For Sale5 Bedroom House in Highbrook, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17£2,500,000

A beautiful Grade II Listed country house situated in an enviable, elevated position on the edge of a highly sought-after and unspoilt village within very easy reach of both Lindfield and Haywards Heath Highbrook House is a much-loved family home which is coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years. The house is ideally located having the best of both worlds with stunning far-reaching views yet tucked away down its own private drive, but in the centre of the village. This picturesque and substantial property is Grade II Listed and is understood to have origins dating from the 15th century although it has been significantly enlarged and altered in the 19th century. The house provides well-proportioned, elegant and light accommodation over two floors. From the entrance porch double doors lead into the large and welcoming reception hall with an impressive fireplace to one end. Leading off the reception hall is a well-proportioned drawing room with glazed doors giving access to the garden and approached from the reception hall is the formal dining room which is ideally arranged for large scale entertaining with open fireplace. Also located on the ground floor is the lovely sitting room with glorious views across the garden. In addition, there is a good-sized study with a built-in desk. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of wooden fronted units and has ample space for a breakfast table. Beyond the kitchen/breakfast room is a utility and boot room. The first floor is approached by two staircases and provides a principal suite comprising bedroom, dressing room and bathroom, guest suite with bedroom and bathroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Highbrook House provides superb family accommodation, ideal for modern family life and formal and informal entertaining. From the village street a discreet wooden five-bar entrance gate leads to the property's private gravel entrance drive which leads up to the front of the house and parking area. To one side of which is the garaging. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property having been beautifully landscaped and planted over the years, with a rose garden, numerous herbaceous borders, clipped hedges, mature specimen trees and a summer house. To one side of the house is the heated outdoor swimming pool, which is set into a wide stone terrace from which there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside., Bordering the eastern boundary off the formal gardens is the property's paddock, to one corner of which is a small area of woodland. The gardens and grounds provide a very special setting for this wonderful country house in circa 3 acres. Highbrook House is situated on Hammingden Lane in the tranquil village of Highbrook, just west of the village of Ardingly, West Sussex and close to Horsted Keynes. Lindfield is nearby, providing a range of shops and everyday services. Ardingly Reservoir is also close by offering opportunities for walking and water sports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre and the Ardingly Showground which holds the South of England Show and various antique and trade fairs, Comprehensive shopping can be found in Haywards Heath (6 miles) and East Grinstead (6.3 miles). Further shopping and an excellent range of leisure and entertainment is on offer in Tunbridge Wells and Brighton. Mainline rail services can be found in Haywards Heath and East Grinstead to London Bridge/Victoria. There is a good, regular bus service in Horsted Keynes to Haywards Heath and East Grinstead. There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area; Horsted Keynes Pre-School and St Giles Primary Schools are excellent, Cumnor House, Brambletye and Great Walstead Prep schools, Ardingly College and Worth, Oathall Community College, Chailey and Warden Park Secondary schools are all within easy reach.