Location

Nightingales is situated in a leafy close off Lower Station Road, a sought-after residential road on the western outskirts of the village of Newick. Newick is well-known for its pretty village green and has a thriving community, providing a number of facilities and amenities, including a convenience store, newsagent with Post Office, pharmacy, bakery, three public houses, café, restaurant and a health centre.      

The nearby towns of Uckfield (six miles), Haywards Heath (six miles) and Lewes (nine miles) all offer an extensive range of shops and further facilities.   

There are many leisure activities available locally, including clubs in the village 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.                  

Rail Services: Haywards Heath (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes), about seven miles.                     

Schools: There is a wide range of schools and colleges to choose from in the nearby villages and towns, both state and private, including Newick, Chailey St Peters and Fletching primary schools, Chailey Secondary School, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Burgess Hill Girls and Lewes Old Grammar School.      

All distances and journey times are approximate, driving times taken from Google Maps.

Description

Nightingales is a very well presented family home, offering a truly turn-key residence for modern living. Thoughtfully extended and enhanced over time, this inviting property dates from 1979, with a later ground floor extension creating a super open plan kitchen, dining, and family room - ideal for the demands of family life.

Tucked away in part-wooded gardens in a close off a much sought-after road on the edge of the popular village of Newick, Nightingales combines privacy and convenience in a lovely setting. The house sits within a generous plot of just over a third of an acre, surrounded by mature trees.

Approached via an overhung porch, the formal front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall, complete with a spacious cloakroom with a handy cupboard offering plumbing and space for a washing machine. The hall leads to a triple aspect sitting room, where wide picture windows frame views over the garden. An elegant granite fireplace with inset woodburner and limestone surround forms a warm and inviting focal point. Sliding doors open to a conservatory with tiled flooring and underfloor heating, a solid ceiling with skylight, and French doors that provide seamless access to the garden, creating a relaxing space to enjoy year-round.

A good-sized study provides versatile space that could equally serve as a snug or playroom. It features wood-effect flooring and a contemporary electric fire set within a quartz surround.

The heart of the home is the excellent part-vaulted kitchen, dining, and family room. Fitted with stylish shaker-style cabinets and display cupboards, granite-effect worktops, and a ceramic sink, the kitchen is equipped with twin Stoves ovens, an AEG five-ring electric hob with extractor, Bosch dishwasher, and integrated fridge/freezer. The open layout provides ample space for a large dining table alongside a comfortable seating or play area, with French doors opening directly to the garden. A stable door leads to an adjoining utility room with further storage and a sink, and an oak door opening to a side porch for convenient daily access.

Upstairs, a bright galleried landing connects four well-proportioned bedrooms, each featuring large windows overlooking the gardens and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom one benefits from a modern en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms share a contemporary family bathroom complete with a large shower cubicle and a freestanding bath. Modern oak internal doors on the first floor and traditional style doors with wrought iron fittings add to the stylish yet comfortable feel of the home.

Outside
The gardens are a true feature of Nightingales. The property is enveloped by part-wooded grounds, offering a private setting surrounded by handsome silver birch, pine, beech, and chestnut trees, along with banks of rhododendron, laurel, and fir hedging. A long gravelled driveway provides ample parking, an EV charger and leads to a detached double garage, while a gated footpath offers separate pedestrian access to the front door.

The gardens wrap around the house, with a split-level stone terrace to the west providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining. Beyond, a sweeping lawn extends around to the south and east, featuring a woodchip children's play area in the southernmost corner. With scope to extend further (subject to the necessary consents), Nightingales represents a wonderful opportunity to secure a stylish and spacious home in a sought-after location.