Boars Head, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6

A sizeable, extended Colt bungalow, in this exceptional and convenient country location, offering great potential with stunning views.

Description

Tucked away along a small private road, Garden Cottage was originally built as a modest Colt bungalow, within the grounds of Renby Grange next door, which is reached further down the lane. Later-on, the property then became an independent private dwelling and had been enlarged through a number of extensions to create the sizeable bungalow we see today. Being sold for the first time in over 50 years, the property currently offers accommodation arranged as a main home, alongside a smaller self-contained annexe. At the same time, much effort has been put into the secluded surrounding gardens, which are a rather special attraction, covering approximately 0.62 acres in all. The panoramic countryside views are the ‘icing on the cake’, reaching across the valley to Eridge, making this a most special place to enjoy.

The spacious principal accommodation provides for two sitting rooms, plus a garden room, with a kitchen and dining room and also a cloakroom. In addition, there are three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, served by a bathroom and a shower room. There is also a large utility/work room off the integral single garage. The annexe has a private entrance and provides for a living room with a kitchenette, and a bedroom with en suite shower room. Also, a glazed door from the living room leads out to a secluded area of private garden. Generally, the interior is stylish in presentation, but dated these days and so ideal for those buyers looking to undertake some work.

Outside, the lovely gardens are a delightful special feature, with mature trees and hedging to the boundaries, formal lawn and terracing, natural grasses and with planting in the typical ‘English Country Garden style’. There is also a good variety of mature trees and a well positioned summer house with its own terrace and mains electricity, ideal for entertaining or home working. Also, discreet working area at the rear, with hard standing, composting and a large, open, garden shed.

A formal written response to a Planning Pre Application meeting with Wealden District Council’s Planning Department, will soon be available on request from our Tunbridge Wells office. This will relate to the concept of a modern, high quality replacement dwelling.

Location

Situated within the High Weald National Landscape, Garden Cottage enjoys a tucked away position on the rural fringe of this little hamlet, which lies between Eridge and Crowborough just south of Tunbridge Wells, with lovely rural walks nearby. Boars Head has a friendly 17th Century pub that serves food and offers a good selection of real ales. There is also a petrol station on the main road with a small shop. Popular pub The Huntsman at Eridge is approximately 1.1 miles away, whilst Boards Head Golf Course is approximately 0.7 miles.

Garden Cottage is conveniently located within approximately 1.9 miles of Crowborough town centre. Crowborough enjoys a good selection of supermarkets, including Waitrose, Lidl and Morrisons,there is a good selection of cafés, restaurants, Boots chemist, hairdressers and barbers, pubs and variety of independent shops; there is good choice of primary schools in Crowborough and The Beacon Academy at secondary level. The town benefits from a Leisure Centre and private golf at The Beacon Golf Course.

The surrounding countryside includes the historic Ashdown Forest known the world over as the home of 'Winnie the Pooh’ and one of the largest free public spaces in the South East. This ancient area of open heathland is the highest sandy ridge-top in the High Weald National Landscape.

Tunbridge Wells (approximately 5.3 miles) offers a far more comprehensive range of recreational and entertainment facilities with a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, cinema (at Knights Park) and two theatres and mainline station.

Additional Schools: Preparatory schools include Holmewood House in Langton Green, Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Cumnor House in Danehill and co-ed senior options in Sevenoaks, Eastbourne, Upper Dicker (Bedes) and Brighton, as well as Tonbridge for boys and Mayfield School for girls.

Mainline rail services: Eridge station (about 1 mile) has services to London Bridge with journey times from 53 minutes. Tunbridge Wells station (about 5.1 miles) has fast and frequent services to London Charing Cross with journey times from 52 minutes.

All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,559 sq ft


Acreage: 0.63 Acres

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Additional Info

Local Authority: Wealden District Council

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage. Oil central heating.

Annexe EPC- D

Annexe Council Tax Band- A

Please note that there is a contribution towards the maintenance of the shared drive/lane, which is payable on an ad hoc basis.