6 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Wadhurst, TN5 7QG £2,350,000

Further accommodation is available in the easterly wing of the house which incorporates a flexible self-contained annexe with ground floor sitting room and bathroom with a staircase up to two bedrooms. The property has been built in an elevated position overlooking its 16 acres of parkland and enjoys glorious south-westerly views.

The property is approached through electric wrought iron gates. There is a sweeping gravel drive, flanked by trees and culminating in a substantial parking area to the front of the house. There is also parking with hard-standing at the side of the property and two double garages. The front aspect of the house enjoys wonderful far-reaching views over the expansive gardens, marquee lawn and undulating countryside beyond.

The house provides a delightful and private setting. The gardens feature an abundance of varying types of mature trees including oak, sweet chestnut, monkey puzzle and Scots pine and together with seasonal shrubs which give colour and interest throughout the seasons. An unusual feature is an original brandy vat which is now used as a pool house/storage area.

There is a heated outdoor swimming pool measuring some 40ft x 16ft with semi-circular feature on one side with steps into the pool and an all weather tennis court.

Outbuildings include a substantial 60ft x 40ft hangar with roller door and a vehicle inspection pit. This building lends itself to various uses and was, until very recently, used for the storage of classic cars. There is a detached unconverted barn which overlooks the former vineyard, together with the park-like gardens and grounds totalling over 16 acres.

Due to the orientation of the property this family home benefits from not only good natural sunlight but also breathtaking sunsets.

Location
The property is conveniently situated within the parish of Goudhurst and Kilndown close to Bewl Water Reservoir which offers a wide range of activities including sailing, rowing, fishing and wonderful walks. Bedgebury Pinetum is close by which also has excellent local walks, cycling paths, horse riding and, at certain times of the year, occasional open-air concerts and seasonal events such as Christmas lights in the forest. The property is approximately 3.8 miles to the west of the popular village of Hawkhurst which offers local shopping and amenities including a Kino digital cinema, Waitrose, Tesco supermarkets and a variety of independent shops and restaurants. There are also a number of wonderful country pubs within a short driving distance of the house.

There are good train connections from Etchingham (5.3 miles), Wadhurst (6.3 miles) which have frequent services to London via London Bridge and Waterloo East. Tonbridge mainline station has services to both London, the south and east coasts including Hastings, Canterbury and Ashford.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the area both primary, secondary, state and private. The property is near Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England primary school and is within the catchment area for Cranbrook school. Grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Maidstone including Tonbridge Girls Grammar School (TGGS), the Weald, Maidstone Grammar School and the The Judd school. There are also a number of local pre-prep and prep schools being Marlborough House, Vinehall School and Saint Ronans. Private secondary schools include Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School, Benenden and Bethany school.