For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Private Road, Balcombe, RH17£1,750,000

A fantastically located, detached five-bedroom house set amongst beautifully mature gardens, in a desirable setting in the sought after village of Balcombe. High Coombe Cottage is just a short distance from the highly coveted village of Balcombe. This property is a characterful residence and a substantial, and beautiful family home. The leafy setting provides delightful views over it’s own gardens and the enveloping countryside to the rear. Internally the property is well presented in a bright, country style that complements the setting, with well-proportioned, airy rooms that benefit from high ceilings and excellent natural light. The main reception room is a highlight, with its wood-burning stove and adjoining garden room that opens onto the rear terrace via a set of bi-fold doors. The kitchen has a good-size breakfast area and a central island, as well as a three oven Aga. There is a formal dining room providing a wonderful entertaining space as well as a separate utility room with an electric hob. Upstairs there are five good-size bedrooms including a master bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, one also with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, along with a further bedroom and a family shower room. Stairs lead up to a boarded attic room, formerly used as an office. Outside High Coombe Cottage enjoys a semi-rural setting with beautiful mature gardens and woodland. The house is approached via a gated entrance with a long driveway which leads through the grounds to a carriage driveway and a detached three-bay oak-framed garage. The latter incorporates two carport spaces, a garage and a WC, with an external staircase to the first floor where there is an office / studio with planning permission for ancillary accommodation (DM/16/3489). The wonderfully secluded setting feels exceptionally private, with established trees all around the border providing natural screening while not obstructing the pleasant views to the rear over the surrounding countryside. The landscaped gardens envelop the house on all sides and feature an expansive lawn, a huge variety of trees and shrubs, a pretty terrace adjoining the back of the house and a large and fruitful kitchen garden with raised beds. Situation The property is situated on the exclusive Private Road with just eight houses in the sought-after village of Balcombe. The village has a thriving community with a popular primary school, village shop, two public houses, church and village club. More extensive shopping can be found in Haywards Heath, Crawley and Horsham. Balcombe has a main line train station offering direct services to London Bridge (40 minutes), London Blackfriars (46 minutes) and Brighton (26 minutes). Leisure activities in the area include Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for walking and water sports, golf at Haywards Heath and Cottesmore Golf Clubs and spa facilities at Ockenden Manor and Alexander House Hotels. The area is renowned for the high standard of its schooling in both the private and state sectors with Balcombe Primary School in the village, Handcross Park (part of the Brighton College family of schools), Worth School, Ardingly College and Warden Park all in close proximity, as well as Cumnor House, Great Walstead and Hurstpierpoint College. The area offers excellent road communications via the A/M23 to the M25, the motorway network and Gatwick Airport. Additional Information Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Gas-fired central heating. Council Tax Band G Local Authority : Mid Sussex District Council. Additional information - 4089 sq. ft. including outbuildings - 5 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - Kitchen and breakfast room with Aga - Dining room - Sitting room - Garden room - Study - Three-bay oak framed garage and room - above with planning permission for ancillary accommodation Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold