Mayfield Lane, WADHURST, TN5

In an elevated position and situated at the head of a private access drive, an imposing, detached Victorian house of character dating from the 1880s. Retaining many period features, the house takes full advantage of its location and enjoys wonderful, extended views to the south. Windows are large allowing for maximum natural light penetration and for taking in the outlook and include large bay windows, some with leaded light detailing and some with shutters. There are a variety of fireplace styles, tall ceilings with ornate coving and stripped pine flooring in the principal reception areas. Flexibly arranged over three levels, the accommodation extends to over 5,960 square feet. The gracious, principal reception rooms are laid out across the upper ground floor level and are full of character, including the fine drawing room with two extraordinary, large bay windows framing the fabulous outlook. Also on this level are a suite of rooms, which could provide an annexe for a dependent relative or staff. The ground floor is given over to a wonderfully evocative farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with four oven Aga, opening through to the family room. Elsewhere are a number of very useful ancillary rooms provide for utility, pantry and storage space, as well as a wine cellar, gym and a shower room. Five bedrooms are situated on the upper level, two of which have en-suite facilities, the other three serviced by the family bathroom.

Outside

The property is approached from the lane via a pair of electrically operated, solid timber gates, opening on to a long, gravelled drive, leading to a wide parking and turning area in front of the house. Extending to in total approximately 2.46 acres, the gardens are a particular feature of the house providing year round colour and interest with formal and more relaxed parts of the grounds to enjoy. There is a large paved terrace traversing the rear of the house, an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the views. Large swathes of tiered lawn stretch down to a large pond. Elsewhere are mature trees, a kitchen garden and a fruit cage with storage provided by several timber sheds and a greenhouse.

Situation

Within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house is ideally situated to enjoy its location, whilst being only just over a mile from the centre of the popular small town of Wadhurst, where there is an excellent range of shops, whilst Tunbridge Wells (about 6.6 miles to The Pantiles) offers more comprehensive amenities. Wadhurst station (about 1.5 miles) has a regular, direct service to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Cannon Street from 54 minutes. There is an excellent choice of good schools in the area at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors including primary schools in Lamberhurst, Wadhurst and Frant, Sacred Heart at Wadhurst, Holmwood House, Marlborough House, Vine Hall and St Ronan’s prep schools with senior schools including Tonbridge, Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, Mayfield and Bede’s in Lower Dicker

Additional Information

Services: Mains gas, electricity and water; Shared private drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Wealden District Council;
Tax Band G