Location

Grove House is situated in the picturesque downland village of Ditchling, which falls within the South Downs National Park and is well-known for its artistic community and many historic listed houses. The house is in the centre of the village with its independent shops, two public houses and primary school; there are miles of footpaths and bridleways in the surrounding countryside, across Ditchling Common and on the South Downs.

The nearby towns of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath (2.5 miles and six miles respectively) offer a wider range of high street shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities; the seaside City of Brighton and Hove lies beyond the Downs to the south and is regarded as one of the most vibrant cities in Europe, with a fantastic mix of famed nightlife, award winning restaurants, theatre culture, festivals and events.

Sussex has a diverse cultural and arts scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.   

Mainline rail services: Hassocks station (two miles distant; London Bridge/Victoria from 48 minutes), Burgess Hill station (3.2 miles distant; London Bridge/Victoria from 51 minutes) and Haywards Heath station (6.3 miles distant; London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes).

Schools: There are a number of schools and colleges in the local area, including St. Margaret's Primary School in Ditchling, Downlands Community College in Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint College, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill Girls, Brighton College and Roedean.

All times and distances are approximate, and take from Google maps.

Description

Grove House is an elegant Victorian double fronted village house occupying a central yet tucked away position at the end of a private road in the heart of Ditchling. This delightful detached house offers classic period features including sash windows as well as bright, well-presented accommodation arranged over three floors.

On the ground floor, the dual aspect sitting room is a wonderful, calm space with a working marble fireplace. It has French doors to the side patio garden, and internal doors to the west facing conservatory. Across the hallway is a dual aspect dining room/study, with a gas fireplace. At the rear of the house, adjoining the conservatory, is a well-equipped fitted kitchen with stone worktops, cream painted wood units and a Neff induction hob. The utility room offers further storage and space for laundry appliances.

Occupying the first floor are two spacious bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom one has a large west facing balcony, with space to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun; bedroom two has an en suite bathroom with a roll top bath. The family bathroom has a walk-in shower. On the second floor are two further attic bedrooms.

Outside Grove House is set behind electronically operated wrought iron gates which open to a long driveway, leading to the detached double garage, which has power connected, and the house. There is parking for several vehicles and space to turn in front of the house, with a short spur leading north, where there is a gate to the public footpath. The drive is flanked by mature planting, including a variety of perennial flowers and shrubs. To the side, a gate opens to the paved side courtyard garden which leads past a charming brick and timber outbuilding, and on to the fully enclosed west facing rear garden. The patio adjoins the conservatory, offering an excellent spot to enjoy the charming outside space. There is a manageable lawn surrounded by well stocked beds, and a spiral staircase leads up to the west facing first balcony. The plot extends to about a fifth of an acre in all.

Directions

Heading south on the B2112 from Ditchling Common, pass the garden centre on the left hand side and enter the village. East Gardens is on the left hand side opposite Boddington Lane. Follow the lane around to the left and the gates to Grove House can be found straight ahead.