Summary - BOWER COTTAGE LEGSHEATH LANE EAST GRINSTEAD RH19 4JN
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful country home with large gardens and renovation potential.
Detached period cottage with extensive character features
Large gardens approximately half an acre, very private setting
Detached double garage with loft and separate studio/summerhouse
Three reception rooms plus kitchen, utility and downstairs WC
Three bedrooms; master bedroom with ensuite wet room
Requires renovation throughout; scope to improve and enlarge (subject to planning)
May need a new roof — buyer to carry out surveys and investigations
External oil boiler heating; EPC rating E and higher council tax
Set on the edge of Ashdown Forest, Bower Cottage is a substantial period detached house with abundant character and flexible living space across two floors. The property sits on about half an acre, surrounded by mature lawns and shrubs, and includes a detached double garage with loft space plus a separate studio/summerhouse — ideal for hobbies or home working.
The house offers three reception rooms, a kitchen with adjoining utility, downstairs WC, and three first-floor bedrooms including a master with ensuite wet room. Many original features remain, including exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace, while double glazing has been fitted in recent years. The plot and layout offer scope for enlargement or reconfiguration, subject to planning consent.
Practical considerations: the house needs renovation and improvement throughout and may require a new roof (subject to survey). Heating is by an external oil boiler and the EPC rating is E. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Buyers should budget for refurbishment costs and any planning works if seeking to extend or modernise.
This home will suit buyers seeking countryside character, space and privacy — families or downsizers wanting close access to Ashdown Forest, nearby village amenities and good independent schools. The hamlet setting provides very low crime levels and fast broadband, but expect typical country transport limits and average mobile reception.
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