Listed for £1,075,000
April 8, 2024
A substantial and beautifully positioned detached house with a large self-contained annex occupying gardens and grounds extending to ½ an acre located in this highly desirable private lane on the ever popular Warren area. This well presented home currently incorporates an equally impressive one bedroom fully self-contained annex which can be separately accessed and has a pretty area of private garden (this annex could be incorporated into the main living accommodation if required). The gardens and grounds are particular feature and offer almost total seclusion the total plot extending to ½ an acre with a paved and gravel patio immediately adjoining the rear of the property the remainder laid predominantly to rolling lawn interspersed and flanked with a wide variety of extensively stocked shrub beds and borders. Within the gardens there are several outdoor entertaining areas which afford pleasant outlooks across the garden. The accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a covered entrance, an entrance lobby, a fine and grand double height dining hall, a family room, a utility/cloakroom, a stunning sitting room with feature fireplace and a modern refitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated dishwasher. From the dining hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further generous size bedrooms and a beautifully fitted family bath/shower room. Immediately adjoining the property is a beautifully laid out self-contained annex which comprises a lobby area, a first floor landing, a shower room, a bedroom, a sitting room, and a large kitchen. Outside, the property is approached via twin timber gates which give access to a private driveway providing parking for several vehicles and leading to an integral double garage. The driveway is flanked by areas of front garden which are laid to lawn interspersed with several mature shrubs. The rear gardens provide a fine backdrop, and the total plot extends to some ½ an acre. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band F. The living accommodation with approximate room measurements comprise: COVERED ENTRANCE: outside courtesy light, front door with opaque leaded light double glazed insert into ENTRANCE LOBBY: radiator, glazed internal door into: DINING HALL: a fine double height room, UPVC double glazed double doors opening to the covered veranda and terrace, further UPVC double glazed window to rear, recessed spotlighting, deep under stairs storage cupboard. STUDY: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, radiator, wall light points. INNER HALL: integral door to garage, further door UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: space and plumbing for domestic appliances, low level WC, vanity unit with inset washbasin, tiled splashback, heated chrome ladder style towel rail, opaque UPVC double glazed window to rear. SITTING ROOM: glazed doors from dining hall open into the room, open fireplace with timber mantle and decorative surround, tiled inset and granite hearth, wall light points, double glazed window to front, recessed lighting. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: beautifully re-fitted with a range of units to eye and base level and comprising recessed one and half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and concealed Zanussi dishwasher beneath. Adjoining granite work surfaces, space for range cooker with stainless steel extractor canopy over, further range of units to eye and base level, under unit lighting, breakfast bar providing seating for three, UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side of the property with fine views across the gardens, part glazed door opening to the rear patio and garden. From the dining hall, a staircase ascends to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: a fine vaulted area, skylight window to rear, tall leaded light stained glass window to rear, hatch giving access to deep built-in storage space, built-in linen cupboard, wall light points. MASTER BEDROOM: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying fine far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest, extensive range of built-in wardrobes, recessed spotlighting, door into EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, vanity unit with inset washbasin, heated chrome ladder style towel rail, fully tiled walls, recessed spotlighting. BEDROOM 2: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying fine far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest. BEDROOM 3: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. BEDROOM 4: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying fine far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest. FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM: fitted with a white suite and comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap, handheld shower attachment, walk-in shower unit with wall mounted shower unit, vanity unit with inset washbasin, fully tiled walls, heated chrome ladder style towel rail, opaque UPVC double glazed window to rear, recessed spotlighting. ANNEX COVERED ENTRANCE: outside courtesy light, front door with double glazed insert into UTILITY STORE: comprising sink unit with cupboard under, tall larder style units, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, built-in coats cupboard, staircase ascending to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: hatch and ladder giving access to extensive loft space which offers tremendous scope for conversion to provide additional accommodation, UPVC double glazed window to side. BEDROOM: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying outstanding far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest, built-in wardrobe recess, wall light points. SHOWER ROOM: comprising double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, vanity unit with inset washbasin, storage unit beneath, part tiled walls, opaque UPVC double glazed window to rear, built-in linen cupboard. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: fitted with a matching range of units to eye and base level and comprising one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and space for domestic appliance beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, space for free standing cooker, tiled surrounds, space for tall standing fridge/freezer, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens. SITTING ROOM: UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property affording outstanding far reaching views towards the Ashdown Forest, wall light points, coved ceiling. There is an area of garden which adjoins the front of the annex laid to lawn flanked by well stocked flower and shrub beds with a part glazed summer house positioned to the far corner. A gate and path give access to the driveway. (The annex accommodation could be amalgamated into the main house if required). OUTSIDE The property is approached via a private driveway accessed via twin timber gates which provide off street parking and leads to the INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: twin electronically controlled shutter style roller doors, wall mounted twin gas boilers, power and light connected. There is a large area of FRONT GARDEN laid to lawn interspersed and flanked with a wide variety of mature shrubs and enclosed by thick natural hedging. A shingle stone patio immediately adjoins the front of the property which provides an additional outdoor seating area. REAR GARDEN A gravel and paved patio immediately adjoins the rear of the property adjoining which is a pleasant covered entertaining area. The remainder of the gardens are laid predominantly to lawn interspersed and flanked with extensively stocked flower and shrub beds with a further covered entertaining area positioned to the far corner with a decked seating terrace affording a fine outlook back across the gardens. There are further ‘SECRET GARDENS’ which is laid to further expanses of rolling lawn with an additional decked seating terrace positioned to the far corner with a part glazed summer house. In this area of garden there is a further modern shed. The gardens are enclosed by thick natural hedging and offer almost total seclusion. The total plot extends to ½ acre.
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EPC Rating: D