The Old Cottage, 20 Strood Gate, Wivelsfield Green, Haywards Heath, RH17 7RY
GUIDE PRICE … £1.5 Million - £1.6 Million
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A beautiful timbered farmhouse believed to date from the 17th Century which in the last few years has been the subject of a major restoration and reconfiguration project to create a rather special home, over 4,000 sq ft, occupying a 0.25 acre south facing plot close to the very heart of the village, countryside, local pub and post office/delicatessen.
The current owners bought the property about 9 years ago and have refurbished the property with careful attention to layout and sympathetic modernisation which needs to be viewed to be really appreciated. appreciated. The accommodation has good ceiling heights and retains a wealth of character features, including exposed timbers, numerous fireplaces and latched doors with all the modern luxuries associated with a recently built house. They have rebuilt the single storey north/eastern wing to create a fabulous family sized kitchen/living area with a high oak-framed vaulted ceiling, a bespoke kitchen with additional rooms beyond that could be used as a separate annex if required. The first floor accommodation has also been reconfigured and a staircase moved so now comprises a master bedroom with modern en-suite shower room, 4 further double sized bedrooms and a beautiful family bathroom. Other internal works would naturally include redecorations, floor coverings, numerous new windows, electrics, and heating system systems.
It is not just the house that has been the focus, the gardens and grounds are also a small masterpiece when you terraces, are useful workshop, landscaping of the gardens and a modern garden studio building has been built to be used as a gymnasium or a home office if required. Including the driveway, carport and gardens, we believe the plot extends to around a quarter of an acre.
Historically: it is not known the exact age of the farmhouse but it is believed to date from the 16th or 17th Century. In more recent times it would have been owned by the Allwood family who were renowned carnation growers and the property would have once owned a major part of the land around the village.
Services: Mains gas, electricity, drainage, part air source heat pump heating.
Nearest Stations
- Wivelsfield Rail Station - 2.1 miles
- Plumpton Rail Station - 2.5 miles
- Burgess Hill Rail Station - 2.5 miles
- Haywards Heath Rail Station - 3.2 miles
- Hassocks Rail Station - 4.2 miles
