A secluded and beautifully extended residence set within expansive private gardens and grounds of approximately 1.8 acres, complemented by versatile outbuildings and exceptional leisure amenities
Guide Price £2,000,000
Hurstpierpoint is a vibrant village with a bustling High Street including a greengrocers, deli, butchers, post office, 4 restaurants, 3 public houses and a church. The larger village of Hassocks with its mainline train station provides regular rail services to London. There are also a range of revered state and private schools locally.
Positioned at the end of a highly sought after lane, ‘Smugglers’ occupies a central and commanding setting within its plot, enveloped by beautifully established grounds that afford an exceptional degree of privacy and seclusion. Evolving over time into a substantial and versatile family home, the property has been thoughtfully extended to suit both relaxed day-to-day living and larger scale entertaining. Of particular note is the impressive kitchen/dining/family space, an addition that forms the natural heart of the house with vaulted ceilings and expansive views across the gardens. 4 further reception rooms provide a wealth of flexibility, complemented by a useful utility room and a ground floor shower room. Upstairs, 6 bedrooms are arranged around a modern family bathroom with both the principal and guest bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities. The gardens are a defining feature, carefully curated and predominantly laid to lawn with a series of terraces designed to capture the sun at different times of day. These spaces seamlessly extend the living environment outdoors offering elevated vantage points across the grounds. To the rear, an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna create a private leisure retreat while a dedicated seating area complete with mains gas provision for a fire feature offers an idyllic setting for evening entertaining. A range of outbuildings, including traditional flint stables provide excellent ancillary storage. The sweeping shingle driveway delivers extensive parking and houses a substantial quadruple bay garage with a versatile room above suited to a variety of uses.
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Location:
Kitchen:
Shaker style wall and base units
Granite worksurfaces
Inset sink
‘Falcon’ range gas cooker
Integrated ‘Neff’ dishwasher
Integrated ‘Neff’ microwave
Integrated ‘Samsung’ fridge
Integrated ‘Samsung’ Freezer
Centre island with granite work surface and breakfast bar
Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating
Bathrooms:
Family Bathroom
Free standing bath with hand shower attachment
Large walk in shower with glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Twin free standing wash hand basin and a section of drawers under
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating
En-Suite Bathroom
Cast iron roll top bath with hand shower attachment
Large walk in shower with wall mounted
shower, hand shower attachment and large glazed screen
Low level w.c.
Wash hand basin
Heated ladder style towel radiator
Fully tiled walls
Electric underfloor heating
En-Suite Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Traditional style pedestal wash hand basin
Heated towel radiator
Tiled floor
Specification:
Wired for fibre broadband
Electronically controlled twin wooden entry gates
Jacuzzi bath with electric and plumbing
Driveway with ample parking
Quadruple bay garage with light and power along with a large versatile room above
Heated outdoor swimming pool with plant room and sauna
Flint stables currently used as two stores
Central outdoor seating area with mains gas provisions for fire feature
Private gardens and grounds amassing to approximately 1.8 acres
External:
The property is approached via electronically controlled timber gates opening onto a sweeping tree lined shingle driveway that creates an immediate sense of arrival with extensive parking and access to the quadruple bay garage and versatile room above. Set centrally within its plot, the house is enveloped by private beautifully maintained gardens that extend to all sides predominantly laid to lawn and framed by established planting. A substantial stone terrace and adjoining decked area span the front elevation, complete with contemporary glass balustrades and offering an elevated outlook across the grounds. To the rear, a generous stone terrace and raised decking provide a series of distinct seating and entertaining areas seamlessly connecting the interior with the landscape beyond. Pathways lead through the gardens to a discreetly positioned outdoor heated swimming pool accompanied by a plant room and sauna, creating a secluded leisure setting. A secondary pathway reveals a dedicated seating area with a central mains gas connection, designed for a fire feature and perfectly suited to evening entertaining. Additional practical elements include a sizeable brick built storage outbuilding housing two separate stores, complementing the extensive external offering. Established trees and hedgerow denote the boundaries on all sides creating a wonderfully private setting.