3 Bed Bungalow For Sale
London Road, Crowborough, TN6

£650,000 (Freehold)

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Charming 3/4 bedroom detached chalet style cottage located on the semi rural fringes of Crowborough
Stunning gardens extending to just under 1/4 acre adjoining open countryside
Impressive sitting room with inglenook and original bread oven
Double aspect separate dining room
Pleasant conservatory affording fine rural views
Master bedroom with luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom
Large first floor attic room/hobbies room

A charming three/four bedroom detached chalet style home occupying gardens of just under ¼ acre immediately adjoining open fields and countryside located on the semi-rural fringes of Crowborough yet offering convenient access to the town centre and the Ashdown Forest. This fine home has been enlarged and significantly improved with the original section dating back some 150 years, and offers light and spacious accommodation which comprises in brief, a covered entrance, an entrance lobby with wood block flooring, a separate shower room, a fine double aspect dining room with glazed doors opening to a part brick conservatory which affords stunning views across the gardens, a sitting room with large inglenook fireplace with original bread oven, a good sized kitchen/breakfast room with built-in fridge, fridge, freezer, oven and hob, a large master bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes and luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, and two further ground floor bedrooms. From the entrance lobby, a staircase ascends to a spacious double aspect attic room which could be used as a home office and or occasional bedroom. Outside, there is a private driveway which provides off street parking adjacent to which are further parking bays. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and have been meticulously maintained and beautifully landscaped with a sheltered paved patio adjoining the front of the property bound and flanked by extensively stocked flower and shrub beds. To one side of the property there is a sheltered continental style courtyard which is interspersed with raised shrub beds to the far corner of which is an octagonal shaped summer house which enjoys a view back towards the property. The gardens surround the property on all sides and afford stunning views across the adjoining open fields and countryside. There is a further generous sized area of garden positioned to one side of the driveway which is laid to an area of light woodland which could provide a large vegetable garden or space for a child’s playhouse. EPC Band tbc. Council Tax Band E.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:

COVERED ENTRANCE: outside courtesy light, stable style front door into ENTRANCE HALL: built-in linen cupboard, staircase rising to the attic room, wood block flooring.

SHOWER ROOM: comprising fully tiled enclosed walk-in double width shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC with concealed cistern, vanity unit with inset washbasin, UPVC double glazed window to rear, tiled flooring.

SITTING ROOM: glazed double doors opening to the courtyard and gardens, a fine open inglenook fireplace with recessed bread oven, recessed display shelves, wood block flooring, wall light points.

DINING ROOM: a fine double aspect room, windows overlooking both the front and rear of the property with outstanding views, exposed oak ceiling trusses, wood block flooring, glazed door into conservatory.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: fitted with a range of units to eye and base level and comprising one and a half bowl single drainer ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath. Adjoining granite effect work surfaces, built-in four ring electric hob with deep pan drawers beneath, built-in tall standing fridge and freezer with adjacent retractable larder style unit adjacent, further integrated fridge, integrated washing machine, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, tiled flooring, double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear of the property affording stunning views across the gardens and grounds.

CONSERVATORY: part brick construction, windows overlooking the side and rear of the property with outstanding views across the adjoining open fields and countryside and vaulted double glazed roof.

BEDROOM 1: double glazed windows overlooking the front of the property, extensive range of mirror fronted built-in wardrobes offering hanging and shelving space, door into: EN-SUITE BATHROOM: fitted with a luxurious white suite and comprising free standing ball and claw foot roll top bath, low level WC with concealed cistern, bidet, ‘His n Hers’ washbasins, attractive arched recess with glazed display shelving, windows overlooking the side and rear of the property, tiled flooring.

BEDROOM 2: double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the front and side of the property.

BEDROOM 3: leaded light window overlooking the side of the property with views across the courtyard, exposed floorboards.

From the entrance lobby, a temporary staircase ascends to the LARGE DOUBLE ASPECT ATTIC ROOM: skylight windows overlooking the side and front of the property, exposed floorboards, door giving access to walk-in attic storage space.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via PRIVATE DRIVEWAY which provides off street parking adjacent to which is further parking. To the front of the property there is a pretty and sheltered paved seating area bound by extensively stocked flower and shrub beds and enclosed by natural hedging with a pathway leading to the covered entrance.

GARDENS

There is a further sheltered courtyard which adjoins the side of the property to the far corner of which is an octagonal shaped summer house which affords a pleasant view back towards the property. The gardens continue via a meandering pathway with further beautifully stocked flower and shrub beds the whole enjoying a stunning outlook across the adjoining fields and rolling countryside. Adjacent to the driveway is a further area of large gardens interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees and could be cleared to provide additional traditional style gardens if required. The total plot extends to just under ¼ acre.

Location Summary

Pink Cottage is beautifully positioned in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Crowborough. Crowborough town centre is approximately one mile distant and provides a good selection of supermarkets, library, various restaurants, and individual shops. The area is well served with good primary and junior schooling along with the popular Beacon Community School. Sporting facilities within the area include Crowborough Leisure Centre and two golf courses. The stunning 6,000 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books is also within very close proximity offering numerous outdoor pursuits and vast scenic walks. Crowborough railway station is approximately 2 miles distant with train services to London in approximately one hour. The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its theatres, shopping and leisure complex is within a short driving distance (approximately 8 miles), and the coastal town of Eastbourne and City of Brighton can be reached by road in approximately one hour.

Council Tax Band: E