26 The Old Convent, Moat Road,East Grinstead, West Sussex.
St Margarets Lodge is approached via a long tree-lined private driveway with fields on either side. It is constructed of stone with impressive stone mullion leaded light windows under a tiled roof and possesses much character including open fireplaces in all principal rooms.
The present owner has refurbished the property to a luxurious degree - totally in keeping with the style and elegance of the period.
A custom built en-suite bathroom has been added, the family bathroom, cloakroom and the kitchen/breakfast room have recently been refitted
St Margarets Lodge was originally part of the gatehouse to St Margarets Convent. The convent was designed by the architect George Edmund Street (1824-1861) and 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 over 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.
Accommodation comprises: Entrance vestibule - living room - cloakroom - kitchen/breakfast room -|Study/Hall - 2 bedrooms - 2 luxury style bathrooms - one being en-suite to the master bedroom - own private gardens unusual for the Old Convent - Communal Grounds of 11 acres - swimming pool - tennis courts - badminton - snooker and gym - summer house.
Situated in a quiet setting on this unique and 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 ½ mile away and there is easy access to the M23/M25 motorway network and to Gatwick Airport. The property is offered for rent for an initial period of 6 months on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy renewable at the landlord's discretion. It will be subject to receiving suitable references, 1 ½ month's rent deposit, one month's rent in advance and an Application fee.
LARGE RECESSED ENTRANCE PORCH with decorative quarry tiled floor, two arches, hardwood Gothic style arched front door with two opening glazed windows.
ENTRANCE HALL/STUDY Approx 16'10 x 9'2 radiator, deep cupboard under stairs, space for desk, tiled floor, door to kitchen and to living room.
LIVING ROOM (South and east) approx 17'2 x 13' stone built feature open fireplace with mantelshelf and wood burning stove, sanded and polished natural wood flooring, storage cupboard, folding shutters to leaded light windows, two radiators, large archway through to kitchen and door to the rear vestibule.
CHARMING REAR VESTIBULE with vaulted roof, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, arched wooden door to garden.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (South) approx 14'7 x 14'2 max recently refitted and designed by an
international chef. It comprises a Rangemaster Elan cooker, built-in fridge and freezer, integral dishwasher,
range of black granite work surfaces with cupboards, drawers extensive range of wall cupboards with
downlighters, twin bowl sink unit set in work surface, work surface peninsula with downlighters, chrome
baskets for fruit and vegetables and wine glass holders, two wine racks, varnished wood flooring, large stone
mullioned windows, Bosch microwave, open fireplace with wood burning stove, extractor fan, range of eye
level cabinets and display shelves, fitted appliance shelves, radiator, door to entrance hall.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Radiator, access to boarded loft, fitted display shelves, recessed lighting.
BEDROOM 1 (South) approx 14'8 x 13' radiator, wall mounted plasma screen, corner fireplace, picture
rail, double wardrobe cupboards, secondary glazing, small step with fitted deck lights through to
LUXURY BATHROOM Refitted and comprising large corner Jacuzzi bath with extra power jets, large
shower cubicle - fully tiled with 9" diameter rain shower head, large fitted wash hand basin with cupboards
and display shelves under, low level w.c., heated towel rails, ceramic tiled floor, recessed lighting with
dimmers, underfloor heating.
N.B. All shower and baths have hot and cold water coming through a 3 bar power shower pump.
BEDROOM 2 Approx 14'1 x 8'5 radiator, stone built open fireplace with mantelshelf, part wood panelled
walls, picture rail.
Approached from the landing, two steps lead up to luxury family bathroom.
LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM Approx 16'2 x 11'2 with Victorian style large white cast iron bath with
claw and ball feet, double shower cubicle with power shower, circular wash basin, low level w.c., ceramic
tiled floor, heated towel rail, range of full length double linen cupboards, utility area with plumbing for
washing machine, underfloor heating, lighting.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Refitted and comprising a low level w.c., wash hand basin, fitted medicine
cabinets and linen cupboards, Baxi gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Natural stone
filed floor with under floor heating.
N.B. There are two separate telephone lines into the property with different numbers.
OUTSIDE
DELIGHTFUL OWN PRIVATE GARDEN which is SOUTH FACING and secluded being screened by
established shaped hedges, trees and shrubs. The garden is laid principally to lawn with flower beds and
further shrubs. There is a newly erected Summer House built of timber with pitched roof, double glazed
windows and a plant trough adjoining and fully tiled shower.
The communal grounds extend to 11 ½ acres and are maintained by the Residents Association and comprise
sweeping lawns, hedges, fruit trees, meadows.
4 HARD TENNIS COURTS, HEATED SWIMMING
POOL and a BARBECUE AREA. Council Tax Band
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