A period cottage, reputed to be one of the oldest properties in East Grinstead in a tucked away location, yet conveniently located for the station and town centre.
Entrance lobby, Sitting room, Study, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden room, Utility/cloakroom
4 Bedrooms , Family bathroom, En suite WC
Garaging, Home office/studio, Garden store, Lawn, Terrace
Property
The cottage is steeped in history and was once owned by Dr John Henry Rogers who established within it, in 1863, one of the country’s original ‘cottage hospitals’. This hospital was the forerunner of the Queen Victoria Hospital as it is today.

An attractive porch with a vaulted ceiling opens into a small stair hall with boarded floor, off which is a family room/study with an exposed brick fireplace and adjoining store room with shelving. The sitting room is charming and has a lovely inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer and brick hearth and a wealth of exposed beams. Beyond is the kitchen/breakfast room, which is beautifully fitted with cream wall, floor and display units and a breakfast bar with granite worktops and counter sunk one and a half bowl stainless steel sink. The kitchen has exposed brick wall and beams, tiled floor, a good sized breakfast/dining area, French doors to the garden and integrated appliances including double electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is a magnificent garden room with French doors onto the garden and an adjoining utility /cloakroom with utility cupboard housing plumbing for washing machine and dryer, fitted cupboards, WC and wash hand basin.

Upstairs, the fabulous principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and large, bay window overlooking the garden. The guest bedroom has an en suite cloakroom and fitted cupboards. There are 2 further bedrooms, 1 with fitted cupboards and a well appointed family bathroom with spacious shower cubicle, panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside
A five bar gate at the end of the lane opens onto a block paved drive and parking area in front of a spacious garage. The attractive front garden is mainly laid to lawn bordered by well-stocked flower beds and mature shrubs. A path leads from the drive across the lawn up to and around the house. On the western side is a large terrace from which a personal door opens into the back of the garage and French doors open into the kitchen. Beyond is a lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs, which wraps around the back of the garden room to a further terrace where there is well fitted home office/studio, garden shed, log store and side gate to the lane.
Directions
Head north out of East Grinstead on the one way system, passing the station. When you hit the 2 way system by the fire station. Proceed over the railway bridge and turn right into Green Hedges Avenue. The drive to the house is at the end on the left.

Communications
There are mainline railway stations at East Grinstead, providing services to London Bridge/Victoria. The A22 also connects directly to the M25. The M23 is about 7 miles providing good access to London, Brighton and Gatwick.

Amenities
East Grinstead has much to offer, with a wide range of local stores and supermarkets. The nearby towns of Crawley and Tunbridge Wells are also within easy reach. There are state schools close by and several excellent private schools are also within easy reach. East Grinstead has some excellent clubs including rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, tennis and football. Golf is available at Chartham Park, Royal Ashdown and Holtye. Ashdown Forest and Lingfield Racecourse are also nearby.

Local Authorities and Services
Mid Sussex District Council 01444 458166. West Sussex County Council 01243 777100. Council tax: Band G. All mains services. Gas heating.