For Sale7 Bedroom House in Stonecross Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2QU£1,650,000

A detached 1930s home set in glorious gardens in a semi-rural location on the edge of Lindfield, with far-reaching views to the South Downs, ideal for multi-generational living. Dens Barn Farm was originally built in the 1930s, and substantially extended in the 1950s to create a separate self-contained two storey wing. Further enlarged in 2003 and coming on to the market for the first time in over 30 years, the property now offers substantial accommodation extending to about 2,800 square feet, arranged as two distinct halves, ideal for multi-generational living but with the versatility to form one larger property if desired. The house is ideally situated in a small cluster of properties in a lovely semi-rural location on the northern edge of Lindfield with far-reaching views to the South Downs, set in mature and beautifully tended gardens with its own wildflower meadow/paddock running alongside the western side of the house. The west wing forms the largest portion of the house, accessed via an oak-framed open porch/log store, with a wooden front door opening to the entrance hall. Lying off the hall is a part tiled wet room with WC and the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of cream units with black, granite-effect worktops, an electric Rangemaster oven and two deep storage cupboards. There are two spacious reception rooms: the dual aspect dining and family room lies beyond the hall and has two sets of French doors opening to the garden; the sitting room features an open fireplace with stone hearth and timber mantle, and has the original woodblock flooring, recently refurbished. A connecting door opens to the other half of the house, and stairs rise to the first floor. There are four well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, together with a family bathroom and a versatile inner hall, which could be used a playroom or study. The eastern side of the house has its own oak-framed porch and front door, opening to an entrance hall with coats cupboard and cloakroom. The sitting room extends across the back of the house and has French doors opening to the garden, together with a stone fireplace set with a woodburner; adjoining the sitting room is a conservatory. The kitchen and breakfast room has a tiled floor and range of units and display cupboards with spaces for appliances, and ample space for a central breakfast table. Stairs rise from the sitting room to the first floor where there are three bedrooms, as well as a part-tiled shower room. Outside Dens Barn Farm is accessed from Stonecross Lane via a gated gravel driveway, which opens to a large parking and turning area leading to the detached four-bay open garage; an area of hardstanding lies ahead of the house and offers further parking. The gardens and grounds are glorious, mature and well-established, planted with a colourful array of shrubs and flowers creating interest throughout the year. To the front of the house is an expanse of lawn, dotted with fruit trees including apple and damson, and with a small pond in one corner; a timber summer house and two sheds provide useful storage. The south-facing rear garden is partially divided by a mature shrub bed to create separate areas for both sides of the house. It is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed and edged by well-stocked borders, with some lovely mature trees and a timber summer house; open fencing to the boundaries enhances the view over the countryside beyond. A paved terrace extends around the southern and western side of the house with plenty of space for an outside table and chairs; running alongside the western side of the garden is a productive kitchen garden with raised beds, a fruit cage, variety of fruit trees, greenhouses and a chicken run. The paddock is to the west, and benefits from its own access from the driveway via a metal five bar gate. In all, about two acres. View payable Stamp Duty for this property