2 Bed House For Sale
Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, RH17

£475,000 (Freehold)

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DATING FROM VICTORIAN ERA
ATTRACTIVE SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE
CHARACTER MODERNISED INTERIOR
SPACE TO EXTEND (subject to planning)
CONVENIENT TO HAYWARDS HEATH STATION
FAVOURED ASHDOWN FOREST VILLAGE
2 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM
BEAMED SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
GARDENS TO FRONT & REAR
CAR PORT & PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS

Charming Victorian Cottage in the Heart of Ashdown Forest Village Nestled in the centre of this highly sought-after Ashdown Forest village, this attractive two-storey semi-detached Victorian cottage occupies a generous plot with potential to extend to the side (subject to the necessary planning consents from Wealden District Council). Beautifully presented and maintained in good decorative order, the property has been thoughtfully improved in recent years. A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate its charm and potential. Accommodation: The first floor offers a spacious main bedroom enjoying a lovely south-facing aspect, along with a second bedroom. The bathroom features a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with overhead shower, hand basin, WC, and a heated towel radiator. On the ground floor, the front door opens into a characterful beamed living room with a log burner and south-facing windows that fill the room with natural light. To the rear, the re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room features butcher’s block-style worktops, ample cupboards and drawers, fitted wall units with a plate rack, a deep butler's sink, and an inset electric hob with oven below. Outside: The property boasts a spacious driveway and large carport providing off-road parking for several vehicles, accessed via double wooden gates. The front garden is screened by mature hedging and features a charming wisteria growing along the house’s façade. A side gate leads to the rear garden, which is attractively landscaped with a sheltered terrace, level lawn, and established hedging offering privacy and tranquillity. A detached studio/workshop with power and lighting is located in the rear garden, ideal for creative use or working from home. Additional Information: Council Tax Band: D EPC Rating: F (22)

Location Summary

Chelwood Gate is a much sought-after hamlet on the Ashdown Forest, with its 6,400 acres of heath/woodland, which is easily accessed, and is positioned on the border of East/West Sussex. The village lies within two miles of Nutley to the south east and three miles of Forest Row to the north both of which provide primary schools, local shops, cafes and restaurants. The larger village of Forest Row also has a modern Health Centre, galleries and two mini supermarkets together with regular bus services to a number of major towns. Further shopping, sports/leisure facilities and commuter rail services are available in these towns, which include Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Tunbridge Wells and Crawley.
The local area is well represented for both local and private schools including Worth, Cumnor House, Michael Hall, Brambletye, Greenfields, Sackville & Chailey. There is also a primary school at Danehill.
Places of interest close by include the Bluebell Steam Railway at Sheffield Park extending to East Grinstead, National Trust Gardens at Wakehurst Place, Sheffield Park & Nymans, and historic houses at Penshurst Place, Groombridge Place and Hever Castle.
Sports arenas within 25 miles include horse racing at Brighton & Lingfield, golf at The East Sussex National in Uckfield, and the Amex Stadium home of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.

Council Tax Band: D