LOCATION & AREA AWARENESS The property is situated between the villages of Copthorne & Smallfield, providing plenty of local amenities including schools, village pubs, restaurants, gyms, leisure centres, convenience stores and supermarkets. Gatwick & Horley Stations provide trains direct to Central London along with easy road access to the M23 and M25 Motorways. The area is convenient to the famous Ashdown Forest, which offers a selection of local beauty spots and attractions within easy reach as is the village of Lingfield well known for it's famous racecourse, referred to as 'lovely Lingfield. There are numerous good schools in the locality including Oakwood at Horley and Oxted Comprehensive, one of the best in Surrey.
EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION VENUES For those with competitive equestrian interests there are various show centres nearby including Felbridge Show Ground ( approx 4 miles away) with regular show jumping, dressage and training clinics. Hickstead, Hascombe, Pyecombe, Golden Cross, Crockstead and Ardingly Showgrounds are within easy horsebox distance. There are also many local arenas and gallops available for hire as well as a good selection of local riding and pony clubs nearby.
ACCOMMODATION - main house Refer to the floor plans for layout and dimensions:
The accommodation is deceptively spacious and arranged in a convivial manner. The main reception room is a SITTING ROOM which has a wood burning stove and door leading through to a second reception room which doubles up as a DINING AREA AND SECONDARY TV / SITTING ROOM. This room is also accessed from the KITCHEN which has assorted base and eye level units, space for American fridge freezer, tiled floor, gas hob and doors leading to the UTILITY and BOOT ROOM / PORCH.
There are 4 BEDROOMS, 2 have EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMS, bedroom 3 is off the main reception room, LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM incorporating a walk in SHOWER plus WC and wash hand basin .The ATTIC ROOM shown in the plan is used as an office / store room but could be used as an additional ad-hoc BEDROOM (5).
ANNEXE Located within the garden curtilage is a detached oak framed building of 370sqft with open plan sitting room/ bedroom/kitchen with double doors leading out to the garden plus further shower room / WC / wash hand basin.
PLANNING GRANTED 2018: Erection of detached outbuilding to east of dwelling. (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or Development). Application type:Lawful Development Certificate (LDC).
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Extensive well organised equestrian setup. Refer to to the plans for layout and dimensions.
STABLES - parallel stables with various store rooms as well as feed / wash down units. Further hay storage / barn all erected on concrete with power and water laid on.
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 20m x 55m sand and fibre surface, Mirrors erected on 2 sides.
TURN OUT PEN - 20m x 17m with passada sand, ideal for the winter months.
CLAYDON HORSE WALKER - 5 bay on concrete with rubber tiles.
MUCK CLAMP - with 3 sides plus hard standing for additional parking / fenced with 5 bar gate.
MAIN HOUSE MATERIAL INFORMATION & SERVICES TENURE: Freehold / PROPERTY TYPE: Detached / PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Brick NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: 4 bedrooms, see attached floor plans / PARKING: off road multiple.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tandridge / TAX BAND: F
EPC RATING MAIN HOUSE: D 58/84 Certificate number 9445-3062-7205-1686-4204
SERVICES
HEATING: Mains Gas / SEWAGE: Mains / WATER SUPPLY: Mains / ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Mains
ANNEXE MATERIAL INFORMATION & SERVICES PROPERTY TYPE: Detached / PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION: Oak timber / NUMBER & TYPE OF ROOM/S: 1 bedroom open plan sitting room, kitchenette, shower room, porch.
See attached floor plans.
SERVICES
HEATING: Independent gas combi boiler via the main house / SEWAGE: mains via the house / WATER SUPPLY: off main dwelling / ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: off main dwelling
EPC RATING ANNEXE: C 77/82 Certificate number 4236-7525-8100-0885-1296 / Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site: https://find-energy- rtificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/
LAND & GROUNDS The property is in total is just under 2 acres (*TBV). This includes the building, drive, equestrian facilities, arena and turn out pen etc. Currently an additional 5 acres (*TBV) is rent on an annual basis from the local farmer. We understand that there would no reason for this arrangement to continue under a new agreement.
*The acreage and land shown or stated on any map, plan or particulars is TBV (To Be Verified). This means the land has not been formally measured or verified by Equus or the sellers. A Title Plan from the Land Registry will be available, where possible, showing the boundary and stated acreage. Interested parties wishing to verify the exact area should make their own enquiries via their solicitor and, if required, commission a suitably qualified professional to undertake a formal measurement.
HELPFUL WEBSITE LINKS We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk | www.homecheck.co.uk | www.floodrisk.co.uk | www.environment-agency.gov.uk - www.landregistry.gov.uk | www.homeoffice.gov.uk | www.ukradon.org
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By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or always supervised. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.
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