Bones Lane, Newchapel, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7

Set in gardens and grounds of about 4.75 acres, a beautifully presented detached period home enjoying a picturesque rural setting with far reaching views over the Surrey countryside.

Description

Set within delightful gardens and grounds extending to about 4.75 acres in total, Glen Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented detached period home enjoying a picturesque rural setting with far reaching views over the Surrey countryside.

Having remained in the same ownership for over 27 years, the property has been thoughtfully and sympathetically modernised to create an elegant family home that successfully combines period character with modern comforts.

The property is approached via a five bar gate leading to a generous driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. An attractive tile hung cottage, complemented by mature gardens of about 0.75 acres. The landscaped gardens feature established flower beds, mature hedging, an impressive oak tree and an attractive pond.

A charming entrance porch with side light windows leads into the reception hall, from which the principal reception rooms are accessed. The four reception rooms each benefit from attractive feature fireplaces, enhancing the cottage's character and warmth. The principal sitting room enjoys views over the front garden and features tiled flooring, together with double doors opening through to the kitchen and dining area, creating an excellent flow for both family living and entertaining.

The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining room, fitted with an extensive range of shaker style cabinetry complemented by granite work surfaces and a ceramic tiled floor. A traditional Redfyre oil fired range cooker sits within a striking brick inglenook fireplace, providing a wonderful focal point. A wealth of windows floods the room with natural light, while doors open onto the terrace, offering an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room, fitted with additional cabinetry, granite worktops and a Butler sink, together with a door providing direct access to the garden.

The dining room overlooks the rear garden, whilst the additional reception room and family room enjoy pleasant views to the side of the property. A separate cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

Arranged over the first floor are four bedrooms and a notably spacious family bathroom, beautifully appointed with Chadder & Co sanitary ware, a separate shower and bath, and an attractive fireplace. Bedrooms two and three benefit from built-in wardrobes. The generous principal bedroom enjoys dual aspect views across the surrounding countryside and is enhanced by Velux windows and useful eaves storage. It is served by a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom.

Outside, the gardens provide a wonderful backdrop to the cottage, with a terrace adjoining the kitchen creating an excellent space for relaxing and entertaining. Beyond the formal gardens lies a paddock of approximately 4 acres, offering considerable versatility and benefitting from its own independent vehicular access. There is also a timber outbuilding, previously utilised as a stable, making the property particularly appealing to those with equestrian or hobby farming interests.

Glen Cottage enjoys a semi rural position whilst remaining conveniently placed for the amenities of Lingfield and the surrounding area, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a characterful country home with generous grounds and beautiful views.

Please note this property has private drainage.

Location

Glen Cottage occupies a delightful semi-rural position on Bones Lane in the hamlet of Newchapel, enjoying the Surrey countryside whilst remaining exceptionally well connected. The nearby village of Lingfield, approximately 2.5 miles distant, provides everyday amenities including independent shops, cafés, public houses and a mainline railway station, whilst the larger centres of East Grinstead (approximately 4 miles), Oxted (approximately 10 miles) and Royal Tunbridge Wells (approximately 15 miles) offer an extensive range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities.

The property is particularly well placed for communications. Lingfield mainline station offers regular services to London Victoria and London Bridge, making it an attractive location for commuters. Rail services from nearby East Grinstead provide further connections into London, with journey times from approximately 50 minutes.

Road communications are excellent, with the M23 accessible at Junction 10, providing links to the M25, the national motorway network, central London, the South Coast and Heathrow Airport. Gatwick Airport lies approximately 8 miles away, providing an extensive range of domestic and international flights.

The surrounding area is renowned for its attractive blend of country living and convenient amenities. Lingfield village offers a selection of independent retailers, convenience stores, cafés and traditional public houses. Nearby East Grinstead provides a comprehensive range of supermarkets, high street brands, restaurants and leisure facilities. For more extensive shopping, Tunbridge Wells offers the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre together with an excellent selection of independent boutiques, artisan food stores and restaurants.

The area is well served by an excellent selection of schools in both the state and independent sectors. Local primary schools include Lingfield Primary School, Dormansland Primary School and St Piers School. Highly regarded secondary schools include Oxted School and Imberhorne School in East Grinstead.

Independent schooling is a particular strength of the area, with Lingfield College offering education from nursery through to sixth form within attractive grounds close to the village. Other notable independent schools include Worth School, Caterham School, Hazelwood School, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Ardingly College and Woldingham School.

The area offers a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Lingfield Park Racecourse, with its golf course and leisure facilities, is located nearby and hosts a variety of race meetings throughout the year. Golf enthusiasts are well catered for with courses at Lingfield Park, Sweetwoods Park, Hever Castle Golf Club and the renowned Tandridge Golf Club.

There are numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding throughout the surrounding countryside, including nearby Ashdown Forest and the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Several local tennis, cricket and rugby clubs serve the area, together with leisure centres in Lingfield, Oxted and East Grinstead.

The surrounding towns provide a rich programme of cultural and entertainment activities. The Hawth Theatre in Crawley presents a varied calendar of drama, comedy, live music and touring productions, whilst the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells hosts a diverse programme of performances throughout the year.

All distances and timings are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,378 sq ft


Acreage: 4.75 Acres