A beautifully converted former stables boasting contemporary and stylish design throughoutDescriptionStable cottage is a luxurious former Victorian stone stables in the middle of the forest on a tranquil private estate. The accommodation offers large rooms with high ceilings and elegant appointments throughout, creating a sense of opulence, grandeur and space.Impressive oak doors open to the entrance hall with French doors then leading to the garden and a galleried landing above. To the right of the hallway is a grand reception room and a beautiful oak staircase leading to the first floor. There is a further reception room with bespoke oak windows and en-suite bathroom fully fitted.To the left of the hallway, one walks through another imposing reception room to a picturesque hallway with a further reception room to the right. This room has French doors leading to the garden and an open fireplace. A door leading off this room opens onto the gym, sauna and shower room with further access to the garden. The hall has a marble fireplace and a second staircase leading to the first floor. There is also an understairs cloakroom.The light, airy and spacious kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with granite work surfaces and ample floor wall units. A large island unit is a feature of the room and there is a selection of appliances, many of them integrated. The utility room has additional wall units and a stainless-steel sink, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and two larders with shelving for storage.On the first floor, is a double bedroom with exposed oak beams, a window overlooking the side of the garden and large storage unit. En suite bathroom with shower over bath and bifold shower enclosure, exposed brick wall, built in shelving, basin with walnut drawer, back to wall mounted WC, chrome heated towel rail and tiled flooring. The landing has windows to the front and rear leading to a double bedroom with exposed oak beams, part glass walls and velux windows to the rear. The en suite bathroom has stylish grey mosaic wall tiles, a bath with shower, heated chrome towel rail and basin.The galleried upper hallway has a beautiful carved oak handrail and large windows overlooking the front of the property with an original Art Deco stained glass window to the rear.The first floor, accessed from the left staircase leads to a landing opening to double bedroom with en suite shower room and feature marble fireplace. Further double bedroom with en suite bathroom with built in shelves, storage and exposed brick wall. Hallway then leads to a small upper landing with feature fireplace leading to the Principal bedroom with vaulted ceilings and en suite bathroom.Externally there’s a gardener's room benefitting from a shower, WC and basin. The large courtyard to the front of the property provides ample parking, gardens and a further part walled garden to the rear which is mainly laid to lawn and wraps around to the side of the property.LocationThis property is situated on a private estate in a secluded location near the village of Dormansland and just 2.1 miles from the market town of East Grinstead, 11.4 miles from Crawley and 13 miles from Tunbridge Wells.Road and rail links: It is within approx. 11 miles of Gatwick Airport to the West and the M25 is located a few miles to the north, with its access to the National Motorway networks. East Grinstead has direct links to London in 1 hour 10 minutes Local Shopping: East Grinstead is 2.1 miles away with a number of supermarkets, shops and public houses. There are also many local country style pubs in the area and further shopping can be found in Lingfield 3.2 miles.Schools: Dormansland has a thriving village school taking children from the age of 4 to 11 and has close links with the local community, including the local nursery. Brambletye is an independent boarding and day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 7 – 13 years, situated in beautiful grounds in Lingfield. There is a pre-preparatory department, which takes boys and girls from the age of 3 to the age of 7. Further highly regarded private schools close by including Ashdown House in Forest Row and Notre Dame in Lingfield. Further information can be found on Leisure activities: This includes horse racing at nearby Lingfield Park, sailing and a variety of other water-sports at Weir Wood Reservoir and golf at various courses including Lingfield, Royal Ashdown Forest and Chartham Park.All distances and timings are approximate.Square Footage: 5,556 sq ftDirectionsFrom our office in Tunbridge Wells turn left onto the High Street and left again onto London Road continue straight over the first roundabout. Take the second turning at the second round about onto Major Yorks Road and continue up the hill. At the top turn left onto Langton Road. Continue along Langton Road for just over 2 miles and turn right onto Ashurst Road. Continue on Ashurst Hill and bear left at A264 continue along Holtye Road for approx 2 miles.Take a sharp turning to the right onto Sandhawes Hill and continue on this road which leads into Wilderwick Road. Pass the sign for Wilderwick House on the right and continue through a sharp right hand corner and over Wilderwick Bridge. Just after the bridge, turn right into a gravelled lane, marked "North Drive" and "Wilderwick Farm". Continue on this lane for 0.8 miles and bear left onto the tarmac road and continue through the woodlands. Pass Wilderwick Cottage on your right and continue to bear right and you will shortly find Wilderwick Stables.Additional InfoDeposit payable: £11,423.07 (6 weeks rent)Holding Deposit: £1,903.84 (1 weeks rent)Minimum Term: 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
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Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
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Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
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Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
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Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment