For Sale5 Bedroom House in Selsfield Road, West Hoathly, RH19£1,675,000

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, a substantial detached house with five bedrooms, a swimming pool, and mature gardens of just over 1 acre, on a secluded private estate. This beautifully appointed family house has undergone extensive changes in recent years: initially constructed in the 1990s, the house was built on the site of the former kitchen garden belonging to the adjacent Elizabethan manor house, Stonelands, which creates a small and exclusive private community. It has been updated with a new reception hall, new windows, full cosmetic redecoration, a stylish kitchen and the installation of an air source heat pump and solar array. The house has a contemporary feel throughout with a country-inspired colour palette that reflects the glorious, rural surroundings – there are lovely, green views from all angles. The original walled garden has been retained but now houses a wonderfully private outdoor swimming pool, while the expansive lawned grounds back onto open fields. Interior The house has been extensively improved through a programme of renovations, creating a contemporary, high-specification home. The large, open rooms have high ceilings and the wood-framed, aluminium windows are tall and wide, affording excellent natural light – the latter frame beautiful views over the surrounding landscape. The main reception rooms are warmed by underfloor heating: a spacious and open plan kitchen and dining room, which opens onto the rear garden and has attractive stone tiled flooring, a wood-burning stove and attractive wooden cabinetry; a family room, also with access to the garden; and a sitting room with a built-in library and a magnificent south-facing window. The ground floor also has a home office, a pantry, utility room and bedroom with dressing area and en suite facilities. Upstairs there is a fabulous principal suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside Garden House is set within established grounds of just over 1 acre, bordered by mature trees around the boundary. A gated entrance opens to a private driveway, with a large parking area to the front of the house where there is ample space for several cars. Outbuildings include a double car port and a workshop. Within the gardens, the walled former kitchen garden is now home to an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a stone terrace and bordered by two pool houses. The gardens are planted with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and bedding plants, with an area of woodland to the front creating a secluded entrance and a vast south-facing lawn to the rear bordered by unspoilt grassland. Situation West Hoathly is a highly regarded Sussex village within a conservation area and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful, unspoilt countryside and benefits from a primary school, various village sports clubs, two pubs (The Cat and The Fox) and Gravetye Manor country house hotel with its Michelin-starred restaurant. There are many opportunities for sporting and country pursuits in the area, and a huge network of footpaths and bridleways cross the surrounding countryside. Nearby Sharpthorne has a village shop whilst more comprehensive shopping can be found in East Grinstead and Haywards Heath. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene locally, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events. There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and private, including West Hoathly Primary School, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Fonthill Lodge, Handcross Park, Worth Abbey and Ardingly College. Mainline rail services to London are available at Three Bridges (London Bridge from 34 minutes), Haywards Heath and East Grinstead. Property Ref Number: HAM-56669 Additional Information Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Air source heat pump. Solar array. There is also an EV charger at the property Additional information - Extended House - Reception Hall - Sitting Room - Family Room - Kitchen/Dining Room - Pantry - Study - Utility Room - Cloakroom with WC - Five Double Bedrooms Key information Council Tax Band: H Tenure: Freehold