For Sale5 Bedroom House in Bramble Hill, Haywards Heath, RH17£1,850,000

A substantial family home set in the heard of Balcombe Village just a six minute walk to the train station. With far-reaching views and planning permission for ancillary accommodation Enjoying an elevated setting within the desirable village of Balcombe, St Agnes is a detached period property just 0.3 miles from the station, making it the ideal family home for the rail commuter. It is equally well connected to road links, with a direct link to the M23 four miles north. The early Edwardian home was built in 1908 and has been extended and modernised over the years without losing its period charm: inside there are a number of original features, including tiled cast iron fireplaces, wall panelling and wooden floors, which are complemented by modern additions such as underfloor heating and CCTV. The interiors feel grand and elegant, with high ceilings and large windows, and the décor is a blend of modern and traditional elements which creates a welcoming feel. The generous proportions also lend the house well to family life, with a versatile and well planned layout that offers plenty of space for entertaining as well as family activities. Downstairs, the house is entered onto a spacious entrance hall with a storage, leading through the house to a lobby area at the rear. The three reception rooms are all spacious and there is a separate kitchen and utility room, the latter with space for laundry machines. There are two cloakrooms on the ground floor and, at basement level, a wine cellar with ample space for storage. Upstairs four of the five bedrooms have builtin wardrobes and the principal bedroom, with its bay window, has an en suite glass and shower room. There is a further family bathroom. Planning permission has been granted (DM/24/2002) to convert one of the garages to an annexe, providing the option of further versatility to the accommodation. Outside St Agnes is set on a quiet, residential road, with a gated driveway opening to a paved parking area with space for several cars and access a detached garage. Most of the outside space is found to the front, here a large lawned garden is enclosed by hedges and mature trees. There is separate access from London Road to the bottom of the garden and an additional garage (potential for conversion) Situation The property is situated within the village of Balcombe, which has a thriving community with a popular primary school, village shop, public house, church and village club. Balcombe station (0.3 miles) offers direct services to London Victoria and Blackfriars. Nearby is Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for walking and watersports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre. The area is renowned for the standard of its schooling in both the private and state sectors with Balcombe C of E and independent Handcross Park in close proximity. Haywards Heath offers more extensive shopping and the area offers excellent road communications via the A/M23 to the M25, the motorway network and Gatwick Airport Property Ref Number: HAM-0390 Additional Information Local Authority Mid Sussex Council. Council Tax Band F Services All mains services connected Additional information - 6 minute walk to Balcombe train station - Edwardian - 5 bedrooms - 2 bath/shower rooms - cellar - 3 reception rooms - garage - driveway parking - total of approx. 2780 sq ft - size of plot 0.464 acres Key information Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold