Olivo, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, East Grinstead, Surrey, RH19

A very special architect designed family house set in a tucked away rural position well away from the road and views over its own field so has potential as a small holding or equestrian property.
Hall, Cloakrooms, Kitchen/dining/family room, Utility room, Study/bedroom 4
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, 2 Further bedrooms, Family bathroom
Double garage, Gardens with terracing, decking, lawn, borders and a tree deck, Covered barbeque area
Studio/home office, Greenhouse and garden shed, Orchard and woodland, Paddock
About 14¾ acres

A very special architect designed family house set in a tucked away rural position well away from the road and views over its own field so has potential as a small holding or equestrian property.
Hall, Cloakrooms, Kitchen/dining/family room, Utility room, Study/bedroom 4
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, 2 Further bedrooms, Family bathroom
Double garage, Gardens with terracing, decking, lawn, borders and a tree deck, Covered barbeque area
Studio/home office, Greenhouse and garden shed, Orchard and woodland, Paddock
About 14¾ acres
Property
This wonderful home was completed in 2020 and was designed by a local architect Stephen Sawkings RIBA. It has a state of the art standing seam red Zinc roof, aluminium triple glazed windows and Howdens designed bathrooms and utility room. It is a Smart Home with systems being controlled remotely including lighting (lightwave), a HEOS sounder system linked to the television, CCTV, Security/intruder alarm, boiler, Klargester, gates, door entry system and automated generator. It has large format colour matched tiled flooring throughout, under floor heating and recess lighting. It is situated close to Hedgecourt Lake a privately run yachting club for the keen mariner.

The front door opens into the hall where there is a built in cupboard which houses the hot water tank, under floor heating and coms for the house. Glazed sliding door open to the kitchen/dining room/family room which has sliding doors to the decking and a freestanding fully glazed wood burner flanked by display shelves. The kitchen area is fitted with wall and floor units, granite worksurfaces and an island unit with breakfast bar. It also has a double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher. The principal bedroom has a ceiling fan, a dressing area with fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed shower room. There are 3 further bedrooms, one of which could be used as a study and a delightful family utility room and cloakroom.

Outside
The house is approached along a private lane and a pair of wooden electric gates open onto a large parking and turning area at the front of the house. Beside the parking area are double garage one of which is housing the generator and private water system. Next to the garage is a greenhouse. On the other side of the drive is the covered outside kitchen with oven, hob, wine fridge, rotisserie, granite worktop, seating area and electricity and lighting connected.
The main garden is to the east of the house and has a wonderful view over the paddock. There is decking alongside the house which leads out onto the lawn. Paved paths lead through the lawn to further seating areas with a water feature and a tree deck. In the garden is a home office/studio which could be used as an annex subject to planning and a couple of garden sheds. Beyond the garden is an orchard area and the paddock. Beside the paddock is a woodland area with stable and stores.

Local Amenities & Surrounding Area
The property is wonderfully secluded, situated in a convenient rural location, set well away from the road yet readily accessible to the M23 for the commuter. On the southern boundary is a Surrey Wildlife Trust Reserve, which is SSSI and to the north is Bakers Wood, which is a protected woodland. A short walk from the property is Hedgecourt Lake a 45 acre lake, used for yachting and fishing with yachting club membership available and moorings for boats also available.

Felbridge has local shops and a primary school. East Grinstead has much to offer, with a wide range of local stores and supermarkets. The nearby towns of Crawley and Tunbridge Wells are also within easy reach. There are excellent schools at Halsford Park, St. Peters Catholic primary and Imberhorne secondary. Good private schools are also within easy reach.   Felbridge has some excellent clubs including cricket, tennis, bowls, and football. Golf is available at Chartham Park, Royal Ashdown and Copthorne. Ashdown Forest and Lingfield Racecourse are also nearby.

Communications
Mainline rail services to London are from Three Bridges and Gatwick. The M23 (about 3½ miles) gives access to Gatwick Airport, the coast, M25 and national motorway network.
Directions
From junction 10 of M23 head west on the A264 towards East Grinstead. Cross over the next 2 roundabouts, heading towards East Grinstead and after about 1 mile take a private lane on the left-hand side just before the sign to Furnace Wood. At the top of the lane turn right following it around to the end where the house is on the right.

Tenure, Local Authorities and Services
Freehold. Surrey County Council: 0345 600 9009. Tandridge District Council: 01883 722000 Council Tax band G. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Private water. LPG heating (under floor). Wired in back-up generator. Photovoltaic panels on garage roof.
Council Tax Band: G