Set in a semi-rural location on the fringes of Crowborough is this characterful detached 5 bedroom period cottage which is approximately 230 years old. Advantages include an extended sitting room with inglenook fireplace, conservatory, dining room with feature fireplace, traditional style kitchen/breakfast room, utility and wet room. Externally are attractive front gardens, driveway, detached open garage, good sized rear garden, two stables and an approximate 1 acre (tbv) of paddock/woodland.
This charming detached period cottage, dating back approximately 230 year and set over three floors, combines historic charm with many characterful features and is set on the peaceful outskirts of Crowborough. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a spacious, partly vaulted conservatory with Sussex stone walling, adding rustic appeal, while providing access to a convenient walk-in cloakroom. A door from the conservatory opens into the inner hallway, which originally served as the main entryway to the cottage and can easily be restored to that purpose. This room showcases a beautiful period feature fireplace, along with two cupboards for ample storage. Traditional wooden doors lead to an extended, airy sitting room, featuring a striking inglenook fireplace and a vaulted, heavily beamed ceiling. The generously sized dining room also has a feature fireplace and can comfortably accommodate a large dining table. The traditional kitchen, equipped with a range of appliances, includes a cosy area for a small breakfast table. Adjacent to the kitchen, a large utility room and a convenient wet room enhance functionality. Upstairs, reached by a staircase from the inner hallway, are three comfortable bedrooms, a shower room and family bathroom. Two additional staircases from the first floor landing lead to two second floor bedrooms. The front gardens are attractively designed, while the rear gardens are primarily lawned for low maintenance with mature shrubs. A gated area opens to approximately 1 acre (TBV) of gardens and woodland, once a paddock and easily restorable as such. The grounds also feature two stables and a spacious double open garage, offering a blend of convenience and countryside appeal.
Conservatory - Cloakroom - Inner Hallway - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Traditional Style Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility Room - Cellar - Wet Room - First Floor Landing - Main Bedroom - Two Further Bedrooms - Family Shower Room - Family Bathroom - Two Second Floor Bedrooms - Front Garden With Driveway & Off Road Parking - Double Open Garage - Rear Garden Of Approximately 0.25 Of An Acre (TBV) - Paddock/Woodland Of Approximately 1 Acre (TBV) - Two Stables
A wooden door gives access into:
CONSERVATORY: A beautiful light and airy conservatory with Sussex stone feature wall, fitted wall to wall carpet, two wall mounted electric radiators, wall lighting, sloped ceiling. Feature coal fire set on a stone hearth. Windows overlooking the rear garden. Double glazed door gives access to the rear garden and double garage.
LARGE WALK-IN CLOAKROOM: Hanging rail for coats, plenty of floating shelves, wall to wall carpet, electric wall mounted heater. Double glazed window to the side.
INNER HALLWAY: Previously this room housed the front door of the cottage but has been converted to an inner hallway. There is a fabulous feature fireplace with a period feature coal fire sat on a brick hearth, brick cheeks and an oak mantle. Fitted wall to wall carpet, wall lighting, radiator. Two double glazed windows to the front, heavily beamed ceiling, two cupboards, one with hanging rail and coat hooks and the other with shelving and housing the 'Honeywell' heating controls. A beautiful set of period doors lead into:
SITTING ROOM: A fabulous room with beautiful large inglenook fireplace with quarry tiled hearth, a coal effect gas fire, brick cheeks and a large oak mantle and beam. Beamed ceiling. To the far side is an oak beamed vaulted ceiling. Fitted wall to wall carpet, fitted open shelving, two radiators. Triple aspect with windows to both sides and to the rear.
