4 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Poynings, West Sussex BN45

A well presented four bedroom detached house situated in an outstanding position with direct views over beautiful open countryside to the north downs.

This delightful property is situated in an exclusive and private, gated community of only four homes in the sought after village of Poynings, at the foot of south downs way. Oakridge has access to outstanding countryside to both north and south with this extremely pretty village offering tranquil country living whilst providing easy access to the city of Brighton and Hove.

This deceptively spacious home offers very well-presented accommodation with rooms that are perfectly arranged to enjoy the magnificent surrounding landscape whilst allowing in considerable amounts of natural light. Upon entering Oakridge there is a spacious entrance hall with doors leading to all ground floor accommodation. At the front of the house the large Kitchen dining room offers a well-appointed and modern contemporary kitchen that opens to a large dining area with this double aspect room also providing a door to the side path. At the front of the house and next to the kitchen the office is perfectly positioned away from the rest of the home providing the perfect retreat from the rest of house, ideal for work from home or for use as a fifth bedroom if required. At the rear of the property the design of the rooms are perfect to capture the wonderful vista beyond with the generous and light filled sitting room opening to the large orangery/conservatory with a wonderful outlook over the gardens to the magnificent countryside beyond. The sitting also provides a homely hub of the house with a feature fireplace and log burning stove plus a side window that enhances the light in this room. On the first floor the principal bedroom suite is situated at the rear of the house, enjoying the very best of the views whilst providing a large en suite and good-sized dressing room. There are three further bedrooms that are well proportioned double rooms and a family bathroom.

Outside

The rear garden is a magnificent feature of the home that is both large and private whilst seeming to blend into the wonderful countryside beyond. The large lawn has well stocked flower, herbaceous and tree borders with seating area’s perfectly positioned for the wonderful views. The seating area’s include a space just outside of the orangery and there is a further raised alfresco dining area a few steps down into the lawn that can host a large table and chairs creating the perfect entertaining area. Towards the foot of the garden the summer house provides a delightful outside living space in its own right with two-tiered decking, and of course a magnificent outlook over miles of surrounding countryside. At the front of the house the double car barn provides excellent parking with Oakridge itself being found in a small and exclusive gated private area.

Location

Poynings is a quintessential Sussex village with a selection of lovely cottages and a superb country pub, moments’ walk from the property itself. This location is surrounded by some of the best scenery in Sussex, with the high hills of the south downs way immediately to the south, that include the stunning Devils Dyke and many miles of breathtaking walks. To the north of the property there are miles of open countryside with beautiful pastures and meadows. Despite its tranquil country setting Poynings provides easy access the city of Brighton and Hove with the drive to this destination being a feature in its own right, taking you through the beautiful surrounding countryside. There is easy access by car to the A23 that provides direct access to Gatwick airport, the M25 and London. Excellent schools and colleges serve the wider area and it is suitable for commuters with the station of Brighton, Preston Park, Hassocks and Haywards Heath all provide direct and regular services to London.