Set on just over half an acre is this late 1940s 3 bed house occupying a sought-after edge-of-town location. The property offers excellent potential to modernise and personalise. Outside, there is a large driveway with gated access, double garage, generous front lawn and a sunny, mature rear garden featuring a summer house.
Set within a plot size of just over half an acre and new to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this attractive home, built in the late 1940s, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property in a highly desirable location. Situated on the edge of beautiful countryside walks while remaining within easy reach of the main town centre, it combines the best of both worlds. The property provides an exciting opportunity for new owners to put their own stamp on a much-loved home. Upon entering, a welcoming hallway leads through to the bright and spacious double-aspect sitting room, featuring an open fireplace. The dining room is generously sized, ideal for family living and entertaining. A traditional-style kitchen leads through to a workshop and utility room, which in turn provides access to the garden. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, along with a family bathroom. Set on a substantial plot, the property benefits from an exceptionally large driveway leading to a double garage. To the front is a large lawned garden, accessed via double gates, while the sunny rear garden is a particular highlight, mature, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by a summer house, greenhouse, and wooden shed. A truly special property and one not to be missed.
Entrance Porch/Hall - Cloakroom - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Kitchen - Utility Room - Workshop - Three Bedrooms - Bathroom - Double Garage - Off Road Parking - Large Rear Garden
Double glazed door into:
Entrance Porch/Hall:
Fitted carpet and door into:
Cloakroom:
Low-level WC, small wash hand basin, wood flooring, radiator and obscured window to rear.
Sitting Room:
Featuring a working fire with marble hearth, fitted carpet, radiator and dual aspect with windows to the front and rear.
Dining Room:
Fitted wooden corner cabinet with shelving, original solid oak floorboards, two radiators and dual aspect with windows to front and side.
Kitchen:
A traditional style shaker kitchen fitted with high and low level units and rolltop work surface incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink. Appliances include and oven with four ring electric hob with extractor fan above and space for a low level fridge. In addition is a high-level cupboard housing the electric consumer unit and electric meters and a good size pantry cupboard with shelving. Freestanding Grant boiler and window overlooking the rear garden with fitted blind.
Utility Room:
Fitted cupboards with shelving, stainless steel sink with cupboards below and space for a washing machine. Tiled flooring and obscured door to rear.
Workshop:
Space for a tall fridge freezer. floating shelving, electric strip lighting and window and door to front.
Stairs rise to first floor landing:
First Floor Landing:
Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with wooden shelving, fitted carpet and ladder with access to a large loft with light. Dual aspect with window to the front and large window to rear with fire reaching view towards Groombridge.
Bedroom:
Fitted wardrobes and cabinets, fitted carpet, two radiators and dual aspect with far reaching views to the rear towards Tunbridge Wells.
Bedroom:
Corner wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with shelving and mirror above, fitted carpet, radiator and dual aspect with windows to front and side.
Bedroom:
Fitted carpet, radiator and double glazed window to the rear to with views towards Groombridge.
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with traditional style taps and handheld shower attachment, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and obscured double glazed window to the side with fitted blind.
Outside Front:
A five bar wooden gate provides access to a large driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. There is a double garage which has concrete flooring, floating areas of shelving, electrics, and electric lighting. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees and shrubs with a wrought iron gate leading to the rear garden.
Outside Rear:
The sunny and level garden is principally laid to lawn accompanied by a good size paved patio. In addition are a selection of trees including fruit trees and use of a summerhouse, wood store and greenhouse.
Situation:
Crowborough, the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, is nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and borders the Ashdown Forest. The town centre has a charming atmosphere, offering a wide variety of supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. The area boasts and excellent range of schooling, alongside the Crowborough Leisure Centre, which features a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and a children's playground. The town is well-connected with a mainline railway station offering services to London, as well as a good selection of bus routes. Crowborough also offers plenty of attractions, including nature reserves, sports facilities, playgrounds, a thriving arts scene, and various annual events. To the west, you'll find Ashdown Forest, renowned for inspiring A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh. The forest provides an excellent setting for walking, horse riding, and enjoying breathtaking views of the Sussex countryside. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, located about eight miles to the north, offers a mainline railway station, a wide range of schools, and a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, particularly in the historic Pantiles and Old High Street areas.
TENURE:
Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
E
VIEWING:
By appointment with Wood & Pilcher Crowborough 01892 665666
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage
Heating - Gas
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