For Sale9 Bedroom House in Cuckfield Road, Ansty, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5AJ£3,500,000

Handsome 1920s country house with parklike gardens and indoor swimming pool, set in about 13 acres. Anstye Place is an impressive and handsome country house, believed to date from 1924 and built in the grand Tudor style typical of the period, with part beam and plaster infill, part tile hung and brick elevations under a tiled roof. The house has been in the same hands for almost twenty years, and has been improved over time, including the recent re-fitting of all five bathrooms; it offers extensive accommodation arranged over three floors plus the cellar (total c.6,867 sq ft), with generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings and some interesting period features including beautifully carved wood radiator covers. There are three principal reception rooms, a sitting room, a dining room and a reception hall, positioned on the southern elevation to take advantage of the wonderful views that the property enjoys over its own parklike gardens to the countryside beyond. Each has the benefit of working fireplaces; there is underfloor heating to the reception hall and kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room lies behind the dining room, and is beautifully fitted with bespoke Smallbone wall-hung and undercounter units, complemented by granite worktops; it is served by a utility room and, at the end of the rear hall, a pantry. The study is fitted with a desk, shelving and storage. There are two cloakrooms, one fitted with an original high level WC. From the reception hall, the impressive oak staircase sweeps up to the first floor. There are three main bedrooms situated on the southern elevation, all with wonderful views over the grounds and countryside. The principal bedroom suite occupies the entire western end of the floor, and comprises a dual aspect bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and a bathroom with shower, bath, basin and WC. It has an adjoining door to bedroom three, creating an ideal set-up for a nursery; bedroom two occupies the south-eastern corner and has fitted wardrobes and an en suite dressing/shower room. Bedroom four and the family bathroom complete the first floor. Bedroom five is reached via the oak staircase from the main landing, and has fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office, and a bathroom reached via the secondary staircase. Outbuildings At the foot of the drive is a detached garage block, with a secure bay and an open bay; attached to rear of this is a timber framed machinery store, a greenhouse and a wood store. Beyond lies a former stable block, now used as a chicken run, machinery store and workshop, with an adjoining timber garage. Pool house There is a modern pool house to the south-east of the house, with a raised bar/games area and heated swimming pool, and a large terrace. There is a sauna and shower room. Gardens and Grounds The property is approached via a long gravelled drive, which sweeps up past the Lodge* and the garaging to the parking circle ahead of the house. Anstye Place occupies an elevated position within its grounds, and its parklike gardens and surrounding fields offer a wonderful setting, stretching gently away to the south and west. A paved terrace wraps the house to the south and east, offering plenty of space for tables and chairs, looking out over the gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with an abundance of spring bulbs and some mature trees, and include the unusual feature of a working model railway. To the south east of the house is a large pond. In all, about 12.8 acres. View payable Stamp Duty for this property