Catsland Farmhouse, Bramlands Lane, Woodmancote, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex

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1 Catsland Farmhouse, Bramlands Lane, Woodmancote, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex

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3 Catsland Farmhouse, Bramlands Lane, Woodmancote, Nr. Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9TG Offers in the Region of 1,450,000 - Freehold In a superb rural location within the National Park Grade II Listed dating from 16th C. with later additions Beautifully presented & finished accommodation Stunning views to a wide breadth of the South Downs Excellent secondary accommodation & swimming pool Pretty Grounds. Garaging. Approx. 1.5 Ac. (0.61 Ha.) Description Catsland Farmhouse occupies an enviable and quiet rural location in the South Downs National Park within very attractive and well maintained gardens and grounds extending overall to approx. 1.5 acres in a private, but non isolated spot. There are superb Southerly views to a wide breadth of the South Downs and which are enjoyed from most rooms of the house which is Grade II Listed, and believed to date from the 16th C. probably as a former hall house and with substantial later additions. It is only the second time in over 30 years that the property has been offered for sale. During the current vendors' ownership substantial improvements to the property have been made, which now offers very well presented and well finished family accommodation to the principal dwelling and with the added bonus of very good secondary and ancillary accommodation which has similarly been finished a very high standard. The property benefits from direct access to a wide array of public footpaths from which to explore the National Park. The attractive external elevations of the house include a mixture of part painted brickwork and timber framing with part clay and tile hanging to the older part of the house with substantial stone and part brick chimney breast and a pitched and hipped roof covered in a mixture of handmade clay tiles and Horsham stone. The later additions include brickwork under a clay tiled roof with dormers added to the South elevation and new orangery/dining room replacing the former conservatory and offering good additional entertaining space with stunning views. Many of the windows to the house are double glazed within traditional wooden casements and internally the principal ground floor spaces include solid oak wood flooring or stone tiling with traditional style radiators to the modern oil fired central heating and plumbing system and with fitted carpets to the first floor. The beautifully finished accommodation includes a part galleried double height Entrance Hall with large picture window facing South overlooking the garden and beyond, storage cupboards and doors to Cloakroom and Sitting Room. The Estate Offices, Steyning BN44 3RE

4 The lovely South facing Drawing Room includes a fireplace with stone surround and three pairs of French doors to the garden terraces and wide opening through to the Orangery/Dining Room with matching solid oak wood flooring. The excellent Family Kitchen/Breakfast/Sitting Room is within the older part of the house with great character offered by the exposed oak beams and joinery and inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. To one end are a smart range of modern kitchen units with granite surfaces and including Neff integrated appliances of dishwasher, microwave, double oven, ceramic hob and extractor over, 1½ bowl sink unit within integrated drainer and also with a lovely outlook over the garden to the South Downs beyond with part glazed garden doors to each side of the room. To one end is a Study with door to the Utility/Boot Room with door to the outside and with plumbing for washing machine and point for dryer, sink unit and fitted cupboards, plumbing controls to externally located modern Grant oil fired condensing boiler. To the first floor, landings split to either side of the part galleried principal Landing and offer further fitted cupboard space with heating for linen and pressurised modern hot water cylinder, plus doors to the bedroom accommodation including the Principal Bedroom Suite within the older part of the house with part exposed timbers and joinery, fine views, range of fitted cupboards and ensuite shower room with modern fittings including shower, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c. and cupboards. Guest Bedroom Two is similarly within the old part of house and potentially has the option for creating a compact cloaks or shower area to the walk-in cupboard at the side of the chimney breast (subject to any consents). The modern Family Bathroom and Bedrooms 3 & 4 are within the newer extension and include stunning views and with built-in cupboards. Externally, accessed at the side of the building is a pool Plant Room with separate oil fired boiler and controls for heating for the annexe as well as the pool. Adjacent to this and the terracing is the outdoor Swimming Pool with automated cover. Wide areas of mown lawn open up beyond and also with a useful brick, weather boarded and tiled detached garden storage Outbuilding to one side with power and water connected. The private gated driveway to the property includes extensive brick paved parking and turning areas and thence opening to the pretty Garden including wide areas of mown lawn with mature natural hedged borders and with attractive York stone paved paths to the side of a traditional box hedged planted garden area approaching the front door to the house and with further mixed herbaceous and shrub borders and a variety of colourful climbing plants including roses to the South elevation. To each side of the house there are paved terraces from which to enjoy dining at different times of the day and also great vantage points for the stunning views. To the South side of the garden and enclosed by post and rail fencing is a pretty Stream with footbridge to a grass area partly under the dappled shade of alder trees and with many other specimen shrubs and young ornamental trees and fruit trees in and around the garden in addition to external lighting and water. To the East side of the garden, there is a large area of mown grassland with potential for use as a Small Paddock. In all, approx. 1.5 acres (0.61 Ha). A particular feature of the property is the excellent ancillary accommodation which has been created within recent years and includes on the ground floor a South facing Entrance Hall with stone floor tiling and under stairs cupboard, plus Kitchen with modern range of fitted units including ceramic hob with extractor over, integrated Baumatic washing machine, integrated microwave and fridge, 1½ bowl sink unit. A staircase leads up to the large Living/Dining/Games Room area with large Velux windows to each side and with oak flooring and providing excellent ancillary or guest accommodation area or home office/recreation space (with potential for sub-division to create a second bedroom if required) together with a separate Double Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom and with a separate Cloakroom with w.c. to one end. To the remainder of the ground floor of the building there is a Double Open Garage Space adjoining the paved driveway and, to the rear, spacious Recreation/Entertaining Room with tiled floor and kitchen unit and fitted sink unit to one side plus separate Cloakroom with w.c. and Shower and door through to further ground floor Studio.

