Hackenden Close, East Grinstead

We love this bright and airy family home and believe that it will appeal to buyers looking for a house ready to move straight into within easy walking distance of the town centre and mainline railway station. The front door opens into a good sized entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor, an understairs cupboard and space to hang coats and store shoes. An open fireplace provides the perfect focal point for the sitting room which has a window overlooking the front garden. It opens into the dining room which has plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and sliding patio doors leading to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye level storage cupboards and a number of integrated appliances including an oven, fridge and dishwasher. It is complimented by a utility room which ideally sits to the side and has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a double glazed door to the garden.

On the first floor there are two good sized double bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, and a single bedroom. A fully tiled, double aspect family bathroom completes the accommodation.

Outside, to the front there is a driveway providing parking for two vehicles leading to a garage. The sunny rear garden comprises decked seating area giving over to lawn.

LOCATION 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. There 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 a short 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.