Rozel - Ashdown Forest views, huge garden, sleeps 14 in East Grinstead
About
A spacious home with enormous garden, walking distance to East Grinstead in the area of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking views. Very well set up for families with all you could want for kids (toys, books, cots all available). Small heated swimming pool and hot tub. East Grinstead train station 20 minutes walk (4 minutes drive) with direct links to London in under an hour. The house is the perfect place for a get together with very large communal spaces (110m2). The living room has a large corner sofa and three seater sofa making sure everyone is comfortable, a wood burning stove and 60" TV. Any children staying will be delighted by the array of toys, books and games. The room also benefits from bifold doors leading to the enormous one acre secluded garden (with small heated swimming pool, patio garden furniture, BBQ, trampoline, swing set and climbing frame) which backs onto private woodland and is in the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty. The kitchen is spacious and well stocked for all cooking needs, very large fridge/freezer, espresso machine, dishwasher, sharp knives, children's utensils and plenty of staples, herbs and spices. There is also a separate dining room with 3m+ table which also has double doors that can be opened into the front garden. A very large utility/boot room which has a sink, large drum washer and separate tumble dryer as well as a backdoor to the garden. There is a large ground floor Bedroom 1 with adjoined double beds to create a 9ft master bed and a downstairs shower room there is also a sofa which can be set up as a double sofa bed on request. On the first floor are 4 good size bedrooms. Bedroom 2 has an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over bath, built in wardrobe and super-kingsize bed, the room benefits from an archway that separates the main sleeping space from the dressing area which contains a daybed which can be set up as two single beds. Bedroom 3 has a kingsize bed and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 4 also has a kingsize bed. Bedroom 5 is set up with a double bed and benefits from a balcony and view over the forest and hills - this room can be left as a home office on request. Lockbox with keys for convenient contactless and flexible access. Walking distance from East Grinstead train station and private parking with a driveway. Please note we do not accept large adult only groups, parties or events. We are in a residential area and have a noise monitoring device in the garden. This only captures noise levels and alerts us if the volume is over a certain level for any prolonged period. Supermarkets - Waitrose and Sainsbury's - are both easily accessible on this side of town and less than a mile away. The town centre is a perfect quintessential English town and has one of the longest rows of Tudor buildings anywhere in the country. There are cafes, restaurants and plenty of shops. Eating out Our favourite cafes in town are 1 Middle Row and Nest. You can also get very nice stuffed croissants, cheese and charcuterie and a glass of wine at the Tasting Rooms. The best place to get cakes is the Flint Owl Bakery. Rocca does great Turkish food There are also lots of nice pubs in the area, the Old Dunnings Mill is a short walk and does good pub grub with a playground on the opposite side of the road, the Wiremill is very child friendly and on the water so a nice setting. For something upmarket By the fountain does great food or head to Grayvete Manor for a Michelin star meal Things to do nearby ASHDOWN FOREST Ashdown Forest is an ancient area of open heathland occupying the highest sandy ridge-top of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home of Winnie the Pooh. Ashdown Forest is very popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Explore its wooded areas, rolling hills and beautiful heathland and if your lucky stumble upon spectacular secluded waterfalls. EAST GRINSTEAD A historic, vibrant town, East Grinstead is a traditional market town set in the north eastern corner of the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, it is a haven for those seeking sanctuary from urban life, whilst maintaining the spirit of a buzzing town centre. East Grinstead high street is officially a conservation area, owing to its profusion of Medieval and Tudor, alongside Georgian and Regency, buildings. The high street also boasts one of the longest runs of 14th century timber-framed buildings in England. Its distinctive character and feel is contrasted with a good variety of modern independent and chain retail stores, cafes and restaurants. HEVER CASTLE Experience 700 years of history and award-winning gardens at the romantic double-moated 13th century Hever Castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Spend time enjoying a walk in the stunning grounds with statues and a variety of ornamental gardens, making it an ideal day out for horticultural lovers. There’s a beautiful lake that you can take a leisurely walk