South Street, Hassocks

Originally owned by the famous arts and crafts printer, Hilary Pepler, St Dominic Cottage is believed to have once been part of his historic printing press. It is full of history and character and dates back to the early 1900s. The first thing you notice when you walk through the front door is just how light and airy it is, especially for a cottage. This is thanks to a combination of lots of natural light, stripped original floorboards and good height ceilings.

A central feature of the lounge is its beautiful, almost Dickensian, curved shop window. You'll also love the feature beams. With the lounge leading directly to the kitchen, downstairs has an open plan feel so you can entertain and cook at the same time.

The kitchen has a built in Hotpoint oven and hob, dishwasher and Leisure washing machine and has all been tastefully updated recently to remain sympathetic to the cottage. Through the kitchen is a good sized yard featuring a stunning flint wall, substantial pergola, wooden seating and attractive built-in planters. At the top of the stairs is a large built in cupboard and access to a good size loft, providing ever essential storage space.

The bedrooms are both bright and attractive with sash windows and original bare wooden doors. There are cupboards spanning the full length of the smaller bedroom and these could easily be removed to make the room larger. The bathroom has also been redone recently, with a floating sink unit, white suite, rainfall shower and grey tiled floor.

The current owners have had insulation put in the loft and the walls to ensure the cottage is bright and cool in the Summer and warm and cosy in the Winter. The property would be ideal for people looking for a first home in a great location, a brilliantly-located bolthole or to stylishly downsize.

• Highlights :  Village life close to the city
• Three words :  Bright. Beamed. Unique.

Our favourite part
The sweetest cottage in the sweetest village.