5 Bed Detached House For Sale
Mardens Hill, Crowborough, TN6

£1,595,000 (Freehold)

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Outstanding 5 bedroom (3 bath/shower rooms) detached executive home located in a peaceful semi-rural location
Stunning gardens and paddock extending to 1.4 acres
Triple aspect drawing room with French doors opening to the patio and gardens
Fabulous kitchen/breakfast room with range cooker
Principle bedroom with Juliette balcony, walk-in closet and en-suite
Guest bedroom with en-suite
Detached timber outbuilding/home office

A handsome five bedroom (three bathrooms) detached modern home beautifully located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest occupying gardens and grounds of 1.4 acres with fine woodland views. This well presented home, constructed in 2002 by Rydon Homes, has been finished to an exceptional standard throughout with accommodation totalling 2,738 sq. ft. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature extending to 1.4 acres and immediately adjoining mature woodland providing vast scenic walks consisting of an area of formal rear gardens with seating terraces and a large adjoining paddock with attractive duck pond. Within the grounds there is a pretty detached timber built building/home office which has a wood burner and a power and light connected. The generously proportioned accommodation comprise in brief on the ground floor a double height reception hall, cloakroom, a study, a separate dining room, a bay fronted sitting room with double doors opening to the terrace and gardens, an impressive 23’2 x 13’9 triple aspect bay fronted drawing room with open fireplace, a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room with American fridge/freezer, dishwasher and stainless steel range cooker and a useful utility room. From the reception hall a staircase rises to a galleried first floor landing, a principal bedroom with dressing room, a balcony affording fine views and en-suite bath/shower room, a bay fronted guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room. Outside the property is approached via a brick paved driveway which leads to a parking area and a detached pitched roof double garage. The grounds surround the property on two sides and immediately adjoin woodland which provides a fine back drop to this beautifully located home. EPC Band D. Council tax Band E.

DIRECTIONS: From Crowborough Cross proceed along St John’s Road passing the Horder Centre on the left hand side until entering Marsdens Hill. Turn right onto the driveway between Vine Cottage and Oakhurst, this driveway then proceeds down towards three houses with The Heathers being to the far right hand side.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprises:

WIDE COVERED ENTRANCE with outside courtesy light, double doors with glazed inserts and adjacent floor to ceiling double glazed side panels into RECEPTION HALL: Staircase rising to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: understairs storage cupboard, further built-in storage cupboard housing integrated Hifi speaker system, radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling.

CLOAKROOM: Fitted with a modern white suite and comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash basin with tiled splash back, radiator, extractor, inset spotlighting and coved ceiling.

STUDY: 12’ x 8’5” A double aspect room with leaded light double glazed windows overlooking the front and side of the property, telephone point, radiator, coved ceiling.

DINING ROOM 13’8” x 12’ Leaded light double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying a pleasant view across the adjoining paddock/countryside beyond, glazed double doors giving access to the Reception Hall, radiator, coved ceiling.

FAMILY ROOM: 13’ x 12’5” Leaded light double glazed double doors with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels opening to the rear terrace and gardens, TV point, radiator, coved ceiling, glazed double doors giving access to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

DRAWING ROOM: 23’2” x 13’9” Stunning triple aspect room with leaded light double glazed bay window overlooking the front of the property enjoying a pleasant view across the paddocks/countryside beyond, further leaded light double glazed windows overlooking the side of the property, stunning marble fireplace with cast iron insert, wall light points, TV and telephone points, leaded light double glazed double doors with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels opening to the rear terrace and gardens, radiator, ceiling mouldings, coved ceiling.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19’7” x 12’8” Beautifully fitted with a modern range of units to eye and base level and comprising twin “Butler” style ceramic style sink with free standing chrome mixer tap, built-in dishwasher, cupboards and drawers beneath. Adjoining glazed granite worksurfaces with free standing range cooker and large extractor canopy over, drawer stack units adjacent, further range of units to eye and base level, built-in micro wave, built-in “American” style fridge/freezer with storage units over, further glazed granite worksurfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath, under unit lighting, ample space for large breakfast table, TV point, radiator, leaded light double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property enjoying a pleasant view across the gardens and woodland beyond, leaded light door with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels opening to the rear terrace and gardens, ceramic tiled flooring, inset spotlighting, coved ceiling.

