5 Bedroom Villa in The Lake House, Sussex

Some places almost catch you by surprise and The Lake House in Sussex is exactly that sort of home. It is not far from London but the feeling out here is another world entirely. You turn down these tree lined country lanes and just as you start to slow down you see this breathtaking glass fronted villa right on the edge of its own private lake. First thing I did was just stand by the water for a minute. You hardly hear a sound except maybe the ducks or a breeze through the wildflowers. Living here it honestly feels like you have stepped into your own slice of nature even though you can be back in central London in under an hour if you ever need the city rush.

Walking inside you know straight away it is a contemporary home but it does not feel cold at all. The big floor to ceiling windows let the outdoors in all across the villa and there is always sunlight pooling somewhere. Most days you will probably just stop and watch as the light moves across the floors or look out and catch a heron going by. The kitchen sits along the side and I spent a while in there picturing quiet breakfasts as much as big family dinners. Morning coffee almost tastes better with that view over the water. I noticed the island is genuinely designed for people to gather and actually cook together not just a showpiece. Underfloor heating keeps everything comfortable and you can tell even in winter this place is as cozy as it looks.

The main lounge hits you with a bit of drama because of the double height ceilings and the way the trees outside seem to spill their patterns right inside. One afternoon I just found myself at the window watching birds and kind of forgetting about the world. And the best thing is those big open rooms do not echo like some modern homes do. Instead the space invites you in and you start picturing evenings by the fire or game nights with people sprawled on the sofas. You will spot all the details—bespoke lighting you can adjust at a touch built in speakers connected to a smart home system that makes it easy to control everything. It is rare to find strong tech like CAT7 cabling in a countryside villa but here you get internet speeds better than most city apartments so work and streaming is never a problem.

There is a cinema room too and it is actually one of the spaces I wanted to linger in because it feels set for movie marathons with family or maybe just a quiet day watching football with friends. If you work from home you are covered as there are not one but two dedicated studies both filled with daylight and lake views. I sat at one desk and well lets just say it is hard to focus on emails when you have ducks sailing past.

You will also find a large lounge people might call a party room but honestly it just comes across as the sort of place everyone wants to relax. Pool table at one end a well thought out bar doors that open right onto the terrace so on warm days you can have lazy afternoons rolling out into the garden.

Head upstairs and it just gets better. All five bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms so those classic morning traffic jams just do not happen. The master suite feels like a five star hotel. Big walk in shower private jacuzzi spacious balcony looking straight at the lake and wild gardens. Other bedrooms all with private balconies so every guest has a patch of sky and privacy.

Step outside and the plot here is huge—wildflower meadows slope down to your own trout lake and sometimes you glimpse fish jumping in the evenings or herons sweeping the water. There is a tennis court tucked among trees a bright summer house a real garage and a big workshop if you are the hands on type. Tucked in one corner is a helicopter hangar and that kind of sums up just how private and well connected this corner of Sussex can be.

Getting here feels easy with Gatwick and Heathrow both within reach and towns like Haslemere or Guildford nearby for a coffee or supplies. Truth is none of this really comes across until you actually walk through The Lake House and feel what it is to swap city noise for lake reflections. If you want the real experience or even just a chat about what it is like reach out anytime. The only way to know if this is your next home is to see it for yourself and at LuxuryProperty com we really do want your move to feel as comfortable as possible.