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"Superbly presented detached modern house on the edge of a popular village.

Description

Edgewood is a superbly presented detached home, situated on the edge of the popular village of Wivelsfield. It was built as one of a pair and completed in 2018; it has stylish part wood clad, part rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof, with anthracite double glazing; its sophisticated interiors are equally appealing, finished with a contemporary palette and attention to detail.

At the front of the house, lying off the entrance hall, is a cosy sitting room, an ideal haven to relax and unwind with bespoke joinery to one wall. Opposite is a playroom, with plenty of space for toys and activities, converted from the garaging by the current owners; this room could be used as bedroom if required, as lying across the hallway is a ground floor shower room. Beyond is a useful utility room, fitted with Neptune cabinets and with direct access to the side garden.

A short flight of steps leads down from the hall to the open plan kitchen dining family room, which is the hub of day to day life. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke Neptune cabinetry, and a Smeg range cooker; further integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a full height fridge and matching freezer. The dining area offers space for a dining table, and for sofas and a TV; there are sliding doors which open up to the rear terrace and landscaped garden.

On the first floor, the principal suite has a floor to ceiling window framing the lovely outlook over the rear garden to the woodland beyond; it has a custom made, built in bed with headboard. The dressing room is also fitted with an excellent range of bespoke joinery; beyond lies a spacious en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study, and one with a walk in wardrobe; the family bathroom offers a bath and a separate shower cubicle. Additionally, there is a loft room, which is accessed via a ladder. This is used by the current owners as a studio workspace, is fully decorated and has two Velux windows.

Outside
Edgewood is approached by a shared drive, which slopes gently down and opens to a private driveway offering parking for several vehicles ahead of the house. There is access at each side to the rear garden, which is fully enclosed by a mix of panel fencing, with wire link fencing and a beech hedging to the rear, set with a gate which gives access to the bridlepath leading up to the village.

The garden has been beautifully landscaped adjoining the house is a wide terrace, with a wisteria clad pergola at one end providing a place to eat al fresco; there is second patio away from the house sited to catch the afternoon sun. The lawn is edged with well stocked beds. At the far end is timber shed, with a greenhouse and raised beds at the side of the house.

Location

Situated on the semi rural southern edge of the popular village of Wivelsfield Green, a small village in East Sussex, lying to the south of Haywards Heath, close to the South Downs National Park. It is well positioned for the local amenities which include a public house with restaurant, village hall, post office general store, primary school, recreation ground with playground and an 11th century church. A network of footpaths and bridleways give access to the surrounding countryside, including Ditchling Common to the south of the village.

The historic villages of Ditchling, Lindfield and Cuckfield are nearby with excellent hotels and restaurants, and recreational facilities are widespread including many golf courses and sports facilities.

Wivelsfield Green lies almost equidistant between the towns of Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill 2.5 and three miles respectively , which both provide a good selection of shops, services and amenities. Lewes nine miles and Brighton 12 miles offer a further range of shops and restaurants.

The M23 and Gatwick Airport are within 16 miles.

Mainline rail services are available at Haywards Heath London Bridge London Victoria from 42 minutes , Wivelsfield Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill.

Schools There is an excellent range of state and independent schools in the area, including Wivelsfield Green Primary School, Chailey Secondary School, Great Walstead near Lindfield, Cumnor House in Danehill, Burgess Hill Girls and Ardingly and Hurstpierpoint Colleges.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage 2,062 sq ft



Additional Info

Agent s Note We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is connected to an employee of Savills.

Services Gas fired central heating. All mains services. Broadband FTTC available.

Outgoings Lewes District Council, . Council tax band F.

Photographs taken April 2025

Cladding This property may have cladding. The property is under six floors so any cladding may not have been tested."