facilities are at Crawley (2.5 miles).

Leisure: Golf at East Sussex National, Mid Sussex, Pyecombe and Lindfield clubs, tennis clubs including Wickwoods Country Club, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, sailing at Brighton Marina, and a variety of local and county athletics, cricket, rugby and football clubs to suit all ages and abilities. Racing is available at Plumpton, Lingfield and Goodwood, with show jumping at Hickstead. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways across the surrounding countryside, and the South Downs Nation Park and Ashdown Forest are accessible by car or public transport. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: Three Bridges rail station (four miles, London Bridge from 35 minutes). The A23/M23 lies to the west, giving access to Gatwick airport (eight miles), the south coast and the M25.

Schools: Woodgate Primary School, Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cottesmore, Handcross Park, Great Walstead School, Burgess Hill Girls, Cumnor House, and Ardingly, Hurst and Brighton Colleges.

Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid 1,100,000
This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Auctioneers Additional Comments

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Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price, Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.