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Mount Pleasant Cansiron Lane, Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3SF A stylishly-presented detached house on this sought-after private road, with delightful southerly views • entrance lobby • entrance hall • drawing room • dining room • kitchen • garden/breakfast room • cloakroom • cellar utility room • galleried landing • master bedroom with en suite shower room • 3 further double bedrooms • family bathroom • second floor double bedroom • detached car port • driveway parking • garden stores • gardens to front and rear • about 0.46 acres • EPC = D DESCRIPTION Set well back from the private road, Mount Pleasant is a generously- proportioned, light and spacious house which has been extended and extensively upgraded by the current owners to provide stylish accommodation well-suited to modern family life. The principal rooms are arranged to take advantage of the wonderful southerly views to the rear. The property is located just over half a mile from the centre of Ashurst Wood and about 2.3 miles from the busy market town of East Grinstead. Further points of note include: • engineered wood flooring to the entrance hall, drawing room and dining room; • kitchen/breakfast room with limestone flooring and fitted with painted wall and base units under Corian work surfaces. Gas-fired two-oven Aga and integrated appliances including an electric oven, a microwave oven, a ceramic hob, a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer; • garden/breakfast room leading off the kitchen with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, French doors to a rear terrace and views over the garden to the countryside beyond; • large triple-aspect drawing room with a marble fireplace featuring a slate hearth and fitted with a woodburning stove. Two sets of bifold doors open out to the garden terrace; • dining room interconnecting with the kitchen and drawing room and with a further marble fireplace; • light-filled galleried landing with windows to the front; • master bedroom with extensive fitted cupboards and drawers and a well- appointed en suite shower room; • three further double bedrooms, all with views over the garden, and a family bathroom on the first floor; • a large double bedroom on the second floor with access to eaves and loft storage completes the accommodation. Outside The house is approached from the road over a tarmac driveway leading to a Mainline rail: Regular services from East Grinstead (about 3.1 miles) to detached car port and providing ample parking and turning space. Mature London Victoria from 45 minutes and London Bridge from just under an clipped evergreen hedging provides effective screening from the road and hour. shelter to the level area of lawn which lies to the side of the drive. Communications: The A22 provides access to London, the south coast and Paths lead up either side of the house to a split-level, south-facing rear garden the M25 and thereby Heathrow Airport and the Channel Tunnel terminus. terrace which spans across the back of the house, creating an ideal space for The M23 lies some 9.2 miles to the west via the A22 and A264 and Gatwick al fresco living and entertaining and for appreciation of the views. The rear Airport is about 12.4 miles away by road. elevation is softened by climbers, including wisteria, rose and vines, and there are well-stocked border beds to the front and rear gardens giving seasonal Directions: From central Tunbridge Wells, take the A26 south to the second colour and interest. mini-roundabout at the Pantiles. Take the second exit up Major York’s Road, signposted E. Grinstead (A264), turning left at the top to join the A264. Steps lead down from the terrace to a gently-sloping two-tiered lawn, with a Having gone through Langton Green, passing The Hare public house on further set of steps giving access to an area of hardstanding with an orchard your right, take the next turning right to stay on the A264 to East Grinstead. below towards the rear boundary. Mature evergreen hedging and established Remain on this road for approximately 7.8 miles, passing through Holtye trees to the side boundaries give a good level of privacy. and Hammerwood after which take the next left turn into Shovelstrode Lane, signposted to Homestall and Ashurst Wood. Continue down this lane SITUATION as it becomes Homestall Road and then Maypole Road, turning left at the The property is located on a tucked-away private road in Ashurst Wood with t-junction into Hammerwood Road. Cansiron Lane is a fork to the right its local amenities including a general store with post office, primary school, after about 530 yards and Mount Pleasant will be found about 530 yards recreation ground, village hall, parish church and public house. The village along on the right hand side, well signalled by the wrought iron gates set lies about 2.3 miles to the southeast of East Grinstead and about 13.5 miles between curved brick walls. west of Tunbridge Wells, both of which offer a good range of restaurants, bars, coffee houses and shops. Services: Mains gas-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity and private drainage. State and private schools: There is an excellent selection of schools in the area including primaries in Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead, and Forest Row Outgoings: Mid Sussex District Council: 01444 477564. and Brambletye, Ashdown House and Holmewood House preparatory Current tax band G. schools in Ashurst Wood, Forest Row and Langton Green. Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Worth independent schools at secondary level, Ardingly Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. If there is College for ages two to eighteen and Kent grammar schools in Tonbridge any point which is of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss and Tunbridge Wells. this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. Eaves Mount Pleasant, Ashurstwood Access Gross internal area (approx.) Bedroom House - 275.8 sq m (2968 sq ft) 7.50 x 2.77 24'7'' x 9'1'' Car port - 41.8 sq m (449 sq ft) Attic Access Restricted height Garden Stores - 19.0 sq m (204 sq ft) Eaves For identification only - Not to scale Access © Trueplan (UK) Limited Second floor Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Master bedroom 3.94 x 3.85 4.55 x 3.86 4.26 x 3.63 4.54 x 3.54 12'11'' x 12'7'' 14'11'' x 12'8'' 14'0'' x 11'11'' 14'11'' x 11'7'' Car port 6.88 x 6.09 22'7'' x 19'11'' First floor ning room Kitchen Di x Garden store Garden / 3.96 x 3.87 4.54 3.86 Breakfast room 14'10'' x 12'8'' Drawing room 4.67 x 2.17 13'0'' x 12'8'' Utility 15'3'' x 7'1'' 4.37 x 3.65 9.10 x 5.82 room 14'4'' x 12'0'' 29'10'' x 19'1'' Garden store 4.67 x 1.79 15'3'' x 5'10'' Ground floor Cellar Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells Important Notice Kent TN1 1XU Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars [email protected] do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The 01892 507000 text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken June 2017 Brochure Prepared June 2017 20176020/AH savills.co.uk.