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Southdown House Henfield Road | Small Dole | West Sussex | BN5 9XE

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A Very Appealing Late Victorian Detached Family House Set In Delightful Gardens With Private Driveway And A Stunning Kitchen/Family Room. Situation The property is situated in the heart of the hamlet of Small Dole which has a general store/post office, public house and village hall. More amenities are available in Henfield village about two miles to the 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 Shoreham-By-Sea, 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. Description Southdown House which is believed to date from around 1880 is a fine double fronted rendered house which has been the subject of considerable improvement over recent years providing character accommodation that suits modern living with a stunning kitchen/family room overlooking the delightful good sized rear garden. There are two excellent reception rooms with bay windows and four bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room. There is also a spacious family bathroom adding a touch of luxury.

As you step inside the double glazed front door to the Hall you immediately feel the Victorian era with a beautiful Victorian style decorative tiled floor leading to the staircase. The double aspect Sitting Room has a double glazed bay window to the front and at this end of the room there is a feature multi-fuel woodburner set on a granite hearth. At the other end there is a window overlooking the rear garden and a pretty ornate Victorian cast iron fireplace. The Dining Room also has a double glazed bay window to the front and a fireplace recess. The Kitchen/Family Room is a real feature of the house being triple aspect with bi-fold doors to the garden and a feature double glazed bay window with window seat. There is an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and single drainer and a range of base cupboards and drawers including pan drawers, integral dishwasher and washer/dryer. Pull-out larder store, broom cupboard and wine rack and space for American style fridge/ freezer (available by negotiation). Space for range cooker (available by negotiation), tiled splashbacks and range of wall cupboards, one with glass doors. Laminate flooring and recessed lighting. From the Hall a turned staircase with attractive balustrade leads to the Landing off which there are 3 Bedrooms, a Boxroom and a Luxury Family Bathroom with a feature free-standing bath with centre mixer tap, a large shower cubicle with sliding doors, wash hand basin in vanity unit and w.c. with concealed cistern. A staircase leads from the Landing to the second floor where there is a further Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room with shower, wash hand basin and w.c. This room has some Downland views and access to eaves storage.

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The property has a large private driveway providing ample parking and screened from the road by mature trees and shrubs. From the pavement a wrought iron gate and gravel pathway leads to the front door with neat lawns to each side, the property being screened by hedging and fencing. There are two gates to the rear garden one to the left hand side of the property and one to the right hand side. The well enclosed rear garden is a particular feature of the property and is well enclosed providing a good degree of privacy and enjoying a sunny aspect. There is a gravelled area by the bi-fold doors and a sun terrace and pathways meander through the garden with its lawns and decked area. There are mature trees and shrubs and perennial flower borders and a garden pond.There is also a vegetable area where potatoes are grown and soft fruits with established gooseberries, raspberries, redcurrants and strawberries and also rhubarb. Fruit trees include three apple trees and a pear tree. There is also a greenhouse and garden shed and a store room attached to the house with door and window.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. Copyright © 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 10383523 Registered office address: Prospect House, 78 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex BN6 9RQ copyright © 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. . Printed

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