Detached house for sale in Blackberry Lane, Lingfield RH7

Entrance Porch • Reception Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Kitchen-Breakfast Room • Garden Room • Snug • Study Utility Room • WC • Boiler room • Cellar • Principal Suite of Bedroom and Bathroom • 4 Further Bedrooms • 2 Further Bathrooms • Self Contained Suite of 4 Rooms

Separate Detached 4 Room Lodge • Garage • Garden Store • Beautiful gardens and grounds immediately adjacent to golf course. About 3.65 acres

Charlewood House

Charlewood House is a timeless sanctuary of grace and elegance where the splendour of Edwardian architecture merges seamlessly with secluded and established grounds. Dating back to 1908, the house is arranged over two floors only, with extensive accommodation, including 7 bedrooms. Stepping inside you are introduced to the character which defines this property. Original features include large bay and sash windows allowing light to flood in, high ceilings with decorative mouldings, fireplaces, oak flooring and oak panelling in the dining room. The bespoke, individually designed hand-painted kitchen/breakfast room has marble and tiled surfaces work surfaces, as well as tiled flooring, centred around a recessed Falcon gas range cooker. This area leads through to the large garden/family room, creating an attractive informal space with delightful views over the gardens.

Self Contained Suite and Lodge Cottage

In additional to the main accommodation, there is a flexible first floor annexe with its own front door. This provides further accommodation of double reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. The separate Lodge Cottage has been recently modernised by the owners, comprising 4 rooms, kitchen and bathroom. There is a discreet area of garden and parking by the main gates. The apple orchard provides further screening from the gardens of the main house.

Gardens and Grounds - extending in all to 3.65 acres

The gardens and grounds are a private oasis, with mature hedging and rhododendrons to the boundaries and an impressive tree lined entrance drive. The formal lawns and extensive planting lie immediately behind the house enjoying a southerly aspect and are divided by shingled walkways. Beyond is the paddock and orchard, the cottage garden, greenhouses and two garden sheds.

Location

The property is situated in a delightful semi rural location, about 1 mile from the historic village of Lingfield. Centered around a picturesque pond, Lingfield offers local shopping facilities, the Church of St Peter and St Paul and a choice of pubs, coffee shops and restaurants. Just outside of the village is the mainline station, and the renowned Lingfield Racecourse, with 18 hole golf course.

For more comprehensive shops, including Waitrose, the old market town of East Grinstead is about 4 miles away.

There is an excellent choice of independent schools in the area, including Lingfield College, Brambletye, Ardingly College, Worth and Cumnor House.

The property is situated close to various National Trust properties, as well as Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The nearby Ashdown Forest, with its ancient origins, provides excellent walking and riding (by permit).

As well as Lingfield mainline station, there is also a station at Dormans (0.8 mile away). Junction 6 of the M25 motorway lies about 12 miles to the north. For the international traveller, Gatwick airport is just 9 miles distant.

Freehold
Gas fired central heating, mains water, electricity, private drainage
Council tax band: H
Local council: Tandridge

Agent’s note
The lodge contains white asbestos within its structure, with a professional report obtained by our client confirming that no action is required other than to manage the property including ongoing monitoring.