Just moments away from the village High Street and only a short walk from the delightful parish church.

The property is situated in the heart of this pretty downland village which has a vibrant community with a High Street of shops and inns together with churches, library, leisure centre, modern medical centre and primary school. Mainline stations are available at Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Brighton, whilst the A24 and A23 are easily accessible giving access to the M23 and Gatwick Airport.

There are a number of popular private schools within easy reach, such as Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School For Girls and Lancing College. Theatres are available at Brighton and Chichester whilst there are excellent sporting and recreational facilities in the area including golf at Singing Hills, the Dyke and Mannings Heath, show jumping at Hickstead, racing at Goodwood, Brighton, Plumpton and Fontwell, whilst the South Downs National Park provides many miles of beautiful walks and bridle paths. The coast is about eight miles distant.

This interesting house steeped in history is the eastern part of Woodards which has a blue plaque commemorating Nathaniel Woodard who lived here from 1862 until his death in 1891. A priest and educational visionary, he founded eleven schools including Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College and Lancing College. The property has also been a Rest Home and during WW2 was commandeered by the Canadians. Now more quietly, the property is an elegant home with many appealing and stylish features.

Price guide - £895,000 freehold.

Fine & Country Downland Villages: 1 Bishop Croft, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9DA.

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