East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, BN8

Welcome to Oakwood, an exceptional detached home that perfectly balances modern luxury with the warmth of a classic English home, situated in the desirable village of North Chailey.

Welcome to Oakwood, an exceptional detached property that perfectly balances modern luxury with the warmth of a classic English home. Situated in the desirable village of North Chailey, this house has been thoughtfully styled and meticulously maintained to offer an aspirational country lifestyle without compromising on contemporary comforts.

From the moment you step through the front door, the home welcomes you with an abundance of natural light, soft sophisticated tones, and a seamless flow that effortlessly connects the indoor spaces to its magnificent woodland surroundings.

The front of the property enjoys a handsome, double-fronted elevation with traditional tile-hanging, a sheltered porch, and front lawn. A spacious driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the attached double garage with electric door, which offers incredible storage or workshop potential. There is further parking for multiple vehicles to the side.

The journey begins in a wonderfully spacious and inviting entrance hall, featuring warm wood floors and crisp, neutral decor that immediately establishes the home’s bright and airy aesthetic.

To the left lies the primary reception room, a spectacular double-aspect drawing room stretching over 22 feet. Centred around a charming fireplace with a black slate hearth and a classic log-burning stove, this room is the ultimate sanctuary for cosy winter evenings. During the warmer months, expansive glass bi-fold doors seamlessly extend the living space out onto the sun-drenched rear terrace.

Across the hall, the formal sitting room features a graceful front-facing bay window. This incredibly versatile space, currently arranged as an elegant music room with a grand piano, serves as the perfect formal snug, children’s playroom, or large home office.

The heart of this home is undoubtedly the extended kitchen and breakfast room. Styled in a refreshing green palette and flooded with natural light from large patio doors that overlook the garden, it is an enviable hub for family life. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with cream shaker-style cabinetry, contrasting black gloss stone worktops, and premium integrated double ovens. A sleek peninsula with a breakfast bar provides an ideal spot for morning coffee, while the spacious dining area comfortably accommodates a large family table for long, relaxed Sunday lunches.

Directly adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room, which echoes the main kitchen’s stylish finishes. It provides excellent practical support with a secondary sink, plumbing for laundry appliances, additional storage, and direct garden access, perfect for rinsing off muddy boots after a country walk. A guest cloakroom and a clever internal store room complete the ground floor layout.

Ascending the turning staircase to the first floor, a bright and open landing guides you to four substantial double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a generous, peaceful haven, decorated in a calming soft sage green tone. Overlooking the rear gardens through a large multi-pane window, it features an elegant black wrought-iron bedstead and excellent large, free-standing wardrobe storage. This bedroom is serviced by a premium, fully tiled en-suite shower roomcomplete with rich wood-effect cabinetry, a floating basin with matching stone tops, a contemporary W.C., and a spacious walk-in rainfall shower enclosed by a sleek glass screen.

The remaining three double bedrooms are all exceptionally well-proportioned, offering flexibility for family styling. The second bedroom is a warm and sunny retreat finished in a cheerful pastel yellow, offering ample space for a king-sized wooden bedframe, chests of drawers, and freestanding wardrobes. The third bedroom, currently styled in a vibrant and playful sky blue, provides a fantastic kids’ double room with views across the mature trees. The fourth bedroom, boasting rich terracotta walls and solid wood flooring, is incredibly versatile and is currently utilised as a substantial home library and study, completely lined with floor-to-ceiling white bookshelves and hosting a large modern desk arrangement.

Servicing these rooms is the beautifully appointed family bathroom, styled with crisp cream tiling, a chic mosaic feature border, a modern vanity washbasin, and a deep, square-profile bath fitted with an integrated shower and a glazed protective screen.

Framed by mature trees providing year-round interest and privacy, the exterior of Oakwood is just as enchanting as its interior.

The rear garden is South East facing and has been thoughtfully planned. A generous lawn with structured planting provides year round interest. A spacious wooden shed is hidden from view along with two wood stores. Stepping out from either the kitchen or the main reception room, you are greeted by an large patio terrace, elevated by brick retaining steps and perfectly positioned for alfresco dining, summer barbecues, and outdoor entertaining.

Reception room

Kitchen

Sitting room

Entrance hall

Utility room

Galleried landing

Principal bedroom

Principal en-suite

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom/study

Family bathroom