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Ocklye House Crowborough, East Sussex Ocklye House Crowborough, East Sussex Ocklye House Glenmore Road, Crowborough, East Sussex An exceptional country house in a remarkable setting. Crowborough 1 mile, Crowborough station 2.4 miles (London Bridge 60 minutes), Eridge station 3.6 miles Tunbridge Wells 8 miles (London Bridge 50 minutes), Brighton 26 miles Eastbourne 26 miles, Central London 35 miles (All times and distances approximate) Accommodation Amenities Entrance hall | Sitting room| Drawing room | Dining room | Family room Kitchen / breakfast room| Utility room | Cellar Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom | Five further bedrooms | Family bathroom Studio annexe with bedroom and bathroom Workshop/Studio Formal gardens and grounds including woodland In all about 3.5 acres Tunbridge Wells Country Department 47 High Street, Tunbridge Wells 55 Baker Street TN1 1XL London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1892 772942 Tel: +44 20 7861 5390 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Ocklye House comprises an exceptional country house situated in a slightly elevated position on the edge of Ashdown Forest with wonderful views over its own gardens, grounds and countryside beyond. The property is about a mile from the centre of Crowborough which is adjacent to the Ashdown Forest and falls within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Crowborough has excellent supermarkets which more than adequately cover everyday shopping needs. The historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a wider range of shopping, commercial and recreational facilities and mainline station (London Charing Cross from 49 minutes). From Crowborough station (Jarvis Brook) there are direct trains to London Bridge in under one hour. Both Brighton and Eastbourne on the south coast are also within easy driving distance as is Gatwick Airport (30 minutes) and Ashford International railway is approximately 1 hour away. The area is endowed with a good choice of state and excellent private schools. These include preparatory schools such as Holmewood House, Cumnor House, Ashdown House, the Mead and Rosehill. The secondary schools include Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Benenden, Mayfield School for Girls, Lancing College and Eastbourne. There are many sporting facilities in the area including golf at Crowborough Beacon, Royal Ashdown Forest, Piltdown, East Sussex National and the Nevill. There is a tennis and squash club, golf driving range and two separate fitness centres in Crowborough. Sailing is readily available on the south coast and at Bewl Water and Weir Wood reservoirs. Nearby Ashdown Forest also offers excellent walking and riding. Description of property Ocklye House comprises an attractive period house constructed of stone under a slate tiled roof and boasts many period features such as fireplaces, sash windows and high ceilings. The accommodation is both light and well proportioned and offers fantastic reception / entertaining rooms with impressive sash windows providing wonderful views over the gardens, grounds and beyond. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with a range of wall and base cupboards with integrated appliances, inset cooker within brick surround, and central island with granite worktops. In addition to the main house there is a ground floor studio annexe, which could be completely self-contained. Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Bedroom Principal Bedroom Storage 13'10" x 12'6" 23'1" x 16'1" (4.22m x 3.82m) Outside (7.04m x 4.92m) Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Bedroom 432.2 sq.m (4,652 sq.ft.) 13'3" x 12'8" This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a (4.06m x 3.88m) Bedroom statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the Bedroom Bedroom 15'4" x 12'3" last page of the text of the Particulars. (4.69m x 3.73m) 16'1" x 16'0" 17'0" x 16'6" (4.92m x 4.88m) (5.21m x 5.04m) First Floor Dining room Drawing Room 26'2" x 13'11" Store Store (7.99m x 4.25m) 23'7" x 16'1" Room Room (7.20m x 4.91m) Utility Room Cellar Boiler Kitchen / Breakfast Room Gym/Studio Room Sitting Room 15'11" x 11'10" (4.86m x 3.63m) 15'11" x 15'10" (4.87m x 4.84m) 17'0" x 16'9" (5.20m x 5.12m) Ground Floor Outside EPC rating The gardens are laid mainly to lawn, sweeping around the E side of the house, leading onto the woodland providing a park-like setting. There are some small outbuildings and a Fixtures and Fittings log store. From the rear terrace, there are wonderful views over the gardens and countryside beyond. All those items regarded as tenant's fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain Services items may be available by separate negotiation. Mains water and electric, private drainage, oil-fired central heating. Local Authority Wealden District Council, 01892 653 311 Directions Viewings From Tunbridge Wells proceed south on the A26 All viewings are strictly by prior appointment through the (signposted Crowborough). On entering Crowborough, turn sole agents, Knight Frank 01892 515035. right at the crossroads onto the London Road and then immediately left onto St Johns Road. Proceed along this road and, after a short distance, turn left into Old Lane. Continue for approximately 1/4 of a mile then turn right into Glenmore Road. Proceed along this road, passing the turning for Fielden Road, and take the next left onto a private track (signposted Ocklye House) where the property will be found at the end of this track. Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated April 2021. Photographs dated March 2021. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com. .
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