UTILITY ROOM: Fitted with a modern range of units to eye and base level and comprising single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with free standing mixer tap, cupboards and drawers beneath. Adjoining granite effect roll top work surfaces with tiled surrounds, range of units at eye level, walk-in storage cupboard, further granite effect roll top work surfaces, floor mounted oil fired boiler, radiator, leaded light double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, door with double glazed insert opening to the side pathway and gardens, hatch giving access to additional loft space, extractor, ceramic tiled flooring.

From the reception hall a staircase rises to the GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING with leaded light double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying a fine outlook across the adjoining paddocks and countryside beyond, radiator, wall light points, coved ceiling, hatch giving access to loft space.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 16’ x 14’2” Leaded light double glazed double doors with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels opening to a “Juliette” balcony with wrought iron railings enjoying a fine outlook across the gardens and countryside beyond, radiator, TV and telephone point, coved ceiling. WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM: offering extensive hanging and shelving space. EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM: Beautifully fitted with a modern white suite and comprising panel enclosed bath with chrome telephone style mixer tap with hand held shower attachment, fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, “His and Hers” vanity wash basins, part tiled walls, opaque leaded light double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, ladder style towel rail, inset spotlighting, recessed display shelves, coved ceiling.

GUEST BEDROOM: 13’7” x 12’ Leaded light double glazed bay window overlooking the front of the property enjoying a pleasant outlook across the paddocks and countryside beyond. Built-in double wardrobe offering hanging and shelving space, radiator, telephone point, coved ceiling, door into EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Beautifully fitted with a modern white suite and comprising panel enclosed bath with chrome telephone style mixer tap with hand held shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, ladder style towel rail, shaver point, part tiled walls, opaque leaded light double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, inset spotlighting, coved ceiling.

BEDROOM 3: 13’8” x 10’10” Leaded light double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property enjoying a pleasant outlook across the adjoining gardens and countryside beyond, radiator.

BEDROOM 4: 13’9” x 9’2” Leaded light double glazed window overlooking the front of the property enjoying a pleasant view across the paddocks and countryside beyond, radiator.

BEDROOM 5: 10’4” x 10’ Built-in wardrobe offering hanging and shelving space, leaded light double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property enjoying a pleasant view across the gardens and countryside beyond, radiator.

FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM: Beautifully fitted with a modern white suite and comprising panel enclosed bath with chrome telephone style mixer tap with hand held shower attachment, fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, airing cupboard housing “Megaflow” pressurised hot water cylinder, part tiled walls, heated ladder style towel rail, opaque leaded light double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property, inset spotlighting, coved ceiling.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a brick paved driveway which provides off-street parking for numerous and leads directly to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 20’2” x 20’1” with electronically controlled up and over doors, power and light connected, eaves storage space over, pedestrian door giving access to the gardens.

FRONT GARDEN: Paved steps lead to the covered entrance with a raised flower/shrub bed adjacent, further paved pathway and wooden latch gate giving access front to rear.

REAR GARDEN A wide paved terrace immediately adjoins the rear of the property with shallow steps leading to a further seating area beyond which are the remainder to the gardens which are laid to lawns, flanked and interspersed with mature flower/shrub beds, the gardens are enclosed by close board fencing. Within the gardens is a pretty timber built summerhouse/home office with a wood burner, power and light connected and twin glazed doors which open to an area of timber decking. Adjacent to the gardens there is a PRIVATELY OWNED PADDOCK with mature duck pond to the far corner and a timber built stable block. The Paddock immediately adjoins woodland and countryside creating a peaceful environment, indeed a public footpath runs down the side of the paddock and then directly onto the countryside beyond. The total plot measures approximately 1.4 acres.

SERVICES: Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating. Wealden District Council (01892 653311)

Location Summary

The Heathers is beautifully positioned on the edge of the breath taking 6,500 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books and provides fine scenic walks and bridle paths. The property immediately adjoins a large area of mature woodland which also provides walks to a village pub and St John’s primary school. Crowborough town centre is also easily accessible offering a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. 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. In addition, St Johns primary school is also within a short walk. 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: G