Henfield Road Small Dole BN5 9XJ Asking Price 695,000
A Charming Detached Grade II Listed Period Cottage Set in a Rural Location Offering Enormous Potential for Improvement Set in Gardens & Grounds of 5 Acres with Views Towards the South Downs Step Inside The property is situated in a semi-rural location just south of Small Dole Village which has a general store/post office, public house and village hall. More amenities are available in Henfield village situated approx. two miles north which has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton, whilst the A24 and A23 are easily accessible giving access to the M23 and Gatwick Airport. There are a number of popular private schools within easy reach such as Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School For Girls and Lancing College. Theatres are available at Brighton and Chichester whilst there are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Singing Hills, the Dyke and Mannings Heath, show jumping at Hickstead, racing at Goodwood, Brighton, Plumpton and Fontwell, whilst the South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. The coast is about 8 miles distant. The property has a delightful Entrance Porch with old doors, beamed ceiling and quarry tiled floor with a wooden door leading to the Entrance Hall which has beamed walls, open stonework, stairs to the first floor and a Cloakroom leading off. The lovely main Reception Room is triple aspect with a fine Inglenook fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, open brickwork and wooden mantelpiece. This room has a beamed ceiling and wood paneling to the walls. The through Kitchen/Breakfast Room has an Aga and oil fired boiler (Not Tested) and windows to the front and rear and a door to the rear porch. There is a recess with a pantry with window and a door to the Study/Family Room/Bedroom 4 which overlooks the garden and has views towards the South Downs. From the hall stairs rise to the Landing which has a range of cupboards and beamed ceiling and walls. There are 3 Bedrooms all of which are double aspect with considerable character whilst there is a Bathroom to the front.
Step Outside The property is set very well back from the road in about 5 acres of gardens and grounds. There is a dilapidated Double Garage and various sheds and outbuildings and paddock areas to the front and rear with some post and rail fencing. Large areas of lawn, some mature trees and some delightful views. Oil storage tank and private drainage. What the Agent Says Nightingales is a charming period cottage ripe for modernisation and improvement which has considerable charm set in 5 acres and enjoying delightful views towards the South Downs. It is a Grade II Listed period home which has been in the same family for over 50 years and it is a rare chance for a purchaser to put their own stamp on this very pretty cottage! Period Property Approx. 5 Acres In Need of Modernisation Semi-Rural Location Countryside Views NO ONGOING CHAIN
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed
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