Beechlands, Best Beech Hill, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5

A stunning portion of an impressive country mansion, enjoying far reaching rural views and situated on the edge of the popular village of Wadhurst

Description

The property forms the central portion of a beautiful former Edwardian priory situated on the edge of Wadhurst amongst beautiful communal grounds.

Points of particular note include a large and very impressive reception hall with high corniced ceiling, parquet floor, open fireplace and sweeping staircase rising to the first floor.

The elegant drawing room also benefits from parquet flooring, a charming decorative fireplace and a deep bay window to the rear, overlooking the wonderful communal gardens and terrace. Double doors open into the kitchen which is beautifully fitted with a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen with granite work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances. French doors open directly onto the private York stone terrace.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom has built in wardrobes, French doors opening onto a covered balcony with stunning views, and a door into a stylish bathroom with roll top bath, a large tiled shower and again with doors opening onto the balcony. The second bedroom on this floor also has built in cupboards and an en suite shower room. On the second floor, a large landing provides an ideal study area between two very good size bedrooms served by a family bathroom. All the rooms to the rear of the house enjoy really lovely views across the beautiful gardens and the surrounding countryside.

Beechlands is accessed from a long driveway leading to the front of the house and provides parking and turning for several vehicles as well as access to a double garage. To the rear there is a private York stone terrace with steps to communal grounds. These are mainly laid to lawn with a wide selection of mature plants, shrubs and trees and with a large ornamental pond crossed with a feature stone bridge.

Please note, photographs were taken more than a year ago.

Location

Beechlands is located in a beautifully elevated position close to the popular village of Wadhurst where an excellent range of local shops including a butchers, greengrocer and wine merchants as well as a mainline station.

Wadhurst village (2.5 miles) offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, supermarket, post office, library, doctors, chemist, cafes and a garage. Comprehensive shopping is catered for in Tunbridge Wells (7.5 miles).

Nearby Bewl Water Reservoir (7.3 miles) offers a wide range of activities including fishing, sailing, rowing and wonderful walks around the reservoir. The award winning Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is within approximately 9.5 miles and is now recognised as the most complete collection of conifers on one site anywhere in the world and offers further woodland walks, cycling, riding, and outdoor music concerts. The National Trust run Scotney Castle (6.6 miles) offering picturesque gardens against the backdrop of a moated medieval castle and Victorian country mansion, with 780 acres of beautiful parkland, woodland and traditional hop gardens to enjoy.

Schools: Primaries in Wadhurst, Stonegate and Mark Cross, preparatory schools include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Sacred Heart Catholic school (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst). Nearby Mayfield has its own well-regarded primary school as well as the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. State secondaries include Uplands Community Technology College in Wadhurst, and Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Buses: Regular school and public bus services operate from Wadhurst.

Communications: The A267 Frant Road links to the A21 and onto the M25 (junction 5). Gatwick airport is about 30.1 miles to the west. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is about 45.8 miles to the east.

Please note, all distances are approximate.





Additional Info

Deposit payable: £4,038.46 (5 weeks rent)
Holding Deposit: £807.69 (1 weeks rent)
Minimum Term: 6 months

Rent must be paid monthly in advance