Small country estate with enchanting wooded grounds and superb southerly views

Description

This fine country residence is believed to date from the 18th century, and set in around 110 acres, in an elevated position with far reaching views over its gardens and grounds and is approached via a gated driveway.

The principal accommodation is largely centred around the entrance hall and the magnificent galleried drawing room, with its handsome stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling. The reception rooms are served by a spacious and well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, together with a number of utility rooms.

The majority of the bedroom accommodation is arranged over two floors, linked by the drawing room gallery, and including a charming principal suite with superb southerly views. On the first floor you'll find four bedrooms (with two having en suite bathrooms) and two separate family bathrooms. A fifth bedroom is located on the first floor but is currently used as a dressing room for the principal suite. A further bedroom can be found on the second floor.

Externally the property has acres of grounds, including private garden, patio, and use of a potting shed for storage. There is also ample driveway parking to the front.

NOTE: the rooms highlighted red in the floor plan are excluded from the tenancy.

There is also an estate manager who maintains the surrounding gardens.

Location

The Estate is set in an elevated position, amidst beautiful, lightly wooded countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, bordering the picturesque Bluebell Steam Railway. The property is located 3.4 miles from the beautiful medieval market town of East Grinstead, with an excellent range of amenities, including a mainline railway station with links to London in just under an hour. The nearby Ashdown Forest (7.3 miles) extends to about 6,400 acres of largely open heath and provides excellent walking and riding country.

Comprehensive shopping: East Grinstead (3.4 miles) has a number of high street and local shops, as well as larger supermarkets. Tunbridge Wells (16.9 miles) with the historic Pantiles and High Street, and Haywards Heath (9.3 miles) with a range of shops.

Mainline rail services: East Grinstead (3.8 miles) with trains to London Victoria every hour.

Schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Brambletye, Cumnor House, Worth, Sackville, Imberhorne, Notre Dame, Michael Hall School (Rudolph Steiner) and Ardingly College.

Leisure facilities: This includes horse racing at nearby Lingfield Park, sailing and a variety of other water-sports at Weir Wood Reservoir and golf at various courses including Lingfield, Royal Ashdown Forest and Chartham Park.

Road links: The property is approx. 11.1 miles of Gatwick Airport to the West, East Grinstead has a direct train service to London and the M25 is located a few miles to the north, with its access to the National Motorway networks.

Square Footage: 4,500 sq ft



Directions

From Haywards Heath proceed north on the B2028, through the villages of Lindfield and Ardingly, north towards Turners Hill. Turn right into Selsfield Road (signposted West Hoathly and Sharpthorne), and almost immediately left into Vowels Lane. Proceed for just under 2 miles to the t-junction, and turn right onto the B2110. The driveway to the Ridge Hill Manor Estate can be found immediately on the right hand side.

From London join the M23 southbound and leave at junction10 (A264, towards East Grinstead). Proceed straight over the first roundabout and at the second, turn right towards Turners Hill (B2028). At the cross roads in the centre of Turners Hill, turn left and continue for about 2 miles, under a railway bridge. The driveway to the Ridge Hill Manor Estate can be found on the right hand side, on a sharp left hand bend.

Additional Info

Deposit payable: £6,853.85 (6 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £1,142.31 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 12 months

Rent must be paid monthly in advance