Property description

Providing nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space with high ceilings and Victorian character, this four bedroom apartment offers a tremendous value alternative to a similar sized house which would be priced at considerably more.

Dating back to the early 19th century and surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Brook House is a Victorian manor house and the former residence of the Stephenson Clarke family who went on to establish Borde Hill garden. The house now comprises just twelve private homes and the main entrance hall is so nicely furnished that it maintains the air of a single residence.

This apartment is on the top floor and enjoys the Brook House's best aspect which takes in the glorious gardens and the countryside beyond. Victorian character is complimented by a modern, contemporary specification; it is a great venue for a party and a practical layout for a family. It has a comfortable lounge with working fireplace, a large eat-in kitchen which opens onto a terrace and four large double bedrooms, three of which have en suite bathrooms.

The grounds are very well kept and comprise areas of lawn, ponds and even a cricket pitch! The apartment also has an allocated shed/bike store and there is plenty of car parking.

Brook House is just 3.4 miles from Haywards Heath station where trains run direct to both London Victoria and London Bridge in less than an hour. Ardingly, Lindfield and Horsted Keynes are the nearest villages where you will find some excellent pubs, restaurants and shops. Our favourite is The Crown in Horsted Keynes and The Stand up in Lindfield and for fresh bread and croissants on a Saturday morning head to Fellows Bakery in Ardingly. There are some excellent schools locally, both state (St Peters Ardingly and Lindfield Primary Academy) and private (Cumnor House, Ardingly Prep and Great Walstead).This is the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home of Wakehurst Place and provides extensive footpaths and outdoor pursuits.

The contribution to the maintenance of the house and estate is currently £302 per month.