Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead

The house is located on a highly sought after private road but within a short walk of the centre of East Grinstead. It is immaculately presented throughout and has been extensively updated and reimagined by the current owners to present the beautiful family home it is today. Oakland House offers over 4000 square feet of accommodation and garaging and as part of the Coombe Hill Park Estate the property enjoys use of the tennis court and field and coppice, protecting the residents from development as well as its status as AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty).

The accommodation is perfectly laid out for both formal entertaining and family life, with large French doors leading out from three of the reception rooms to the garden at the rear and the woods beyond. The property is entered via a covered portico into a stunning central hall with a majestic wooden staircase rising to the first and second floors. Off the hall is a beautiful double aspect living room with fireplace and limestone surround. To the other side of the hall is a snug with a large picture window affording views across the fields and beyond. To the rear of the hall is a formal dining room with views to the garden at the rear and a large open plan kitchen/family area, perfect for informal entertaining and family life. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke painted wooden cupboards and drawers, a large central island, electric fitted ovens and a large built in full height Fridge and Freezer. There are large west facing doors leading to the rear of the garden and the fields and woods beyond. To one end of the kitchen is a well-appointed utility room with a door leading out to the garden and garage.

Leading up the lovely central staircase are four bedrooms; one currently being used as a home office. The principal bedroom suite comprises a large double aspect bedroom with viewing balcony to enjoy the gorgeous views at the rear. There is a walk-in dressing room, separate cloakroom, and shower room with double sink unit. On the first floor there are two further large bedrooms, a beautiful family bathroom, a home office and an ingenious upstairs laundry room. Carrying on up the staircase to the second floor there are two further large double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms and fantastic storage spaces within the eaves.

The property is approached via Coombe Hill Road through an electric wrought iron gate with an extensive cobbled driveway and ample parking for several vehicles and an attached double bay garage. The gardens are immaculate and planted with herbaceous perennial borders and mature specimen trees. There is access from both sides of the property, via wooden gates to the rear garden and a large garden shed. Across the rear of the house is a wooden deck with a large ornamental pond and beyond this the garden, largely laid to lawn, bordering the Coombe Hill Park Estate. There is a large, decked patio area on the fence line, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and the tranquillity of the location and the incredible array of stunning wildlife. It is also the perfect spot for alfresco dining and entertaining.

The house is conveniently situated on the edge East Grinstead and just a short walk to the centre of town. The Ashdown Forest and excellent golf courses are all nearby. The town of East Grinstead offers a large range of day-to-day shopping facilities, a health centre, vet, primary school, churches, leisure facilities and many pubs/restaurants. The mainline train station runs from East Grinstead to London in approximately 56 minutes and similar facilities and services can also be found at Tunbridge Wells and Haywards Heath.

There are a good number of well-regarded schools and colleges in the local area, including Brambletye, Cumnor House, Ardingly College, Worth and Michael Hall Steiner School. The M23 (about 10 miles) provides a direct link with the M25 and thence the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted International Airports, Channel Tunnel Terminus and Ports, Bluewater, and Ebbsfleet International Terminal.

NB – Coombe Hill Road is a private road and for the year April 2023 – April 2024 the road fund is £275.00 paid. Also, Oakland House forms part of the Coombe Hall Park Estate the property enjoys the use of the Tennis Court and Field and Coppice the share of ownership protects the residents from Development and the property contributes approximately £112.00 pcm towards the upkeep.

Local Authority: Mid-Sussex District Council

Key facts

• EPC rating: C (score 78; potential rating B).
• Parking: off street, double garage.
• Outside: garden, patio.