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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RH19 3QF
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A well-presented detached family home on the edge of East Grinstead with a private driveway, garage and sizeable garden in a lovely rural setting.
Description Fairlight Lodge is a modern, detached house that offers light, spacious, and well-proportioned accommodation, creating a flexible and generous home.
It is well-presented throughout while still offering much potential for a new owner to put their own stamp on the property moving forward.
The ground floor layout lends itself to entertaining, with reception rooms that connect while also providing the option to separate all rooms whenever required.
The kitchen benefits from a range of appliances and ample preparation areas, as well as space for a dining table. It also provides direct access to the notable garden.
The large sitting room features French doors that open to the conservatory and the garden beyond, as well as a delightful fireplace.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys good ceiling height and natural light, while the two additional bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with both a bath and a separate shower.
To the rear, the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with hedged and fenced boundaries.
There is a raised terrace above and a further block-paved terrace, creating an ideal space for entertaining friends with wonderful views across the neighboring field.
Please be aware that Savills is advising the landowner of the adjacent land; please ask the agent for more details Location Fairlight Lodge is tucked down a private lane on the edge of East Grinstead.
The large towns of East Grinstead (approximately 1.9 miles), Crawley (approximately 11.2 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (approximately 12.2 miles) all offer extensive shopping, cafes, restaurants and entertainment amenities, whilst the smaller town of Edenbridge lies approximately 6.9 miles to the north, with a Waitrose supermarket.
Cowden (within approximately 4.5 miles) has further local amenities including the 14th-century church, the village hall and the Fountain Inn, a traditional village pub serving food seven days a week.
There is also the recreation ground with a cricket club, tennis club, playing fields and a children’s playground.
The Holtye Golf Club is approximately 3.7 miles and Sweetwoods Golf Club is approximately 4 miles. Historic houses in the surrounding villages include Hever Castle and Gardens and Penshurst Place.
The expansive open spaces of the historic Ashdown Forest, made famous by AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh stories, include horse riding and walking trails and are within approximately 7.9 miles.
Mainline rail: Dormans (approximately 2.3 miles) and East Grinstead (approximately 2.8 miles) offers services to London Victoria from 52 minutes and 62 minutes.
Tunbridge Wells (approximately 12.4 miles) to London Bridge from 42 minutes.
State and private schools: Preparatory schools in East Grinstead include Brambletye, St Mary’s C Of E Primary School and Estcots Primary School.
With Michael Hall Steiner School, Lingfield College and Greenfields also providing senior education. At secondary level there are options within East Grinstead at Sackville and Imberhorne.
In the private sector: Ardingly College, Reigate Grammar school and Worth in Turners Hill and Hurst in Haywards Heath.
The M25 (Junction 6) is accessible via the B2026 to Edenbridge and the A25, linking from there to the M23, London, the South Coast, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel Terminus.
All distances are approximate. Square Footage: 1,143 sq ft Additional Info Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (shared Sewage Treatment Plant). Oil central heating.
Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council, Tax Band: E. Please note, the property shares the maintenance costs for the Sewage Treatment Plant with number 2 Fairlight Cottages.
Agents note, photography was taken last year. Please be aware that Savills is advising the landowner of the adjacent land; please ask the agent for more details
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