Lewes Road | East Grinstead | West Sussex | RH19 3UN
Applecroft
APPLECROFT
KEY FEATURES
• A wonderful detached family home delightfully situated amidst serenely tranquil and well established gardens that provide a haven for wildlife and feature a superb patio and decking area
• Located in a highly prestigious location adjacent to open fields yet well placed for the town centre
• More than 3500 sq ft of exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation with rooms enjoying pleasant views of the secluded gardens
• Impressive vestibule and welcoming reception hall with feature skylight
• Vast drawing room with fireplace, spacious dining room, superb conservatory with delightful garden views
• Lovely garden aspect sitting room, library and study (optional bedroom 6)
• Excellent fitted kitchen and adjoining family/breakfast room plus a useful adjacent utility room
• Five generous double bedrooms including master suite with dressing room, five bath/shower rooms
• Impressive, well screened frontage with gated driveway, extensive parking and large double garage
• Sought after location with highly regarded local schools, mainline station and local bus routes
KEY FEATURES
Discover a magnificent detached family home delightfully situated amidst serenely tranquil and well-established gardens, providing a haven for wildlife. This prestigious residence features a superb patio and decking area, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Located in a highly sought-after location adjacent to open fields, yet conveniently placed for the town centre, this home offers more than 3500 sq ft of exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation.
Upon entering, you are greeted by an impressive vestibule and a welcoming reception hall with a striking feature skylight. The vast drawing room, complete with a fireplace, provides an inviting space for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The spacious dining room and superb conservatory, with delightful views of the gardens, further enhance the charm of this home. The lovely garden aspect sitting room, library, and study offer additional spaces for relaxation and work. The study could also be an additional bedroom.
The excellent fitted kitchen, with an adjoining family/breakfast room, is perfect for casual dining and daily family life. A useful adjacent utility room adds to the home’s practicality.
The property offers five generous double bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a well appointed shower room and dressing room (optional additional bedroom), three further bedrooms with en-suites and bedroom five with a superb adjacent bathroom with luxurious dual shower.
The impressive, well-screened frontage with a gated driveway provides extensive parking and leads to a large double garage. The prestigious location is complemented by highly regarded local schools, a mainline station, and local bus routes.
This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in a tranquil yet well-connected setting, making it the perfect family home.
SELLER INSIGHT
On driving down the rhododendron lined private approach lane with the deer grazing in the vast field and the stunning view, our spirits lifted.
Living at Applecroft feels like you are in the peaceful countryside yet it’s 5 minutes from East Grinstead by car and a half hour walk. Walking down the lane and across the field you get to the forest way walkway where the choice of walks is huge.
The house makes for incredibly comfortable flexible living. The 6 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms all with their own bathroom/ shower rooms are ideal for entertaining and family visits. We added a large conservatory with underfloor heating which links the house perfectly and has seen many parties being able to seat 20 plus!
We have recently modernized and updated the downstairs shower room, upgraded the wiring and installed new septic and oil tanks. The main rooms all open onto the extended decking besides the pond.
We have maintained and painted the 2 storey playhouse which the grandchildren have enjoyed.
In March and April the lower garden is a carpet of primroses and bluebells. May sees peonies, azaleas and rhododendrons come to life followed by hydrangeas and many plants and shrubs. The trees in the garden are magnificent.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
LOCATION
East Grinstead is on the Greenwich Meridian and has many historic buildings and is close to the glorious countryside of The Weald and Ashdown Forest plus the Forest Way and Worth Way linear Country Parks which follow disused railway lines and are part of the Sustrans national cycle network. Ashplats Wood is a tranquil spot with a cluster of tree-lined paths that lead into the grounds of East Court Mansion, the home of the town council. The High Street contains one of the longest continuous runs of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England plus Sackville College, an early 17th-century sandstone almshouse. The adjacent St Swithun’s Church stands on the highest ground in the town and can be seen for many miles around. Ancient buildings are now home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants – including a historic coaching inn. East Grinstead railway station provides commuter trains, including ser vices to London plus the option of a scenic rural jaunt on the Bluebell Railway.
A key factor in the high demand for property within the area are the numerous highly regarded independent, private and state schools catering for all age groups.
Transport links are excellent. The M25 provides road access to the wider motorway network, Gatwick Airport and the other major international airports at Heathr ow & Stansted whilst the M23 and A22link with the M25 for journeys towards and around London and south towards Brighton and the south coast.
All distances and timings are approximate.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: E
VIEWINGS - By appointment only with Fine & Country Reigate & East Grinstead.
SERVICES
Mains electricity
Mains water. Metering is shared with neighbours under a formal legal agreement.
Private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
Heating via radiators plus underfloor heating in the conservatory. Wood burner in the library.
Water heated by the oil fired boiler or 2 immersion heaters. Calor gas for the hob cooker.
Covenants may apply to this property. Please speak to the agent/ your conveyancer for more information.
Easements may apply to this property. Please speak to the agent/ your conveyancer for more information.
The property has been subject of extension and/or alteration. Please speak to the agent for more information.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.07.2024
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