4 bedroom detached for sale

A beautiful Grade II ' Listed 4 bedroom home with origins said to date back to the 14th Century, that has been extensively modernised in a manner that seamlessly blends with the character and ambience of the original house, with restored beamed ceilings and floorboards, and magnificent Inglenook fireplaces being just some of the lovely original features.

Slipe sits a delightful, landscaped gardens of approximately 1.5acres with the property set back in the plot and approached by a long driveway with a lovely natural lake in the foreground and an outlook over onto open fields and countryside at the rear. Situated in the pretty village and civil parish of Twineham on a lovely country lane, the property offers the perfect opportunity for purchasers looking for a home that is surrounded by Sussex countryside whilst providing good access to London and other surrounding area, either by road or rail.

The interiors of Slipe have been modernised using traditional materials and a wonderful Orangery has been added that is one of the main features of the ground floor accommodation with extensive oak framed windows looking over the gardens and grounds, and tiled flooring with underfloor heating. The ground floor offers four of the original reception rooms and has lovely restored beamed ceilings throughout with magnificent Inglenook fireplaces in both the sitting room and dining room.

The Cottage kitchen is a spacious and well-proportioned room that has been remodelled with handmade Oak units and Granite work surfaces, and unfloor heating. The ground floor accommodation also offers a snug and a study providing additional family living spaces and there is an also a well-designed shower room with underfloor heating and utility room on the ground floor.

There are two staircases to the first floor which provides an impressive 18ft principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom, plus three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom/shower room with freestanding bath.

The dual access to the first floor allows for a degree of independent family living with one bedroom providing the perfect space for an office or study if required.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped with the house itself occupying a central position towards the end of the plot with paved terraces surrounding 3 sides of the house, ideal for entertaining and enjoying the changing vistas throughout the day. There are large areas of lawn and a number of ancient oak trees, shrubs and plants, a kitchen garden area and fruit trees. The brick-built garage is accessed by a long and sweeping driveway that provides parking for numerous additional vehicles.

The village of Twineham is approximately 1 mile from the A23 that provides access to London and Gatwick airport to the north and Brighton to the south. Mainline railway stations are available at Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath and there are several popular private schools within easy reach that include Hurstpierpoint College.

Burgess Hill School for girls and Lancing college with Twineham itself having a C.E primary school a short distance away. One of the main features of this lovely location is its proximity to the South Downs National Park which provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. The villages of Cowfold, Bolney and Henfield cater for most daily needs and more extensive shopping can be found at Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Brighton.