Austen Close , East Grinstead

ACCOMMODATION We love this extended family home located within a short walk of East Grinstead town centre and mainline railway station. The ground floor is most open plan which makes it a great entertaining area or everyday family space.The sitting room is a lovely, bright room thanks to the window overlooking the front and is centred around a fireplace. There is a useful reception room currently being used as study which sits between the sitting room and the dining room to the rear. is open through to a useful study area and then to the dining room at the rear. The kitchen boats a range of fitted units, integrated appliances and opens into the dining room which has double glazed doors to the rear garden. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom which boasts a panelled bath and separate shower cubicle.

A block paved driveway provides parking for three vehicles which leads to the garage. A gated access leads to the south facing rear garden which comprises patio seating giving over to lawn, with flowering borders.

LOCATION The Imberhorne estate is one of the town’s most popular residential areas, given is locality to both the mainline railway station and town centre. East Grinstead has been recently rated in the top 10 most desirable market towns to live. Needless to say there is plenty on offer to local residents. The picturesque High Street boasts a number of historic buildings which provide the town with a wealth of character. The are a host of chain and local independent shops. The recently opened London Road Bar and Grill has become an instant hit and the Tapas Restaurant, La Farola, is still a popular meeting point.

The station can be located within just a 15 minute walk. The town is located at the end of the line so you will never fail to secure a seat. There are regular services into London Bridge and Victoria. The M23 can be accessed at Copthorne and the M25 at Godstone, both are within a short drive. This means that Gatwick Airport, London and Brighton are all really accessible by car.

There are a number of popular primary and secondary schools and the town also enjoys a variety of excellent entertainment at the Chequer Mead Theatre and Arts Centre. There is a leisure centre and playing fields in the centre of the town which is complimented by Chartham Park which is great for golf and gym enthusiasts.

For those seeking outdoor activities, the town is surrounded by lovely countryside with the glorious Ashdown Forest, and Weirwood Reservoir for sailing enthusiasts. The Bluebell Railway connects through from East Grinstead station with services running to Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park.