The Approach

Charwin is a delightful country home, originally constructed in the 1960's. The house has been extended and notable amenities added by the current vendors. The accommodation extends to over 8,600 sq. ft., arranged over two floors; the space is generously proportioned and well-balanced between formal and informal living.

The principal reception rooms are arranged around the heart of the house, the amazing vaulted family room where large areas of glass seamlessly connect the house with the outside and provides glorious views over the garden and grounds. The remaining principal reception rooms include the double aspect drawing room and the dining room. The rooms feature impressive fireplaces, views over the grounds and are ideal for entertaining.

The expansive Mark Wilkinson designed kitchen is well-equipped with an Aga, fitted Miele appliances and a Subzero fridge/freezer. The study and utility room can also be found on the ground floor.

The ground floor has excellent accommodation. There are two equally proportioned sumptuous principal bedroom suites with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. There are four further bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The first floor provides versatile space, currently arranged as a games room, cinema room and dressing room. There is vast storage in the attic, which offers the potential to create further accommodation if required, subject to the usual planning permissions.

Situated next to the main house there is an attractive annexe. Constructed of brick under a tile hung roof, the annexe is similar in style to the main house. The building provides a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. The annexe also provides garaging and is ideal as secondary accommodation.

The private garden and grounds are an important feature of Charwin. The property enjoys stunning well-maintained garden and grounds with many specimen trees, shrub and flower beds.

Extending to the width of the property and to approximately 5.75 acres the garden has so much usable lawn area and connects to the house very well. The gardens include a tennis court as well as an Indian Sandstone paved terraced area at the rear of the property, providing an excellent setting for al fresco dining and a backdrop to the house.

To the east, a raised terrace incorporates a sheltered barbeque/bar, plus a pizza oven. Beyond the formal gardens and grounds there is a large paddock as well as a triple stable block and tack room. Approached from a carriage driveway Charwin has ample parking for a number of cars, as well as a double garage block.

Dormans station 0.9 miles (London Bridge from 51 minutes), Dormansland 1.2 miles, Lingfield 2.6 miles, East Grinstead 5 miles, Oxted 9.1 miles, Gatwick Airport 12 miles, Central London 30 miles. (All times and distances are approximate)

The property is situated within the highly sought-after Dormans Park Estate. The property is well positioned in its gardens and grounds and privacy is provided by the 5.75 acres in which the house sits. The property is conveniently located a short distance from both Dormansland and Lingfield with a selection of village shops which provide for most day-to-day needs, while Oxted (9.1 miles) to the north and East Grinstead (5 miles) to the south provide a more comprehensive range of shops and services. The area has excellent road and rail links from the M25, M23 and A22 which provide easy access to London, the south coast, Gatwick and Heathrow international airports. Dormans mainline station is also nearby (0.9 miles) which offers a direct service to both London Bridge and London Victoria, with journey times from 48 minutes.

There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the area including Lingfield College, Brambletye, Cumnor House Sussex, Holmewood House, Copthorne, Radnor House, Caterham, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. Grammar schools include Judd in Tonbridge, Skinners in Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls and Weald of Kent.
Dormansland Primary School is located a short distance away.

Sporting and recreational interests in the area are well served including horse racing at Lingfield Park and Epsom Downs, golf at Hever Castle, Nizels and Royal Ashdown
Golf Club. Sailing and Fishing are also available nearby; sailing at Bough Beech Reservoir and Weir Wood Sailing Club and fishing at Chipstead Lakes. There is an abundance of country walks and riding to be had in the surrounding area utilising the extensive public footpaths and bridle paths, including nearby Ashdown Forest which is the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with national and international protection of a variety of wildlife.

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Country Department