Highly sought after, attractive characterful and restored 4 bedroom, sandstone cottage in a village location. It provides a vast amount of space, situated in an extremely beautiful and tranquil setting overlooking an Old Victorian Market Garden, fields and a lake, located in the popular village of Lower Beeding.(Crabtree).

The property was the Head Gardener's Cottage for the estate of Leonardslee, It is set within a most wonderful location the edge an old Victorian Market Garden.

The accommodation comprises of 2 reception rooms, both with a period fireplace and windows with shutters, with a Hallway between them, featuring a Victorian front Door. A utility room , downstairs loo is also provided via a flagstone cloakroom with fitted wc and basin with space for a washing machine and Tumble dryer, There is a further Lean-to Conservatory with quarry tiled flooring. The kitchen is beautifully designed with a white 'Shaker' style featuring high quality matching wall and base units, an oven, induction hob, integrated fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a spacious Oak extension aspect open plan living area with an attractive tiled floor, with commanding private beautiful views.

The first-floor accommodation offers a large landing area providing access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one is a double with a period fireplace. The second and fourth bedroom is a single, and the third bedroom is a double also with a period fireplace. All bedrooms enjoy glorious views over the garden across Old Victorian Market Garden and the fields / lake beyond. The bathroom comes complete with a corner bath and power shower, WC, mirror and hand basin.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway which provides ample parking, undoubtedly a feature of this property is the setting to which it is situated. The beautiful peaceful gardens extend to approximately to 1/4.acre. The garden consists of a decking area and oversized pergola, perfect for alfresco dining, accessible from both the main front door and the Oak framed extension. To the side of the property there is an expanse of lawn with a range of mature plants, large rockery and various ponds which is surrounded by glorious Sussex countryside

Although the property enjoys a rural setting there is the convenience of the A23 connecting the village to Brighton and the south coast and to the north, Gatwick airport and the M25. The larger towns of Horsham and Haywards Heath offer a greater range of facilities both with mainline railway stations providing faster commuter links to London. There are many leisure activities available in the area, Leonardslee Gardens, Crabtree Pub and South Lodge Hotel and Spa is nearby and offers a range of leisure facilities including all year round tennis. Equestrian facilities are superb with the All England Jumping Course based at Hickstead as well as racing at Plumpton, Goodwood and Brighton. There is an excellent selection of schools in the area both in the state and private sector, including Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton College and Handcross Park.

This is a truly a very rare opportunity to rent a stunning character family home, in an idyllic setting overlooking the old Victorian Market Garden. Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this property has to offer.

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