Detached house for sale in Forest Row RH18, 5 Bedroom

We are pleased to offer to the market 'Dale House'.

There has been a comprehensive, thoughtful and stylish programme of improvement implemented by the current owners. This has created a perfect balance between contemporary living and a complete family home.

Set at the end of a sought after private, no through road on a secluded plot of just under half an acre surrounded by mature oak trees is this immaculately presented five bedroom detached house. No expense has been spared in the recreation of this wonderful home now boasting a large kitchen/dining/family room, five double bedrooms and a self contained two storey annexe.

As you make your way down the private 'Dale Road' you get a sense of the peace and security that this location offers. Passing by a number of unique and individual homes you reach a collection of three properties set right at the end of the road. To your left oak gates signal the entry to Dale House which is set in a slightly elevated position. The driveway leads up to Dale House and the recently constructed detached double garage, providing ample parking for family and friends.

Whilst a pathway leads between the house and the garage providing separate access to the annexe, the main entry to the house is via the bespoke oak front door. You immediately get a sense of the thought and effort that has gone into the redesigning of this family home; the feeling of space and light, the clean edges and crisp finishes. You could move in and not have to lift a finger for many years.

The ground floor consists of the main lounge, the magnificent kitchen/family room which expands to outdoor living space,
a formal dining room plus a utility/boot room, shower room and cloakroom; not to mention the annexe. Beginning with the triple aspect lounge which stretches the full depth of the house, large enough for the whole family to relax and unwind with features including a log burner, a set of bi-fold doors and French doors opening out on to the west facing rear terrace. Also worth noting is the hidden media cabling, coupled with a hand made floating media unit, which adds to the smartness of the well thought through lounge. This space has been designed to ensure comfort throughout the seasons and in the summer months connects beautifully with the kitchen/family room.

The heart of the home is a spectacular bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room which includes quartz work surfaces and expansive sky lights; you can see how well this works for a family.

Not only do we have an exquisitely designed 'Thomas Ash' hand made kitchen complete with island, 'Neff' double oven, microwave oven, plate warmer and an induction hob but there is also a space for a very large table in which meals are consumed on a daily basis and a comfortable lounge area. Thus ensuring a suitable space in which to entertain even the largest of gatherings. All this with the pleasant backdrop of the aforementioned terrace and garden accessed yet again through bi-fold doors to the West. Beyond the kitchen is a very useful utility/boot room, which houses the new Worcester Bosh boiler, plus a ground floor shower room can be found. The utility room connects the main house with the annexe, but more about that later. Back in the entrance hallway and a very useful cloakroom is situated by the front door, along with under stairs shoe drawers, just beyond you will find the dining room. Large enough to formally entertain guests, however in light of the space you have in the kitchen it could be that this room finds other uses as a home office, ground floor guest bedroom for elderly relatives or as a snug.

To the first floor there are four large bedrooms. The master suite is situated above the lounge and benefits from an array of built in wardrobes and a spacious en-suite shower room. The family bathroom has been enlarged and now boasts a complete suite including bath and separate shower cubicle. Whilst the other three bedrooms all offer pleasant views to the front or rear gardens and with enough floorspace for all the furniture, desks and toys your children need.

To the side of the main house sits a self contained two storey annex, complete with own entrance, brand new kitchen and living space on the ground floor; large double bedroom and a very spacious shower room to the first floor. Whether you rent this out as others have done in the area or utilise these guest quarters for visiting relatives or house a live in au pair, the flexibility the annexe now provides is unquestionable. It also benefits from a door leading through into the utility/boot room so can easily be incorporated as part of the main house should your needs change.

Outside the garden wraps all around the house. There are a number of old trees including oaks lining the rear boundary providing complete privacy from neighbouring houses and also allowing the creation of a tree house plus a fine array of hiding places. The garden is dog proofed too, so you feel comfortable letting all members of the family roam inside and out. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and to the west side stretches out to a slightly wild area which has thoughtfully had underground cabling run too, thus offering the opportunity for a Norwegian-style home office to be built in the grounds.

Overall this is an incredibly well laid out, flexible family house catering for a wide variety of evolving situations in a highly desirable safe residential area just a short walk into the popular village of Forest Row which is well known for its proximity to the Ashdown Forest, offering 6,000 acres of walk and bridleways. Located a five minute walk away is the prestigious royal Ashdown Forest gold club with two fine courses. Dale Road is regarded as one of the most desirable roads in Forest Row, with quiet tree lined tranquillity and houses of similar size all with generous plots.

The community itself benefits from a thriving café culture, restaurants and pubs, plus a multitude of unique shops and businesses. There is also a well regarded sports ground including tennis, cricket and football club located a five minute walk from the property. More comprehensive shopping, commercial and leisure facilities are available in East Grinstead, Haywards Heath or Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is a good choice of schools in the area, including Brambletye, Ashdown House, Michael Hall Steiner, Worth, Ardingly, and Lingfield College.

The nearest train station is East Grinstead, accessible in a short 12 minute drive, provides frequent services to London Bridge and London Victoria in circa 55 minutes. For international travel, Gatwick airport is about 10 miles.