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A charming four bedroom rural cottage for sale near East Grinstead

Fri 26 June 2026

RH & RW Clutton is pleased to introduce 1 Garden Cottages, a well-presented and extended semi-detached home enjoying a picturesque position to the east of East Grinstead, with attractive countryside views and direct access to nearby public footpaths and bridleways.

The property sits in a sought-after rural location, offering a blend of tranquillity and accessibility. East Grinstead, just a short drive away, is a historic market town with a wide range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities. For more extensive retail and leisure facilities, Royal Tunbridge Wells lies within approximately 12 miles.

Transport connections are excellent, with rail services available from Dormans (around 3.2 miles) and East Grinstead (approximately 3.7 miles), providing direct routes to London Bridge and Victoria in under an hour. The A22 and M23 offer convenient road links to London, the south coast and the wider motorway network, while Gatwick Airport is within easy reach at approximately 12 miles. The area is also well regarded for its selection of schools, including Brambletye, Sackville, Imberhorne, Cumnor House, Worth, Ardingly College, Lingfield College and Michael Hall Waldorf School.

Originally built in around 1940, 1 Garden Cottages has been thoughtfully extended by the current owners to create a comfortable and versatile family home. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a well-appointed kitchen/dining room with an Aga and French doors opening onto the garden. The sitting room provides a cosy retreat, complete with a fireplace and inset woodburner, woodblock flooring, and further French doors to the outside space. A utility room and cloakroom add to the practicality of the layout.

Upstairs, the accommodation comprises a spacious principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room, alongside three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The first floor enjoys attractive rural views to the front and a pleasant outlook over the rear garden.

Externally, the property is approached via a private shared driveway through Old Surrey Hall, leading to off-road parking at the side. Planning permission has been granted for a double garage in place of the existing field shelter.

The gardens are a particular feature, extending to around ¼ of an acre, with mature planting, a fenced vegetable garden and a terrace that wraps around the house, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Additional outbuildings include a pair of stables offering useful storage, along with a secure area for the oil tank.

The property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion and benefits from mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating, and private shared drainage.

Sam Benson MNAEA MARLA, Estate Agent at RH & RW Clutton, comments:
“1 Garden Cottages is a wonderful example of a countryside home that offers both character and practicality. The setting is particularly special, with  immediate access to beautiful walks, while still being within easy reach of East Grinstead and excellent transport links. It’s a property that we expect will appeal strongly to families or buyers looking for a balance between rural living and convenience.”

Click here for further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact RH & RW Clutton Estate Agents in East Grinstead.

Thinking of selling or renting your property? Contact Sam to arrange your free market appraisal/valuation.

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