A substantial and beautifully presented 6 bedroom detached family house introduced to the market chain free and offering a great deal of flexibility. Advantages include many characterful features, far reaching views, numerous reception rooms, self contained apartment, off road parking and garden to rear.
The Old House is a substantial detached house originally a cottage dating back to the 1770s and is a stunning example of both Georgian and Victorian architecture, with the latter section added during the Victorian era. This spacious four bedroom property offers a wealth of character, featuring two fireplaces and high ceilings that create a bright, airy atmosphere throughout.
The addition of Cleeve Lodge, a flexible two-bedroom apartment, further enhances the property's appeal, providing an ideal space for multi-generational living.
Conveniently located in the centre of Crowborough, the property offers excellent access to local schools, golf courses, and both bus and train routes.
Having been meticulously cared for by the current owners for over twenty-five years, the property is now brought to market with no forward chain. It is rare for a property with this level of character and charm to become available so if you wish to own a piece of Crowborough's history, we encourage you to arrange a viewing at your earliest convenience.
Hardstanding area providing off road parking to rear via Pratts Folly Lane.
The Old House
Entrance Hall - Inner Hallway - Dining Room - Sitting Room - Kitchen/Family Room - Utility - Downstairs WC - Sun Room - Four Bedrooms - Jack & Jill Bathroom - Separate WC - Off Road Parking To Rear - Patio & Rear Garden
Cleeve Lodge
Separate Entrance Hall - Kitchen - Living Room - Reception Room - Two Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - Log Store - Shed - Workshop
COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH: Outside lighting and attractive timber front door opens into:
ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator, laminate flooring and window to front with fitted shutters.
DINING ROOM: Ample space for dining furniture, fitted carpet, two radiators and large bay window to side.
INNER HALLWAY: Karndean flooring, stairs to first floor and three attractive leaded stain glass windows to front with secondary glazing.
SITTING ROOM: Plenty of space for sofa seating and featuring a fireplace incorporating a flame effect gas fire with wood mantle, ornate surround, tiled cheeks and hearth, glass display cabinet with borrowed light from inner hallway, four radiators, fitted carpet, French doors opening to side and sash bay windows to rear overlooking the garden.
KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM: Kitchen:
Range of country style wall and base units with granite worktops over incorporating a Butler sink and drainer. Appliances include a twin oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan over, a dishwasher and fridge. Useful large walk-in pantry with shelving, two large sash windows to rear and opening into:
Family Room:
Impressive fireplace incorporating a Chesney wood burning stove, wood mantle surround and tiled hearth and built-in glass display cabinet. Laminate flooring, three leaded stain glass windows to front and further windows to front with fitted shutters.
UTILITY AREA: Fischer Paykal fridge/freezer, space for washing machine and tumbler dryer, ornate glazed timber door with access into a sun room and door into:
WC: High rise wc, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, laminate flooring and obscured window to rear.
SUN ROOM: Dwarf wall with glazed surrounds, quarry tiled flooring, coats hanging area and two glazed doors to rear.
GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Airing cupboard housing Potterton gas boiler, storage cupboard, radiator, fitted carpet, windows to front with fitted shutters and window to rear with far reaching views.
MAIN BEDROOM: Built in timber cupboards, radiator, fitted carpet and sash windows to rear overlooking the garden with fantastic views towards the South Downs.
BEDROOM: Picture rails, fitted carpet, radiator and sash windows with fitted shutters to side.
BEDROOM: Currently used as an office with loft access, fitted carpet, two radiators, windows with fitted shutters to front and door into:
JACK & JILL BATHROOM: Large fully tiled shower enclosure with integrated shower, panelled bath with tiled surrounds and additional shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, radiator, vinyl flooring and windows with fitted shutters to front.
BEDROOM: Radiator, fitted carpet and window to front.
WC: WC, wash hand basin, vinyl flooring and window to rear.
OUTSIDE REAR: Expanse of lawn with patio adjacent to the property, large rockery with mature shrubs and plants, large patio to the side of the property with pond, timber shed and a path meanders down to an hardstanding area providing off road parking via Pratts Folly Lane.
CLEEVE LODGE ENTRANCE HALL: Covered laundry area, access to a log store, brick built pitched timber storage area, shed and workshop and access into Kitchen.
KITCHEN: Range of wall and base units with composite worktops over incorporating a stainless steel sink, 4-ring gas hob, twin eye level oven and a slimline dishwasher. Two windows to rear and timber door opening to side return.
LIVING ROOM: Understairs cupboard, stairs to first floor, large sash windows to side, radiator, laminate flooring, fitted cupboards with shelving,
RECEPTION ROOM: glass panelled timber door opening to own entrance, window to side, wood laminate flooring, meter cupboard
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Fitted carpet and roof window.
BEDROOM: Built-in wardrobe cupboards, fitted carpet, radiator, loft access and window to side.
BEDROOM: Picture rails, fitted carpet, radiator and sash window to rear.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath with shower over and tiled surrounds, dual flush low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and window to side.
OUTSIDE: To the front a timber gate with picket fence and steps provide access to a courtyard and a separate entrance to Cleeve Lodge.
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 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: G
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher Crowborough 01892 665666
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Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage (delete as appropriate)
Heating - Gas Heating
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