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Brook House is a striking Victorian Country Manor house on the rural outskirts
of Ardingly. Originally a shooting lodge for the gentry and members of the
royal family, the property was substantially extended during the late 1800s,
creating a magnificent house, drawing inspiration from classic Tudor
architecture, with beam and plasterwork gables, ornate ceilings and cornices
and impressive stone mullioned windows.
This wonderful 3 - bedroom apartment on the first floor provides grand and well
presented accomodation with large south facing windows across the grounds.
East Wing boasts triple lined curtains and blinds throughout of the highest
quality and spectacular chandeliers. The property has a fabulous sense of
light and space, with high ceilings, a lovely kitchen with balcony all facing
south and a gorgeous drawing room/dining room with working open fireplace, a
utility and a walk - in storeroom. There are two large double bedrooms, the
principal suite has an ensuite bathroom, an additional single bedroom and
immaculately appointed shower/wet room.
Brook House is approached over a long sweeping drive with communal grounds on
both sides. It is set in substantial grounds of circa 16 acres, with rolling
lawns, ponds and woodlands, seating areas, as well as a picturesque cricket
pitch (where the first Australian touring cricket team played), landscaped
gardens, plus allocated parking. There is also a recently installed all -
weather tennis court to enjoy.
The property is situated in the sought - after village of Ardingly, ideally
located just to the north of Lindfield and within good reach of local
amenities in a setting ideal for commuters. The village is well known for
Ardingly College Prep and Pre - Prep schools and as the location for the South
of England Showground. Nearby is Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for
walking and water sports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre. Haywards Heath
offers more extensive shopping while there is good access locally to the
motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The mainline station at Haywards Heath
and Balcombe offers direct services to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London
Bridge from 44 minutes.

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