8 St. James Cottages, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6PG

The Cottage...
We are delighted to introduce this totally charming Victorian cottage that dates from the 1860s in the highly sought-after village of Balcombe.

The vendors bought the house through PSPhomes in 2013 and have undertaken a programme of extension and improvements to create a beautiful home that combines a wealth of retained character with a modern high specification that is sympathetic to the age of the house.

The spacious 19ft x 17ft sitting room is an impressive room that has oodles of character including flag stone flooring, bay window, exposed oak beam and exposed brick fireplace with log burner – perfect for a winter’s evening. To the side is the recently created (2018) family room, that is ideal for children to play and ‘French’ doors open on to the garden.

The social kitchen/diner is a great space for entertaining and also enjoys the flag stone flooring and large ‘French’ doors that spill out of the terrace. The kitchen itself is modern with shaker-style units, integrated oven, hob & dishwasher, fridge & freezer and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden. There is a separate utility room that leads through to a cloakroom.

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, each served by the beautifully appointed family bathroom with separate bath and walk-in shower. The master bedroom enjoys bespoke wardrobes either side of the chimney breast and the rustic 'latch' doors add charm.

Further attributes include gas central heating with ‘Worcester’ combi boiler, replacement double glazing, tasteful décor, bespoke ‘stable’ front door made by highly regarded & local ‘Wood & Wisdom’ and recent external re-rendering. The vendors have secured an onward property, meaning a swift move is possible.

Step Outside...
To the rear is a south facing garden that is bathed in sun throughout the day. The paved terrace provides the perfect spot for ‘al-fresco’ dining and there is a large expanse of lawn and pretty flower beds.

At the end of the garden is a gate that leads through to the driveway parking.

The garage has been part converted into an excellent studio space that is perfect for ‘working from home’. The other half still provides useful storage for bikes and garden tools.

The Location...
St James Cottages sits on the corner of Deanland Road and Haywards Heath Road in the heart of the sought-after village of Balcombe. Village facilities include numerous shops and stores, tea room, Half-Moon gastro pub (owned by the residents of the village), Balcombe social club, St Mary's church, sports clubs, Balcombe primary school and the mainline train station.

Haywards Heath and Crawley offer more extensive shopping and leisure facilities in addition to mainline railway stations (Balcombe to Victoria/London Bridge in approx 40 mins). By road, access to surrounding areas can be gained via the A23(M) which lies approximately 4.5 miles to the west at Handcross or north at Maidenbower.

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Balcombe is surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside. To the east are Balcombe lake & Ardingly Reservoir with their variety of footpaths, bridleways and angling facilities. The area is renowned for the standard of its schooling in both the private and state sectors. A school bus runs through the village providing transport to Warden Park secondary school in the neighbouring village of Cuckfield.

Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Oaklands Road, Haywards Heath T: 01444 458166
Council Tax Band: D (£1840.67 p.a. approx)