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6 Location The property is situated in the sought after parish of Woodmancote, within 2 miles of Henfield village High Street and approached via from Bramlands Lane, a minor rural lane with convenient place for many countryside walks and bridleway access. Henfield has a wealth of local shops, trades and services, with a thriving community with many varied events taking place throughout the year and with facilities including a health and sports centre, library and churches of most denominations as well as Church of England Primary School. Hassocks is approx. 6 miles to the East and has a mainline railway station with direct services to London Bridge, Victoria and Gatwick. The coastal City of Brighton is approx. 8 miles (sea front) to the South-East and Horsham is approx. 11 miles to the North. Both offer an excellent range of shops, trades, services, entertainment facilities and railway links to London and the South Coast. Henfield is situated between the A24 (approx. 5 miles to the North-West) and the A23 (approx. 4 miles to the East) both of which give good access to the major routes in the area including the M23/M25 and national motorway network. Information Photos & particulars prepared November 2015 (Ref RBA). EPC Exempt. Mains water and electricity are understood to be connected. Oil fired central heating. Drainage is to a shared private system. Council Tax Band G. Sporting and Recreation Country Club facilities at Wickwoods within 2 miles. Golf at Singing Hills, Albourne, Devil s Dyke, Pyecombe, Mannings Heath, Horsham and Lindfield as well as the East Sussex National Course at Uckfield. Several local equestrian events including at Pyecombe, the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, the South of England Showground at Ardingly and at Borde Hill, Nr. Cuckfield. Sailing at Brighton Marina. Theatre at Brighton, Crawley, Horsham and Chichester. There are a good selection of public and state schools in the local area including Hurstpierpoint, College, Lancing College, Brighton Colleges and Burgess Hill School for girls. Directions From our Henfield Office, head in a Southerly direction and, at the mini roundabout at the end of the High Street, turn left onto the A281 Brighton Road. Travelling along this road take the first turning on the right (sign posted to Small Dole) into Horn Lane and, within approx. 100 yards, the road forks left into Bramlands Lane. Continue down Bramlands Lane until the sharp left hand bend and at which point turn right into the private drive (initially gated & cattle grid) leading to Catsland Farmhouse and other properties. Continue down this private drive, keeping left at the initial fork and then passing two other houses on the left and Catsland Farmhouse will be found sign posted at the end of the lane. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents - H J Burt

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10 The Annexe The Annexe The Annexe The Estate Offices, Steyning, West Sussex. BN44 3RE Also at Euston House, Henfield. BN5 9DD Please note: These particulars and photographs were prepared on the date as stated above by H.J. Burt in good faith for the guidance of purchasers. The descriptions, measurements and distances within the particulars were taken by H.J. Burt or taken from information supplied by the vendor, but should only be relied upon as approximations and not as statements or representations of fact. Information regarding the tenure of this property has not been verified and purchasers should consult their own solicitor for verification. H.J. Burt offer no warranty as to the condition of the property, services or appliances. Purchasers should satisfy themselves as to such condition. H.J. Burt have not made any enquiry concerning Planning Consents, Building Regulations or other approvals for any part of the property unless specifically referred to and purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Authority.