Country house for sale in East Grinstead RH19, 16 Bedroom

Yew Lodge is an outstanding country house approached by a long private drive on the borders of West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The property which was named after the beautiful 800 year old tree that still stands proudly within the 9 acre gardens, is steeped in history, with first references dating back to 959ad. The Victorian house was built around 1891, with substantial enhancements carried out over the years, including a new facility built in 2010, especially designed for weddings and private events. We believe the site has much potential, this being for commercial or residential development, subject to the relevant permissions.

East Grinstead has an excellent range of educational, leisure and shopping facilities with a fine selection of schools at primary and secondary levels.The High Street contains one of the longest continuous runs of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England with another notable building being Sackville College, the sandstone almshouse built in 1609 where the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas" was written by John Mason Neale, the college has sweeping views towards Ashdown Forest. Yew Lodge itself is only a short drive from East Grinstead railway station with regular trains to central London, and 20 minutes from the M25/M23/M26 motorway network and Gatwick Airport.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate one of the area’s finest properties in this highly sought after location.

Viewing dates : 14/12,19/12 and 4/1 with best offers to be received by noon on the 11/1.