Ashdown Place, Forest Row, RH18

An exceptionally light and spacious first floor maisonette created from the division of an elegant country house in Ashdown Place, a former country estate within Ashdown Forest, on the southern fringe of Forest Row.

Approached via a gravel driveway the property is tucked away behind mature conifer trees. The property boasts a PRIVATE ENTRANCE with steps rising to the first floor and a discreet door leading to the basement/games room with small kitchenette, converted in recent years with hardwired for internet. Downstairs WC. Stairs rising to the first floor with space landing leading to all principle rooms. The layout comprises four bedrooms, with the master having an en suite shower room, wc, bidet and wash basin with two windows. There are two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and fully tiled family bathroom. The sitting room has a large bay window overlooking the gardens and wood burning stove. In addition there is a dining room and adjacent kitchen/breakfast room with a good range of roll edge worktops with high gloss base cupboards, drawers and wall cupboards. Appliances include an inset hob, electric oven below and extractor hood above; space for appliances. There is also a useful walk in pantry off the hall which could also be utilized as a small office. There is access to two loft spaces with ample storage and lighting.

The interior is exceptionally light due to the large rooms, high ceilings and many windows together with its first floor position. The total floor area extends to over 2120 sq. ft. plus outbuildings (Double garage and summer house).

This property lies within a semi rural location, within close proximity to the village of Forest Row and is well placed for walks on the Forest as it backs onto the 7th fairway of the golf course and is within one mile of the lively village centre which contains a diverse range of stores, cafes/restaurants and modern Health Centre. Schools are well represented in the area with a good selection of both state and private schools. Bus services close by, connect Forest Row to the major towns of East Grinstead, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells and Haywards Heath all with a more extensive range of shops, leisure facilities, and rail services to various London Stations. Gatwick Airport is within 20 miles ,access to both M25 and M23 motorway is within 15 miles. Local sports amenities include the Royal Ashdown in Forest Row, horse racing at Lingfield and and a sports centre with indoor pool in East Grinstead.

Outside there is a gravelled forecourt and a good sized privately owned garden with mature trees and shrubs, predominately laid to lawn, screened by conifer trees. The garden has the benefit of a Summerhouse, perfect for Alfresco dining. On approaching the property is a double garage with remotely operated door to one side and its own electricity and water supply.

Garden

Good sized privately owned garden that is ideal for alfresco dining. There is a summer house with its own electricity.