Location

Wickham Hill is on the eastern edge of Hurstpierpoint, a picturesque Sussex village surrounded by beautiful countryside. Wickham Hill is just outside the boundary of the South Downs National Park. Hurstpierpoint has a good range of local amenities and togethers with some lovely boutiques, cafes and restaurants, pubs, an excellent local butcher and a theatre. Further shops can be found in the neighbouring village of Hassocks (one mile) and more comprehensive shopping is found at Burgess Hill (three miles), Brighton and Lewes (both nine miles).      

There are many leisure activities available locally, with walks across the South Downs, and thriving local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county.   

Spa and country house hotels include Ockenden Manor, Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and South Lodge. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells and the historic County town of Lewes, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.         

Transport links are excellent, with frequent services to London and Brighton from Hassocks station (one mile walk via pavement, London Bridge/London Victoria from 56 minutes). The A23/M23 is readily accessed to the west of the village (Gatwick airport 20 miles, M25 J7 30 miles).      

There is a selection of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area including St Lawrence CEP School, Downlands Community College, Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College, Brighton Girls and Lewes Old Grammar School.   

All times and distances are approximate; walking times taken from Google Maps.

Description

Originally dating from the 1930s, this beautifully presented detached home has been significantly extended and tastefully modernised by the current owners to create a stylish and substantial family residence, offering well-appointed accommodation arranged over three floors.

The property features versatile living spaces with refined décor and elegant proportions, ideally suited for both family life and entertaining. The triple-aspect sitting room enjoys French doors opening onto the beautiful rear garden and has a cosy log-effect gas fire, while the formal dining room connects via interior double doors to the kitchen/breakfast/family room, with French doors leading on to the terrace, allowing a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.

The bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room benefits from underfloor heating and is ideally designed for modern living, with bespoke cream cabinetry, sleek stone worktops, and a Rangemaster stove. There is a breakfast bar, space for a breakfast table, and a family area with space for sofas and a TV, creating an inviting and comfortable space for day-to-day use. A practical utility/boiler room offers space for laundry, and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the luxurious principal suite includes a dressing area with fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms are found on this level; one with an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes. The bathrooms are beautifully finished, incorporating Burlington rain shower heads and premium fittings.

The second floor offers a spacious open-plan suite with a living/sleeping area, shower room, and separate dressing room.

Outside
The property sits well back from the road within a fully enclosed plot of approximately one-fifth of an acre. Electronically operated wooden gates open to a brick paved driveway providing secure parking for multiple vehicles, with a central water feature, lawn and well stocked beds offering interest.

To the side of the main house is a detached, fully insulated outbuilding with electric heating and power, currently used as a gym but equally suitable as a home office or games room.

The rear garden is a standout feature, having been beautifully landscaped to include level lawns, well-stocked flower beds, and a charming terrace which is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Thoughtfully positioned garden lighting enhances the ambiance, and although the property enjoys a convenient location, the garden remains remarkably private and not overlooked.

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