Ashley Road, Rotherfield, TN6

Consent has been granted to create a unique and generous home, situated in a beautiful semi-rural countryside position, overlooking farmland fields. The spacious and exceptional “Grand Designs” style family home is arranged over two levels, and embraces an ultra-contemporary design with large open plan spaces and extensive glazing, taking advantage of the natural incline of the plot and the tree lined setting. The plot itself is very secluded, situated down a private lane, close to the popular village of Rotherfield, and to the south of Tunbridge Wells, popular for its beautiful architecture and extensive amenities.

The detailed plans are for a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, totalling 5000 sq. ft. with a balcony terrace flanking the upper floor from which to enjoy the setting and views. Indeed the rural views from the house and the natural incline of the plot, have led to a design that sees most of the living accommodation on the upper floor, accessed from ground level to the front. It is felt that this could be altered to suit individual requirements if required (interested parties will need to take their own professional advice on this point). The upper floor, which is accessed from the ground level to the front, incorporates an entrance hall, extensive open plan kitchen/dining/seating area, a large sitting room, cloakroom, and utility room. There will also be a guest bedroom with its own ensuite on this floor, perfect for guests. Stairs then lead down to the lower level, where there will be four further bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom and arranged to enjoy the rural setting. In addition there is a home cinema room and gym, plus a further room currently designed to serve as a home study, but equally perfect for further bedroom space.

The total size of the plot is 2.5 acres and there will be generous parking to the front of the property along with a double garage. To the rear, the house will enjoy a south-eastern aspect and views of the surrounding countryside. The yellow plan on these details shows the plot boundary, as demarked by the blue line. The site map simply shows the location of the proposed new build, and not the actual boundary.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Planning consent granted under reference: WD/202½402/FULL. The floorplans contained within the planning permission are those shown here. Consent was granted on 3rd August 2022, but the foundations for the garage have been completed to commence the build, meaning that the consent has not expired.

All planning conditions are detailed on the Decision Notice dated 3rd August 2022, for which a copy is available on request. Many of these planning conditions have been satisfied, full details of which will be disclosed to all interested parties.

EPC Rating: D

Location

The plot is situated down a long private drive, just a few minutes drive from the centre of Rotherfield village. Amenities include a general store, two pubs, hairdressers, and tea room. Also close by are both Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells with their larger selection of entertainment facilities and amenities, a mainline station to London and strong state and independent secondary school options, including those in the sought-after Kent Grammar system.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway