4-bedroom house · RH11 0NN
Sold STCListed 202 days
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Summary A charming 4 bedroom detached Georgian style cottage built in 1645. The property benefits from extremely versatile living space with potential for expansion (STPP).
The property is set across a third of an acre plot and exudes character throughout.
Description This charming four-bedroom detached cottage, built in 1645 and featuring a self-contained one-bedroom annex, is situated on a generous third of an acre plot, offering potential for further expansion (subject to planning permission).
The home showcases original features like oak doors, iron latches, and exposed timber beams, with a spacious entrance hall leading to a dining and kitchen area that includes Georgian-style windows and an original fireplace.
The living room is bright and airy, with triple-aspect windows, while the well-equipped kitchen offers views of the landscaped rear garden.
The annex contains a private living area, cozy bedroom, kitchenette and en suite, with additional access to the main house.
On the first floor, the landing leads to three bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, with the master bedroom providing ample light and fitted wardrobes.
Outside, a gravel driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a tandem garage. The main garden features a paved patio, lush lawn, and mature hedging for privacy.
This property beautifully blends historical charm with modern living-an opportunity not to be missed! Study Georgian style windows to rear and side, door to garden and carpet as laid.
Lounge Georgian style windows to front rear and side, carpet as laid. Dining Room Door leading to conservatory, original fireplace, log burner, exposed beams and laminate flooring.
Kitchen Georgian style window to rear, matching wall and base units with worktops over, sink unit, space for appliances and tiled flooring.
Utility Room Matching wall and base units, space for washer/dryer and tiled flooring. Conservatory UPVC conservatory. Bedroom Two Georgian style window to front, carpet as laid.
En Suite Georgian style windows to front, three piece suite comprising of bath, wash hand basin and low level flush w/c.
Landing Carpet as laid Bedroom One Georgian style windows to front and rear, carpet as laid. Bedroom Three Georgian style windows to rear and carpet as laid.
Bedroom Four Georgian style windows to rear and carpet as laid. Bathroom Georgian style windows to front, three piece suite comprising of bath, wash hand basin and low level flush w/c.
External Front Garden Driveway Parking for multiple vehicles Rear Garden Landscaped garden, mainly laid to lawn.
Crawley The popular commuter town of Crawley is located between London and Brighton, on the edge of Gatwick Airport, making this a popular and thriving town.
Back in the 13th century it began to develop into a market town due to the passing trade between London and Brighton.
The George Hotel still remains which was then a Coaching halt and has retained many of its original features. In 1947, the town was officially declared as a New Town and now has 14 neighbourhoods.
The town centre attracts many people from outside of the area because of local industry, K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley Town fc, shopping, nightlife, leisure complex with Cinema, bowling and a wealth of restaurants.
In addition most local primary and secondary schools are rated from good to outstanding, with the most popular primary schools being Forge Wood Primary, Maidenbower Infants and Pound Hill Infants.
Hazelwick and Oriel are the most popular secondary schools. The mainline train station - Three Bridges has many frequent trains to London Victoria, London Bridge and Brighton.
In addition, Crawley offers two more train stations Ifield and Crawley with frequent trains to London and Horsham. By road there is easy access to the A23 and M23. 1.
Money laundering regulations - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
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