The Green, Horsted Keynes, RH17

A delightful, and recently renovated detached Grade II Listed period cottage believed to date back to circa 1630 with a large annex extension set within beautiful gardens in the heart of Horsted Keynes, West Sussex. The cottage stands in one of the largest plots in Horsted Keynes with a garden extending to just under a third of an acre, but tucked away to offer privacy and seclusion. The original cottage retains many period features including brick tiled flooring, a large inglenook fireplace with wood burner, exposed wall and ceiling beams and cellar. The accommodation provides a good-sized sitting/dining room, rear hallway with storage and a kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor of the original cottage are two bedrooms and a family bathroom with a charming, good-sized bedroom on the second floor. An attached annex with kitchenette, sitting room with working fireplace, and a large double bedroom with ensuite shower room. Upstairs in the annex is an additional bedroom and a well-appointed bathroom with a free-standing bath. The property has been reimagined by the current owners, extending and improving the property to offer the fantastic home it is today. A newly fitted, energy efficient boiler has been installed with various improvements having been completed throughtout to modernise this lovely village home. Outside, a real feature of the property is the beautiful, mature garden which faces south. There are many specimen shrubs and trees with perennial and herbaceous borders. To the rear of the garden are two garden sheds, wood store, and a large garage with electric door. Full planning permission has been granted to create a spectacular kitchen of 42 square metres, featuring glass walls, large rooftop lantern, and glass doors overlooking the garden, making this a stunning entertaining space. Many lovely country walks and woodland are accessible from the property and just a short walk away. Horsted Keynes is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the village provides a local general store, post office, church, two public houses and a prep and primary school as well as a village hall. Haywards Heath is nearby and offers more extensive shopping while there is good access locally to the motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The mainline station at Haywards Heath and East Grinstead offer direct access to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London Bridge. The A23 is nearby and offers direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South Coast. The surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities. Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground and Plumpton Racecourse are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and there are excellent golf courses nearby. The Ashdown Forest is easily accessible. There are many highly renowned schools in the area, both state and private, including Oathall Community College, Warden Park and Haywards Heath College. The local prep schools Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep and Brambletye are superb, as are Ardingly College, Worth Abbey, Hurstpierpoint College and Burgess Hill Girls. Mid-Sussex District Council Council Tax Band: G