exquisite renovationockley cottages, bn6

£800,000

the sunday timesbest small agencysouth east 2015“brand vaughan is a business to be admired”

the lifestyleThis stunning home is situated within some of the mostpicturesque countryside, and enjoys all the wonders ofvillage life, yet it is superbly well connected to bothLondon and Brighton, plus the country towns of BurgessHill and Haywards Heath. You can visit the coast within 20minutes by train or car, and Gatwick Airport is just 30minutes away for those who need it, so you really dohave the best of both worlds here.

what’s around youShops: Local 1 min drive, Burgess Hill 5 min drive , close to Hassocks village

Train Station: Burgess Hill Station 5 min drive: 50 minutes into London Victoria

Seafront or Park: South Downs on your doorstep, Brighton Seafront 15-20 minute

closest schools:Primary: Hassocks Infants School, The Windmills Junior School

Secondary: Downlands Community College

get in touchcall 01273 504 441visit brandvaughan.co.ukpop-in 219 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SA

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the property

Surrounded by patchwork fields and with far reaching views to theSouth Downs, this contemporary, semi-detached house balancesboth country living with a luxury lifestyle. It resides on the outskirtsof Hassocks; just ten miles north of Brighton, and has excellenttransport links by train or car into London. During the last year, theoriginal Edwardian cottage has been exquisitely renovated andextended to create a modern and luxurious family home, withwonderfully versatile and inter-connected living spaces which areideal for both entertaining in number and for enjoying time withthe family. It is clear the current owners have a refined eye forinteriors; using high-end fixtures and fitting alongside a stylishpalette, and every surface has been re-built or renewed using thefinest materials and craftsmanship, so the results are exemplary.Facing south-west, the garden is a delight, and the double garagehas been extended to create a superb home office which can beused all year round. Some of the best primary and secondaryschools sit within catchment, and there is a vibrant villagecommunity here, so this elegant home would be perfectly suited tofamilies and professionals who wish for the best of both worlds –between the countryside and the city.

5 double; 1 en suite 2 3 exceptional

2,135 sq.ft. Double garageplus a largedriveway forseveral cars

South-westerlyrear gardenwith a detachedhome officehassocks

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the kitchen

the living room

the floor plan

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the bathroom

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the master bedroom

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why you’ll like itOn the cusp of The South Downs National Park, just minutes from Hassocks; Ockley Lane winds its way through quaint villages and fields to this outstanding family home.Its gleaming white façade sits in perfect symmetry with its neighbour, and it is set back from the road by generous driveway, where ice white pebbles crackle below as youpull up. With plenty of curb appeal, the crisp white is offset by slate steps leading to your door, which in turn, echoes this complementary tone.

As you enter this beautiful home, it is immediately clear that it has been skilfully designed, with space and light being of utmost importance. The entrance hall is wide andwelcoming, and your line of sight takes you right through the house to the garden and fields beyond. First to the left however, a short corridor takes you through to aspacious utility room, separate WC and boot room – all essential in a family home such as this, and where two walls of built in storage can house you coats, shoes andhousehold items ensuring the house remains clutter free.

Returning to the entrance hall, cool-grey porcelain floor tiles take you right through to the exceptional kitchen and dining room ahead. The entire floor is heated frombelow, so while this is a fantastically bright and airy space, it remains warm throughout the cooler seasons, and can be zoned by separate thermostats when needed. Youenter through double doors, and another set links this space with the living room, ensuring movement between the rooms is fluid. There are separate zones for dining,cooking and relaxing, but the entire space is ultimately sociable and perfect for both formal and informal occasions.

The kitchen units are the perfect blend of country and contemporary design, where Shaker style units in slate have been topped with White Corian, and into this the doublebutler sink and induction hob have been seamlessly cut-in. The central island mirrors this style and forms a breakfast bar, so family and guests can sit and chat to you as youcook. The dishwasher and wine cooler have been integrated below, and dual ovens and a microwave have also been integrated at mid-level for easy access, while space hasbeen left for an American fridge freezer. Below the vaulted ceiling and beside the bi-fold doors; the dining area has delightful garden views, and during the summer months,you can spill out to the sun terrace and lawn to dine al fresco.

From here you can move through to the comfortable living room where the family can cosy up on sumptuous sofas in the evening, and there is a second receptionaccessible from the kitchen which is ideal as a play room for those with younger children, or a TV den for teenagers who may like to socialise separately on occasion.Incredibly versatile, this could even be a sixth bedroom perhaps?

Every occasion has been considered with the creation of this home, so a speaker system has been built into every room and can be remotely controlled via Sonos, so all youneed now are some party guests!

Plush, carpeted stairs rise through the double height stairwell to the generous first-floor landing where light streams in from an easterly window framing far-reaching views.There are three large double bedrooms, a smaller double and the exceptional master suite which all reside from this point. They share the same soft fawn carpets andtraditional style radiators which unify the space, yet each room has been individualised by wall coverings. The master is wonderfully opulent with double aspect windows,plenty of built in wardrobes, and the polished finish continues in the luxurious en suite bathroom. This has a double width, wet room shower with a monsoon showerhead,and likewise, the family bathroom is of similar quality and design, with a vast, Duravit Paiova corner bath and Moroccan inspired floor tiles.

Every window has been replaced with double glazed sashes using Pilkington Optiphon glass which ensures a peaceful and rested night’s sleep.

As well as space for children to play outside, or for summer soirees, there is also a fantastic office space which shares the same sunny orientation, vaulted ceilings andskylights found in the house. This has been fully insulated and heated, and would work equally well as an art studio, workshop or guest bedroom.

what the owner says“This house was a labour of love to renovate, but we are so proud ofthe results. It is a wonderfully spacious and comfortable familyhome, and so easy to live in with the children who have enoughspace to play, both inside and out. We have also entertained here onseveral occasions – seating eighteen for Christmas lunch, and duringthe summer the space doubles as you can open the doors to thegarden.”