Hammerwood, near East Grinstead

This picturesque semi detached character cottage, believed to be Edwardian, enjoys open views over the adjacent landscape and Hammerwood Church. The property offers a unique blend of period charm and modern living. The idyllic home seamlessly combines the pleasure of country living with the additional benefit of equestrian facilities. The heart of the home lies in the well-appointed kitchen, where a traditional AGA blends with modern design.
 
Outside, a patio area provides a delightful space for alfresco dining and enjoys views over the pool area, equestrian facilities and surrounding countryside. The property offers a rare opportunity to embrace a lifestyle that harmonizes the charm of a character cottage with the benefits of equestrian, outdoor life. The purchase includes a share of ‘Hammerwood’, where there is additional walking and riding across approximately 80 acres.

Summary of Accommodation

-Entrance Porch to Entrance Hall, useful understairs store cupboard

-Double Aspect Sitting Room, open brick fireplace, delightful bay window with views to Hammerwood Church

-Tastefully designed Kitchen/Breakfast Room, matching base and wall cupboards, granite work surfaces, AGA (oil fired), matching electric oven and hob all set in fireplace style surround, ceramic tiled floor.

-Charming Living Room, corner woodburning stove, heavy oak beam over, double doors to terrace, door to:

-Office/study

-Bath/Cloakroom, white suite of bath, shower, low level WC and hand basin in vanity unity

-Lobby, with boot area and door to garden

First Floor:

-Master Bedroom, excellent range of in built wardrobe cupboards, door to ensuite shower room, with corner hand basin

-2 further bedrooms each with in built wardrobe cupboards

Outside

-Oak Framed Double Car Parking Barn with adjacent store

-Secluded slate tiled terrace, adjacent to:

-Outdoor heated pool, slate tiled surround, SONOS surround sound system, enclosed by beech hedging

-Detached pool house, central clock tower, currently arranged as gym, kitchen/day room, well appointed kitchen area with deep butlers sink, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, double doors to terrace. Adjacent shower room and pump room

-Equestrian Yard, 2 ranges of timber stables, each with 2 boxes, paved yard area

-Store Room

-Tree House

-Detached Office Building

-Detached recently constructed Timber Barn, double doors to front, personal door to side, internal staircase to first floor full length attic room

-Fenced Paddocks

-20mx40m Sand School

-Double electric five bar gates to private lane which gives direct access to Hammerwood

Location: Hammerwood is situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The name is derived from connections to the Wealden iron industry, and a reference to the hammer used in the furnace of the iron forge. The old market town of East Grinstead is about 4 miles distant and offers a wide range of facilities, including mainline station, Waitrose, cinema, and community theatre. There is an excellent choice of independent schools in the area, including Lingfield College, Brambletye, Ardingly College and Worth. Central London is just 34 miles and for the international traveller, Gatwick Airport is about 15 miles distant.

Freehold 

Council tax band E - Local council: Wealden

Double glazed windows, Oil fired central heating, Shared private drainage (on neighbour’s property).

NB: Timber pool bar excluded from sale.