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Ryst Wood Road, Forest Row, RH18

South East

£1,400,000

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
3900 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A detached six-bedroom house in Forest Row, offering approximately 4,000 sq ft of accommodation and mature grounds stated to extend to around an acre, subject to verification. The layout includes a large entrance hall, a 22ft sitting room, a separate dining room, a fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom and boiler room. The kitchen is described as having extensive work surfaces and storage, with a gas hob, extractor and integrated double oven. Heating is stated to be mains gas-fired warm air ducted heating. Five bedrooms are arranged on the ground floor, alongside two bathrooms described as refitted and fitted with baths, overhead showers, washbasins and WCs. Upstairs are two further double bedrooms, a shower room with sauna, a central office or additional bedroom, and a games and hobbies room of almost 40ft. The listing notes scope to adapt the accommodation, including the possibility of an annexe or space for two households, subject to planning and other necessary consents. Automatic gates open onto a driveway with extensive off-road parking and an attached double garage. The grounds include lawns, established trees and shrubs, a paved terrace, an old pond and a further garage or workshop. The property is marketed by Mansell McTaggart in Forest Row.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £359/sq ft, the asking price is about 20.6% below the local average, making this a strong opportunity to acquire a substantial home at a comparatively low price per square foot. The photographed rooms look clean and usable, while the dated kitchen styling and some older finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh; the existing renovation range is £6,000–£18,000.

The standout is the scale and flexibility: around 3,900 sq ft, mature grounds of approximately an acre (to be verified), and a nearly 40ft games room that could be adapted to suit different needs. The listing also describes potential for an annexe or two-household arrangement, subject to feasibility and any required consents. The visible exterior and roof appear maintained, and the grounds look established and well kept.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire approximately 3,900 sq ft at an asking price around 20.6% below the local average per square foot.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen styling and selected interior finishes while retaining the clean, usable spaces.
  • Make use of the nearly 40ft games room and versatile accommodation; an annexe or two-household arrangement is a possibility subject to feasibility and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Ryst Wood Road, Forest Row, RH18
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£5,289
Based on a loan of £1,050,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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