Guide Price £850,000 - £900,000 Freehold

A delightful 3 / 4 bedroom detached Sussex Cottage spanning over 1,700sq ft whose origins are believed to date back 250 years. This rare and

unique property is the first time to the market for over 18 years and possesses an enormous charm and character as well as a haven of immaculate

gardens brimming with a wide variety of trees and shrubs and an array of different wildlife.

Copthorne Common, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3LE

• A delightful Sussex cottage whose origins are believed to date back 250 years

• Inglenook fireplace and beams throughout

• More recent additions mean that overall the accommodation spans 1772 sq. ft.

• A quirky but yet spacious character cottage

• 3 / 4 bedrooms & family bathroom

• Master bedroom with En-suite

• There is potential to extend STPP

• Bespoke fitted kitchen

• Wooden latch doors throughout

• Council Tax Band ‘F’

• EPC ‘G’

the house…

Copthorne Common, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3LE

• The fabulous gardens are a key feature of the

property and comprises 5/8 acre (TBC)

• The location is an oasis of calm with birdsong, flowers

and trees all around but not overshadowing at all.

• Gardens brimming with a wide variety of trees and

shrubs and an array of different wildlife

• Pet safe with fencing all around

• Access to the nearby West Sussex border path

the grounds…

The property is ideally located in a semi-rural setting within easy reach of Gatwick Airport, the M25, excellent shopping facilities and several highly regarded independent schools on the southern edge of this popular village adjoining one of the oldest golf clubs in Sussex. The house is a short walk away from the Copthorne Golf Club. The club is a private members course although daily green fees are available. WWW.Copthornegolfclub.co.uk. Copthorne is a small village located off the A264 road between the towns of East Grinstead and Crawley yet only 5 miles to the south east of Gatwick Airport.

the location…

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This hidden gem is a delightful Sussex cottage tucked away in an

oasis of calm and yet with all the advantages of the proximity of

Gatwick and key road and rail links not too distant. Yet at this

property you find yourself surrounded by birdsong, flowers and

trees beyond. Turning off the main road you continue along an

unmade road and then onto a short stretch of tarmac before

turning into the immediate approach to the cottage along shingle

frontage. It is easier than it sounds but gives a flavour of the rural

idyll you will then find.

As you face the cottage there is a five bar gate to the left and

ahead you are greeted by a traditional Sussex style cottage which

is tile hung with a traditional clay tiled roof. The tiled covered

porch frames a traditional cottage wooden door which sets the

tone for the interior doors which are all wooden with latches. As

you step inside the hallway has a flagstone floor and to the right is

the lounge which is triple aspect providing a light, bright room. It

has polished wood floor boards and a stunning inglenook fireplace

with bressamer beam and wood burning stove. This immediately

gives you the welcoming feel of a cottage whose origins are

believed to date back 250 years with a plethora of beams. From

here an inner hall way comprising a spacious understairs

cupboard, the stairs are to the left with a door ahead to the dining

room and a window to the right overlooking a courtyard terrace

which is a delightfully sunny spot to enjoy sitting outside. The

door ahead leads into the dining room which has double doors to

the right also leading to the outside courtyard. Again, it is triple

aspect with a window ahead and a single glazed door with direct

access to the rear garden. Looking to the left, the dining room

leads to the kitchen with a breakfast bar framed by timber beams.

A real delight! There is an understated, expensive bespoke kitchen

which comprises cream hand built and hand painted wooden wall

and base units with attractive fretwork and granite work surfaces.

Integrated appliances include a Neff dishwasher, a Neff fridge

freezer, a double Neff electric oven and electric hob together with

a built-in Neff microwave. There are recessed spotlights, windows

to the side and a butler sink under a window overlooking the rear

garden. All around there is birdsong, flowers and further off

mature trees.

the house in more detail…

the floorplan…

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The door opposite leads to an inner lobby with ample space for coats and

shoes, to the right is a side door opening to the area of garden to the side

of the property. To the left is the downstairs cloakroom with white WC,

wash hand basin and green tiled splashback. Ahead is access to the

workshop/garage and is currently used as a workshop but the garage doors

have been retained and conversion back to a single garage would be

straightforward. Light and power are available and, to the rear, a utility

space has been created. There are off white base and wall units, a larder

style cupboard, sink and draining board. There is space for a double height

freezer, a washing machine and a drier is currently on a work surface and

vented out. Going forward form here takes you back to the main hallway.

