4 bed detached house for sale

151 High Street, Lindfield RH16

St John's Lodge is a delightful Grade II listed family house coming to the market for the first time in nearly 40 years. It was originally built as the schoolmaster's house in the late 19th century and has 20th century additions. Constructed from Sussex sandstone with a tiled roof, it has two storeys and projecting gables, pointed arched windows to the front elevation with an arched doorway and a planked oak front door with original iron hinges.

This beautifully presented house is set back from the high street and offers light and well laid out accommodation. Entry is through the original arched doorway into a central hallway with an oak staircase leading to the first floor and rooms leading off it.

The house retains many original features including built in Victorian shutters with original fittings, fireplaces, high ceilings throughout and arched doorways. The original front portion of the house has two reception rooms with fireplaces, one is double aspect, currently used as a formal dining room and a snug. The rear portion was added in the 20th century with almost seamless jointed sandstone, carefully matched and moulded to the original The rear portion consists of a beautiful double aspect drawing room with feature electric fire and a charming country kitchen with electric oven and a door leading to the rear garden and terrace. A utility and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, the principal bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom and walk-through dressing room. There is an additional guest bedroom with wall to wall built in storage and two smaller bedrooms, one currently being used as a home office and a separate shower room. All the bedrooms have high ceilings and are flooded with natural light through large windows.

This elegant and beautiful village house offers a plethora of original features, set back from high street, perfect for family life.

St John's Lodge is approached off the High Street via a shared gravel drive from which there is a single detached garage and parking. The garden wraps around the house and is a real feature of the property, with a large terrace to one side and to the rear, a lovely stone wall to the front and original stone wall to the rear eastern elevation, which adjoins to the original bell tower. The bell tower is used as an outdoor dining/entertaining room but has a wealth of possibilities and could be used as a studio, office or ancillary accommodation. It has a shower room and sauna also fitted. The gardens to the rear are mainly laid to lawn and back onto the fields and the neighbouring countryside.

Lindfield is a highly popular and picturesque village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of West Sussex. The village provides a wide variety of shops, restaurants, public houses and a supermarket. Lindfield also has a medical centre and village hall.

There is a good selection of preparatory, public and state schools in the area including, Lindfield and Blackthorns Primary Schools, Oathall Community College, Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Worth, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint College, St Paul's Catholic College and Burgess Hill Girls.

Haywards Heath has a mainline railway station with fast and frequent commuter services to both London Victoria and London Bridge (from 42 minutes), Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The A23 offer direct access to the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and the South Coast.

The surrounding countryside provides a vast range of sporting and recreational activities, Glyndebourne, Goodwood, Ardingly Showground, the National Trust and Kew's botanic garden at Wakehurst, and Plumpton are all within easy reach. The local footpaths provide a vast network of stunning walks and the Ashdown Forest is very nearby. There are numerous excellent golf courses too and reservoirs for water sports.

Mid-Sussex District Council
EPC Exempt
Council Tax Band: G