Monteswood Lane, West Sussex

DESCRIPTION This cottage is the perfect blend of character and modern, combining together to create an impeccable home. Extended at the rear to create excellent entertaining space, this is a home that we have really fallen for. As soon as you walk through the front door and turn right into the living room, you are instantly drawn to the open fire. The warm and cosiness of this room is perfect for a cottage. This cosiness then completely transforms the moment you step foot into the kitchen. The layout is superb, with ample entertaining and dining space coupled with vast amounts of granite work surfaces and prep area. Measuring 36ft by 15ft, the double aspect room faces south and enjoys natural light pouring in through the bifold doors and the skylight. The island provides that focal point where the induction hob and breakfast bar is located. There is ample cupboards and drawers too and that all important wine cooler, as well as an integrated dishwasher and built in ovens. Even the individual finish of the glass splashback is impressive. Another feature we like is the engineered oak flooring which flows throughout the ground floor with underfloor heating throughout the downstairs. A fantastic finish to both rooms. Just before you reach the bifolds that lead you out to the garden, there is space for a large dining table and that view over the garden and fields to the south. Off the kitchen there is the added benefit of a utility room which enables you to have the washing machine and tumble dryer away from the open plan feel of the kitchen. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a cloakroom.

The first floor is also impressive, with probably one of the best views to the rear we have seen in a while from bedrooms one and three. Bedroom one has a stylish en-suite which includes a large walk in shower, wc and a sink unit. The family bathroom is equally as impressive, with new Amtico tiled floors. Both the en-suite and family bathroom have underfloor heating. Bedroom two is located to the front and has space for a wardrobe. The rear garden has been adapted for ease of maintenance and all year round use. There is the uninterrupted view over the fields and the benefit of sunlight throughput the day. A large shed is ideal for storage and there is side access to the front of the cottage. To the front the drive provides ample parking for two cars and on street parking too.

LOCATION Located on the outskirts of Lindfield, Monteswood Lane is an excellent rural position. A short drive will take you to the centre of Lindfield where you’ll find a bustling High Street that is the centre point of a thriving community with a wide range of independent shops to choose from. There are also plenty of great places to eat in Lindfield; we recommend either the Witch Inn or The Snowdrop if you are looking for that perfect pub lunch. For an evening meal you can’t go wrong at the Limes Restaurant, Paolino’s Italian or Tamasha curry house. At the Common you can watch the world go by – cricket at the weekends in the summer or football in the winter. It is also the home of the bowls club. And on a Friday evening at the top of the common, you can’t beat the Fish & Chip van! Haywards Heath train station is less than 4 miles from the cottage where trains to London Bridge and London Victoria can be reached in under an hour. For those that need schools, Lindfield Primary Academy is the closest state school, whilst Great Walstead private school is just over a mile away.