From the main hallway, there is a step down into the office with ample

space as an office/third reception room/bedroom 4. This is a light and

bright room given the triple aspect and has the cottagey feel with all the

beams. Moving upstairs, there is a built-in bookshelf on the wide half-way

landing. Continuing up, there is a corridor running the length of the

property from front to back with windows to the rear that appreciate the

wonderful views. As you go from one bedroom to another it is all

delightfully quirky and higgledy piggledy! To the left and two steps up takes

you into the main bedroom which is, again triple aspect with wooden

beams, light and spacious with large built-in wardrobes. The en-suite has

white high gloss tiles, a shower, white basin and WC. The windows are clear

glass making it a delightful spot from which to enjoy the view overlooking

the side garden and the endless wildlife on show. You may be lucky enough

to spot a woodpecker just outside and look beyond to the specialist ferns in

the back garden. Along the corridor in the other direction is the family

bathroom with white high gloss tiles, a white hydrotherapy bath, white

basin and WC with heated towel rail. This time the windows are high up

and large providing lots of light. Ahead bedroom two is a particularly

generous double with triple aspect that again appreciate the delightful

garden, wash hand basin together with a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom three

is directly opposite and has similar proportions with a large window to the

front and a high window to the side. Whilst a cottage the room sizes are

generous.

OUTSIDE :

The gardens are truly magnificent and a real feature of the property. The

whole garden is fully fenced to the height of the 5-bar gate together with

attractive hedges making it safe for pets. There is ready access for walking

along the nearby West Sussex Border Path. Facing the property, you can

admire the cottage garden ahead of you which belies the full extent of the

garden to the rear and each side of the property wrapping around on all

sides. To the right hand side is the courtyard area with wide brick paved

steps up to an area of lawn and a raised decking area which is ideal for

socialising.

the house in more detail…

Beyond are various raised vegetable beds having been an established

vegetable patch for many years, a greenhouse, a timber shed with a large

log store to the side. Walking around to the left there is a stunning mature

Cypress tree with two Spring flowering palms adjacent to a much larger

decking area for socialising with larger groups whilst listening to the sound

of running water. The large pond stocked with fish which could stay or could

be re-homed if necessary. There is a lovely winding path with a wooden

bridge over the end of the pond and leading back towards the front of the

property. Returning to the front of the property with the 5-bar gate ahead,

it is more apparent from this aspect where the potential lies for extensions

from the kitchen and/or the office STPP. There is also parking here for

numerous cars in the shingle driveway.

the location…

more details from Mansell McTaggart…

The Post Office, Brookhill Road, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3QT Tel: 01342 717400

email: copthorne@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

web: www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk

transport links… • A264 – 0.3 miles

• A/M23 (Junction 10) – 1.5 miles

• M25 (Junction 7) 1- 10.5 miles

• Central London – 30 miles

• Gatwick Airport – 5 miles (Rail: Gatwick Express – London Bridge/Victoria 30 minutes)

• Heathrow Airport – 45 miles

• Brighton – 29 Miles

• East Grinstead 0 5 Miles

• Crawley – 4 Miles

• Tunbridge Wells – 18 miles

Copthorne Common, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3LE

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transport & road links… • A264 – 0.3 miles

• A/M23 (Junction 10) – 1.5 miles

• M25 (Junction 7) 1- 10.5 miles

• Central London – 30 miles

• Gatwick Airport – 5 miles (Rail: Gatwick Express – London Bridge/Victoria 30 minutes)

• Heathrow Airport – 45 miles

• Brighton – 29 Miles

• East Grinstead 5 Miles

• Crawley – 4 Miles

• Tunbridge Wells – 18 miles

Location The village has several shops for basic daily needs, schools, hotels and inns and is surrounded by some wonderful open countryside which is interspersed with footpaths and bridleways linking with the neighbouring districts. The nearby towns of East Grinstead and truly both provide extensive shopping and recreational facilities, Cinema, restaurants and railway stations, both local and independents schools and colleges. Several of the highly regarded independent schools in the area include Copthorne Prep, Worth Abbey, Ardingly College, Handcross Park, Cottesmore, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Lingfield Notre Dame, Burgess Hill Girls, Bedes and Brighton College.

Directions

From junction 7 of the M25 head south passing the Gatwick Airport Junction (11) and at the next junction (10) take the exit and head east on the A264 towards East Grinstead. After about half a mile proceed straight over the roundabout by the Copthorne Hotel and proceed for a further 1.0 mile and look out for a layby & public footpath sign post on the right hand side (just beyond the junction with Borers Arms Road on the left) and follow the unmade lane through the woods of Copthorne Common. Follow signs to The Nook and bear right then over a short tarmac section of the lane. The property and the entrance are at the end of the lane on the right hand side. For individual directions please contact the sole agents.