5 bed detached house for sale

College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6

Guide price: £900,000--£950,000.

Five bedroom family home with further downstairs bedroom with en-suite shower room- ideal for A relative.

Sought after location in hurst.

Chain free.

Internal viewings available on request.


A quiet sanctuary in spacious grounds, this 5 bed detached house has an integrated double garage as well as plentiful off street parking at the front – including background grid work for parking beneath the large front lawn. Just 3 mins drive from Hurstpierpoint’s High Street, 5 from a good primary school and 6 from Hassock’s High Street and station with direct trains to Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London inside has 224.4m2 (2415 sq. Ft.) of elegant rooms where great design and a high quality finish has created a beautiful home which balances easy entertaining with restful, comfortable bedrooms for the family, the principal en-suite.

An inviting living room looks over the garden where guests can enjoy the view and warmth of a fire, and the generous kitchen breakfast room (with a separate utility), sweeps into a vaulted orangery where the south wall of glass opens to the garden and the summerhouse. Ideal for guests or inter-generational living, there’s a stylish guest suite with a dressing room and shower also on this level. Upstairs, the family bathroom has a contemporary finish, three family rooms are light, airy and private, and the principal bedroom is a beautiful retreat with organised storage and a chic en-suite shower room. There is also the possibility of extending out or above the original 1930’s detached house, stnc.

Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the National Park both Hurstpierpoint and Hassocks are favourite destinations for those who want quiet nights but swift access to shops, bistros, parks and schools – both state and private. This charming home, on the cusp of the two, has the best of both– but you don’t have to pay the premium price of being in the park itself. Surrounded by towns and villages with their own distinct character and amenities, between 20 and 40 minutes by car approx., Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Gatwick are a viable commute.

Style: Detached house
Type: 5 bedrooms: 4 double, 1 generous single, 3 bathrooms + gf w.c. Living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, orangery, utility
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Area: 2415 sq.ft.
Outside: Large wrap around gardens
Parking: Double garage, plentiful off street
Council Tax Band: F

Why you’ll like it:
Enjoy the flow of this light filled home where all of the spacious rooms embrace leafy views – making this home unusually private. Tucked away on a sought after road with easy access to renowned St Lawrence C of E Primary and Hurstpierpoint College, inside the inviting interior blends sophisticated living with subtle home comforts including the installation of energy efficient windows and doors.

The Approach:
Almost invisible from the winding lane, the house is set privately in its own leafy grounds where skilled landscaping has ensured privacy - and although there is ample off street parking in front of the garage doors, the large lawn to the side has grid work beneath it so you can park on it. All about welcoming friends and family, French doors open to a sheltering porch with space for a buggy, bags and boots, and through the original 1930’s oak door, a broad hallway has a large cupboard for coats and bags, a guest w.c. And engineered wood underfoot which continues into the elegant living dining room ahead.

The Living Dining Room:
Embracing the glory of the garden, the living dining room spans an impressive 6.05 x 4.89m (19’10 x 16’1) with windows so large you can enjoy the leafy view even when seated. A classic beauty, this restful room has plenty of space for company and a room for all seasons, there’s a flame effect fire within a stone surround so it is always welcoming.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility and Orangery:
Perfect for everyday but also for parties, this bright kitchen breakfast room of 6.71 x 4.29m (22’0 x 14’1) is really well designed so that the hot, working areas are tucked away from the main social flow and the island is on wheels. Country in style in keeping with its leafy setting, family friendly units conceal sophisticated storage solutions and are topped by gleaming granite. High spec appliances are integrated to cater for large gatherings and include an Electrolux 5 ring gas hob beneath a hood, an Aeg Micromat Duo and twin Aeg ovens which are easy to reach. There’s a dishwasher and the designated space for a tall, American style fridge freezer is thoughtfully between the kitchen and the area for a large family table.

Tucked away with access to the side of the house for drying laundry and supermarket deliveries, the utility room has plumbing in place for a machine and extra storage.

