Blackham, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3

Exceptional Grade II Listed farmhouse with uninterrupted countryside views in the village of Blackham.

Description

Dating back to circa 1520, this characterful farmhouse occupies a rural setting within the village of Blackham, with gardens and open countryside, offering, well-proportioned accommodation and rural tranquillity. Salehurst Farm showcases a wealth of period features and is accompanied by a substantial detached barn with planning consent for conversion.

The versatile accommodation consists of with three reception rooms on the ground floor. The elegant drawing room is centred around the open fireplace, complemented by exposed ceiling beams and a picture window framing views across the gardens. The dining room has a brick-paved floor and a further wood burner in the inglenook fireplace creating an inviting space for entertaining. A cosy double-aspect sitting room/snug provides additional space to the west of the house.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of bespoke cabinetry beneath oak worktops and features a range cooker, with ample space for informal dining. A generous rear hall serves as a practical working area of the house, incorporating a utility space and ground floor shower room.

On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom and two further bedrooms enjoy spectacular rural views and boast wide oak floorboards, while the fourth bedroom lies to the rear of the house adjacent to the recently refitted bathroom. Concealed steps from the landing ascend to a further impressive bedroom on the top floor, where panoramic views are enjoyed and access is provided to a large, versatile loft space.

The driveway, with an electric gate, provides generous parking. The detached barn features twin sets of double doors, a workshop to one side, and a first-floor studio with planning permission granted for conversion into substantial ancillary accommodation, comprising a large ground floor living space and, above, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a dressing room, along with the addition of a new garage bay.

The gardens lie predominantly to the front of the house, arranged to make the most of the far-reaching valley views. Formal lawns are bordered with planted beds, with a gently sloping meadow beyond hosting fruit trees - including apple, pear, plum and quince - offering seasonal produce. Within the meadow is a stable and a particularly picturesque fenced pond shaded by mature trees, creating a serene and private outdoor haven.

Location

Salehurst Farm is found nestled within the pretty village of Blackham, just 5 miles to the west of the major town Tunbridge Wells and just north of Ashurst village, which has a Parish Church and a mainline station with direct trains to London. This location offers rural living whilst being close to excellent local amenities.

Tunbridge Wells (approximately 6.5 miles from Salehurst Farm) offers a variety of specialist shops, cafés, bars and restaurants and is well served by supermarkets and retailers, with two theatres, and an Odeon cinema. For sporting amenities, there are a number of private health clubs in the town and golf at The Nevill members’ club, along with country pursuits around the Ashdown Forest to the west and Bewl Water reservoir to the south east.

The nearby village of Hartfield is well equipped for everyday needs including a store, butcher, primary school, nursery school, doctors' surgery, church, two public houses and the famous 'Pooh Corner' tea rooms, shop and museum. There are also local amenities in Fordcombe, Langton Green and Groombridge. The town of East Grinstead lies 6.5 miles to the west also offering a wide range of facilities and amenities.

Schools: Primary schools in Langton Green, Penshurst, Speldhurst, Withyham, Groombridge and Fordcombe. Secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Preparatory schools include Brambletye, Cumnor House, Ashdown House, Holmewood House in Langton Green and Rose Hill in Tunbridge Wells. Private senior schools in Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield and Benenden for girls, and Co-ed options at Sevenoaks, Brighton and Eastbourne

Mainline rail: Ashurst station (approximately 1.5 miles) with services to London Bridge, whilst Tunbridge Wells has services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street. Hildenborough to the north is reached within approximately 9 miles.

Square Footage: 2,428 sq ft


Acreage: 1.14 Acres

Additional Info

Local Authority: Wealden District Council

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private (sewage treatment plant) drainage. Oil-fired central heating.