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A stunning extended, larger than average and very well presented three bedroom semi detached family home spanning over 1,940 sq ft, located on Cinder Hill on the outskirts of the villages of Newick and South Chailey. The house built Circa 1946 sits on a large tranquil plot surrounded by woodland and overlooking open fields. The house comprises of; three double bedrooms, two bath and shower rooms 1 en suite , triple aspect living dining room, fully fitted kitchen breakfast room with large central island and breakfast bar, dining family room, downstairs cloakroom and utility room with shower, private off road parking for numerous vehicles, detached garage with potential to become a home office gym games room studio annexe, wooden shed, and a large private garden to the front, side and rear overlooking woodland.


The House

The house is entered through a modern front door and into an entrance porch with space for coats and shoes to be stored. The porch is open to the hallway which has the stairs to the first floor straight in front, and then an area to the left of the staircase which has a window facing the front and could provide the use as a snug or office space. There is a door straight ahead of this space which leads into the Kitchen Breakfast room which is a large room measuring 19ft x 13ft. This room has been recently extended and upgraded by my clients to a very high standard. It is a light room as it has a window to the side, large bi fold doors opening out onto the garden and a large roof skylight window with blind. The kitchen has stylish beige floor tiles and consists of; numerous wooden shaker wall and base units, granite worktops, two integrated double ovens, warming drawer, integrated dishwasher, larder unit, space for American fridge freezer, inset sink with mixer taps and hose, instant hot tap providing instant boiling water, and a large central island with granite worktop, integrated large induction hob, numerous cupboards and drawers and an integrated wine cupboard. Along one side of the island is a breakfast bar with seating for two. The kitchen is a true hub of the home, and is a fantastic sociable space, especially in the warmer months when the bi fold doors can be opened onto the rear terrace. There is also a large under stairs cupboard in this room.

There is a door from the kitchen into the downstairs cloakroom utility room. This room consists; of a frosted window to the rear and a frosted glazed door which opens out onto the rear of the house, W C, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with work surface and cupboard under, plumbing and space for a washing machine, chrome heated towel rail, and a sliding glass door shower cubicle. This room is the perfect room to access the house after a muddy walk and perhaps even with a muddy dog.

Back out into the kitchen and turn right is the dining family room which is open to the kitchen making this another great area for socialising. This space could be used as a formal dining room or as a family room with some sofas and a coffee table for example. There is a window overlooking the front garden and wooden effect flooring tiles. There is space for a range of dining room furniture if desired. Also in this room is an attractive brick surround fireplace which houses a non functional dark blue Rayburn with built in storage cupboard to one side and another full length cupboard the other side of the fireplace. It makes for a wonderful interesting focal point of the room.

On from the dining family room is the main living room which is a large light room measuring 18ft x 14ft. It is triple aspect with windows facing the front and side and full length windows either side of glazed double aluminium doors which open onto the rear terrace. As the room is so large, it could be used solely as a living room or as a living dining room with space for living room and dining room furniture. If configured in this way, it would allow the dining room next door to be used more as a family room if desired. There is a functional woodburner in this room which can be makes this room a wonderfully cosy room in the colder months.

Back from the living room and through the dining room is a door which leads back into the hallway. This completes the ground floor accommodation.

Stairs rise from the ground floor hallway to the first floor where three double bedrooms, an en suite shower room, family bathroom and separate WC can be found. At the top of the stairs can be found a separate toilet with a WC, wash hand basin and window to the rear. At the top of the stairs and turn left can be found Bedroom 2. This is a large double bedroom measuring 14ft x 10ft with a window overlooking the front garden, and an attractive black cast iron feature fireplace. There is a cupboard in the room which houses the boiler, a shelved linen cupboard and a large walk in wardrobe with light. Moving back along the landing is a window to the rear which allows natural light onto the landing. Bedroom 3 is again a good sized double bedroom which faces the front of the house and has double wardrobes.

The family bathroom is across the landing from Bedroom 3 and consists of; a window to the rear with views over trees and an open field, part tiled walls, a tiled side steel bath with shower over, WC, large floating wash hand basin with storage drawers under, fitted mirror and a wall mounted bathroom cabinet.

The master bedroom has been extended by my clients to create quite a stunning triple aspect master suite. As you enter the room there is a newly added en suite shower room to the left which has been finished to the highest of standards and consists of; window to the rear overlooking the rear garden, trees and an open field, stylish grey wall tiles, WC, large floating wash hand basin with storage drawers under, fitted mirror with sensor surround lighting, chrome ladder heated towel rail, glass shower cubicle with shower and additional shower jets. Opposite the en suite is a small room with radiator and window to the front. This could used as dressing room or also as a home office if desired. The bedroom itself can comfortably take a large double bed and an array of bedroom furniture. It is a wonderfully light room due to the three windows which afford views to the front, side and rear. This completes the first floor accommodation.


The Outside


The gardens of the property are a huge highlight and have been loved by my clients for the duration of the years they have lived there. Here nature in on truly on your doorstep with wildlife in abundance. The garden is especially wonderful in the warmer months where the outside space is made for socialising and entertaining. The borders of the garden are mainly shrubs so is relatively easy to maintain. The rhododendrons and magnific weeping willow with swing attached are a particular feature of the garden.

The front of the house is accessed up stone steps leading to a pedestrian gate and a pathway to the front door. The front garden is laid to lawn with a magnificent large mature magnolia tree taking centre stage at the front of the house.

