5 bedroom house

Stylish and beautifully presented portion of an elegant Country House, set in 15 acres of landscaped gardens in a wonderful rural location on Ashdown Forest.

Location

Chelwood Beacon is situated in a rural position on the edge of the village of Chelwood Gate, on Ashdown Forest, 6,500 acres of heathland forest in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chelwood Gate has a village hall and a public house, the neighbouring villages of Danehill and Nutley have local amenities including village schools and public houses.

Comprehensive Shopping: Haywards Heath, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead and Brighton.

Rail Service: Haywards Heath, 8.7 miles (London Bridge/Victoria from 42 minutes) and East Grinstead, eight miles (London Bridge/Victoria from 55 minutes).

Communications: The M25 orbital motorway can be accessed via both the A22 and the A23. Gatwick airport 16.5 miles.

Outdoor pursuits in the area include golf and walking; there are many footpaths and bridlepaths across the surrounding countryside. Sussex has a highly active equestrian scene with riding on Ashdown Forest (for which a permit is required), showjumping at Hickstead and Ardingly, and racing at Plumpton, Fontwell and Goodwood. The agricultural showground at Ardingly hosts the famous South of England Show and country fairs throughout the year. There is a superb cultural scene, with world-class opera at Glyndebourne, and the annual Brighton Festival presenting a huge programme of theatre, dance, classical music and literary events.

Schools: There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and independent, including Cumnor House, Brambletye and Great Walstead preparatory schools, Danehill and Nutley Primary Schools, Michael Hall School, Worth School, Hurstpierpoint College and Ardingly College.

Description

Believed to date from 1882, Chelwood Beacon is an elegant Victorian Country House, surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped communal gardens and grounds. Converted in 2006, the development won The Sussex Heritage Trust's Large Scale Residential Award in 2007 and now comprises eight exclusive homes. Number 3 is located in the south west wing of the building, and benefits from its own private area of south facing terrace overlooking the gardens and a double garage positioned to the west of the house.   

Internally, the accommodation extends to over 2,800 square feet and is arranged over three floors. The house is stylish and beautifully presented; the generous reception hall sets the scene with a high ceiling and an impressive staircase rising to the first and second floors. The two large reception rooms are of particular note , each with south facing full-height French doors opening to the terrace; the sitting room windows have the original wooden shutters and the dining room has an internal metal shutter. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of Poggenpohl units and integrated appliances. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

There are two bedrooms on the second floor, one with an en suite shower room and a balcony enjoying superb views over the grounds. Each bedroom features high-end fitted wardrobes and drawers. The second bedroom is served by a luxurious bathroom. On the second floor are three further bedrooms (one en suite), one of which is currently used as an office, and again benefits from a fitted wardrobe. A further bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside
Chelwood Beacon is approached via a long driveway with security entrance gates. Lying to the west of the main house is the double garage with electronically operated up and over doors and power and water connected, as well as further space for resident and guest parking. The communal gardens and grounds extend to about 15.5 acres and are superbly landscaped, comprising sweeping lawns, mature trees and woodland shrubs, an ornamental lake, a large heated swimming pool with pool house, and a communal shed.

Agent's Note
The light fittings in the reception rooms, all curtains, the curtain poles on the ground and first floors, and the pots and garden statuary are not included in the sale. Some of these and other items may be available by separate negotiation.

Square Footage: 2836 sq ft

Acreage: 15.5 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Haywards Heath