* Freehold
* No onward chain
* Modern village house on the market for the first time
* Elevated position with wonderful views
* Private driveway and double garage
* Haywards Heath station five miles
* EPC Rating = E
Attached modern house in the centre of the village, in an elevated position
with super views.
Description
Castle Cottage was built in the early 1990s and is being offered to the market
for the first time. Situated in an elevated position in the centre of the
village, the house offers nearly 1, 900 square feet of accommodation arranged
over three floors (plus the lower ground floor garage) ideally placed to take
best advantage of the far - reaching views over neighbouring roof tops to the
undulating farmland to the north.
The house is accessed on foot from the village green via a gated, private
pathway, which leads past the adjoining properties to Castle Cottage’s front
door. Vehicular access is by way of a private lane off Leighton Road, which
leads to the house’s private driveway and the lower ground floor double
garage, which has twin electronically - operated doors and from which stairs
rise directly to the kitchen.
There are two formal reception rooms on the ground floor both with doors
opening to the wrap around terrace: The spacious sitting room has stone
fireplace to one corner set with a woodburner and glazed double doors opening
to the adjoining dual - aspect dining room. The kitchen has a clay tiled floor
and is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted wood - fronted units, with
granite effect worktops, number of integrated appliances, and plenty of space
for a breakfast table. The kitchen is served by a useful utility room, and a
cloakroom with WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
There are three well - proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, including the
main bedroom which has some lovely views to the north and over the garden, and
benefits from a tiled en suite shower room with modern white suite; bedrooms
two and three are served by a large family bathroom. There are two further
versatile rooms on the second floor (one currently used as a study), together
with a separate WC with basin.
Castle Cottage’s garden is arranged as a series of terraces to take best
advantage of the house’s elevated position. A terrace extends around the
house, offering a lovely spot to enjoy the view; steps descend to the upper
terrace which is mainly laid to lawn, edged by colourful and well - established
flower and shrub borders. The middle terrace comprises a kitchen garden with
raised beds and greenhouse; on the lower terrace is a small orchard and a
brick built outbuilding/workshop with power and water connected. Steps descend
to a secondary driveway.
Location
Castle Cottage is situated in the heart of Horsted Keynes, a sought - after
historic village popular for its picturesque setting, thriving community and
convenient proximity to Haywards Heath’s railway station.
Local amenities include a village hall, a village shop, a primary school and
two public houses. Comprehensive shopping is available at Haywards Heath (five
miles), Tunbridge Wells (17 miles) or Brighton (21 miles).
There are many leisure activities available in the area including riding on
Ashdown Forest (permit required), sailing at Ardingly and golf across the
county. There is a vibrant cultural and arts scene in Sussex, 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. Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden
Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge.
Haywards Heath mainline station is about five miles distant (c. 13 minutes by
car) and offers frequent rail services to London Bridge/Victoria from 42
minutes. Gatwick airport 17 miles.
Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and
private, including St. Giles primary school in the village, Cumnor House in
Danehill, Great Walstead near Lindfield and Ardingly College.
All times and distances are approximate; driving times taken from Google Maps.
Square Footage: 1, 897 sq ft
Additional Info
Agent’s Notes: The neighbour at 2 Blacksmiths Cottages has a right of way over
the lower driveway (tbc)
Services: Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, . Tax band F.
Photographs taken: September 2023.
Cladding: This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so
any cladding may not have been tested. Purchasers should make enquiries about
the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe
or if there are interim measures in place.

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