7 Bed House For Sale
Goldsmiths Avenue, Crowborough, TN6

£1,650,000 (Freehold)

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Spectacular character country house with accommodation extending in excess of 3,500 sq ft
Desirable, tucked away location on edge of the Ashdown Forest forming the Warren Area
Beautifully kept gardens and grounds extending to 0.75 acres
Handsome bay fronted double aspect drawing room with wood burner
Bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with Aga
Grand principle bedroom with built-in wardrobes, luxurious en-suite and charming balcony with views across the grounds
Triple garage building with electric car charging point and solar panels
Wealth of features including Oak framed double glazed windows, numerous fireplaces and a fine original Oak staircase

A substantial and beautifully situated detached character country house occupying gardens and grounds extending to ¾ of an acre on the edge of the breath-taking Ashdown Forest yet within a short stroll of Crowborough town centre and a regarded primary school. This outstanding home, constructed in the 1920’s by the highly regarded local building firm Connors Brothers, retains a wealth of features inherent with the era to include numerous fireplaces, oak framed double glazed leaded light windows, and a wonderful original oak staircase. The gardens and grounds provide a spectacular backdrop and are predominantly south facing laid predominantly to areas of rolling lawn interspersed and flanked with an extensive variety of mature shrubs and trees affording peace and a good deal of seclusion. Within the grounds there is a pretty thatched gazebo ideal for outdoor entertaining and affording a fine view across the grounds. The generously proportioned accommodation extends in excess of 3,600 sq. ft., a fine reception hall, a cloakroom, a separate formal dining room which affords views across the gardens, a wonderful triple aspect bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces and four oven Aga, a utility room beyond which is a secondary staircase rising to the first floor, a separate WC, and a magnificent square bay fronted drawing room with a square bay window overlooking the gardens and grounds and an original fireplace with recessed wood burner. The first floor provides five generously proportioned bedrooms, all of which enjoy views across the grounds, with a principal bedroom having extensive built-in wardrobes, luxuriously appointed en-suite bath/shower room, and a charming balcony (shared with second bedroom). In addition, there is a further nursery room, a family bath/shower room, and an additional shower room whilst the second floor provides two further bedrooms and a library/landing. Outside the property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads in part to a detached garage building with an enclosed garage with an electric car charging point and two good sized open bays. The grounds provide a fine backdrop and create a unique settings. EPC Band D. Council Tax Band F.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity, gas fired central heating, mains drainage, solar panels, electric car charging point.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:

Oak front door into ENTRANCE LOBBY: window to side.

CLOAKROOM: comprising low level WC, washbasin, windows to front and side.

RECEPTION HALL: oak staircase ascending to the first floor, double doors with glazed inserts opening to the covered loggia with views across the grounds, free standing wood burner, deep understairs storage cupboard, windows to front, recessed spotlighting, oak double doors into Drawing Room.

DRAWING ROOM: 23’11 x 18’1 a fine double aspect square bay fronted room, windows overlooking the rear and side of the property with outstanding views across the gardens and grounds, a handsome brick and tiled fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, oak mantel over, brick hearth, picture rail, wall light points.

DINING ROOM: 16’11 x 14’ window overlooking the gardens and grounds, oak fireplace with tiled inserts, recessed display shelving, serving hatch to kitchen, ornate ceiling cornicing, picture rail.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 23’7 x 18’4 a fine dual aspect room, glazed double doors opening to the terrace and gardens, beautifully fitted with a bespoke range of units to eye and base level and comprising twin butler style ceramic sinks with mixer tap, cupboards beneath. Adjoining granite work surfaces, further range of units to eye and base level, integrated twin fridge and freezers, glazed display units, windows overlooking the front and side of the property, tiled flooring, ceiling cornicing, recessed spotlighting, under unit lighting, granite uprights.

UTILITY ROOM: comprising single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards and space and plumbing for domestic appliances beneath, further work surfaces with units above and below, twin Ideal gas fired boilers, window to side, quarry tiled flooring, built-in storage cupboard, part glazed door opening to the front of the property and driveway, recessed spotlighting, ceiling cornicing.

