Property description
With far reaching northerly views to the front, Rusper House is a fine detached house, set in a commanding position within a sought after private estate. With origins dating back to the early twentieth century, the house has recently undergone a programme of extension and refurbishment resulting in a handsome house which marries together period detailing with sophisticated contemporary styling. Reception rooms are arranged around the wide Reception Hall, which has an oak staircase ascending to the first floor. The Drawing Room has a triple aspect and period stone fireplace, whilst the Dining Room has hardwood, dark oak floors and French Doors to the rear terrace. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room has been furnished with a porcelain tiled floor, white wooden units under white granite work surfaces and fitted with an American style fridge freezer, a gas range cooker, dishwasher and a wine cooler. It is open plan to the Family Room and has a casual dining area, thereby creating a marvellous family area. The Utility Room houses integrated appliances a new boiler providing hot water to the newly installed central heating system. From the Reception Hall the easy rising stairs lead to the Landing where there are four double bedrooms, a single bedroom/Study and the Family Bathroom. The Master Suite has a dual aspect and a spacious En-Suite Bathroom, while the Guest Bedroom has an En-Suite Shower Room.
SituationThe property is situated in Dormans Park which is a favoured residential area with privately maintained roads in a semi-rural location. Dormans Station is 0.9 miles and has direct train services to London Bridge (57 mins) and London Victoria (54 mins). Lingfield Village is approximately 2 miles and East Grinstead 3.5 miles with more extensive shopping and supermarkets. Gatwick Airport is about 11.6 miles with access to the M25 at Godstone 9 miles. Local schools include Notre Dame, Lingfield and a village primary school.
OutsideRusper House is approached via a pair of electrically operated wrought iron gates to a gravelled drive which sweeps on to the house and to the detached Triple Garage, which has electric opening doors. Behind this and facing on to the rear garden is a fine Studio/Sun Room which has wooden floors to the ground floor and French Doors opening to the garden. Plumbing has been provided for the installation of a Kitchenette if so desired by a new owner and there is a WC/Cloakroom. The first floor is given over to a large Studio which could be used for a variety of uses including bedroom accommodation for guests or staff. The gardens are simply landscaped with large expanses of level lawn and have banks of mature flowering shrubs such as rhododendrons and paved terraces accessed directly from the Sun Room and the Kitchen/Family Room.
Property Features :
- Handsome refurbished period house
- Sought after private estate
- Period features with contemporary styling
- Five bedrooms and three receptions
- Triple Garage