East Grinstead, West Sussex

First time on the market in almost a century! A charming double fronted detached family home on a generous plot with direct access to Mount Noddy Park. An exciting opportunity for modernisation with potential to extend (STPP).

LOCATION
East Grinstead is a popular market town in West Sussex which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, dining and recreational facilities together with a mainline station serving Victoria and London Bridge (approx. 1 hr). St Hillyer is situated within walking distance of the town centre and railway station (Victoria and London Bridge approx. 1 hr). The property is also very conveniently positioned for almost immediate access to the A22 leading to London and the South Coast, M23 (approx 7 miles), Gatwick Airport (9.7 miles) and the M25 at Godstone (11 miles).

There is a range of well regarded state and private schools in the area including primary and secondary schooling in and around East Grinstead. East Grinstead also has numerous sports clubs including a Rugby Club and leisure centre. There are golf courses nearby at Felcourt (Chartham Park Country Club), Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and at Holtye and Sweetwoods.

DESCRIPTION
St Hillyer is a charming double bay-fronted detached family home, rich in character and history, having been cherished by the same family for almost a century. Occupying a generous plot with direct access to Mount Noddy park at the rear, this appealing, spacious property presents an exciting opportunity for modernisation and potential extension, subject to all necessary planning consents.

The ground floor features two impressive reception rooms, both with attractive bay windows. To the rear, the kitchen/breakfast room provides an opportunity to update and reconfigure, includes a traditional Aga and a pantry. A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, all with built-in storage, together with a separate WC. From the first floor landing is a loft ladder, providing access to a large attic, which offers potential for conversion (subject to all necessary consents) and an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Outside
A private driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a carport, with a gate into the rear garden. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs and planting, creating an attractive approach to the property with additional pedestrian gate.

The substantial rear garden is a particular feature, offering a large expanse of lawn, a generous patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining, a garden shed, and additional storage to the rear of the carport. There is interesting planting, including numerous mature borders, trees and shrubs. Direct access to Mount Noddy park at the end of the garden further enhances the appeal of this wonderful family home. In all, St Hillyer extends to approx. ¼ of an acre.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion. Potential purchasers should note that this is a probate sale and grant of probate is awaited.

SERVICES (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water. The central heating system is gas fired to radiators.

According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband. Mobile connectivity varies. Potential purchasers should satisfy themselves with the availability and speeds of the broadband to the house and the availability of mobile phone reception to ensure it meets their needs.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor or his agents to specify them.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Mid Sussex District Council – .
Council Tax: Band E - £3,042.21 for 2026/27.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)
The property has been given an EPC rating of E.