Property description

LOCATION The property is located on a private road within walking distance of the old market town of East Grinstead with its wide selection of shops, stores and supermarkets. Lingfield is about 5 miles with the renowned Lingfield Park Racecourse and Ashdown Forest 5/10 miles.



There are a good choice of schools locally, in both the state and independent sectors. For commuters, East Grinstead train station is within walking distance and provides a service to Croydon and to London. For the international traveller, Gatwick airport is 11 miles distant and Heathrow is 30 miles. 

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION This charming detached Edwardian single storey dwelling of much character sits amongst private gardens with a self contained detached guest cottage, an indoor heated swimming pool complex, tennis court and garaging for 4 cars.



The grounds are just under one acre with distant views across to Ashdown Forest.



The property was built around 1910 and retains many original features providing bright and spacious accommodation over one level in all about 3000 square feet.



The charming residence is entered through an entrance vestibule with leaded light doors and archway opening into a spacious hall. The hallway has a lantern type sky light. An impressive sitting room features an open fireplace, encased radiator, oak steps to the garden/music room enjoying a double aspect. The dining room has high ceilings, double aspect leaded light arched windows and a closed off fireplace, serving hatch to the kitchen. There is access to the garden conservatory with quarry tiled



floor, staging and grape vine. The kitchen has a comprehensive range of fitted units with extensive 'Granite' worksurfaces, large walk-in larder and a 'Franke' stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer. There is a double oven unit, 2 ring electric hob, at present fitted 'Aga'. From the kitchen is a rear lobby with access to a cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin.



The master bedroom has extensive wardrobes, adjoining en suite shower room with basin, WC and heated towel rail. There are two further double bedrooms and two single rooms. The family bathroom has a panelled bath with hand shower, low level WC vanity unit and electric/ hotwater towel rail.



Opposite the kitchen is a utility room with a stainless steel sink, cupboards and plenty of space for white goods. There is an adjoining substantially built fuel store, also a greenhouse. 

GUEST COTTAGE A real treat is a detached self contained guest cottage with full central heating, a sitting room, double bedroom, fitted kitchen and a bathroom. At the front of the cottage is a sun patio overlooking the lawns with distant country views. 

OUTSIDE Across the lawn there is a fully insulated steel framed building under a tiled roof housing a 12.5m kidney shaped swimming pool and a shower room. This building offers future scope for conversion in to a residential dwelling, subject to local authority approval. The pool is heated and has a separate plant room with gas boiler. Windows overlook the garden and tennis court. The tennis court needs to be re-surfaced, but is full wire fenced all round.



A detached triple garage features electric roller shutter doors, extensive storage and power/light. A further single garage includes an inspection pit.



The delightful gardens extend to just under one acre and feature many flower beds hosting a riot of colourful flowers and shrubs. The garden is exceptionally private and well screened with tall hedging and trees opening onto a large section of lawn between the swimming complex and the main house. There are winding paths that take you to all areas of the garden and sections of patio to sit out and enjoy. There are a few fruit trees beyond the tennis court. The property is accessed through electric gates with ample brick paved parking in front of the garages. 

VIEWINGS By appointment with Cole's Estate Agents East Grinstead - 01342 324616 www.colesestateagents.com