Property description

A fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed 16th century detached cottage retaining a wealth of characterful features ranging from multiple fireplaces and exposed beams to original flooring, with the local history embedded in the foundations of this former Gardeners Cottage.

Tala, as it is now known, was named after a local landlord and was once two separate cottages, which has since been converted into one larger dwelling tucked away in one of the oldest parts of Crawley, surrounded by gardens with a secure gated entrance.

This four bedroom property has been lovingly restored and sympathetically modernised over the years to accommodate modern family living with the town centre and station just a short walk away.

Upon entering the property via a 17th Century Ash door to side you are welcomed into an inner lobby with access to a study/office with views across the garden. Opposite is a useful downstairs shower room equipped with a shower cubicle and Aqualisa shower unit, wash hand basin with vanity storage, low level WC, towel warmer and window.
Heading through the inner lobby you will find a large open plan living room boasting an exceptional inglenook fireplace and gas log burner that really depicts the heart of this cottage and creates a perfect cosy environment to relax or indeed entertain. This room is also of dual aspect with windows to front and rear with original parquet flooring underneath the carpet fittings to retain its condition.
A further reception room can then be found beyond the living room with direct access to the front garden with stone flooring and a recently serviced boiler concealed within a storage cupboard. This room is versatile enough to become an entrance hallway, dining room or boot/utility room.
Completing the downstairs is a kitchen, once again with lovely views over the gardens and access to them via another oak door. The current owners have obtained planning permission to extend the kitchen both in width and length to bring the room more in line with the rest of the cottage (cr/2018/0264/ful).

Stairs from the living room take you to the first floor landing and access to all four bedrooms and family bathroom with additional unique character to each room including Victorian fireplaces, oak flooring and vaulted ceilings.
The master bedroom is divided into two rooms and offers potential to be converted into one larger bedroom with the addition of an en-suite shower room. Currently there is a built-in cupboard housing a water tank and an open eaves storage area located above head height.
The bathroom is fitted in a white suite comprising a panelled bath with wall mounted Aqualisa shower unit, low level WC, wash hand basin and towel warmer.

Outside

Whilst there is no driveway or potential for off-road parking, there are ample surrounding roads that offer a vast amount of permit parking to ensure both owners and visitors alike can always park close by. The grounds surrounding the cottage are well maintained with a variety of mature tree and hedge borders, including various fruit trees and conifers. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn on each side with a patio area abutting the foot of the property, enclosed by fencing with two timber sheds and even an unused water well!
In addition, there is a brick-built outbuilding with a recently replaced tile roof currently divided in two, one section now a utility cupboard housing space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier and the other section for added storage.
Finally, the current owners rent a parcel of land from Crawley Borough Council that they use as a vegetable patch, whilst also providing rear access. This we believe can be continued by the next owner at a small cost of around £40 per year paid to Crawley Council.

Referral Fees

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Amenities

Grade II listed 16th century cottage

Detached

Three reception rooms

Four bedrooms

Downstairs shower room and upstairs bathroom

Planning permission granted to extend kitchen to side (cr/2018/0264/ful)

Boasting original character features throughout

Wrap-around mature gardens

Council Tax Band 'E'

EPC 'D'