Brook House, Hammingden Lane, Ardingly, RH17
Guide price £699,000
Sold
3 Beds 2 Baths 1 Reception
REF: MSX230137
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THE PROPERTY
Brook House is a striking Victorian Country Manor house on the rural outskirts of Ardingly. Originally a shooting lodge for the gentry and members of the royal family, the property was substantially extended during the late 1800s, creating a magnificent house, drawing inspiration from classic Tudor architecture, with beam and plasterwork gables, ornate ceilings and cornices and impressive stone mullioned windows.
This wonderful 3-bedroom apartment on the first floor provides grand and well presented accomodation with large south facing windows across the grounds. East Wing boasts triple lined curtains and blinds throughout of the highest quality and spectacular chandeliers. The property has a fabulous sense of light and space, with high ceilings, a lovely kitchen with balcony all facing south and a gorgeous drawing room/dining room with working open fireplace, a utility and a walk-in storeroom. There are two large double bedrooms, the principal suite has an ensuite bathroom, an additional single bedroom and immaculately appointed shower/wet room.
Brook House is approached over a long sweeping drive with communal grounds on both sides. It is set in substantial grounds of circa 16 acres, with rolling lawns, ponds and woodlands, seating areas, as well as a picturesque cricket pitch (where the first Australian touring cricket team played), landscaped gardens, plus allocated parking. There is also a recently installed all-weather tennis court to enjoy.
The property is situated in the sought-after village of Ardingly, ideally located just to the north of Lindfield and within good reach of local amenities in a setting ideal for commuters. The village is well known for Ardingly College Prep and Pre-Prep schools and as the location for the South of England Showground. Nearby is Ardingly Reservoir with opportunities for walking and water sports at the Ardingly Adventure Centre. Haywards Heath offers more extensive shopping while there is good access locally to the motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The mainline station at Haywards Heath and Balcombe offers direct services to London Victoria, Blackfriars and London Bridge from 44 minutes.
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