3 bed detached house for sale in Rose Cottage Lane, Staplefield

Property Description

A beautifully positioned individual detached family home enjoying a stunning outlook across open fields and countryside, situated within the heart of the highly sought-after village of Staplefield. Offering a wonderful blend of rural tranquillity and village life, this charming home is just a short stroll from St Mark’s Church and Primary School, the village green, and the highly regarded Jolly Tanners pub-restaurant.

Originally constructed in the 1970s and thoughtfully enhanced over the years, Ashcroft combines traditional character with modern-day comfort. Built of cavity brick construction with attractive part-tile hung elevations, the property offers bright, spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, complemented by double glazing and oil-fired central heating.

The welcoming interiors are beautifully presented in a soft, neutral colour palette, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A particular feature is the impressive triple-aspect sitting room measuring approximately 18’3”, centred around a charming open fireplace, providing the perfect space for cosy evenings and entertaining.

The kitchen flows effortlessly into a light-filled conservatory, creating a wonderful area for informal dining and enjoying views over the established gardens. A further versatile reception room offers excellent flexibility as a formal dining room, family room, home office or playroom, with exciting potential to open into the kitchen to create an exceptional open-plan kitchen/family living space (subject to any necessary consents).

To the first floor are three generous double bedrooms, all benefitting from fitted wardrobes and served by a spacious, well-appointed family bathroom with both bath and separate shower. A part-boarded and insulated loft provides useful additional storage.

Outside, the property enjoys a generous driveway providing ample off-road parking, an attached garage and attractive wrap-around gardens extending to the front, side and rear. A private patio terrace offers the ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Location

Occupying a delightful position overlooking the picturesque village Common at the junction of Rose Cottage Lane and Brantridge Lane, Ashcroft enjoys a superb rural aspect to the front and far-reaching countryside views from the rear first-floor rooms.

Staplefield is one of Mid Sussex’s most desirable villages, offering a wonderful community atmosphere with St Mark’s Church, a highly regarded primary school, village green and the recently refurbished Jolly Tanners pub/restaurant all within easy walking distance.

The nearby villages of Cuckfield and Handcross provide a range of everyday amenities, whilst Haywards Heath (approximately 5.5 miles) offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, a sixth-form college and a mainline railway station with regular services to London Victoria and London Bridge. The A23 is also within easy reach, providing convenient access to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, the M25 and the wider motorway network.

The surrounding countryside is immediately accessible from the doorstep, with numerous public footpaths and bridleways offering exceptional opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits.