Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19

Beautifully presented semi-rural detached house with gardens, pond and woodland

Description

Dutton Homestall Cottage is a charming four-bedroom home, arranged over two floors and set in an enviable semi-rural position, surrounded by its beautiful gardens and grounds. The property was purchased by the current owners in 2000 and has since been thoughtfully extended and improved.

The accommodation is well presented, light filled and generously proportioned, offering versatile living space suited to modern life. The triple aspect sitting room is spacious, while the dining room opens into the David Salisbury orangery, added in 2022, which provides a wonderful space from which to enjoy views across the garden and towards the bluebell woodland beyond.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cabinets and features a granite topped central island, with appliances including a Rangemaster electric stove and a dishwasher, and space for a fridge freezer. A separate utility room offers further fitted storage and has space for laundry appliances.

There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, providing flexibility for use as a study or playroom if required, together with a spacious bathroom fitted with a bath, separate shower cubicle and vanity unit.

On the first floor, the dual aspect principal bedroom is fitted with bespoke American oak cupboards and matching furniture and is complemented by an en suite shower room. Bedroom four has useful eaves access, and the landing has access to a roof terrace, ideal for enjoying a morning coffee and the lovely outlook over the gardens and surrounding landscape.

Outside, the property is approached via a rural private track, over which it enjoys a right of way. The grounds are a particular feature, with a recently re-laid gravel driveway, a pond stocked with carp and rudd, a magnificent weeping willow, lawned areas incorporating a wildflower meadow, and a stream that feeds the pond.

A five-bar gate opens to the enclosed gardens, where there is a block paved driveway, double garage with electronically operated roller door, wood store, EV charging point and workshop. To the rear is an oak framed car port or machinery store, along with a timber shed. Garden facilities include a large greenhouse with irrigation and internal beds, raised kitchen garden beds with fruit cage, and a second greenhouse.

Adjoining the house is a terrace which enjoys excellent sun exposure, with a pergola covered seating area and space for garden furniture. Beyond lies a level lawn, with bluebell woodland rising gently at the rear of the property. The entire grounds are enclosed by deer fencing and extend to approximately 1.6 acres.

Agent’s Note
The dining room curtains, garden furniture and all planters are not included in the sale.

Location

Situated on a private lane on the outskirts of the village of Ashurst Wood, a thriving and well served village with a post office, village shop, church, village hall, a pub and several independent shops and businesses, located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Comprehensive shopping is at East Grinstead (3.8 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (12 miles). There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre. Across Sussex, activities include riding on Ashdown Forest (for which a permit is required), show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county, including Royal Ashdown Forest just to the south of the village. In Forest Row (2.5 miles), the traffic-free Forest Way is a 10 mile shared-use path connecting to East Grinstead and Groombridge, offering a pleasant walk or cycle. Spa and country house hotels include Alexander House, Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor.

Rail services: East Grinstead (3.8 miles) to London Victoria, journey time from 56 minutes; frequent services at Three Bridges (11 miles) to London Victoria/London Bridge/St Pancras International from 35 minutes.

Communications: The M23 (10 miles) provides a direct link with the M25, the national motorway network and Gatwick Airport (about 13 miles distant).

Schools: There is a wide variety of state and independent schools in the local area, including Forest Row primary school, Brambletye, Cumnor House, Michael Hall Steiner School, Worth School, Lingfield College and Ardingly College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,190 sq ft



Directions

The entrance can be found at What3words: dynasties.strides.look

Additional Info

Services: Oil-fired central heating. Mains electricity and solar panels with 10kWh battery. Mains water metered by neighbour, Wood Cottage. Private drainage (Klargester Biodisc B4. We understand this system meets regulations). Broadband: fibre to the property (Openreach).

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council. Council tax band F.

Photographs taken: April 2026

Tenure: Freehold

Site Plan: Produced from Promap © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. OS AC . Not to scale. For identification only.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on .
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