Durgates, Wadhurst
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- A most attractive detatched period cottage
- Within half a mile of the centre of Wadhurst
- Within 1 mile of the station with bus stop across the road
- 3 Bedrooms
- Beautifully presented
- Pretty cottage gardens
Description
Believed to date back to the late 18th Century, this handsome, detached cottage is Grade II listed and displays character features including multi-pane sash and casement windows and a fireplace in the sitting room housing a gas “woodburning” stove.
To the front of the house is a pretty cottage garden, enclosed by a white picket fence with steps down from the pavement and a brick laid pathway leading to the front door. A separate pathway leads down the side of the cottage to a gate providing access to the rear garden without the need for going through the house.
One enters into the cosy double aspect sitting room, which features a brick fireplace with bressummer beam housing a gas stove and multi pane sash window to the front.Adjoining the sitting room is the dining room, which also has a double aspect with sash window to the front and features oak flooring and a serving hatch to the kitchen.
The farmhouse-style kitchen comprises wall and base units with marble effect worktops and tiled splashbacks and a terracotta tiled floor. It has an integrated Bosch oven and gas hob with extractor over, a fridge and space for a dishwasher and washing machine. There is a pretty casement window overlooking the rear garden by the sink. A door leads out to the rear garden.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a ground floor WC with shower and space for a washing machine. Accessed externally from the rear garden is a utility room/garden store.
Arranged over the first floor are two generous double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes along one wall and the other featuring a decorative fireplace. Both have sash windows to the front. There is also a third, single bedroom and a bathroom with shower attachment over a panelled bath and useful built-in storage.
The rear garden has a paved terrace along the back of the house and an area of lawn with mature shrub borders. The garden is enclosed with close-board fencing.
The property is located in the Durgates area of Wadhurst, which has a convenience store. It is located just a short walk away from the primary school, nursery and Sacred Heart Catholic School.The centre of Wadhurst is only about half a mile away, offering a wide selection of amenities including pubs, cafes, a Jempson’s supermarket with post office facility, pharmacy, family run butcher, doctors surgery, dentist and much more. Uplands secondary Academy is also in the town.
The mainline rail station is just under 1 mile from the property and there is a bus service running past the cottage that can take you to and from the station if you didn’t want to walk. Both the bus and the trains serve Tunbridge Wells, where even more amenities can be found. Services from Wadhurst rail station run to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street (Wadhurst to London Bridge in around 55 minutes).
The Area is designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the surrounding countryside is a delight to explore. Bewl Water Reservoir is easily accessible for keen walkers.
The town has a thriving community and hosts many events and clubs for all ages to attend. There is a sports centre at Uplands and various sports clubs including tennis, football, bowls and cricket.
Road connections are good with the A21 accessible at nearby Lamberhurst and Flimwell, providing direct access to the M25 and London to the North and Hastings/the Coast to the South.
Material Information
Wealden District Council. Tax Band E (rates are not expected to rise upon completion).
Mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage.
The property is believed to be of brock construction with painted and half weatherboarded elevations under a slate tiled roof.
We are not aware of any safety issues or cladding issues.We are not aware of any asbestos at the property.
The property is located within the AONB.
The title makes reference to easements, we suggest you seek legal advice on the title.
According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a high risk of surface water flooding, but we are not aware of there having been any flooding issues at the property.
Broadband coverage: According to Ofcom, superfast broadband is available to this property.
There is mobile coverage from various networks.
We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity.
We are not aware of planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.
The property does not have step free access.
Description
Pear Tree Cottage is situated in the middle of this historic and charming village, just yards from the nearest shop and approximately 0.9 of a mile from the station. It is believed to have been built in 1750 and is white weather boarded and brick under a slate roof.
The front door leads into a charming sitting room, with sash window to front, small window to side and an open fireplace. A door leads into the dining room, again with a sash window to front, oak flooring, and former chimney. This room is ideal for entertaining and has a hatch opening to the kitchen.
The recently fitted shaker-style kitchen boasts quarry tiled flooring, marble-effect worktops with an integrated sink and drainer, grey units with appliances including a Bosch electric oven, 4-burner gas hob, extractor hood and space for a dishwasher. There's also an integrated Bosch fridge A window looks out into the pretty garden to the rear.
The former kitchen chimney breast now forms a boiler cupboard. A...
Location
The property is located in the Durgates are of Wadhurst village, less than a mile from the main-line station providing excellent links to both London and the coast, both of which can be reached within the hour.
Within a few yards of the property there is also a local newsagent, dentist, hairdressers and bus stop. Wadhurst is a very pretty and characterful Village with a pretty predominantly Period High Street in an area of outstanding natural beauty which has much to offer.
Wadhurst also offers Churches of various denominations within a good and strong community. From a social point of view there are many choices to be made from Period Inns, Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Café's an Art Gallery and many other Societies and Clubs.
Wadhurst has a thriving High street with a supermarket, a family run butchers, greengrocer , chemist, delicatessen, banks, gift shop, an excellent library, traditional Post Office and book shop. Wadhurst also benefits from a very good...
Brochures
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- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Durgates, Wadhurst
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Wadhurst Station0.9 miles
- Frant Station3.0 miles
- Stonegate Station3.5 miles
About the agent
Burnett's is an established, Award-winning Estate Agency with offices in Mayfield and Wadhurst, committed to providing a first class service. Each property is individual, as are the requirements of our clients, which is why we adapt ourselves to suit all needs.
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