4 Bed House For Sale
Whitehill Road, Crowborough, TN6

£625,000 (Freehold)

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Beautifully positioned 4 bedroom (2 bath/shower rooms) attached character home
Sympathetically modernised and updated throughout to include replacement double glazed windows, new gas boiler, new roof, re-fitted bath/shower suites
Fine and tucked away location yet close to local schools, Crowborough town centre and a Marks & Spencer's Local
Stunning bow fronted sitting room with inglenook
Farmhouse style kitchen/dining room with off-set snug room
Beautifully landscaped and level rear gardens

A beautifully positioned and sympathetically modernised 4 bedroom (2 bath/shower rooms) attached character home with secluded gardens located at the end of a long private driveway yet within a short stroll of Crowborough town centre, a selection of schools and Marks & Spencer’s Local. This extremely attractive, non-listed home, constructed in 1835, has been the subject of a comprehensive refurbishment programme by the current owners to include replacement double glazed sash style windows, re-roofed, new electric consumer unit, re-fitted heritage style bath/shower suites, replacement gas boiler and the conversion of the extensive attic space to provide a study area, shower room and a large double bedroom. The gardens offer a good degree of seclusion with a re-laid sandstone seating terrace immediately adjoining the rear of the house the remainder laid to level lawn with seating patio to the far corner enjoying a pleasant outlook back towards the house. The characterful accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor a covered entrance, an entrance hall, a cloakroom, a fine kitchen/dining room with an off-set snug with glazed double doors opening to the gardens, a utility room, an inner hall and a stunning bow fronted sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The first floor provides three double bedrooms and a beautifully re-fitted bathroom whilst the second floor has an additional double bedroom with afford outstanding views, a useful study area and a separate shower room. Outside, the house is approached via a long private driveway which leads to a parking area providing off street parking and bound by an attractive low level stone wall. To one side of the parking is a detached car port. There is a good sized area of front garden laid to lawn with a side path and gate giving access to the pretty rear gardens. EPC Band C.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:

COVERED ENTRANCE: quarry tiled flooring, window to side, door into ENTRANCE HALL: double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, exposed timbers, latch door into CLOAKROOM: comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash basin with tiled splashback, opaque double window to side, cupboard housing gas fired boiler, radiator, exposed timbers.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: farmhouse style kitchen, fitted with a range of units and comprising double bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards beneath with adjoining solid timber worksurfaces, space for range cooker with extractor over and decorative tiled surround, double glazed window to front, quarry tiled flooring, fireplace recess with decorative cast iron stove with brick surround, built-in shelved storage cupboard. SNUG AREA: double glazed double doors with adjacent side panels opening to the terrace and gardens, double glazed window to side, quarry tile flooring, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, wall light points.

UTILITY ROOM: double glazed window to front, space and plumbing for domestic appliances, quarry tiled flooring, recessed spot lighting.

SITTING ROOM: fine bay fronted room, double glazed raised bow window overlooking the rear patio with views across the gardens, handsome ‘beehive’ brick inglenook fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, slate hearth, wall light points, wealth of exposed Oak timbers, latch door into INNER HALL: staircase rising to the first floor landing.

From the inner hall a staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: further staircase rising to the second floor.

BEDROOM 1: double glazed sash window to rear, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

BEDROOM 2: double glazed sash window to side, built-in wardrobe, radiator, exposed wall and ceiling timber,

BEDROOM 3: double glazed sash window to rear enjoying fine far reaching roof top views, cast iron fireplace, radiator.

BATHROOM: beautifully re-fitted with a heritage style modern white suite and comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap, wall mounted shower unit with fully tiled surround, low level WC, vanity unit with inset wash basin, double glazed sash window to front, recessed spot lighting, heated ladder style towel rail.

From the first floor landing, a staircase rises to the SECOND FLOOR LANDING/STUDY SPACE: double glazed windows overlooking the rear of the property affording fine far reaching roof top views, eaves storage cupboards, recessed spot lighting, latch door into:

SHOWER ROOM: fitted with a white suite and comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower unit, low level WC, wash basin with tiled splashback, opaque double glazed window to side, heated ladder style chrome towel rail.

BEDROOM 4: double glazed windows overlooking the rear with fine far reaching roof top views, eaves storage cupboards, radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a GRAVEL DRIVEWAY which leads to a large private parking area bound by a pretty low level stone wall, to one side of which is a COVERED CAR PORT. There is a good sized area of FRONT GARDEN laid to lawn flanked by mature shrubs with a gravel pathway leading to the covered entrance.

REAR GARDEN

A re-laid sandstone seating terrace immediately adjoins the rear of the property the remainder laid to level lawn flanked by extensively stocked shrub beds providing year-round colour. There is a sheltered seating area to the far corner which enjoy a pleasant outlook back towards the house. A wide side pathway and gate give access front to rear. Within the gardens there is a brick store and two useful timber sheds. The gardens are fully enclosed and offer a good degree of seclusion.

Location Summary

Whispers is beautifully positioned at the end of a long driveway in a sought-after location within a ‘stone’s throw’ of Chapel Green and within a short walk of both primary and secondary schools, local facilities and supermarkets including a Waitrose as well as Jarvis Brook railway station providing swift rail services to London (approx. 63 mins). The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its theatres, shopping and leisure complex is within a short driving distance as are Brighton city and Eastbourne. The area is renowned for its quality schooling in both the private and state sectors, nearby public schools include Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, Holmewood house preparatory school at Langton Green, Beechwood, The Mead and Mayfield School for Girls. The breath-taking Ashdown Forest is within close proximity, the inspiration behind A.A Milne’s Winnie the Pooh books, offering vast scenic walks and exceptional riding with its 6,000 acres of rolling countryside and woodland.

Council Tax Band: D