Birchwood House by Fine & Country

Birchwood House West End Lane | Henfield | West Sussex | BN5 9RE

BIRCHWOOD HOUSE A Beautifully Presented Refurbished Property with the ‘Wow’ Factor In Abundance, Offering Stunning Accommodation Overlooking Landscaped Gardens of About 1.25 Acres in a Delightful Semi-Rural Setting.

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The property is quietly situated in a delightful rural setting on the outskirts of Henfield village which has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton, whilst the A24 and A23 are easily accessible giving access to the M23 and Gatwick Airport. There are a number of popular private schools within easy reach such as Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School For Girls and Lancing College. Theatres are available at Brighton and Chichester whilst there are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Singing Hills, the Dyke and Mannings Heath, show jumping at Hickstead, racing at Goodwood, Brighton, Plumpton and Fontwell, whilst the South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. The coast is about 8 miles distant.

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* Stunning Refurbished And Extended Home * Magnificent Reception Room With 3 sets of bi-fold doors * Beautifully Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Dining Room * Family Room * Four Bedroom Suites all with en-suites and dressing rooms * Double Garage with Office/Studio above with external spiral staircase * Stabling and small paddock area * In all about 1.25 acres in a semi-rural setting * Approached via fully automated electric gates * Central media hub * Cat 6 network cabling * Wifi points * Cabled for HD to all TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and multiroom audio ceiling speakers * IP High Definition CCTV ready

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Step inside Birchwood House

An entrance door with obscured side-panel leads into the Entrance Hall with limed oak flooring and underfloor heating. From here glazed double doors with side-panels lead to the Dining Room which is double aspect facing south and west with bi-fold doors, underfloor heating and recessed lighting again with the same flooring which also extends throughout the kitchen and reception room which have with their own zones for underfloor heating. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has a central island with Corian top and fitted ‘Siemens’ induction hob with a feature vented downdraft popup extractor and ‘Siemens’ wine fridge. There are pan drawers, pull out bin and storage cupboards and a breakfast bar. Along the back wall there are numerous cupboards and drawers plus two tall pull out larder cupboards as well as a ‘Bosch’ built-in fridge and freezer and integrated ‘Siemens’ dishwasher. There are two ‘Siemens’ ovens, a microwave/grill, coffee machine and the Corian sink and grooved drainer has a hot/cold and filtered hot and cold tap. From the Kitchen wide bi-fold doors give a superb view over the terrace and garden. There are also solar velux windows which are remote controlled. Off the kitchen there is a Utility Room with sink unit, cupboards, ‘Siemens’ washer/dryer and further appliance space. The amazing Reception Room has three sets of bi-fold doors facing south and west giving views over the terrace and sweeping lawns, there are two feature chandeliers. Back to the Hall, this has coats cupboards and a Cloakroom and there are glazed double doors to the impressive vaulted Family Room again with limed oak flooring with underfloor heating and four solar velux windows. There are four Bedroom Suites, all with carpeted bedrooms and radiators, en-suite shower rooms and dressing rooms. The Master Bedroom has south facing French doors and as you walk through the dressing room into the en-suite room you see a walk-through central shower with screen and there are twin natural stone basins, ‘Clearwater’ taps and soft closing mirrored cabinets with shaver sockets. The Guest Suite as well as having a shower room and dressing room has a feature freestanding stone bath on a tiled floor and feature lighting from the vaulted ceiling. There is also a Plant/Boiler Room which also houses the ‘Grant’ oil fired boiler.

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Seller Insight “This property previously belonged to my parents,” says the current owner of Birchwood House, “and I often imagined how it could be completely transformed. When they decided to move I saw it as an opportunity to turn my daydream into reality and create a stunning home relevant to modern day living.” Since then, the owner has completely remodelled and refurbished this single storey 4 bedroom residence, finished to an incredibly high standard. “I have changed just about everything you can imagine!” he says. “The property is unrecognizable from what is was and has been extended and refurbished, now offering spacious luxury living.” “The gardens are a particular feature,” the owner continues, “and are predominantly south facing, sloping away from the property. There is a beautiful sun terrace which wraps around the house, perfect for entertaining, and there are lawns and some specimen trees. The property is very secluded from the lane with a long driveway, and also boasts a small paddock area.” The location of the property too has much to offer, in the heart of this pretty downland village with a vibrant sense of community. “Henfield is a bustling village in a very convenient location for Brighton,” says the owner, “and lies within easy reach of the A23 giving fast access to Gatwick. The village High Street has a variety of shops and friendly inns, as well as churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. The South Downs Link is only a couple of minutes’ drive away, offering wonderful walks or cycling routes. The South Downs National Park is on our doorstep and we are also close to Hickstead for equestrian interests.” Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton. Various popular private schools are to be found locally, including Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School for Girls and Lancing College. “The garden terrace gets the sun all day so is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed barbecue with friends or a glass of wine on a summer’s evening.” “I will miss the wonderful location, which is very peaceful being in a lovely semi-rural setting.” “My favourite rooms have to be the amazing open plan reception room and the kitchen which both have bifold doors opening out to the sun terrace and gardens.” “There are lots of memories from my parents living here, but creating a stunning home that started with a few sketches and ideas is something I will never forget.”

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Step outside Birchwood House

The property is approached through galvanised powder coated electric gates that lead to a long gravelled driveway which runs past a small paddock area with Birch and Olive trees. There is a stable building with two stables, tack room, open store and two closed stores, one having a sloping drive, so ideal for a ride-on mower. The stable building has power, water and lighting. There is a parking area for horse-box and a five bar gate to a large parking area for numerous vehicles. There is a Detached Garage Block with two remote controlled doors and lighting and a spiral staircase leads to the Office/Studio which has power, lighting, heating, oak flooring, two velux windows and a dormer window enjoying a delightful outlook. The gardens themselves are a particular feature and four sets of bifold doors lead out to a large Indian sandstone wrap around south and west facing sun terrace with double dwarf wall planted with Box and feature Olive trees. Steps leading to the gently sweeping lawns and there are mature trees, conifers and floodlighting. The property has external lighting and the whole extends to about 1.25 acres.

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What the Agent Says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is rare to find somebody who renovates to such an exacting standard. From the moment you drive through the electric gates you just know that Birchwood House is something quite special and when you stand inside looking over the gardens through wide bi-fold doors you really have found a piece of perfection!â&#x20AC;?

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 31.08.2017

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