7 bed detached house for sale

Horsted Lane, Danehill RH17

Bumpkins is a much loved family home nestled in the highly sought after village of Danehill with views across the Sussex countryside.

The property is laid out over two floors with over 3,900 square feet of accommodation, providing living space for two families or elderly relatives. Entering the bright entance hall you are led through to the lovely kitchen with a roof lantern, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen is fitted with an array of wall and base units, electrical appliances and there is ample room for a dining table. Doors lead out of the kitchen to the garden and views beyond. There is a large 21ft sitting room with vaulted ceilings, an open fireplace and wooden flooring throughout.

An inner-hall leads to two well proportioned bedrooms, the principal suite has built-in wardrobes and doors lead out to a patio area and there is a family wetroom. In addition there is a snug and sitting room/library.

On the other side of the property is another lovely kitchen / orangery with two sets of doors leading to the front and back gardens. There is a study and snug and on the ground floor are five bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms and a family wetroom. The property has a large 43ft cellar ideal for storage.

Outside this delightful property you are welcomed in by two sets of automatic five-bar gates, leading to an expansive in-out driveway and there is ample parking for several vehicles. Both sides of the property provide, private, independent access to the house with lovely gardens and grounds. There is a paved patio to the first floor offering an ideal space for entertaining and enjoying the views and garden. There is a gated, fenced swimming pool and charming summer house.

Bumpkins is situated on Horsted Lane to the north of Danehill and close to Ashdown Forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within easy reach of Danehill primary school and the Coach and Horses pub. Outdoor pursuits include horse riding, golf and walking.

Comprehensive shopping can be found in Haywards Heath (7 miles) and East Grinstead (8.6 miles); further shopping and an excellent range of leisure and entertainment is on offer in the historic market town of Lewes, Tunbridge Wells and Brighton. Mainline rail services run from Haywards Heath to London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes.

There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Danehill CofE Primary School and Oathall College, plus Cumnor House, Brambletye, Great Walstead and Ardingly College.

Mid-Sussex District Council
EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band G