3 Bed House For Sale
Boars Head, Crowborough, TN6

Guide Price £799,950 (Freehold)

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Extremely spacious 3/4 bedroom detached character home retaining a wealth of period features
Stunning gardens with sheltered courtyard, total plot 1/3 of an acre
Detached Oak framed triple car port
Rural yet accessible location close to Eridge railway station and a convenience store
Impressive triple aspect family room with French doors to gardens
Sitting room with inglenook
Separate dining room with inglenook

A stunning and unique three/four bedroom detached character home occupying gardens and grounds extending to just under a third of an acre located in a rural position yet offering convenient access to Eridge Railway Station, Crowborough town centre and local schools. This fine, grade 11 listed home, retains a wealth of period features including inglenook fireplace and exposed wall and ceiling timbers yet offers light and spacious accommodation which extends to 2,034 sq. ft. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and are laid predominately to lawn interspersed and flanked with a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees as well as a pretty southerly facing sheltered courtyard positioned adjacent to the house. The characterful accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a gabled covered entrance, an entrance hall with exposed brick and stone work, a charming sitting room with inglenook fireplace and cast iron wood burning stove, a large triple aspect family room with French doors opening to the patio and gardens, a separate dining room with further inglenook fireplace, a modern kitchen, an inner hall and a useful ground floor shower room. From the inner hall, a staircase rises to a good sized first floor landing which could provide a large study space/bedroom if required, three further double bedrooms and a modern white bathroom. In addition, the property has planning permission (recently lapsed) to create a fourth bedroom. Outside, the property is approached via twin gates which give access to a sweeping gravel driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles to one side of which is a detached oak framed triple car barn. EPC Band D. Council Tax band F.

The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:

DEEP GABLED COVERED ENTRANCE: glazed front door into ENTRANCE HALL: exposed brick flooring, exposed sandstone and brick wall, exposed wall timbers.

SITTING ROOM: a fine inglenook fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, window overlooking the front of the property, glazed door opening to the front driveway, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, latch door into family room.

DINING ROOM: a double aspect room, window overlooking the front and side of the property, inglenook fireplace with recess cast iron wood burning stove, tiled hearth, wealth of exposed ceiling timbers, recessed display shelves, wide opening into kitchen.

KITCHEN: comprising one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboard and space and plumbing for domestic appliances beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, space for range cooker with extractor canopy over, integrated tall standing fridge and freezer, window overlooking the side courtyard with views across the gardens, tiled surround, part glazed door opening to the rear patio.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM: comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, windows overlooking the rear and side of the property, built-in storage cupboard, tiled flooring.

INNER HALL: staircase rising to the first floor landing, windows overlooking the side of the property.

FAMILY ROOM: a stunning triple aspect room, windows overlooking the front, side and rear of the property, French doors with adjacent floor to ceiling side panels opening to the rear patio and gardens.

From the inner hall, a staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING: a fine open plan area with a central chimney breast, windows overlooking the front of the property, wealth of exposed wall timbers, wall light point (this area could provide a fine study or bedroom if required), bank of windows overlooking the rear of the property with views across the gardens.

BEDROOM 1: window overlooking the front of the property, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, wall light points, hatch giving access to eaves storage space.

BEDROOM 2: windows overlooking the front and side of the property, hatch giving access to loft space.

BEDROOM 3 :window overlooking the front of the property.

BATHROOM: comprising enclosed bath, chrome mixer tap with handheld shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, opaque window to side.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via twin timber gates which give access to a large gravel driveway leading to a parking area providing parking for a number of vehicles. To one side there is a detached oak framed triple car barn and an adjoining covered wood store. The car barn has useful eaves storage space over and power and light connected. There is an area of FRONT GARDEN laid to lawn with shallow brick steps ascending to the gabled entrance. Adjacent to the house is a further gravel hardstanding which could provide storage space for a caravan/trailer etc.

REAR GARDEN

A beautiful southerly facing brick sheltered courtyard is positioned to the side of the house bound in part by low level stone walls with raised flower and shrub beds. To one side of the courtyard is a glass house with gates giving access to the driveway. The remainder of the garden is laid predominantly to lawn interspersed with several mature shrubs and trees and enclosed by close board fencing and natural hedging. To the far corner of the garden there is a useful timber shed. The total plot extends to just under a third of an acre.

Location Summary

Cruickshanks is located in a rural yet accessible position within a short stroll of a petrol station with convenience store providing day to day needs. The area forms a small and select hamlet which offers a country pub and a bus service which links with the neighbouring districts. In addition, there is a 9 hole golf course and Bowles outdoor leisure centre all within a stone’s throw. Rail services in the area are extremely good; the property is within close to proximity to Eridge station which provides services to London in just under 1 hour. Tunbridge Wells in nearby, 5 miles, and provides comprehensive shopping and recreation facilities including the picturesque Pantiles. Crowborough town centre is within 1.5 miles offering numerous shopping and leisure facilities and a good range of supermarkets including Waitrose. The area is well served with a good selection of both private and state schooling for all age groups. The breath-taking, 6.500 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milnes’s Winnie the Pooh Books is nearby and offers additional bridle paths and walks.

Council Tax Band: F