Cuckfield Road, Ansty

DESCRIPTION Believed to be built in approximately 1810, Highbridge Mill is a stunning example of a former flour mill that has enjoyed substantial additions that complement each other to provide what is today a family home over three floors and boasting 3,800 square feet of accommodation. Unique in its layout and with plenty of exposed oak and character retaining many of its original features, each floor provides stunning views over the grounds.
An entrance hall provides the galleried landing with vaulted ceilings and leads to the kitchen, sitting room and dining room. The sitting room also enjoys a vaulted ceiling and an eye catching beehive fireplace whilst the dining room not only provides a triple aspect with views to the south over the grounds, but interestingly a trap door which leads to the office and part of the former mill. The family kitchen is the perfect country setting with a four door Aga and separate Britannia range hob set in plenty of granite worktops. The kitchen is the hub of the home whilst the exposed brickwork and vaulted ceiling enhances the character. Adjoining the kitchen is the utility room which was originally built to be a garage. This 20 x 19 room is ideal for laundry, ample storage, bikes and those muddy boots. This floor is completed by a W.C.

The middle and ground floor boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the middle floor is the master bedroom, guest suite, the fifth bedroom and bathroom whilst on the ground floor are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. The internal accommodation is completed by the mill room which is accessed externally and provides excellent conditions for wine storage.

The extensive grounds are a major feature of the property and provides the tranquil setting. To the South the sweeping lawns complement the beautiful exterior of the mill. There are plenty of wooded and mature areas, fruit trees and banks of flowering shrubs. The beginning of the River Adur enters the plot at the Northern tip and runs north to south along the eastern boundary which has high level banks and wooded areas to the side. There is bridge over the stream wide and strong enough to accommodate a small tractor which provides access to the woodland area. Next to the utility room there is a wood store and an elevated patio which is the perfect spot to capture the evening sun.

EPC available upon request.

LOCATION Lying just South of sought after Cuckfield and providing excellent access to the A272 which takes you to the A/M23 and onto Brighton, London Gatwick Airport and the M25. The village of Cuckfield boasts an array of independent shops coupled with a thriving community. Our favourite places to eat are at The Talbot and The Rose And Crown – the tasting menu at The Rose And Crown is superb, whilst for a more special occasions, you could try the Michelin starred Oakenden Manor & Spa which is in the heart of the village. For schools, you have the choice of Independents at Hurstpierpoint College (5 miles to the South) Ardingly equidistant to the north and Great Walstead approximately 6 miles to the east with Burgess Hill School for Girls of similar distance to the south. Within the village there is the excellent Holy Trinity Primary School and Warden Park Secondary School. Haywards Heath station is a short drive and is a major stop on the London to Brighton Line. Both London Bridge and London Victoria can be reached in under 50 minutes. Gatwick Airport is within 15 miles and the M25 a little further along the M23.