The Old Convent, Moat Road,East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 1NA

 

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The convent was designed by the architect George Edmund Street (1824-1861) as is considered to be one of his finest works and is listed Grade I as being of special architectural and historic interest. It has subsequently been converted overall several years and now comprises 31 individual homes.

The residents enjoy well-maintained communal gardens and grounds and the use of an outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis courts. The deconsecrated chapel retains a magnificent marble altar and hand carved seats and is also available for use by the residents for private functions as well as sporting activities including table tennis, badminton, snooker and gym. Situated in a quiet setting on this unique & highly sought after development just under one mile from East Grinstead town centre with its comprehensive shopping, sporting and social amenities.

The railway station with services to London Bridge and Victoria via East Croydon is about 1 mile away and there is easy access to the M23/M25 motorway network and Gatwick Airport. The property is a single storey section of the convent constructed of stone under a tiled roof with fine carved oak features.

It has been very well modernised by the owners who have recently refitted the family bathroom, cloakroom & kitchen. New double glazed windows have been installed apart from dining & sitting room.

GROUND FLOOR OAK FRONT DOOR Ledged and braced leads into the entrance hall. ENTRANCE HALL Range of coats and storage cupboards with carved oak doors, decorative quarry tiled floor, dado rail, wall light point.

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM Approx 40'2 x 9'6, on two levels and comprising magnificent part carved oak walls and part stoned walls.

DINING ROOM Approx 26'10 x 9'6 with decorative quarry tiled floor, two radiators, storage cupboard, high vaulted ceiling. Step down to the sitting room. SITTING ROOM Approx 12'8 x 9'6 with decorative quarry tiled floor, 2 wall light points, high vaulted ceiling, large arched oak doorway to rear lobby.

INNER HALL Quarry tiled flooring, linen cupboard, 2 wall light points.

CLOAKROOM Recently refitted with white suite comprising low level w.c., rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage cupboard under, vanity light and mirror above, recessed halogen light to ceiling, leaded light double glazed window, part tiled walls, tiled flooring with under floor heating, vertical chrome heated towel rail concealed storage cupboards, airing cupboard.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Approx 16'8 x 8'2 Re-fitted and comprising a butler sink and mixer tap, extensive range of granite work surfaces with cupboards, drawers and appliance space under, integrated fridge and freezer, plumbing for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, dresser unit + fitted drawers, radiator, range of eye level cupboards and display shelves, breakfast area, radiator, Bosch extractor fan. Leaded light double glazed windows, recessed lighting, wood strip flooring.

N.B There is a Brittania kitchen range with 5 ring ceramic hob unit available by separate negotiation.

BEDROOM 1 Approx 16'8" x 16'2" With 2 radiators behind decorative grills, deep storage cupboards,4 wall light points, coved ceiling, leaded light double glazed window.

BEDROOM 2 Approx 20'4 x 13' With 2 radiators, double storage cupboard, TV/FM/Satellite point, fitted bookshelves, coved ceiling, recessed halogen lights & pendant lights, leaded light double glazed window.

BEDROOM 3 Approx 12'8 x 9'4 Fitted wardrobe hanging cupboard, double radiator, wardrobe cupboard, fitted book case, recessed halogen lights, large skylight, leaded light style French doors to courtyard area and gravelled patio.

FAMILY BATHROOM Recently refitted with white suite comprising large bath + central mixer taps,low level w.c., separate fully tiled cubicle with thermostatically controlled however, tiled walls, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, 2 fitted medicine cupboards concealed behind mirrors, one with shaver socket, recessed halogen lights to ceiling, part tiled walls, extractor fan, leaded light double glazed window.

COURTYARD Own car parking space plus ample car parking for residents and visitors. COMMUNAL GROUNDS EXTEND TO 11.5  Acres maintained by Residents Association & comprise sweeping lawns, hedges & fruit trees. 4 hard standing tennis courts - heated outdoor swimming pool - barbeque area.

PRICE £420,000 LEASEHOLD LEASE 970 YEARS SERVICE CHARGE £1,200 approx.