1 The Orchards, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, East Sussex, RH17 7NG

GUIDE PRICE: £875,000 - £925,000

Welcome to 1 The Orchards...
This detached family home has been the subject of substantial extension & transformative renovation, creating this truly special home of nearly 2,500 sq ft with some wow-factor spaces, gorgeous décor and the most glorious of rural outlooks over Chailey Common.

Spaciousness & Versatility...
The accommodation boasts spaciousness and versatility in equal measure and is just perfect for both family living and entertaining friends. Upon entry you are welcomed by the central reception hall. The eye is immediately drawn through to the stunning open plan kitchen and rural vista beyond. This exceptional open plan space is, without doubt, the beating heart of the home extending to 23ft x 22ft. The quirky central island is the focal point with beautiful stone worktops and underfloor heating adding a real sense of quality whilst the selection of integrated appliances add practicality. The bi-fold doors stretch across the rear and provide the sought-after ‘inside-outside’ feel, making the most of the open outlook. The separate utility room hides the mess, is very handy after a muddy dog walk across the common and leads through to the garage.

The sitting room provides a cosier but still capacious retreat, with the log burner drawing you in on a chilly winter’s evening. Glazed double flow through to the garden room, a great spot for to relax with a book.

The family room is incredibly versatile and could easily be used as a ground floor double bedroom, particularly as there is a stylish ground floor shower room nearby.

The study provides the essential ‘work-from-home’ space.

Bath, Bed & Beyond...
On the first floor is the impressive master bedroom with the Juliette balcony providing breath-taking view over Chailey Common. There is an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and a contemporary en-suite shower room.

Each of the remaining three bedrooms is a well-balanced double, served by the spacious family bathroom with its separate walk-in shower.

Further attributes include oil fired central heating with upgraded plumbing, replacement double glazed windows throughout and upgraded electrics. There is also planning permission to convert the loft space above the family room.

Step Outside...
The rear garden backs on to Chailey Common, giving a fantastic feeling of space and openness. The westerly aspect means there is plenty of afternoon/evening sunshine and some beautiful sunsets. The decked terrace is the perfect spot for ‘al-fresco’ dining during the summer months and the pergola creates a shady retreat. There is an expanse of level lawn and even a sunken trampoline for the kids! The front of the house has been landscaped, with gravel driveway providing off road parking for several cars.

The Location...
The Orchards occupies a semi-rural location between Scaynes Hill and North Chailey and is surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside, including Chailey Common - over 180 hectares of open countryside, heathland and common land right on your door step with plenty of walks and bridleways, fully open to the public and perfect for dog walking & horse riding.

Nearby villages include the gorgeous Newick, Fletching and there are easy road links both East & West via the A272 giving the combination of a rural lifestyle with pure convenience.

Haywards Heath is the nearest major town sitting just 4.5 miles to the west and offering swift, regular commuter services into London (47 mins), Brighton (20 mins) and Gatwick International Airport (20 mins) via its main line station. There are extensive shopping facilities including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s Superstores while boutique villages include Lindfield and Cuckfield.

Scaynes Hill offers a well-regarded primary school in the form of St. Augustines C of E, village church, Inn on The Green public house and petrol station with convenience store for everyday essentials.

The area is well-represented with private schools including Cumnor House, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, Great Walstead and Burgess Hill School For Girls.

The Finer Details...
Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: ESX46999
Local Authority: Lewes District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Plot Size: 0.22 Acres
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Services: Oil heating, private drainage and mains electricty (none tested)