2 Faircox Cottages, Faircox Lane Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9PD Guide Price £495,000 Freehold
2 Faircox Cottages, Faircox Lane, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9PD
A Grade 11 Listed Period Cottage Having Charm and Character Situated in a Picturesque Setting in the Heart of Henfield Village, Close to Local Amenities and the Parish Church Situation This delightful cottage is situated in a picturesque setting within a quiet and private lane within the heart of Henfield village 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.
CLOAKROOM Fully ceramic tiled with low-level w.c, wash hand basin, electric heated towel rail and trip switch fuse box.
Description We believe the cottage dates back to circa 1550 to 1600 and was originally built as a timber framed cottage with evidence of the exceptional beams to ceilings and walls still in place. The cottage has changed over many years but still retains its charm and character. There is some secondary double-glazing and gas fired central heating.
BEDROOM 2 Beamed walls, radiator, window overlooking rear garden. Hatch to loft with ladder.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Radiator, secondary double-glazed picture window overlooking the front garden, beamed walls and ceiling. Door to: MASTER BEDROOM Double aspect with beamed walls and ceiling, two radiators, wall light points and power points, secondary double-glazed picture window overlooking the front garden and window overlooking the rear garden. Two fitted wardrobes providing storage and hanging space.
ENTRANCE Outside light, part opaque glazed wooden door leading to:
BATHROOM White suite comprising close coupled low-level dual flush w.c., corner bath with mixer tap to hand shower and inset soap dish, shower cubicle with fitted power shower and seat, vanitory unit with inset oval wash hand basin with cupboards below. Airing cupboard with fitted Bosch Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating, slatted shelving and pre-lagged hot water cylinder. Timing controls for hot water and central heating, shaver point, secondary double-glazed window overlooking front garden, plastered ceiling.
ENTRANCE AREA Understairs recess, beamed ceiling, double radiator with shelf over, wall light point and telephone point.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a private brick paved driveway providing parking for 2/3 vehicles leading to a car port with outside water tap, cupboard housing gas meter.
SITTING ROOM Double aspect with two secondary double-glazed windows overlooking the front and rear garden, feature Inglenook fireplace with canopy, open brickwork, Oak bressemer and three recesses - we believe the fireplace can be opened up for use as an open fire or to install a woodburner, currently there is a fitted log effect gas fire. Arched recess with cupboard and glass display shelves, two radiators, t.v and power points, beamed ceiling.
To the front of the garden is a private brick paved layby for additional parking.
INTERNAL VIEWING COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE VENDORS SOLE AGENT TO FULLY APPRECIATE THIS DELIGHTFUL PROPERTY
DINING AREA Opening from the entrance hall. Beamed ceiling, wall light point, power points, doubleglazed door leading to rear patio and garden. KITCHEN Part ceramic tiled with range of base-level units with worksurfaces over incorporating double sink, single drainer sink unit, rail for tea towels, space and plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge, fitted Neff four ring gas hob with extractor fan above, oven housing unit with fitted Neff double oven. Matching range of eye-level units with concealed lighting under, secondary double-glazed window overlooking front garden. Opening to: SUN ROOM Part brick and sealed unit double-glazed construction, t.v and power points, two radiators, plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, fitted window blinds, plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, access to roof storage space, door leading to: UTILITY ROOM Fully ceramic tiled, space for upright fridge/freezer and tumble dryer, range of eye-level units and shelving, half-glazed arch door leading to south and west facing rear patio and garden.
FRONT GARDEN Beautifully presented cottage style garden with a range of flower borders containing various shrubs, large lawn area, picket fencing, outside lighting. Covered side access leading to: WEST AND SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN Brick paved paths, lawn area with flower borders containing various shrubs, brick paved patio with space for table and chairs and doors into dining room. Trellis work with climbing shrubs and a further small lawn area with flower borders. Kitchen produce area, good size shed/workshop, further good size storage shed and a potting shed. Further trellis work with plants and fruit bushes leading to a covered area. Property Misdescription Act 1991 Although every effort has been taken in the production of these particulars, prospective purchasers should note: 1. All measurements are approximate. 2. Services to the property, appliances and fittings included in the sale are believed to be in working order (although they may have not been checked). 3. Prospective purchasers are advised to arrange their own tests and/or survey before proceeding with the purchase. 4. The agent has not checked the deeds to verify the boundaries. Intending purchasers should satisfy themselves via their solicitor as to the actual boundaries of the property.
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