There is a gravel driveway to the right hand side of the house which provides parking for up to five vehicles. The large detached garage fronts onto the driveway and measures 19ft x 10ft which has power and light installed and a pitched tiled roof which provides perfect storage in the mezzanine. It has wooden doors which open outwards, and my clients house a dryer and extra fridge freezer in here. The space has huge potential to become a home office, gym, games room, or studio depending on what use is desired. The garage also has the potential to be converted into a self contained annexe if desired subject to necessary planning .

There is a large side plot which slopes downwards before levelling at the boundary by the stream. The rear garden has two terraces on two levels which can accommodate a variety of outside seating and dining furniture which makes this a perfect place to relax and enjoy alfresco dining in the warmer months.

There is a good sized lawn area at the rear section of the garden which is perfect for children, as can easily accommodate a trampoline, football goals or any other outdoor games if desired. There are mature trees which are interspersed throughout the plot adding to the semi rural feel.

In the summer months when the ground is harder the lower section of the garden can provide further parking for numerous cars making it perfect for parties and family gatherings.



Agents Note

At the boundaries of the back and side plots is woodland which provides a wonderful view and adds to the unique privacy which is rarely found in other properties. The lane on which the property sits is very quiet and cars rarely pass apart from rush hour and school times making for a unique quiet and tranquil setting. There are a cluster of neighbouring properties up and across the road from the house with neighbours who are very friendly but not obtrusive. This creates a safe environment if the house is left empty.


The Area

The house is surrounded by incredible countryside and within minutes you are able to walk through this countryside on a variety of different public footpaths. Although it may seem as if Cinder Hill is quite remote, it is only 15 minutes drive to the towns of Haywards Heath, Lewes, Uckfield and Burgess Hill respectively, all of which have mainline train links to London and Brighton each with an array of different shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Marks and Spencer Food and Home Bargains are conveniently located at the Maresfield retail park a 10 minute drive from the house


Nearby Newick

From the house, the high street of Newick is a 5 minute drive or a 45 minute walk. Newick is a wonderful quintessential Sussex village. It has three thriving village pubs The Crown, The Bull and The Royal Oak. The well renowned Newick Tandoori brings diners from far and wide to dine in the village s own Indian restaurant and takeaway. The village Cottage Bakery serves fantastic freshly cooked bread in their historic original bread oven on site, and savoury and sweet treats. The Pantry coffee shop offers great coffee and lovely lunches including homemade cakes and savoury bites. The Pantry is a great place to meet friends and family in the day. The village also has two well stocked stores selling most items that you would need. One of these shops doubles up as the village post office. The village even has its own doctors surgery and a Lloyds Pharmacy.

The residents of Newick are a fantastic mix of ages with the village school and pre school both rated Outstanding by Ofstead bringing in young families through to the retired. Even though the village may be small in its number of residents, it packs a huge punch with the amount of clubs and societies that are on offer for all ages. The village hall plays host to many of those clubs and societies meets and social events. The village s own amateur dramatic society NADS also put on its productions at the village hall. The annual Newick Bonfire night is extremely well regarded and thousands of people from all around Sussex flock to this event year on year. The village has strong rugby and cricket teams and as such sport runs through the veins of the village. The sports playing field with its cricket, rugby and football pitches, pavillion and licenced bar and adjacent childrens playgorund is a hive of activity throughout the year as it plays host to many a sporting activity or social event, particularly on a summers Friday evening when the children have cricket lessons and the parents meet to picnic and sip prosecco.


Nearby South Chailey

Chailey is a village and parish in the Lewes District. The parish consists of the settlements; South Chailey, South Street, Chailey and North Chailey.
It is surrounded by Chailey Common Nature Reserve and has footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts and provides good access by road to a number of the surrounding towns.

South Chailey has a Jempsons convenience store and Post Office which is only a 2 minute drive and a 25 minute walk.

North Chailey has a Shell petrol station with a Londis convenience shop about a 4 minute drive away from the property.

Also in Chailey there is a very good historic pub called The Five Bells 1 minute drive and a 12 minute walk from the property which serves local ales and offering a great varied food menu. It is an old coaching house dating back many hundred of years. It has everything you could wish for in a country pub, including; a log fire, cosy bar area, delightful gardens and a well equipped restaurant.

The Rainbow pub and carvery in Cooksbridge is only a 6 minute drive away. Further along again on the A275 is the historic town of Lewes with all of its pubs, restaurants and shops which is only a 14 minute drive from the house.


Transport Links

Cooksbridge mainline train station is only a 7 minute drive away from the house by car with services to Lewes and London. Haywards Heath mainline railway station with its fast services to London Bridge Victoria St. Pancras journey time from 42 minutes is 7.4 miles 16 minutes drive from the house.

There is also bus number 121 which runs between Uckfield and Lewes. There are bus stops in Newick and South Chailey on this route.

The property is well positioned to three of the main local roads links; the A272, the A22 and the A27. Brighton with all of its many amenities and attractions is 14 miles away and Crawley is also only 20 miles away. Gatwick airport can be reached in around 35 minutes.


Schools

There are two schools in the village of Chailey Chailey St Peters Primary School in North Chailey 1 mile away, a 2 minute drive or a 22 minute walk and Chailey Secondary School in South Chailey itself 1.8 miles away, and a 4 minute drive . Newick Primary School in Newick is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive. Uckfield secondary school and sixth form college is only 7.3 miles away.

The independent Cumnor House and Great Walstead schools are also a short drive away. Oathall Community College 7 miles away is another popular state secondary school and Haywards Heath further education college is only 7.8 miles away. Regular nearby bus services service these schools and colleges.


Come and have a look around this wonderful house on Cinder Hill and you will experience its charm and see its potential as a versatile family home. Modern life is always changing this home can change with you, and give you the perfect balance of a thriving village and all its conveniences, along with countryside living, both well and truly on your doorstep."