Elegant and stylishly presented Grade II listed Victorian villa, being offered with no onward chain.

Description

Understood to date from 1840, Camden Cottage is an elegant Victorian villa, listed Grade II – of special historic or architectural interest. Over the last two years, the house has been the subject of refurbishment and has been redecorated with great flair, combining all the character of the period with a stylish modern colour palette. Points of note include stripped wood floors through much of the house, new period-style radiators, refurbished sash windows, walls re-plastered in lime plaster, and a number of open fireplaces.

The front door opens to an entrance porch, in turn leading to a generous and welcoming entrance hall, from which the staircase rises to the first floor. There are two formal reception rooms lying off the hall: a superb double sitting room comprising a study area to one end, with brick feature fireplace and book shelving, and an inviting seating area with double doors opening to the terrace and a stone fireplace with iron firebasket and hood. The dining room offers a formal space for entertaining, with a cast iron fireplace (not currently in use) with a wooden surround.

The kitchen lies to the back of the house, overlooking the garden and open to the dual aspect family room, creating an ideal space for day-to-day family living. The kitchen has a terracotta-tiled floor and is fitted with a range of hand-painted wooden cabinetry with wood block worktops, and appliances including a Smeg oven and hob, separate Bosch oven/microwave, dishwasher and an integrated fridge/freezer; it is served by a utility room with space for laundry appliances, and a small rear hall allows access to the cloakroom and side courtyard.

There are four bedrooms on the first floor, including three double rooms, bedroom one with a good range of full height wardrobes and lovely far reaching views over the garden, and bedroom two with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The other bedrooms are served by a stylish, recently re-fitted bathroom with classic-style CP Hart suite including a freestanding roll top bath and large walk-in shower tiled in handmade Moroccan tiles.

Outside
Camden Cottage is accessed via a gate from Lewes Road, which opens to a large block-paved driveway ahead of the house and attached double garage with remote control automatic opening system; the house is well-screened from the road by fencing and hedging.

The rear garden is of particular note: mature and well-established, with a number of seating areas, dotted with flower beds, rockeries and mature trees, including a handsome beech. A paved terrace extends around two sides of the house: to the south east forming a private area ideal for an table and chairs; steps descend from the terrace to the lawn which stretches away from the house to a lightly wooded area where there is a children’s play frame, two timber sheds and an area for garden waste.

To the north of the house, behind the garaging, is an enclosed courtyard with rear access to the garage and steps descending to the cellar.

About a third of an acre in all.

Location

Camden Cottage is situated on the southern side of the market town of East Grinstead, on the outskirts of the village of Ashurstwood, only a mile and a half from the centre of the town with its excellent range of shopping facilities, amenities and mainline railway station. There are further shopping facilities at Tunbridge Wells (14 miles) and Crawley (10 miles).

Sussex offers many excellent sporting opportunities with golf at Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath and Piltdown, and many other courses across the county. There is racing at Lingfield and Plumpton, and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir and the coast. Spa and country house hotels include Alexander House, Ashdown Park Hotel, Gravetye Manor and Ockenden Manor. Royal Tunbridge Wells, Lewes and the City of Brighton & Hove offer a range of theatres, cinemas, shops and restaurants

Transport: East Grinstead railway station (two miles) offers services to London Bridge/Victoria from 57 minutes. Gatwick airport: 11 miles.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brambletye, Cumnor House, Worth, Sackville, Imberhorne, Lingfield College, Michael Hall School (Rudolph Steiner) and Ardingly College.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,680 sq ft


Acreage: 0.36 Acres

Additional Info

Agent’s Note: The wall light fittings in the sitting room are specifically excluded from the sale. Other light fittings and some of the curtains/window dressings may be available by separate negotiation.

Services: Gas fired central heating. Under floor heating in the bathroom. All mains services.

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

Photographs taken: September 2023.

Cladding: We have been told that this property has no cladding. Purchasers should make enquiries about the external wall system of the property, if it has cladding and if it is safe or if there are interim measures in place.