The Wee Cottage
Smugglers Lane, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1TG
Guide Price
£985,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Leisure Business, Solar Energy
Land Tags: Fruit Farm, Paddock, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2022
- Removed: Dec 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Leisure Business, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Fruit Farm, Paddock, Woodland
THE WEE COTTAGE, SMUGGLERS LANE, CROWBOROUGH, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 1TG
RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * STUNNING CONSERVATORY * UTILITY ROOM * 3/4 BEDROOMS * BATHROOM * SHOWER ROOM * GARAGE * OUTBUILDINGS * SOLAR PANELS * MAINS GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS * STUNNING GARDENS AND GROUNDS * IN ALL ABOUT 3.08 ACRES * FINE RURAL LOCATION
PRICE: £985,000 FREEHOLD
DESCRIPTION
Located in an idyllic rural position a 3/4 bedroom split-level detached character home occupying gardens and grounds extending to just over three acres on the outskirts of Crowborough.
This unique and wonderfully versatile home dates back to the Victorian era and offers generously proportioned accommodation which extends in total to 1,889 sq. ft. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, and the property is accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area to one side of which is a garage and car port. The gardens and grounds offer peace and seclusion and are interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees beyond which is a stunning further parcel of land extending to some 2.5 acres and is a mix of wildflower meadows, light woodland and orchards with various outbuildings including a summer house, workshop with power and light, various sheds and solar panels. The spacious accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a reception hall, a shower room, a pretty bay fronted sitting room with wood burner, a separate dining room, a stunning part brick vaulted conservatory, a kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces and oak flooring, a utility room/second kitchen which leads to a bedroom which could provide a self-contained annex. From the reception hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is surrounded by its own gardens and grounds and provides a fine backdrop with the total plot extending to 3.08 acres. EPC Band B. Council Tax Band F.
LOCATION
The Wee Cottage is beautifully positioned in a quiet semi-rural location down a rarely used lane of the outskirts of Crowborough. Crowborough town centre is approximately 1 mile distant and provides a good selection of supermarkets, library, various restaurants and individual shops. The area is well served with good primary and junior schooling along with the popular Beacon Community School. Sporting facilities within the area include Crowborough Leisure Centre and two golf courses. The stunning 6,000 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh books is also within very close proximity offering numerous outdoor pursuits and vast scenic walks. Crowborough railway station is approximately 2 miles distant with train services to London in approximately one hour. The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its theatres, shopping and leisure complex is within a short driving distance (approximately 8 miles), and the coastal town of Eastbourne and City of Brighton can be reached by road in approximately one hour.
The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:
UPVC front door into RECEPTION HALL: staircase rising to the first floor landing, UPVC double glazed window to front, travertine flooring, built-in storage cupboard, exposed sandstone wall.
SHOWER ROOM: 6'11 x 5'5 comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, Velux window.
SITTING ROOM; 14'4 x 10'9 bay fronted room, double glazed bay window overlooking the front of the property with fine views across the gardens and grounds, seating plinth beneath, stone fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, exposed ceiling timbers.
DINING ROOM: 10'5 x 8'4 skylight window to side, exposed ceiling timbers.
CONSERVATORY: 18'2 x 12'11 a stunning room, part brick construction, UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, vaulted double glazed roof, sliding patio doors opening to the terrace and gardens, tiled flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 18'1 x 10'6 fitted with a matching range of units with soft close doors to eye and base level and comprising one and a half bowl recessed stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, cupboards, drawers and space and plumbing for domestic appliances beneath with waste disposal bin. Adjoining granite work surfaces, inset five ring stainless steel Neff gas hob with extractor over and deep pan drawers beneath, Neff double ovens with cupboards above and below glazed display units, windows overlooking the front and side of the property with fine views across the gardens and grounds, granite uprights, wood block flooring, recessed spotlighting and under cupboard lighting, exposed oak timbers.
UTILITY ROOM: 12'7 x 6'6 comprising single bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards, drawers and space and domestic appliances beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, two ring gas hob, 2 ring electric hob with cupboards under, built-in double ovens with cupboards above and below, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM: 9'1 x 6'6 double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, built-in units, opening into boot room.
BOOT ROOM: UPVC door with opaque double glazed window opening to the front pathway, space and plumbing for domestic appliances.
From the reception hall, a staircase rises to a PART GALLERIED FIRST-FLOOR LANDING: sky light window to front.
BEDROOM: 13'10 x 11'8 double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side of the property with stunning views across the gardens and grounds, extensive range of built-in wardrobes and eaves storage cupboards.
BEDROOM: 11'2 x 9'1 double glazed window overlooking the rear property, further latch door into bedroom.
BEDROOM: 12'4 x 11'2 hatch and ladder giving access to loft space, double glazed windows overlooking the rear of the property.
BATHROOM: 9'4 x 6'1 comprising wall mounted shower unit, twin chrome handgrips, low level WC with concealed cistern, washbasin, skylight window to rear, opaque double glazed window to rear.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel DRIVEWAY and a five bar gate which leads to a large gravel parking area providing parking for a number of vehicles to one side of which is a covered car port. In addition, there is a DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE positioned to one side with up and over door and side door.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, and the property is accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area to one side of which is a garage and car port. The gardens and grounds offer peace and seclusion and are interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees beyond which is a stunning further parcel of land extending to some 2.5 acres and is a mix of wildflower meadows and solar panels, light woodland and orchards with a mixture of soft fruit trees, various outbuildings including a summer house, workshop with power and light and various sheds.
Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Crowborough
RECEPTION HALL * SITTING ROOM * DINING ROOM * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * STUNNING CONSERVATORY * UTILITY ROOM * 3/4 BEDROOMS * BATHROOM * SHOWER ROOM * GARAGE * OUTBUILDINGS * SOLAR PANELS * MAINS GAS CENTRAL HEATING * DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS * STUNNING GARDENS AND GROUNDS * IN ALL ABOUT 3.08 ACRES * FINE RURAL LOCATION
PRICE: £985,000 FREEHOLD
DESCRIPTION
Located in an idyllic rural position a 3/4 bedroom split-level detached character home occupying gardens and grounds extending to just over three acres on the outskirts of Crowborough.
This unique and wonderfully versatile home dates back to the Victorian era and offers generously proportioned accommodation which extends in total to 1,889 sq. ft. The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, and the property is accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area to one side of which is a garage and car port. The gardens and grounds offer peace and seclusion and are interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees beyond which is a stunning further parcel of land extending to some 2.5 acres and is a mix of wildflower meadows, light woodland and orchards with various outbuildings including a summer house, workshop with power and light, various sheds and solar panels. The spacious accommodation comprises in brief on the ground floor, a reception hall, a shower room, a pretty bay fronted sitting room with wood burner, a separate dining room, a stunning part brick vaulted conservatory, a kitchen/breakfast room with granite work surfaces and oak flooring, a utility room/second kitchen which leads to a bedroom which could provide a self-contained annex. From the reception hall, a staircase rises to the first floor landing, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is surrounded by its own gardens and grounds and provides a fine backdrop with the total plot extending to 3.08 acres. EPC Band B. Council Tax Band F.
LOCATION
The Wee Cottage is beautifully positioned in a quiet semi-rural location down a rarely used lane of the outskirts of Crowborough. Crowborough town centre is approximately 1 mile distant and provides a good selection of supermarkets, library, various restaurants and individual shops. The area is well served with good primary and junior schooling along with the popular Beacon Community School. Sporting facilities within the area include Crowborough Leisure Centre and two golf courses. The stunning 6,000 acre Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh books is also within very close proximity offering numerous outdoor pursuits and vast scenic walks. Crowborough railway station is approximately 2 miles distant with train services to London in approximately one hour. The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its theatres, shopping and leisure complex is within a short driving distance (approximately 8 miles), and the coastal town of Eastbourne and City of Brighton can be reached by road in approximately one hour.
The accommodation and approximate room measurements comprise:
UPVC front door into RECEPTION HALL: staircase rising to the first floor landing, UPVC double glazed window to front, travertine flooring, built-in storage cupboard, exposed sandstone wall.
SHOWER ROOM: 6'11 x 5'5 comprising fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower unit, low level WC, pedestal washbasin, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, Velux window.
SITTING ROOM; 14'4 x 10'9 bay fronted room, double glazed bay window overlooking the front of the property with fine views across the gardens and grounds, seating plinth beneath, stone fireplace with recessed cast iron wood burning stove, exposed ceiling timbers.
DINING ROOM: 10'5 x 8'4 skylight window to side, exposed ceiling timbers.
CONSERVATORY: 18'2 x 12'11 a stunning room, part brick construction, UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, vaulted double glazed roof, sliding patio doors opening to the terrace and gardens, tiled flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 18'1 x 10'6 fitted with a matching range of units with soft close doors to eye and base level and comprising one and a half bowl recessed stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap, cupboards, drawers and space and plumbing for domestic appliances beneath with waste disposal bin. Adjoining granite work surfaces, inset five ring stainless steel Neff gas hob with extractor over and deep pan drawers beneath, Neff double ovens with cupboards above and below glazed display units, windows overlooking the front and side of the property with fine views across the gardens and grounds, granite uprights, wood block flooring, recessed spotlighting and under cupboard lighting, exposed oak timbers.
UTILITY ROOM: 12'7 x 6'6 comprising single bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboards, drawers and space and domestic appliances beneath. Adjoining work surfaces, two ring gas hob, 2 ring electric hob with cupboards under, built-in double ovens with cupboards above and below, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler.
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM: 9'1 x 6'6 double glazed window overlooking the front of the property, built-in units, opening into boot room.
BOOT ROOM: UPVC door with opaque double glazed window opening to the front pathway, space and plumbing for domestic appliances.
From the reception hall, a staircase rises to a PART GALLERIED FIRST-FLOOR LANDING: sky light window to front.
BEDROOM: 13'10 x 11'8 double aspect room, double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side of the property with stunning views across the gardens and grounds, extensive range of built-in wardrobes and eaves storage cupboards.
BEDROOM: 11'2 x 9'1 double glazed window overlooking the rear property, further latch door into bedroom.
BEDROOM: 12'4 x 11'2 hatch and ladder giving access to loft space, double glazed windows overlooking the rear of the property.
BATHROOM: 9'4 x 6'1 comprising wall mounted shower unit, twin chrome handgrips, low level WC with concealed cistern, washbasin, skylight window to rear, opaque double glazed window to rear.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel DRIVEWAY and a five bar gate which leads to a large gravel parking area providing parking for a number of vehicles to one side of which is a covered car port. In addition, there is a DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE positioned to one side with up and over door and side door.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, and the property is accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to a large parking area to one side of which is a garage and car port. The gardens and grounds offer peace and seclusion and are interspersed with numerous mature shrubs and trees beyond which is a stunning further parcel of land extending to some 2.5 acres and is a mix of wildflower meadows and solar panels, light woodland and orchards with a mixture of soft fruit trees, various outbuildings including a summer house, workshop with power and light and various sheds.
Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Crowborough
Land Registry Data
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