East Grinstead, West Sussex

A 3/4 bedroom detached house, originally dating back to 1899, with versatile accommodation and set in approx 0.4 acres of beautifully maintained gardens on the outskirts of East Grinstead.

SITUATION
The Croft lies in a tucked away, secluded position situated on the southern outskirts of the market town of East Grinstead. It is a short walk to the Old Dunnings Mill, a renowned 15th century Pub and Restaurant. East Grinstead offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities together with a mainline station (Victoria and London Bridge).

The property is also conveniently positioned for immediate access to the A22, M23 (11.9 miles), Gatwick (15.5 miles) and the M25 at Godstone (11.9 miles). A wide range of state, private prep and public schools are also easily accessible.

DESCRIPTION
An enchanting, detached property, originally built as two croft houses and dating back to 1899, and later extended in the 1950s. The current owners have enjoyed nearly three decades at The Croft and have carried out various improvements and renovations over the years including replacement windows and a new gas-fired boiler, all set within a secluded and thoughtfully curated garden. The house has versatile accommodation to suit a variety of requirements while retaining a wealth of original features.

A beautiful original wooden front door opens into a generous entrance hall with wooden flooring. There are doors leading to a family room/bedroom four that has an abundance of character features including a brick fireplace with log burner, corner window and parquet flooring. The main bedroom has a dual aspect to the front and side gardens. The main hallway leads to a modern, refitted shower room and a study with loft space. The main reception room is bright and airy and divided by an archway, providing dining and living space, an open fire, part parquet flooring, a large bay window and French doors to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor units, a 5-burner Rangemaster, integrated fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. There is a useful larder with a cold stone shelf, and two further built in storage cupboards in the kitchen area together with an airing cupboard, which houses a newly installed water cylinder. The family bathroom is also located on the ground floor and comprises a bath, low-level wc and wash basin. A staircase, with ample useful storage beneath, rises to the first floor with access to two further bedrooms, both with vaulted ceilings and loft storage space.

OUTSIDE
The Croft sits centrally in a beautifully maintained garden. A path leads from the private, shared drive through to a large, manicured lawn with flower and shrub borders and a number of mature trees, wild orchids and fritillaria. There is a patio area adjoining the sitting room providing outdoor entertaining space and a rear courtyard beyond leads to the kitchen. A number of garden sheds provide excellent storage. A beautiful brick archway, from the original Millfield Estate, leads around to a kitchen garden area with raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse, potting shed and a further raised patio area, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun. The property owns the entrance drive which leads the front of the property where there is a double bay carport, a generous adjoining storage room and additional parking to the front. In all extending to approx. 0.4 acres (0.16 ha).

VIEWING
Further details from the sole selling agents, RH & RW Clutton - .

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. The central heating system is gas-fired to radiators.

According to Ofcom, the property has access to predicted speeds of standard, superfast and ultrafast. Prospective purchasers are however encouraged to make their own investigations to satisfy themselves as to the availability of broadband and the speeds available to the house.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor or his agents to specify them.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Mid Sussex District Council – .
Council Tax: Band F - £3,267.47 (2024/25). EPC – E.