Post on 06-Jul-2020
STABLE COTTAGE ROTHERFIELD - GUIDE PRICE: £865,000
Stable Cottage,
Castle Hill,
Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3RR
A simply stunning four bedroom former carriage house
providing a pleasant rural feel with superb countryside
views. Beautifully presented throughout with the
advantage of a detached double garage with annexe and
set within an appealing and generous size plot.
SITUATION:
The property is located just outside of the most sought after village of Rotherfield which
offers an array of facilities including general store, doctors' surgery and pharmacy, local
inns and tea shop, churches and a primary school. Crowborough town itself is
approximately two to three miles away and offers excellent shopping facilities and
supermarkets including a Waitrose and Morrisons together with a number of
independent shops. The area is well served regarding schooling with a wide range of both
state and independent junior and secondary schools along with the grammar schools
located in Tunbridge Wells. Main line rail services are available at nearby Jarvis Brook
with trains to London in approximately one hour. Crowborough has an excellent mix of
recreational facilities covering golf, rugby, cricket, tennis as well as Goldsmiths Leisure
Centre with indoor swimming pool. The famous Ashdown Forest best known for its links
with A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh is also nearby with its superb walks and riding
facilities. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its more comprehensive facilities is
about nine miles distance with the historic Pantiles and The Old High Street offering a
number of boutique shops, pavements cafes and eateries in addition to a further mainline
railway station. The coastal towns of both Brighton and Eastbourne can be reached in
approximately an hour's drive and Gatwick Airport in approximately 45 minutes drive
away.
Double glazed glass panelled Upvc front door leads into:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
Double glazed windows to front and side, tiled flooring and archway through into:
RECEPTION HALL:
Ceiling cornicing and polished wood flooring.
DRAWING ROOM:
Large timber double doors open with the continuation of polished wood flooring into this
well proportioned and elegant room comprising of a feature fireplace, limestone
surround and iron wood burning stove, built-in wooden bookcase with cupboards
beneath, picture rails, ceiling cornicing, wall light points, double glazed double doors with
built-in wooden shutters opening to the terrace and garden, attractive arch side window
with additional bespoke ornate shuttering and port hole window to rear.
DINING ROOM:
Feature fireplace with marble surround, hearth and cast iron basket, wal l light points,
ceiling cornicing, continuation of polished wood flooring and double glazed windows to
front with views over the gardens and grounds along with port hole window to rear.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
KITCHEN AREA: Fitted with a country style range of wall and base units with granite work
surfaces above, Butler sink with swan neck mixer tap, oil fired aga with a new burner
plate recently fitted, integrated Neff dishwasher and integrated washing machine, ample
space for large fridge/freezer, large walk-in larder, tiled flooring, double glazed window to
side and access to the kitchen vestibule with double glazed door to front.
BREAKFAST AREA: Benefiting from a double glazed square bay window to the front and
box window seat to enjoy the countryside views built-in storage cupboards, granite work
surfaces with cupboards above and glazed display unit, wooden floor boards and door
leading into:
LOBBY:
Housing the oil fired boiler along with an under stairs storage cupboard and quarry tiled
flooring.
CLOAKROOM:
Comprising of a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, exposed brickwork, quarry tiled
flooring and port hole window to rear.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Access to part boarded loft with power, light and pull down ladder, large built-in linen
cupboard with dado rails and wall light points, wooden floor boards and doors to:
BEDROOM 1:
An attractive vaulted and large double room with two double glazed windows to the front
with again views across open countryside, built-in wardrobe cupboards and chest of
drawers, timber ceiling beams and wooden floor boards, door to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM:
Comprising a freestanding clawfoot roll top bath with chrome hand held shower
attachement, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, built-in storage cupboard, tiled
flooring and double glazed window to side.
BEDROOM 2:
Cast iron fireplace with surround, built in storage cupboard, wooden floor boards and
dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and side.
BEDROOM 3:
Cast iron fireplace, wooden floor boards and double glazed window overlooking the rear.
BEDROOM 4:
Wooden floor boards and double glazed window overlooking the front of the property.
FAMILY BATHROOM:
Fully tiled shower enclosure with Aqualisa thermostatic shower and sliding glass doors,
enclosed bath, low level wc, chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating and double
glazed window to side.
OUTSIDE:
Black wrought iron gates greet you and provide access to the private driveway with a
large parking area and in turn the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE & SELF CONTAINED
ANNEXE. Sympathetically constructed in 1996 in character with the main building the
garage is accessed by electrically operated up/over doors and benefits from two storage
areas both with power and lights along with concrete floor and double glazed window to
side. An external staircase leads to an ANNEXE which provides flexibility as either
children's playroom, guest accommodation or working from home facilities with velux
windows and double glazed window to side with far reaching views, en suite shower
room comprising of a shower cubicle, sink, low level wc and velux window.
The grounds provide extensive and beautiful views across the South Downs and are well
established with various flower and shrub borders, a number of apple trees and a
Wisteria and Rose clad timber covered walkway along with a wrought iron gate leading to
the lane. Incredible views can be enjoyed from the timber octagonal SUMMERHOUSE
constructed in 2017 with double doors, four leaded windows and measures approx. 2.5 x
1.8 metres. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.6 of an acre and offers
and appealing westerly aspect.
TENURE:
Freehold
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: E
AGENTS NOTE:
The property has private drainage.
Important notice - These details have been prepared and issued in good faith and do not constitute representations of fact or form
part of any offer or contract. Please note that we have not carried out a structural survey of the property, nor have we tested any of the
services or appliances. All measurements are intended to be approximate only. All photographs show parts of the property as they were at the time when taken. Any reference to alterations or particular use of the property wherever stated, is not a stateme nt that
planning, building regulations or other relevant consent has been contained. Floorplan. All measurements, walls, doors, windows,
fittings and appliances their sizes and locations are shown conventionally and are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being
a representation either by the seller or his Agent.
The Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1AL Tel: 01892 665666
Email : crowborough@woodandpilcher.co.uk BRANCHES A T CROWBOROUGH, HEA THFIEL D, TONBRIDGE,
TUNBRIDGE WEL LS, SOUTHBORO UGH & ASSOCIA TED LONDON OFFICE www.woodandpilcher.co.uk