LOCATION
Conveniently positioned on the A264, within easy reach of a multitude of amenities in Crawley, and the historic market town of East Grinstead. Both of which offer a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities together with a mainline station (Victoria and London Bridge). Located for immediate access to the A22, M23 (2.5 miles), Gatwick Airport (6 miles) and the M25 at Godstone (10 miles). A wide range of state, private prep and public schools are also easily accessible.
DESCRIPTION
Positioned on the edge of a generous plot, this detached house presents an exciting prospect for buyers seeking a property with significant potential and opportunities. The property requires renovation and therefore presents as a perfect blank canvas for new owners to reconfigure and refurbish to create their ideal family home.
Upon entry, a spacious dining room welcomes you and leads through to a kitchen/breakfast room at the rear. A spacious sitting room opens onto to a bright uPVC conservatory, creating an ideal socialising space. The ground floor also has a study, a utility area and a cloakroom.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe which offers potential to create an en-suite bathroom. There are four additional bedrooms and a shower room, providing ample accommodation for growing families or flexible living arrangements.
OUTSIDE
The property has a sizeable garden plot with excellent accessibility from three separate five-bar gates, two from the Copthorne Road/A264 and the other from the rear boundary. There is a generous parking area next to a modern timber-built detached garage with side door access, Velux windows, power, and lighting.
The expansive garden is predominantly laid to lawn with some mature hedging. Two impressive oak trees sit centrally in the garden and an old, raised patio stretches across the rear of the property. The rear boundary will require fencing.
In all extending to approx. 1.03 acres (0.41 ha).
TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES (Not tested and therefore not warrantied)
Mains electricity and water. Drainage is to a private system. A new private shared drainage system wil be installed. Oil fired central heating system to radiators.
According to Ofcom’s Broadband Speed Checker, the property is able to access to standard and superfast speed broadband. Potential purchasers should however satisfy themselves of the availability and speeds of the broadband connection to the house to ensure it meets their needs. Mobile phone networks offer varying levels of service.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale.
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING
The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the part of the vendor or his agents to specify them.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Mid Sussex District Council – 01444 458166.
Council Tax: Band G - £4,119.88 (2026/27)
EPC Rating - E.
VIEWING
Further details from the sole selling agents, RH & RW Clutton 01342 410122 -
[email protected].
DIRECTIONS (What3words///crop.incomes.being)
From our office, head out of East Grinstead on the London Road/A22 towards Felbridge. At the Felbridge traffic lights, bear left onto Copthorne Road/A264. After approx. 4 miles, the property will be found on the left, before the turning to Snow Hill. Turn left into The Yard (signposted Wheadon’s Removals) and immediately right to park in front of the garage. The cottage lies just beyond the garage and parking area.