Beautifully presented and renovated detached house with parking and garden.

Description

Retford is a beautifully presented detached house, dating from 1912 with substantial later additions. It was recently acquired by the current owners as a project, and cleverly reconfigured and beautifully renovated.

The result is a stunning house which cleverly combines the period character of the original fabric of the building with contemporary style; the interiors are exceptionally well-appointed, with light, neutral décor, stripped wood flooring to some areas, and double glazing throughout. The owners have given careful thought to achieve a layout that meets the expectations of modern life, without detracting from the original charm of the property.

Points of particular note include the open plan reception rooms, configured as a sitting room with the original brick open fireplace and a dining room also with an open fireplace and a superb bay window to the front. The original oak beams have been sandblasted, cleverly updating a classic period feature.

The large kitchen/dining room at the rear is fully fitted with a good range of wall-hung and under-counter units complemented by quartz worktops; the ceiling in the dining area has been raised, and there are full height sliding doors to the garden giving an excellent flow between inside and out. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room, with a door to the integrated storage and leading to the study beyond. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

There are four generous bedrooms, one sited at the half landing and one with an en suite bathroom; a family bathroom serves the other three bedrooms. Both bathrooms are beautifully finished and contemporary in style, with freestanding baths and walk-in showers.

The house is set behind a tall fence and approached via secure, electronically operated double gates which open to the gravelled driveway, and there is parking for several vehicles ahead of house. The former garage creates a useful store and has an EV charging point fitted. To the side of the house, a gate opens to the fully enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn, with a patio next to the study, positioned to catch the evening sun.

Location

Situated on the north side of East Grinstead, ideally placed for reaching the centre of this thriving market town, with an array of shops, a cinema, a leisure centre and railway station.

There are many leisure activities available locally, including local clubs for football, rugby, cricket and theatre; across Sussex, activities include show jumping at Hickstead, sailing at Ardingly and golf at one of the many courses across the county. The surrounding countryside offers miles of footpaths and bridleways. Spa and country house hotels include South Lodge, Ockenden Manor, and Alexander House. Sussex offers a vibrant cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Transport: East Grinstead station is approximately 1.5 miles distant, offering frequent services to London Victoria, with a journey time from 56 minutes. Three Bridges (6.5 miles) offers regular fast trains to Central London, journey time from 40 minutes. To the west, the A23/M23 gives access to Gatwick airport (eight miles), central London (30 miles) and the south coast.

There are many highly regarded state and private schools in the local area including Sackville, Imberhorne, Brambletye, Michael Hall (Rudolph), Cottesmore Prep School, Handcross Park (Brighton College), Cumnor House, Ardingly College and Worth.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,159 sq ft


Acreage: 0.16 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains gas fired central heating. Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council,[use Contact Agent Button]. Council tax band G

Photographs taken: April 2023.