DINING ROOM: Plenty of room for a good sized dining table. Attractive feature fireplace with brick hearth, Sussex stone cheeks and wooden mantle. Fitted carpet, radiator, oak beamed walling and ceiling, two wall lights. Two double glazed windows to the front.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Of a traditional style a beautifully fitted wooden kitchen with a range of soft close high and low level units with lighting underneath. Wooden roll top work surfaces. Double Butler sink with swan mixer tap. A fitted fan assisted oven with oven and grill above, four ring electric hob. Space for a slimline dishwasher and integrated low level fridge. In the middle of the kitchen is a bespoke centre island with small square sink with swan mixer tap and cupboards beneath. Floating shelving, fitted cupboard with shelving. Space for a breakfast table. High level cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Tiled flooring, recessed spotlights, radiator, underfloor heating, heavily beamed ceiling. Double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the courtyard. Door leading to:
UTILITY ROOM: Space for a tall fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. Recently installed wall mounted 'Viessmann' boiler. Double wooden cellar hatch which leads to the cellar. Tiled flooring, electric wall mounted heater, wall lighting, sloping glass ceiling. Double glazed window to the side and double glazed door gives side access.
CELLAR: Accessed via the utility room the cellar has concrete flooring and houses the gas meter and hot water tank. Area of storage with electrics.
WET ROOM: Wall mounted Triton electric shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted towel rail. Tiled flooring, tiled walling, recessed spotlights. Obscured double glazed window to the side.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Stairs lead up to the first floor landing with fitted carpet, radiator, wall lighting and two sets of staircases rising to the second floor bedrooms.
MAIN BEDROOM: A bright and airy double bedroom with built-in period style cupboards and shelving. Fitted carpet, radiator, wall lighting. Double aspect with windows to the front and side. Door leading to a good sized walk-in wardrobe which has numerous doors leading to different types of cupboards and wardrobes, fitted carpet and wall lighting.
BEDROOM: Open wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving to the side. Fitted carpet, radiator, wall lighting. Two double glazed windows to the front.
BEDROOM: A single room with fitted open wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Fitted carpet, radiator. Window to the rear.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM: Corner shower cubicle with 'Triton' shower being fully tiled with glass doors, low level WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap with mirror above set into attractive tiled walling. Wall mounted heated towel rail, tiled flooring, part tiled walling, recessed spotlights, beamed ceiling. Obscured window to the rear.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Panelled bath with traditional style taps and handheld shower attachment, low level wc, sink set into a vanity unit, beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and obscured window to rear.
SECOND FLOOR: BEDROOM: Fitted cupboards, fitted carpet, fitted small wardrobe with hanging rail, an attractive painted brick chimney breast. Radiator and double glazed window to the side with lovely views over the garden.
BEDROOM: Fitted cupboards to the side, eaves storage, fitted cupboard housing the water tank, fitted carpet, radiator, beamed ceiling. Double glazed window to the side.
OUTSIDE FRONT: The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, bushes, trees and attractive climbing Wisteria to the front façade. To the side of the property there is a wooden sliding gate which gives access to the open double garage and two stables. The parking area has a concrete driveway with off road parking for numerous vehicles. The double garage has Sussex stone walling. The stables are not in use and are used for storage and have concrete flooring.
OUTSIDE REAR GARDEN/PADDOCK/WOODLAND The rear garden is approximately 0.25 of an acre (tbv) and is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, trees and plants. An attractive working 'wishing well'. From the parking area a five bar gate gives access to the other area of garden/paddock/woodland which is set in approximately 1 acre (tbv) and is mainly laid to lawn with plenty of mature trees, shrubs, bushes and greenhouse.
SITUATION: Crowborough is the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and bordering the Ashdown Forest. The town centre gives the impression of being a bustling village, with an excellent choice of supermarkets and numerous small, independent retailers, restaurants and cafes. The area is well served for both state and private junior and secondary schooling as well as Crowborough Leisure Centre offering a swimming pool, gym, sports hall and a children's playground. The mainline railway station provides trains to London as well as a good selection of bus routes. Other attractions that Crowborough can offer include nature reserves, plentiful sport and recreation areas, children's play areas and a thriving arts culture and various annual events. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is approximately eight miles to the north east where you will find the mainline railway station, good range of schooling and an excellent mix of retailers, eateries and pavement cafes spread through the historic Pantiles and The Old High Street.
TENURE: Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND: E
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher 01892 665666
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