Chelwood Gate, RH17 7LP

Guston is a lovely four bedroom family home in the heart of Chelwood Gate, the gateway village to this very popular part of the Ashdown Forest. The property is coming to the open market for the first time in over 60 years and would now benefit from some updating but provides well laid out accommodation over two floors. There is a generous entrance hall with a sitting room leading off it and a downstairs cloakroom at the end of the hall. The kitchen has fitted cupboards and storage with ample room for a breakfast table. To the other side of the kitchen is a formal dining room with a door giving access to the rear garden and terrace and on the other side is a triple aspect conservatory leading out to the garden. Leading up the stairs are four bedrooms, all with built-in storage and a family shower room and airing cupboard. Outside, the property is approached over the driveway to a parking area, a garage and attached carport. The garden to the front is charming with herbaceous borders and mature trees with a paved path leading to the front porch. To the rear of the property the garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature fruit trees and perennial borders. Guston is just off Beaconsfield Road which has a bus stop which runs the 270 bus in both directions to East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Brighton. The Ashdown Forest, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is only five minute's walk away. Outdoor pursuits available include horse riding and golf, there are also many footpaths and bridlepaths that lead across the surrounding countryside. Comprehensive shopping can be found in Haywards Heath (7.7 miles) and East Grinstead (8 miles). Further shopping and an excellent range of leisure and entertainment is on offer in Tunbridge Wells (15 miles) and Brighton (20 miles). Mainline rail services from Haywards Heath and East Grinstead (London Bridge/Victoria). There are many highly regarded state and independent schools in the area; Danehill and Horsted Keynes Primary schools, Cumnor House, Brambletye, Great Walstead, Michael Hall School, Chailey Secondary School and Ardingly College. NO ONWARD CHAIN Wealden District Council EPC Rating E Council Tax Band E