5 Bed Detached House For Sale Ormont Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5

Occupying a superb tucked-away position at the heart of the village, within walking distance of the village centre and the local primary school, a fabulous family home surrounded by lovely established gardens with spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two excellent floors. Built in 1993, the house displays architectural features typical of earlier periods with exteriors of red brick and tile hanging to the first floor along with stone cladding detail to the rear. The internal space extends to over 4,700 sq ft with some very impressive spaces including a 29ft triple aspect drawing room with three sets of doors leading directly to the gardens and a kitchen/breakfast room opening into a garden room with exposed brick walls and feature arched windows.

On the first floor are five bedrooms, all thoughtfully positioned to the rear of the house to enjoy the delightful southerly outlooks. The principal suite stands out with its impressive dimensions, measuring over 19ft x 19ft along with a private en suite whilst an additional bathroom and shower room serve the remaining bedrooms very well.

Outside

Set back and not visible from the road, the house is approached via a gravelled driveway leading to a spacious parking and turning area in front of the house as well as giving access to the double garage. The gardens surround the property with a wide terrace providing several seating areas adjoining a large area of well kept lawn. Mature trees perfectly frame the view, providing both seclusion and a wonderful backdrop and there are areas of beautiful established planting and shrubberies. In all about 1.4 acres.

Situation

Situated at the heart of Groombridge, the house is perfectly positioned for all that village life has to offer as well as for access to the lovely Ashdown Forest and local countryside via the network of public footpaths nearby. The thriving village has an active community with a local store, post office, bakery, various hostelries including The Crown in Old Groombridge and the village hall, which adjoins the village cricket ground. The Spa Valley Steam Railway also stops at Groombridge. The sought-after town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 4.6 miles (The Pantiles) where there are fabulous boutique stores, nationally known shopping such as Fenwicks, Hoopers and M&S, cafés, bars and restaurants, theatres and art centres. Tunbridge Wells mainline rail station has services to London Cannon Street, Charing Cross and London Bridge in under an hour. There are many highly regarded schools in the area including the village primary – St Thomas’ - Holmewood House preparatory school, Rose Hill, Brambletye in East Grinstead, the Michael Hall School in Forest Row, Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and public schools in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne.

Additional Information

Local Authority: Wealden District Council
Council Tax: Band F