£795,000

Ashwood Court, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5BT — The Square

UPRN 10033414086
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Reception rooms
1,270Sq ft

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About this home

A beautifully appointed penthouse apartment in a highly desirable location adjoining Ashdown Forest, The Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and the cricket club. Entrance hall, Cloakroom, Sitting/dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room with boiler room. Principal bedroom with en suite bath/shower room, dressing area and study area, Bedroom 2 with en suite shower room. Large private south facing balcony, Gated underground parking with 2 parking spaces and storage area, Communal gardens. Property Ashwood Court is in a wonderful location a short distance from the village centre. This penthouse apartment is on the third floor and has been beautifully renovated incorporating vaulted ceilings and engineered oak floor runs through the principal rooms and underfloor heating to all the tiled areas. The main entrance to the building opens into an impressive octagonal central hall with a glazed atrium. There is a lift as well as stairs to the upper floors and down to the parking area. The apartment has a spacious entrance hall, which is open to the main living space, which in turn, has a built-in cinema surround system, a Sonos music system, which is also available in the bedrooms, kitchen and main bathroom, a bio ethanol fire and, French windows to the balcony. The impressive kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully fitted with wall and floor units, silestone quartz work surfaces and integrated Bosch appliances, including dual zone induction hob, oven, microwave/oven, dishwasher and 2 fridge drawers. There is also an island unit with breakfast bar. The principal bedroom has a door to the balcony, a dressing area with built in wardrobes, a well-appointed en-suite bath/shower room and a study area. Bedroom 2 has a door to the balcony and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. There is also a separate WC and utility room with integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. On the lower ground floor are 2 parking spaces and a cage store. To the side of the building is guest parking. On the south side of the property is a communal area of garden with lawn, flowerbeds, hedging and a bench. Local Authorities and Services East Sussex County Council: 03456080190. Council tax band F. All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Wealden District Council: 01892 653311. Directions From Forest Row take the B2110 Hartfield Road and after about ¼ mile turn right into Chapel Lane. Proceed to the top of the hill, bear to the right and Ashwood Court will be found on the right. Tenure Leasehold 125 years from 1/7/2003. Ground rent £400 pa. Service charge 1/7/23 to 30/6/24 £3,481.88. Local Amenities & Communications The A22 runs through the centre of the village providing good access to the M25 and London. The railway station at East Grinstead offers services to London Bridge/Victoria in about 54 minutes. Gatwick is about 13 miles away. Forest Row has good local amenities, restaurants, golf and sports clubs. East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells have a further range of shops, transport and recreational facilities. There is an excellent selection of schools in the surrounding area. The Ashdown Forest is the largest free public access space in the South East. It is a great place for walking and enjoying spectacular views over the Sussex countryside. Sitting/dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Principal bedroom with en suite bath/shower room, dressing area and study area, Bedroom 2 with en suite shower room. Entrance hall, Cloakroom, Utility room with boiler room. Large private south facing balcony, Gated underground parking with 2 parking spaces and storage area, Communal gardens.

Large private south facing balcony, Gated underground parking with 2 parking spaces and storage area, Communal gardens.Sitting/dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Principal bedroom with en suite bath/shower room, dressing area and study area, Bedroom 2 with en suite shower room.Entrance hall, Cloakroom, Utility room with boiler room.

Energy Performance

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Band C — Fairly energy efficientPotential: Band B

Based on the property’s Energy Performance Certificate.

Running costs

Lighting£152 / year
Hot water£132 / year
Heating£364 / year
Total annual energy£648

From the property's Energy Performance Certificate. Actual costs will vary.

Sales history

£395,000Sold in 2021

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£4,267per month

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£29,750

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Council tax in this area (2026-27)

In Forest Row, Wealden, estimated 2026-27 council tax averages £273 a month for a couple and £205 for a single person; the most common band is D (£2,728 a year).

Couple
£273 / month
Single person
£205 / month
Most common band
D

Area estimate — this home's bill depends on its band

Wealden council tax bands 2026-27
Band A£1,819 / year
Band B£2,122 / year
Band C£2,425 / year
Band D£2,728 / year
Band E£3,335 / year
Band F£3,941 / year
Band G£4,547 / year
Band H£5,457 / year

Estimated from ONS, Ofgem and Census data. Single-person figures include the 25% single-person discount.

The Square

Area at a glance

  • House pricesAbove UK Average
  • Living costsSimilar to UK Average
  • Transport linksBelow UK Average
  • Local amenitiesBelow UK Average
  • Safety of areaAbove UK Average
  • SchoolsBelow UK Average
  • Healthcare accessBelow UK Average