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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · RH19 4JF
For saleReduced £55k (−12.2%) on 11 AugListed 223 days
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About
A well-appointed first floor apartment in this historic house, with panoramic views to the South Downs.
Hall, Sitting room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3/study, Family bathroom, Cloakroom.
Parking for 2 cars, Storage in cellar, Communal gardens. Property A communal hall has a wide staircase to the first floor and the apartment is directly ahead.
The door to the apartment opens into the hall with door to rear access, cupboard and laminate floor, which covers much of the apartment.
The sitting room has a large bay window which enjoys a great view. There is also a fireplace with shelves to one side with cupboards below and double doors into the kitchen.
The kitchen has fitted wall and floor units, worksurfaces, gas hob, double oven, pan draw, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and window seat with storage benches.
The principal bedroom also has spectacular views and built in cupboards with a modern ensuite shower room. There are 2 further bedrooms with wardrobes and one could be used as a study.
There is also a modern bathroom and a cloakroom. Outside There are 2 allocated parking spaces. In part of the cellar there is some allocated storage.
The communal gardens are extensive and are on three sides of the house, so plenty of space to sit out and enjoy the view. Tenure, Local Authorities and Services Leasehold.
A 99 year lease from 25/3/1998 Service charge for 2025/26 is £1617.84 and £102 pm for the gardens. Ground rent is currently £50 pa. Mid Sussex DC . West Sussex CC . Council Tax band E. EPC band D.
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Lpg boiler. Directions From our office in Forest Row turn right into Priory Road towards Sharpthorne.
In Tyes Cross turn left into Chilling Street, then immediately right into Courtlands and park in front of the house.
Amenities & Communications Situated just a short distance from the village of Sharpthorne, which has a few local amenities.
More extensive facilities are available in Forest Row (31⁄2 miles) and East Grinstead (4 miles) There is a mainline train service at East Grinstead to London Bridge/Victoria in less than an hour.
Gatwick Airport is about 13 miles away, with the Gatwick Express providing an additional train service to London Victoria.
The M23 gives access to Gatwick Airport, London, the coast, M25 and the national motorway network. The nearby Ashdown Forest is the largest free public access space in the South East.
It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside and is known the world over as the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh.
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