Robin Cottage Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6LF

The House...
Robin Cottage is an attractive and unique detached ‘Scandinavian’ style detached home built in 1999 and occupying a delightful, tucked away position in the heart of Balcombe – one of the area’s most desirable villages with a thriving community and mainline rail links to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport.

The house is offered for sale with no onward chain and would be ideal for a downsizer with connections to the village or someone looking for a UK bolt-hole whilst travelling via Gatwick Airport.

The accommodation is well-proportioned with two good size reception rooms. The spacious 17ft sitting room has a log burner, great for a chilly winter’s evening and enjoys a lovely westerly aspect meaning there is plenty of afternoon/evening sunshine. Given the elevated nature of the house, the sitting room is a great spot to relax and observe the birdlife.

The dining room overlooks the front of the house and could easily be used as second sitting room, third bedroom or work-from-home space, if required.

The kitchen is fully fitted with light wooded units providing plenty of storage. There is a door that leads through to the integral garage, which offers even more storage and scope for conversion into a utility room. There is a window and power in-situ, and plumbing could be extended from the adjacent kitchen. The garage has an electric roller door.

There is also a understairs cloakroom.

A turned staircase rises to the first floor’s galleried landing. There are two well-balanced double bedrooms, with the main bedroom enjoying a beautiful view to the west and large walk-in wardrobe. Both bedrooms are served by the large bathroom with walk-in shower, large enamel bath and oversized storage cupboard.

Further attributes include triple glazed windows, plenty of insulation, electric heating and hard-wired smoke alarm.

Step Outside...
The westerly rear garden is arranged in two areas. There is a paved terrace the provides a nice spot to sit out. The remainder of the garden is currently very established with shrubs and trees. There are steps that lead down to Bramble Hill, giving a short cut to the station. With some clearance, the size of usable garden would increase dramatically. Double doors open off the living room onto a small balcony, overlooking the 'bird sanctuary' gardens.

To the front is driveway parking and a landscaped front garden. There is scope to enlarge the driveway, if required.

The Seller's Secret...
"The stand out features are the fact that the house really is ideally positioned, it captures the afternoon sunlight spectacularly through the lounge/kitchen/bathroom and main bedroom. The sun window in the bathroom is a great feature and adds great light & warmth. The lounge is a great place to relax and observe the birdlife..."

The Location...
Stockcroft Road is arguably the premier residential road within the sought after village of Balcombe and the house is located within short walking distance of all the amenities the village has to offer. Village facilities include Balcombe Stores for your every day essentials, Balcombe Tea Rooms and the community owned Half-Moon Inn pub, with its own microbrewery producing the thirst quenching 'Balcombe Beer'. Balcombe Club hosts plenty of events and is the social centre of the village. St Mary's church is historic and there are active, sports clubs including a village football and cricket team. The village's mainline train station provides links to London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton.

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 with Balcombe Primary School being particularly reputable. A school bus runs through the village providing transport to Warden Park secondary school in the neighbouring village of Cuckfield. In the private sector Worth School is less than 4 miles distant in Turners Hill, whilst Ardingly College, Great Walstead and Burgess Hill School for Girls are all easily accessible.

The Finer Details...
Tenure: Freehold
Title Number: WSX170111
Council Tax Band: E
Local Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Broadband Speed: Superfast (up to 80mbps)
Position: Chain free probate sale