Foxwells, Balcombe
£995,000

A 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom detached house, substantially extended in 2016 to create a spacious and well-appointed family home. The house has a large sunny garden and is in a quiet road within the pretty village of Balcombe. It is located within a 10 minute walk of the railway station which has trains to London and Brighton every 30 minutes.

The property is well presented and appointed, offering spacious family living (approaching 2400 sq ft), which includes a 30ft long garage as well as a large decorated loft space. The property enjoys privacy at the front and rear. It benefits from a double entry driveway which provides parking for several cars.

In brief, the accommodation comprises the entrance porch and hall, which leads into an open plan sitting room and dining room with open fireplace.  This then leads through double doors to a stunning open plan kitchen/family room with underfloor heating.  The downstairs also has a separate study and WC. The kitchen has a lovely centre island with counter tops in a natural white and grey granite. Both the kitchen and dining/sitting room have bifold doors out on to the patio and garden. Upstairs there are 5 good sized bedrooms, 2 with ensuites, and a separate family bathroom. A loft hatch and ladder leads to a decorated loft with Velux window which could have a number of additional uses. The house has plentiful storage throughout and an internal door from the sitting room into the double length garage.

Outside, the garden is fully enclosed with a full width patio across the back that includes an oak framed lean-to gazebo (with wall-mounted heaters) for all year round alfresco dining and entertaining. The remainder of the plot is laid to neat lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds either side leading up to a top garden area, separated by a pergola. There is a playhouse (electric light, power and heating included) to one side, plus an additional lawn area and space for a vegetable garden or more play equipment. A garden shed for the storage of garden machinery and furniture is located just off the patio near to the back door into the garage. 

 Foxwells is situated off Oldlands Avenue in the village of Balcombe. It is a no-through road which makes it a quiet and peaceful location. The railway station is on the London to Brighton mainline and is within a 10 minute walk. The village has its’ own pub, social club, village shop, plus an excellent primary school and nursery.  Balcombe church dates back to the 13^th century and the village is well connected to a network of local footpaths.  It’s close proximity to Ardingly Reservoir also provides opportunities for walking and watersports. Haywards Heath town centre is a 10 minute drive where greater shopping facilities can be found; along with restaurants and bars, a leisure centre and a sixth form college.  Access to the M23 is 3.5 miles to the north. The A23/M23 connects London, Gatwick and Brighton; indeed Gatwick is a 10-15 minute drive away. Brighton is a 30 minute drive or 20 minutes on the train.  London Bridge is 40 minutes on the train.
INFORMATION COUNCIL TAX Band F Mid Sussex District Council. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by confirmed appointment only via the owner’s sole agents Marcus Grimes. 
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