For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Freshfield Lane, Danehill, RH17£2,300,000
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
× 6
Bathrooms
× 4
Receptions
× 4
Tenure
Freehold
Price
£2,300,000
Key Features
- 6 bedrooms
- Drawing room
- Sitting room
- Dining room
Resources
Description
Six bedroom farmhouse dating back to the 15th century with later additions set in just over 5 acres with magnificent views to the South Downs. The property benefits from ancillary accommodation, swimming pool and equestrian yard.
Stoaches Farm is a beautiful traditional farm house of sandstone, brick and timber set in a fabulous 5 acre plot, there are an additional 18 acres available by separate negotiation if required. The entire 6 bedroom house has been extensively restored, striking a balance of wonderful family accommodation complemented by a wealth of charm and character, including exposed oak beams and timbers throughout. The drawing room has an attractive Tudor sandstone inglenook fireplace with oak lintel over. The sitting room benefits from painted bespoke library shelves and cupboards and original flagstone flooring. The kitchen is a superb feature and comprises cream shaker style units with solid ‘wraparound’ iroko working surfaces, including breakfast bar, a butler’s sink, 4 door electric Aga and built-in wine fridge. The kitchen flows into an ample dining room with bi-fold doors leading to the gardens. The bedrooms are arranged over the two upper floors and include a fabulous master suite with extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards and ensuite with Villeroy & Boch bath & double shower cubicle, both with Travertine tiling. French doors lead out to a decked terrace offering far reaching views over the gardens, field and surrounding countryside. The additional five bedrooms are served by two further bathrooms.
Outside
The property is approached via solid wooden electric
gates, opening onto a gravelled courtyard, providing car
parking for several cars.
A fully renovated and stunningly modernised 16th
Century Sussex Barn provides excellent ancillary
accommodation with two bedrooms, two shower rooms
and kitchen. It has under floor heating and features a
stylish modern oak staircase with glass balustrade and
panelled balcony to a mezzanine floor.
The swimming pool has a fitted safety cover and is
heated by an air source heat pump, set in a secluded
spot with surrounding terrace and entertaining area.
The gardens are laid to lawn with established borders
and specimen trees.
Situation
Danehill village is enviously positioned in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes an excellent Primary School, Village Hall, church and the award winning Coach & Horses public house. The larger regional centres in the area, Haywards Heath and East Grinstead are about 6 and 9 miles respectively, both provide mainline train services to London. From Haywards Heath there is a mainline train service to London (London Bridge/Victoria about 47 minutes). There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly, Brambletye, Worth and Danehill Primary School.
Property Ref Number: HAM-37215
Additional Information
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Council Tax: Band H
Oil fired central heating Additional information
- 6 bedrooms
- Drawing room
- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- converted basement
- Ancillary accommodation in the form of a two bedroom barn
- Heated outdoor pool with safety cover
- Equestrian yard which includes 4 stables tack room and hay barn
- Just over 5 acres with a further 18 acres available by separate negotiation Key information
Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold