Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3

One of four spacious Grade II Listed family homes, converted from the indoor riding school of this exceptional Victorian country estate.

Description

A well presented and recently updated family home, forming a quarter section of the huge, grade II listed, riding school conversion, tucked-away within this exceptional Victorian country estate. This setting provides a feeling of peace and seclusion, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of a distinct residential community.
The property benefits from new bespoke windows and a stylish Rencraft fitted kitchen, which has limestone flooring and Dekton stone work surfaces, together with painted bespoke cabinetry, incorporating a larder cupboard and breakfast bar and complete with quality appliances, including a Falcon range cooker with induction hob and a Fisher Paykal fridge/freezer. There is access here and from the main reception rooms onto the terracing and garden, with the receptions being generously proportioned, and the drawing room having painted wall panelling and a fitted wood burning stove in the classical style fireplace. There is also a separate family room and upstairs, a spacious principal bedroom suite with shower room (recently refurbished), plus four further bedrooms and two family bathrooms set over the first and second floors.
The four houses all have direct access into the impressive, communal atrium style courtyard, which has a large planted central flower bed.
Outside there is a shared drive leading to one other house, car parking and a double garage. In addition, the established west facing lawn garden has mature boundaries, while collectively, The Old Riding School comprises the four homes and benefits from a communal field and tennis court too, with about 5 acres in total.

Location

The property is situated in a semi-rural position in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set towards the end of a long, shared tree-lined drive from Corseley Road, and about 1.8 miles from the centre of Groombridge village, with an enclave of properties, extrapolated from the original Victorian country estate.

Groombridge enjoys a thriving community and local amenities include a well-regarded primary school, GP’s surgery, general store, bakery, post office, two churches and two public houses, one positioned right on the picturesque village green. Leisure facilities include a cricket ground, tennis club, bowls club and recreation ground, with children’s play area. The stunning Groombridge Place mansion in the heart of this village is now in the process of becoming one of The Pig group of hotel restaurants, which is aiming to be open in 2026.

Further amenities are available in Tunbridge Wells (about 6.3 miles to the north) or Crowborough with a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose (about 5 miles to the south).

Preparatory schools include Holmewood House (Langton Green), Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells), Brambletye and Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf (Forest Row). Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, entry by academic performance in the 11-plus exam. Private Schools at Sevenoaks for boys and girls, Tonbridge for boys and Mayfield for girls, with further co-ed options going south at Bedes, Lewes, Brighton and Eastbourne.

Mainline rail: Southern Rail at Eridge,1.5 miles, with London Bridge in about 60 minutes. South East Trains at Tunbridge Wells (5.4 miles), with Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in under 1 hour.

Communications: M25 (junction 5) via the A21 just north of Tunbridge Wells about 17.5 miles. Gatwick airport about 21 miles via the A264. Eurotunnel at Folkestone about 50 miles.

Square Footage: 3,601 sq ft



Directions

TN3 9PH - From Eridge Railway Station, turn right on to Forge Road and continue until you reach Corseley Road. Turn left, and the entrance to the Leyswood Estate will be on your left. Continue past the Gate House, and follow the driveway until the road forks. Keep left/straight on and the drive to The Old Riding School is clearly marked on your left.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity, Private drainage (shared sewage treatment plant), Oil Central heating.

Outgoing: Wealden District Council, Tax band: G Improvement indicator is noted

Please note, there are two elements to communal charges: -The right to use the private estate drive is currently charged at £120/annum, per vehicle. This creates a sinking fund for works, managed by the drive association.- The Old Riding School comprising the four freehold properties has its own communal areas to maintain, including the central atrium, the driveways, the field, the tennis court and the communal water treatment plant, which was newly installed in 2021. There is no sinking fund in this case and so costs are met annually and will therefore vary. The last 12 months has seen a charge at £600 for number 4.

Please note, some of the photography was taken in November 2024.