London Road, Albourne

A well-proportioned detached family house with attached annexe set in landscaped gardens of approximately 0.6 of an acre benefiting from southerly views and a modern studio

Albourne is a quaint village with a local village school and church, surrounded by beautiful farmland providing an excellent backdrop for walking and other recreational activities. The larger village of Hurstpierpoint is within walking distance and, with its bustling High Street, provides a comprehensive array of shopping, including a post office, butcher and delicatessen. Hassocks, with its mainline rail station providing easy links to Brighton and London, is the next village along. The area plays host to a number of highly regarded state and private schools.

Set in a wonderfully private plot of approximately 0.6 of an acre with views towards the South Downs. ‘Hogs Croft’ is an immaculately presented detached family house, showcasing a design well suited to the contemporary lifestyle with a wealth of luxury fixtures and fittings throughout. With a floor area of approximately 4,297 (incl. car port), multi generation living is at the forefront of the design with a modern 1 bedroom annex including a kitchenette and shower room benefiting from an independent access. There is also the addition of a sizable studio with fully fitted shower room within the garden having a multitude of uses. A stunning bespoke ‘Martin Moore’ kitchen with a range of integrated appliances and central island will be the envy by any discerning chef. Reception space is plentiful with 4 sizable rooms all looking out over the landscaped gardens. A solid oak staircase leads to the spacious landing where 4 double bedrooms and a family bathroom reside. Of particular note is the principle bedroom suite with floor to ceiling windows to capture the southerly views. Bedroom 2 is also services by an en-suite bathroom. Formal lawns extend to the rear of the property with a range of specimen trees and well stocked shrub and plant beds. Paved seating areas provide places to relax throughout the day along with an outdoor covered dining area. The sweeping driveway to the front of the property provides ample parking along with access to the double carport.

KITCHEN
Bespoke ‘Martin Moore’ kitchen
Shaker style wall and base units
Quartz worksurfaces
Fitted ‘Neff’ fridge
Fitted ‘Neff’ freezer
Space for microwave
Sizable central island unit with quartz worksurfaces and breakfast bar with a range of cupboards under
Inset twin ‘Butler Style’ sink
Integrated ‘Neff’ dishwasher
‘Travertine’ tiled floor with underfloor heating

BATHROOMS

Family Bathroom
Free standing cast iron roll top bath
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated towel radiator
Large airing cupboard with space for washing machine

Principal En-Suite Shower Room
Large walk in shower with wall mounted shower and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Engineered wood flooring
Heated ladder style towel radiator

En-Suite Bathroom
Cast iron roll top bath
Fully tiled shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and glazed door
Low level w.c. suite
Wash hand basin with cupboards under
Heated towel radiator  


SPECIFICATION
Wall mounted ‘Worcester’ gas fired boiler
Bespoke ‘Martin Moore’ kitchen
Large airing cupboard with space for washing machine in the family bathroom
Studio with french doors, electric underfloor heating and fully fitted shower room
Landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.6 of an acre
A wealth of oak throughout including flooring, doors and solid oak staircase


ANNEXE
The property benefits from a 1 bedroom self contained annexe attached to the main property. The annexe has a kitchen/sitting room and is serviced by a modern shower room.

Kitchenette
Wall and base units
Oak work surfaces
Inset sink and drainer
Inset 2 ring electric ‘Hotpoint electric hob
Integrated fridge

Ground Floor Annex Shower Room
Large walk in shower with wall mounted shower, fully tiled wall and glazed screen
Low level w.c. suite with concealed cistern
Inset wash hand basin with cupboard under
‘Karndean’ flooring with electric underfloor heating


EXTERNAL
The property is approached over a sweeping driveway with parking for several cars and access to the double carport. There is a front lawn and well stocked plant beds along with a timber gate opening to the rear garden. A vaulted oak framed and covered dining area is accessed via the garden room benefiting from external lighting. The patio continues and adjoins the full length of the rear of the property, accessed via multiple rooms on the ground floor. An expanse of lawn extends to the east with a central beautifully maintained hedgerow and mature shrubs beds. The lawn continues and is bordered by established hedgerow on all sides. A traditional brick block paved path runs the full length to one side of the garden lined with specimen trees and leading to the detached studio. The studio with french doors has a multitude of uses with underfloor heating and a fully fitted shower room.