INNER HALL: secondary staircase ascending to the FIRST FLOOR.

SEPARATE WC: comprising low level WC, wall mounted washbasin, opaque window to side, heated ladder style towel rail, tiled flooring.

From the reception hall, an oak staircase ascends to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: windows overlooking the front of the property, dado rail, picture rail, built-in storage cupboard, recessed spotlighting, hatch giving access to loft space, further staircase ascending to the second floor, built-in linen cupboard.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 16’10 x 14’5 window overlooking the rear of the property with outstanding views across the gardens and grounds, twin built-in double wardrobes, ceiling cornicing, picture rail, recessed spotlighting, door into EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM: luxuriously refitted with a white suite and comprising double width shower cubicle with wide soaker rose, double ended bath, wall mounted taps, tiled surrounds, low level WC with concealed cistern, ‘His n Her’s’ washbasins with tiled surround, opaque window overlooking the gardens and grounds, tiled flooring, heated ladder style towel rail, recessed spotlighting. A door with glazed inserts opens to a charming BALCONY affording fine views across the gardens.

GUEST BEDROOM: 15’6 x 14’5 window overlooking the gardens and grounds, extensive range of built-in wardrobes, picture rail, recessed spotlighting, door with glazed insert opening to the BALCONY with views across the gardens and grounds.

BEDROOM: 16’8 x 9’7 double aspect room, windows overlooking the side and rear of the property with views across the gardens, built-in double wardrobe, washbasin with tiled surround, picture rail, recessed spotlighting.

BEDROOM: 12’9 x 8’6 window overlooking the side of the property, built-in wardrobe, vanity unit with inset washbasin, tiled splashback, picture rail, recessed spotlighting.

FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM: beautifully refitted with a luxurious white suite and comprising enclosed double ended bath, central chrome mixer tap, tiled surrounds, fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, vanity unit with inset washbasin, opaque windows overlooking the front and side of the property, heated ladder style towel rail, recessed spotlighting, tiled flooring.

SHOWER ROOM: comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, fully tiled walls, opaque window to front, heated ladder style towel rail, recessed spotlighting.

NURSERY ROOM: 12’1 x 8’11 window overlooking the side of the property, picture rail, glazed double door into bedroom.

BEDROOM: 12’1 x 8’11 window overlooking the gardens and grounds, extensive range of built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors, picture rail.

From the first floor landing, a staircase ascends to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING/LIBRARY: sky light windows to rear, hatch giving access to loft space, built-in storage cupboard.

BEDROOM: 16’6 x 12’1 window overlooking the rear of the property with outstanding views across the gardens and grounds, recessed spotlighting, door giving access to extensive attic storage space.

BEDROOM: 12’ x 9’ window overlooking the side of the property.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a parking area to one side of which is a DETACHED GARAGE BUILDING: two open bays and a enclosed secure garage. Within the garage there is an electric car charging point. Adjoining the house is a useful UTILITY STORE: with power and light connected, sink unit and cupboards to eye and base level.

The fantastic south-facing GARDENS are a particular feature of the property and are laid to lawn with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs, and flower beds. The gardens are divided into various sections which include terraces and seating areas, ornamental pond, garden store and an attractive circular thatched gazebo which is ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. In all the property extends to about 0.74 acres

Location Summary

Cammock House is beautifully positioned in a quiet tucked away location forming part of the highly desirable Warren area on the edge of the breath-taking Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books. Crowborough town centre is within walking distance and provides a good selection of shopping and leisure facilities including several supermarkets, a public library, various restaurants and individual shops and a popular leisure centre. The area is well served with good primary and junior schooling with St Johns primary school also within walking distance. In addition, the popular Beacon Community School is also nearby. Sporting facilities within the area include two popular golf courses (the Beacon golf club is nearby). Crowborough railway station is approximately 2 miles distant with train service 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 car in approx. 40 mins and 30 mins respectively.

Council Tax Band: F