Sunlight streams through the orangery through a large, vaulted skylight, broad east bay and a wall of glass to the south which slides across to the garden. At 3.43 x 4.22m (11’3 x 13’10) this is a versatile space which is ideal for dining, as a playroom or even a space from which to work from home.

The Gardens:
Big and sunny with plenty of space for ball games and a terrace for al fresco dining, the garden is a tranquil oasis to return to. Full of birdsong, mature trees provide privacy as well as spots of shade to shelter from the hot, mid-summer sun, and the beds below are planted for all year interest and scented flowers for the house which also help the butterflies and bees. There’s a west facing summerhouse where you can read in the evening sunshine and along the side of the house, fertile vegetable beds deliver fresh produce to the table. Level all around the home, (a feature hard to find on the South Downs) this peaceful paradise is also child and pet secure.

The Guest Suite:
Looking over the front garden with apples trees and hedging the ground floor guest suite is light and inviting. A comfortable double with 3.0 x 4.19m (9’10 x 13’9) in which to relax, it has a dressing room lined with wardrobes which leads to a chic shower room which is good to go.

Three Family Bedrooms and Bathroom:
Up on the top floor three lovely family rooms offer versatile choices. At the back with garden views, two charming double bedrooms are calm and comfortable, and are of pretty equal size so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions’ about allocation. Central to this floor, the family bathroom has a stylish contemporary finish complete with a shower above the shaped bath and at the front of the house, the generous nursery with fitted wardrobes and 3.30 x 4.19 (9’10 x 13’9) to play with is not overlooked either.

The Principal Suite:
Of dual aspect with a Velux to bring in the night sky, the principal bedroom is a restful refuge at the end of a busy day. Calmly decorated, there is 3.84 x 5.24m (12’7 x 17’2) in which to spread your wings, there are ample wardrobes with organised storage to fill and the en-suite shower room is discreetly on trend – with a view over a sea of gardens.

Agent Says:
“Unusually private with light, spacious rooms and a very large garden, this elegant home is in an exclusive road perfect for those who want to enjoy a sociable lifestyle but peaceful nights within easy reach of Brighton, Burgess Hill, Lewes and Gatwick.”

Owner’s secret:
“The house has a lovely, homely feel. Light, airy and opening to the garden in the summer, during winter the house becomes a warm, welcoming haven. The level flow is perfect for family time or for entertaining and everywhere is spacious – even the hallways- so we don’t feel on top of each other. Ideal if you work in the city or at the airports the station is a short drive and there are bus routes if you don’t want to use the car. The High Street’s cafes, shops and restaurants are within walking distance the recreation ground is very sociable with joggers, dog walkers, playground and tennis courts, and hosts an annual summer fair. If you have children, there are good schools nearby and it’s easy to meet other local families either at the school gate or in the local park. The area is safe and quiet with friendly and considerate neighbours and both countryside walks and the sea are on the doorstep.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shops 3 mins drive, 15-20 mins walk, Hassocks 8 mins drive
Train Station: Hassocks Station 6 mins drive, 25-30 mins walk
Seafront or park: Hurstpierpoint Rec 15-20 mins walk, 3 by car, sea 20-30 mins drive
Closest schools:
Primary: St Lawrence C of E Primary
Secondary: Downlands Community School, Burgess Hill Academy, Patcham
Private: Burgess Hill Girls, Hurstpierpoint, Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Lewes Old Grammar<br /><br />The friendly community of Hurstpierpoint is on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Popular with families and professionals as you can walk to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a recreational ground which has tennis courts and a playground- and the primary school, a short drive is Ofsted rating good at the time of writing. Surrounded by other towns and villages which offer amenities like cinemas and stations, there are plenty of footpaths and bridle paths on offer for countryside walks and rides and the footpath from the lane opposite takes you directly onto the National Park in minutes. The coast is easy to reach by train, bus or car and this is also a well-connected spot for Brighton, Lewes, Gatwick and London.