5 bed Flat For Sale £1,200,000
An elegant portion of a Victorian country house within the Ashdown Forest with views towards the South Downs.
Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen, Sitting room, Dining room
Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, Guest bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms, 2 Family bathrooms
Lift between 1st and 2nd floors
Double Garage, Parking, Private south facing verandah & terrace
About 15½ acres of communal gardens and grounds with heated swimming pool, lawns, and pond.
Property
A beautifully presented section of a fine 19th century country house, converted in 2006 to provide 8 exclusive homes in a glorious setting. The development was winner of The Sussex Heritage Trust’s Large Scale Residential Award in 2007. This managed estate is ideal for those looking for a secure, tranquil home with minimum maintenance. It has some delightful features with high ceilings and ceiling cornices.
Inside there is an attractive hall, off which is a well-appointed cloakroom. The hall has oak flooring that continues throughout the whole of the ground floor. Double doors open from the hall into the sitting room making a wonderful space for entertaining. The sitting room is a delightful, elegant room with a gas fire and French doors to the terrace. It is open to the dining room with 2 sets of French doors to the terrace with window shutters. The well-fitted kitchen, has modern units and integrated appliances, including dishwasher, fridge freezer, ovens, microwave, ceramic hob, washing machine, tumble dryer and a Quooker tap.
On the first floor there is a spacious landing with a study area and a 2 person lift to the second floor. The principal bedroom has wonderful views over the garden, fitted wardrobes, door to balcony and a beautifully appointed en suite shower room. Also on this floor is a further double bedroom with a range of wardrobes and a similarly well-appointed family bathroom. On the second floor the landing has a large loft hatch to a boarded loft. The guest bedroom is also an excellent size and has a similarly well-appointed en suite shower room. There is a lovely family bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms.
Grounds & Gardens
The property is set in a stunning rural location and is approached via a long driveway with security entrance gates. The property has its own double garage with electric up and over doors, power, light and water connected as well as further space for resident and guest parking. To the rear of the property, accessed from the sitting room, is the privately owned, south facing verandah and terrace, beyond which are the landscaped communal gardens.
The communal gardens and grounds extend to about 15½ acres and have well maintained lawns along with a wide variety of established trees and plants including a wonderful display of rhododendrons and azaleas. Within the grounds there is a pond along with a heated oval swimming pool (about 55’ x 32’) for use by the residents and their guests.
Amenities & Communications
The Beacons lies within the Ashdown Forest, which offers spectacular walking and riding between the villages of Chelwood Gate, Danehill and Nutley, which have some very popular pubs and restaurants. The larger village of Forest Row (4½ miles) provides a good range of shops and facilities, including two mini-supermarkets and a range of cafes and restaurants. More extensive facilities are available in Uckfield (7½ miles), Haywards Heath (9½ miles) and East Grinstead (8 miles), providing mainline train services to London Bridge/Victoria in less than an hour. Gatwick Airport is about 17½ miles away, with the Gatwick Express providing an additional train service to London Victoria. The M23 lies to the west of East Grinstead and provides fast access to the M25 and the national motorway network. There are some popular schools in the area including Danehill C of E school, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Ardingly and Worth.
Local Authorities & Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Calor gas fired central heating. Council tax: Band G.
Wealden District Council Tel:
Directions
From East Grinstead head south-east on the A22 to Wych Cross. Head straight over the crossroads and turn right onto A275. At Chelwood Gate turn left after the Red Lion onto Beaconsfield Road and after about 1 mile take the left turning which leads up to The Beacons, where there are 2 sets of security gates leading to 2 car parks and the garages.
Tenure
Share of freehold company. 999 year lease from 1/9/05. Service charge around £7,000 per annum.
Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen, Sitting room, Dining room
Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, Guest bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms, 2 Family bathrooms
Lift between 1st and 2nd floors
Double Garage, Parking, Private south facing verandah & terrace
About 15½ acres of communal gardens and grounds with heated swimming pool, lawns, and pond.
Property
A beautifully presented section of a fine 19th century country house, converted in 2006 to provide 8 exclusive homes in a glorious setting. The development was winner of The Sussex Heritage Trust’s Large Scale Residential Award in 2007. This managed estate is ideal for those looking for a secure, tranquil home with minimum maintenance. It has some delightful features with high ceilings and ceiling cornices.
Inside there is an attractive hall, off which is a well-appointed cloakroom. The hall has oak flooring that continues throughout the whole of the ground floor. Double doors open from the hall into the sitting room making a wonderful space for entertaining. The sitting room is a delightful, elegant room with a gas fire and French doors to the terrace. It is open to the dining room with 2 sets of French doors to the terrace with window shutters. The well-fitted kitchen, has modern units and integrated appliances, including dishwasher, fridge freezer, ovens, microwave, ceramic hob, washing machine, tumble dryer and a Quooker tap.
On the first floor there is a spacious landing with a study area and a 2 person lift to the second floor. The principal bedroom has wonderful views over the garden, fitted wardrobes, door to balcony and a beautifully appointed en suite shower room. Also on this floor is a further double bedroom with a range of wardrobes and a similarly well-appointed family bathroom. On the second floor the landing has a large loft hatch to a boarded loft. The guest bedroom is also an excellent size and has a similarly well-appointed en suite shower room. There is a lovely family bathroom and 2 further double bedrooms.
Grounds & Gardens
The property is set in a stunning rural location and is approached via a long driveway with security entrance gates. The property has its own double garage with electric up and over doors, power, light and water connected as well as further space for resident and guest parking. To the rear of the property, accessed from the sitting room, is the privately owned, south facing verandah and terrace, beyond which are the landscaped communal gardens.
The communal gardens and grounds extend to about 15½ acres and have well maintained lawns along with a wide variety of established trees and plants including a wonderful display of rhododendrons and azaleas. Within the grounds there is a pond along with a heated oval swimming pool (about 55’ x 32’) for use by the residents and their guests.
Amenities & Communications
The Beacons lies within the Ashdown Forest, which offers spectacular walking and riding between the villages of Chelwood Gate, Danehill and Nutley, which have some very popular pubs and restaurants. The larger village of Forest Row (4½ miles) provides a good range of shops and facilities, including two mini-supermarkets and a range of cafes and restaurants. More extensive facilities are available in Uckfield (7½ miles), Haywards Heath (9½ miles) and East Grinstead (8 miles), providing mainline train services to London Bridge/Victoria in less than an hour. Gatwick Airport is about 17½ miles away, with the Gatwick Express providing an additional train service to London Victoria. The M23 lies to the west of East Grinstead and provides fast access to the M25 and the national motorway network. There are some popular schools in the area including Danehill C of E school, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Brambletye, Michael Hall, Ardingly and Worth.
Local Authorities & Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Calor gas fired central heating. Council tax: Band G.
Wealden District Council Tel:
Directions
From East Grinstead head south-east on the A22 to Wych Cross. Head straight over the crossroads and turn right onto A275. At Chelwood Gate turn left after the Red Lion onto Beaconsfield Road and after about 1 mile take the left turning which leads up to The Beacons, where there are 2 sets of security gates leading to 2 car parks and the garages.
Tenure
Share of freehold company. 999 year lease from 1/9/05. Service charge around £7,000 per annum.
