4 bedroom detached house for sale

Built in the 1970s, this well-positioned bungalow enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting amongst mature woodland. Cuttinglye Farm is tucked away behind a private gated driveway, surrounded by its own grounds of about seven acres which comprise lovely gardens, an expansive paddock and a range of useful and versatile outbuildings including barns and stabling. The property is well presented inside and out, with a number of improvements made including a fabulous kitchen and dining room which was refurbished in 2021. The light, airy interiors are well proportioned and offer great potential for further improvements, with scope to extend or modernised subject to obtaining the necessary consents. The property would be well suited as a smallholding or equestrian property. Internally, the home is well configured for family life: the reception room is generously proportioned, with windows on two sides allowing for lovely views over the gardens and access to the south-facing side of the garden via sliding glazed doors. The kitchen/dining room is also a good-size room with pleasant views and an adjoining utility room with space for laundry machines. Karndean LVT flooring accompanies Howdens cabinetry and a range of modern integrated appliances. A cloakroom is accessed through the utility room. The four double bedrooms are arranged together on the opposite side of the house; all can accommodate a double bed and benefit from built-in storage.OutsideThe house is enclosed by mature woodland including some impressive native oak trees. To the rear, a sizeable smallholding area includes a substantial paddock bordered by ancient woodland. The enclosed yard leads to a range of versatile outbuildings including three large barns and two workshops, stabling and storage areas. The property is close to a number of bridleways and would be well suited to equestrian use. The house is approached via a gated carriageway driveway which has space for a good number of vehicles. The gardens wrap around the property and offer lawns on all sides, plus a greenhouse and a seating area to the rear.SituationThe house enjoys a private and secluded position on a sought-after road on the north-western edge of Crawley Down. The village itself provides a good range of day-to-day amenities, including a small supermarket, general store, butcher, hairdresser, dentist, doctors and a primary school. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the nearby towns of East Grinstead (four miles) and Crawley (five miles), both offering a wide selection of shops, restaurants and services. The surrounding Sussex countryside is well known for its excellent sporting and leisure opportunities, with golf and horse racing is available at nearby venues. The area is also well served by a network of footpaths and bridleways, ideal for walking and riding. Mainline rail services are available from Three Bridges providing frequent services to London Victoria and London Bridge, with journey times from around 34 minutes, as well as services to St Pancras International (around 50 minutes). Additional services are available from Gatwick and East Grinstead offering further convenient access to London. Crawley Down benefits from excellent road connections, with convenient access to the M23 and M25. There are many highly regarded schools in the area including Crawley Down Village C of E school, Imberhorne, Handcross Park, Cumnor House, Lingfield College and Ardingly College. Property Ref Number: HAM-64944Additional InformationLocal Authority: Mid Sussex District Council Council Tax Band: G Services: Heating oil for boiler / water filled radiators Drainage - Septic tank