Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, RH19
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached family home
- Four bedrooms
- Victorian cottage
- 1788 sq ft of living space
- Approx 1.5 acre plot (of which 0.75 acres is Sussex woodland)
- Stuning wraparound gardens
- Rural location
- Outdoor studio/office
- Driveway parking
- Double garage
Description
Guide price £950,000 - £1,000,000
An attractive and generously proportioned, detached cottage which boasts three/four bedrooms, a wealth of character features and is set within a one and a half acre plot (approx) Nestled within a rural setting on the outskirts of the popular market town of East Grinstead and close ot Ashurst Wood Village, this property offers 1788 Sq ft of living space and further benefits from driveway parking, double garage, and an outside studio.
The living accommodation briefly comprises: entrance porch; entrance hall; downstairs shower room with a WC and wash hand basin; living room with a bay window to the front, log burner and patio doors to the conservatory; conservatory which was re-roofed in 2024; dining room with an understairs cupboard; dual aspect study that could be used as an additional double bedroom; triple aspect modern kitchen/breakfast room with a fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base level units, two electric ovens, five ring induction hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer plus space for other appliances. A boot room with plenty of space for shoes and coats concludes the ground floor.
The first floor consists of a landing with loft hatch access to the partially boarded loft; dual aspect master bedroom with fitted wardrobes; dual aspect guest bedroom with a wash basin and eaves storage; family bathroom with a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, airing cupboard, eaves storage, bath and corner shower unit with a deluge shower head. A further dual aspect double bedroom completes the living accommodation.
Externally, the property benefits from driveway parking for four cars and up and over door access to the double garage, with power and lighting. The wraparound rear garden is a real feature of the property, boasting an expanse of lawn, with a patio seating area abutting the rear of the property, plus a variety of mature trees, hedges, fruit trees, a shed and a Victorian style greenhouse. There is also a large insulated studio with power, lighting and wifi, for those who would like to work from home, and direct access to its own private woodland of approximately one acre.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ashurst Wood Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Estcots Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 403
- Type
- Community school
- Blackwell Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 294
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Meads Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 286
- Type
- Community school
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sackville School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,525
- Type
- Community school
- Imberhorne School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,558
- Type
- Community school
- Beacon Academy8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,642
- Type
- Academy converter
- Oriel High School8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,441
- Type
- Community school
- The Gatwick School8.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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52 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AB
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