4-bedroom house · RH18 5LP
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GUIDE PRICE £700,000 - £725,000 An exceptionally light and spacious character property, created from the division of an elegant country house in Ashdown Place, a former country estate within Ashdown Forest, on the southern fringe of Forest Row.
Approached via a gravel driveway the property is tucked away behind mature conifer trees.
The property enjoys a PRIVATE ENTRANCE with steps rising to the first floor, and a discreet door leading down to the basement/games room with small kitchenette , converted in recent years, including hardwired for internet.
Downstairs WC. Stairs rising to the first floor with spacious landing leading to all principle rooms. The layout comprises of four bedrooms in total.
The master having an en suite shower room , wc suite, bidet and hand basin, two windows. There are two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and tiled family bathroom .
The sitting room has a large bay window overlooking the gardens, and wood burning stove .
In addition there is a dining room and adjacent kitchen/breakfast room with a good range of roll edge worktops with high gloss base cupboards, drawers and wall cupboards.
Appliances include an inset hob, electric oven below and extractor hood above; space for appliances. There is also a useful walk in pantry off the hall which could also be utilized as a small office.
There is access to two loft spaces with ample storage and lighting. The interior is exceptionally light due to the large rooms, high ceilings and many windows together with its first floor position.
The total floor area extends to over 2120 sq. ft. plus outbuildings (Double garage and summer house).
This property lies in a fabulous rural location, within one mile of the village of Forest Row, and is well placed for walks on the Forest and onto the 7th fairway of the Royal A Ashdown Golf Course.
The lively village centre, contains a diverse range of local stores, specialist shops, cafes/restaurants and modern Health Centre.
Schools are well represented in the area with a good selection of both state and private schools.
Bus services close by, connect Forest Row to the major towns of East Grinstead, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells and Haywards Heath all with a more extensive range of shops, leisure facilities, and rail services to various London Stations.
Gatwick Airport/Station is within 20 miles, from which access to both M25 and M23 motorway is possible.
Local sports amenities include golf at the Royal Ashdown in Forest Row, horse racing at Lingfield and Brighton, and a sports centre with indoor pool in East Grinstead.
Outside there is a gravelled forecourt and a good sized privately owned garden with mature trees and shrubs, predominately laid to lawn, screened by conifer trees.
The garden has the benefit of a Summerhouse, perfect for Alfresco dining.
On approaching the property there is a double garage with remotely operated door to one side and its own electricity and water supply.
Garden Good sized privately owned garden that is ideal for alfresco dining. There is a summer house with its own electricity.
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