Chalet Edenbridge

OIRO £800,000-£825,000 - Most charming period country home, comprising a character mews residence in a courtyard setting with beautiful and extensive countryside views to the rear. The property originally formed part of the Saxbys Estate in Cowden dating from the sixteenth century, and now comprises a unique and good sized comfortable home with a spacious and picturesque interior enhanced by a wealth of exposed beams, leaded light windows and a fine inglenook fireplace with an inset woodburning stove.

The house is presented in immaculate order, enhanced by the character accommodation and the southerly outlook over the well arranged garden. There is an oak entrance door to the hallway, off which is the beamed dining room and sitting room, separated by a timbered room divider, with warm air heating/air conditioning installed in the ceiling. A brick inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove is a feature of this space with double doors which lead to the conservatory. The kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of fitted base and wall cupboards with underlighting, drawers, worktops, integrated refrigerator, freezer, and double oven. There is a central island with cupboards below plus a walk in understairs cupboard. Off the entrance hallway is a cloakroom. The first floor has three double bedrooms, with fitted wardrobe cupboards to Bedroom 2, all of which are south facing and take advantage of the rural outlook. Bedroom 1 has a walk in shower and fitted basin, with an adjacent W. C. There is a bathroom with a panelled bath, corner shower, hand basin and W. C. suite. The property is partially double glazed and in addition to the electric heating/air conditioning on the ground floor, there is electric underfloor heating to each of the upstairs rooms. The gardens are well laid out with lawned areas, a kitchen garden and a potting shed. There is a broad stone terrace which enjoys a southerly aspect with expansive views across the countryside beyond. The house also has the benefit of a large double garage with electric up and over doors with space for further parking in front.

Tucked away rural location, approached over a long private drive within one mile of Cowden Station which provides a rail services to London. Within one mile of the property lies Cowden, a quintessential English village with a charming period centre, distinctive buildings including The Fountain Inn, C14 Parish Church and a thriving village hall. The Falconhurst Estate and Farm Shop are within walking distance. Despite its countryside location on the Kent/Sussex border the house is well placed for access to the towns of Edenbridge, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells, all of which provide extensive shopping and leisure amenities and rail services to various London Stations. Access to the M25 motorway is around 13.5 miles, Gatwick Airport is approximately 18 miles.