4 bed detached house for sale

Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18

A most elegant four/five bedroom two bathroom detached character 1920’s family home occupying a stunning plot of 0.41 an acre with a detached garage and adjoining studio. Situated within the protected ancient woodland of Ashdown Forest an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Speedwell is a grand 1920s country home which lies well within its plot and boasts a wealth of character features. The property has been beautifully remodified and finished by the current owners with the most distinguishing part of the home being the 25’3 x 19’2 open plan living space, made up by a contemporary stylish kitchen with large central island and breakfast bar with a living and dining area and bi-fold doors opening to the rear seating terrace and garden.

The property is entered via a generous entrance hallway with a cloakroom found nearby, there is a study, a family room/bedroom with a side porch and an impressive drawing room/siting room with an inglenook fireplace, bespoke book shelving to one side and double doors continuing to the kitchen/living area. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of units with integrated appliances, a central island with the remainder of the space serving as a living and dining area. To one side is a utility room.

The first floor provides a spacious landing with a timber loft ladder proving access to the attic space. There are four double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom having a dressing room and ensuite bathroom comprising a beautiful contemporary suite with his and hers sink. The family bathroom has been refitted and provides a large walk-in shower.

Outside, the front of the property is approached via a gravel driveway which in turn leads to the detached garage. The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn, with a seating area and firepit, a raised timber decked terrace adjoining the rear of the property and there is a light wooded area with a chicken coop. Accessed to the rear is the garden studio which has power and light connected.

Location

This character property stands adjacent to the Ashdown Forest with its 6,400 acres of heath/woodland for riding (by permit) and walking in the Wych Cross area. The house occupies a secluded position due to the nature of its established gardens with mature trees and shrubs.

The house is well placed for access to Forest Row in the north and Nutley in the south both of which have local shops. The larger village of Forest Row has an exceptional range of specialist stores, cafes, galleries, inns and churches. Buses through the village connect to the major towns of East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Tunbridge Wells and Brighton all of which provide more extensive shopping, sports amenities and rail services to London. Gatwick Airport/Station and the M23 motorway are within 15 miles. Places of local interest include the Ashdown Park Hotel, Sheffield Park Gardens, East Sussex National Golf Club and the Bluebell Steam Railway.