Set in the HEART OF ASHDOWN FOREST a fabulous three bedroomed character home which has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme by the current Vendor to provide a unique rural home. The house stands within Chelwood Vachery a former private country estate, surrounded by the heath and woodland of the Forest, which was sold in the 1990's. This particular home was created from the conversion of the former stable block and now comprises a stunning mews cottage arranged within the courtyard accessed to the front via the clock tower arch. There is also a rear vehicle access leading to its own Barn style Car port and rear garden.
The interior is light and well arranged having been re-designed and enlarged within the last few years to provide a period home with modern amenities. The front door opens from the courtyard and you enter in to a spacious Kitchen/Family Room (20' max x 16') with an excllent range of kitchen units, drawers, cupboards, granite worktops and Neff double induction oven. Wide archway with bi folding doors leading to a fine Conservatory with lovely views over the garden to the surrounding countryside. The interior has been re-arranged and now has a large Sitting Room with similar outlook and fireplace wood burning stove. In addition on the ground floor there are two bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom and utility room to the western end.
A new first floor has been established to create a Master Bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, casement doors and a Juliet balcony to appreciate the views. Adjacent is a modern Shower Room.
Outside to the rear there are double gates to the driveway and Double Barn Style Oak Carport with adjacent shed and wood store. There is a lovely well stocked private garden with a number of established specimen shrubs, fruit trees and vegetable garden. To the front is a paved communal courtyard with seating and a central water feature.
EPC Rating E (45) Council Tax Band: E
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Set in the HEART OF ASHDOWN FOREST a fabulous three bedroomed character home which has been the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme by the current Vendor to provide a unique rural home. The house stands within Chelwood Vachery a former private country estate, surrounded by the heath and woodland of the Forest, which was sold in the 1990's. This particular home was created from the conversion of the former stable block and now comprises a stunning mews cottage arranged within the courtyard accessed to the front via the clock tower arch. There is also a rear vehicle access leading to its own Barn style Car port and rear garden.
The interior is light and well arranged having been re-designed and enlarged within the last few years to provide a period home with modern amenities. The front door opens from the courtyard and you enter in to a spacious Kitchen/Family Room (20' max x 16') with an excllent range of kitchen units, drawers, cupboards, granite worktops and Neff double induction oven. Wide archway with bi folding doors leading to a fine Conservatory with lovely views over the garden to the surrounding countryside. The interior has been re-arranged and now has a large Sitting Room with similar outlook and fireplace wood burning stove. In addition on the ground floor there are two bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom and utility room to the western end.
A new first floor has been established to create a Master Bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, casement doors and a Juliet balcony to appreciate the views. Adjacent is a modern Shower Room.
Outside to the rear there are double gates to the driveway and Double Barn Style Oak Carport with adjacent shed and wood store. There is a lovely well stocked private garden with a number of established specimen shrubs, fruit trees and vegetable garden. To the front is a paved communal courtyard with seating and a central water feature.
EPC Rating E (45) Council Tax Band: E
Chelwood Vachery is a former Victorian private estate set down a long drive away from the main road and surrounded by the Ashdown Forest. The house occupies a pleasant setting within the courtyard with its cluster of six mews cottages and has lovely Forest views to the north at the rear. Nutley village with its local store, petrol station/shop, restaurants, parish church and primary school is easily accessible via the A22 and is within two miles. The larger village of Forest Row with more extensive amenities is within four miles.
The property occupies a convenient location for access to a number of major towns including East Grinstead 7.4 miles, Uckfield 8.1 miles, Crawley 13.5 miles, Tunbridge Wells 15 miles and Haywards Heath 11.2 miles all of which provide more extensive shopping/leisure facilities and rail services to various London Stations. Gatwick Airport/Station and the M23 motorway are within 19 miles.
Leisure activities in the area include the Bluebell Steam Railway, a number of golf courses including the East Sussex National at Uckfield, angling and sailing at Weirwood and Ardingly reservoirs, and horse racing at Lingfield Park & Brighton.
The City of Brighton and the South Coast is within 26 miles, whilst the Ashdown Forest and South Downs provide beautiful walks.
Directions From Forest Row proceed south along the A22 towards Nutley and turn right at the end of the long straight into Chelwood Vachery. Continue down the drive, through the main entrance and the courtyard will be seen round to the right.
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TRULY RURAL LOCATION |
IN THE MIDST OF ASHDOWN FOREST |
FORMER PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE |
BEAUTIFUL MEWS COTTAGE |
REFURBISHED OVER LAST FEW YEARS |
COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS FROM MAIN ROOMS |
3 BEDROOMS 2 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS |
SITTING ROOM CONSERVATORY |
SPACIOUS KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM |
DOUBLE CAR PORT & GARDENS |