Windmill Lane, Ashurst Wood

The Red House has been owned by the current family for over 60 years and is situated on the most fantastic plot in a popular residential area in Ashurst Wood.

As you approach the property, you notice an attractive 1930s style family home, set in large established gardens surrounding the property.  The property is accessed via iron gates, leading into the parking area and double garage.  There are gates giving access around to the front, side and rear gardens.

Inside the property, there is an entrance hall with doors leading into the downstairs accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor.  There is a lovely lounge with dual aspect Georgian style double glazed windows and feature tiled fireplace.  The dining room also has Georgian style double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side of the property and a door leading into the Kitchen.  The dining room is light and airy and a great room for family mealtimes.

Continuing along the hallway, there is a door into the downstairs Shower room, with shower cubicle and shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC and a two Georgian style double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen requires modernisation, but has a range of base and eye level cupboards, space for fridge, cooker, plumbing for dishwasher and washer/dryer.  To conclude downstairs, there is a door into the sitting room / family room.  The family room is light and airy, as there are three Georgian style DG windows.  This room was originally the garage and was converted many years ago, to provide an additional reception room.  There are wonderful views through a large window down to the rear garden.

The property has Georgian style double glazing throughout and gas central heating.

Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms and a family bathroom, access to the loft and a door to the airing cupboard, housing the hot water tank and Worcester boiler.

Outside,

These extensive gardens are truly an outstanding feature of this property.  Enclosed by natural hedgerow, the gardens are a real haven for wildlife including, birds, herons and squirrels.  There is a variety of mature trees, many of which were planted by the owners over 60 years ago, to include an oak tree, silver birch tree and a vast array of mature shrubs and bushes, all beautifully maintained.  There is a good sized pond in the rear garden, making a nice feature.  There are various sunny aspects all around the garden, at different times of the day to enjoy the morning, afternoon or early evening sunshine.

Location

Ashurst Wood is a sought after village location, nestled in between East Grinstead and Forest Row.  The village has a real community feel and has numerous sought after schools, including Brambletye Prep School just a five minute walk away. Set within the High Weald area of Natural Beauty, the village has a history of agriculture and farming  and contains a church, village hall, schools, public house and shop.

Travel 

Bus routes run through the village to East Grinstead, Crawley, Haywards Heath and many more.  East Grinstead train station is a 5 minute drive away, or a 30 minute walk, ideal for commuters to London and beyond.