Attractive & interesting wing of a former convent with accommodation over 4 floors. Situated in a convenient location, close to the town & railway station. Parking & communal grounds.
No. 5 The Old Convent comprises a wing of an impressive & interesting Grade I Listed stone built former convent, believed to have been built in 1865 by George Edmond Street whose work included the Royal Courts of Justice. The house retains many features including ashlar stonework ceiling arches, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, stone mullion windows & timber floors. Prior to conversion, the building was a school with No. 5 historically acting as a gymnasium on the ground floor. A particular feature of the property is the impressively proportioned triple aspect drawing room with vaulted ceiling & open fireplace.
The house is situated within wonderful gardens & grounds of about 11 acres which include lawns, 2 tennis courts, an all-weather sports area, heated swimming pool & barbeque area. The Old Chapel houses a sports / recreational complex with table tennis, badminton & snooker facilities.
No. 5 has the benefit of two off-road parking spaces, there is also visitors’ parking.
East Grinstead station 0.5 mile, Lingfield 3 miles, Gatwick airport 9.5 miles, Tunbridge Wells 14 miles. (Distances approximate)
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