Property description
A most impressive 5-bedroom family home enjoying a glorious setting close to the rural market town of Crowborough.
DESCRIPTION
Fern Lodge is a beautiful family home located near the charming market town of Crowborough in East Sussex. The spacious property enjoys 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and has been extended to include a stunning triple-aspect orangery incorporating kitchen, dining and casual seating. This stylish 24 ft room overlooks the beautiful rear garden with woodland beyond and offers fabulous entertaining space, bespoke Neptune cabinetry and a top of the range 6-oven AGA. Outside, the gorgeous landscaped rear garden includes terraces for al-fresco dining, generous lawn areas, a large pond with water features, a spacious double garage and a separate 1-acre paddock.
ACCOMMODATION
Solid wood entrance doors open to an impressive entrance hallway with guest cloakroom/WC, two storage cupboards and access to all the main reception areas. To the left are the elegant dining room and contemporary study and to the right, part glazed doors lead to the stylish, triple-aspect drawing room. This beautiful room has a lovely stone fireplace surround and French doors to the rear terrace, with fitted wooden shutters throughout. Alongside the drawing room is the lovely, bright family room which also has French doors to the rear and modern built-in shelving. Opposite the study, a part-glazed door leads through to the hub of the house, a stunning 24 ft orangery with a large atrium roof which floods the entire room with light. This fabulous room offers dining for 10 at a large granite island, bespoke Neptune cabinetry, a 6-oven AGA, quality integrated appliances, underfloor heating and a separate casual seating area overlooking the glorious rear gardens. A utility room fitted to the same high quality as the kitchen has a door to the rear terrace and completes the ground floor accommodation of this spacious home. The first floor comprises a contemporary master bedroom suite with French doors, a wrought iron balcony, a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 also enjoys an en-suite and large built-in wardrobes. The three remaining bedrooms have use of a large guest bathroom with a white suite and separate shower cubicle. The spacious landing has large windows overlooking the front of the property and offers access to the extensive loft area which is boarded and connected to the electricity mains.
OUTSIDE
The house and garden occupy a generous 0.65 acre plot, with a separate, fully enclosed 1-acre paddock at the front of the property. The beautifully landscaped rear garden overlooks the woodland beyond and has extensive terracing with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Lovely stone steps from the top terrace lead down to the lawned areas, banked by beds of mature shrubs and colourful plantings. There is a large pond with stylish water features and the garden boundary includes a stream and part of the scenic woodland behind the property. A gravel path leads to a charming wooden pavilion seating area, a perfect escape for some peace and tranquillity. Fern Lodge is approached via a lane which leads to a private, block-paved driveway with sufficient parking for up to 6 vehicles and a brick built double garage with tiled pitched roof. A wooden gate opens to the side of the property and the rear terrace beyond. Steps and a pathway from the driveway lead to the main entrance door, with lawn areas and flowerbeds either side.
AREA
Mardens Hill is conveniently placed within easy reach of the lovely market town of Crowborough, located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Ashdown Forest, the setting for A.A Milne\‘s renowned Winnie the Pooh books, on the doorstep. The bustling town centre has an excellent choice of supermarkets and numerous small, independent retailers, restaurants and cafes, with the added bonus of a monthly farmers\‘ market. The vibrant spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 8 miles to the north and has an array of restaurants, shops, and leisure facilities. There is a regular train service from Crowborough\‘s mainline station to London, with plenty of parking opportunities available at the station. Alternatively, there is also a fast and frequent service from Tunbridge Wells. There are a good selection of schools in the area, in both the state and independent sectors and if you wanted to escape to the coast, then the lovely seaside towns can be reached in under an hour.
DIRECTIONS
From our offices on The Pantiles, turn left onto the A26, heading towards Lewes. Stay on this road for about 6 miles until you reach Crowborough Cross. Turn right here then first left into St John\‘s Road, which turns into Mardens Hill. Stay on Mardens Hill until you see a 14% gradient road sign on your left and a high level mirror in the hedge on the right. Turn right immediately after the mirror into a driveway marked \"Greenfields\". Go straight on, through the parking area and down the lane the other side which leads to Fern Lodge.
Property Features :
- A beautifully presented, stylish family home near the market town of Crowborough.
- 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suite.
- Impressive Neptune kitchen with granite worksurfaces and quality appliances.
- Stunning, triple-aspect orangery with atrium roof light.
- Fabulous flow of accommodation throughout the 5 stylish reception rooms.
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