An attractive Victorian lodge house with a detached annexe and delightful gardens, set in a semi-rural position.

Description

Set within a wonderfully quiet semi rural enclave between the highly regarded villages of Rotherfield and Mayfield, Kingsbury Lodge is a striking Victorian residence that beautifully balances period elegance with contemporary comfort. The property has been thoughtfully extended and updated by the current owners, resulting in a home of versatility, charm and practicality.

The main house is arranged over two floors and offers four well proportioned double bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged to create an excellent flow and light-filled spaces. The ground floor accommodation has been designed with modern living in mind, providing a choice of reception areas ideal for both everyday family life and more formal entertaining.

A significant feature of Kingsbury Lodge is the substantial detached annexe, well set apart from the main house and extending to over 1,109 sq ft. Comprising two bedrooms and generous living space, it is perfectly suited to long term guests, multi-generational living, carers, or as an impressive games or party barn.

Kingsbury Lodge is approached through private double gates, with a sweeping driveway leading through the grounds to the house and car port. The gardens are attractively landscaped, offering a fine balance of expansive lawn, mature boundaries and established planting, providing privacy and tranquillity. The grounds offer excellent space for outdoor dining, entertaining and children’s play, while remaining manageable in size and upkeep.

Altogether, Kingsbury Lodge represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial and elegant Victorian home in a sought-after rural setting, complemented by exceptional ancillary accommodation and grounds that enhance its sense of seclusion and charm.

Location

The property is located within the High Weald National Landscape. Rotherfield is a small, pretty village with a church, chemist, village shop, post office, florist and antique shops.
Mayfield is a popular, historic and very pretty hilltop village, reached within about 3 miles. This has an active community with two parish churches and excellent amenities including a cricket club and tennis club, along with a good variety of shops and cafes, as well as good pubs, including the historic Middle House, right in the High Street centre.

The nearby towns of Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells offer more extensive shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities, reached within about 4.3 miles and 8.9 miles respectively. Alternatively, Lewes is reached within about 17 miles and Eastbourne on the coast in about 21 miles.

Mainline Rail: Southern Rail from Crowborough at Jarvis Brook, about 2.7 miles, or Eridge up the line, 6 miles, to Victoria Station. Alternatively South East Trains from Wadhurst (about 8.5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (about 8.2 miles,) which is further up the same line, to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street.

State and private schools: Mayfield Primary, Five Ashes Primary, and Mayfield School for Girls. Preparatory schools in the area include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Holmewood House in Langton Green, Vinehall in Robertsbridge and St Ronan’s in Hawkhurst. Wadhurst, Crowborough and Heathfield have community colleges or academies and there are public and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Brighton and Eastbourne, as well as Bedes at Upper Dicker.
All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,621 sq ft


Acreage: 1.38 Acres

Additional Info

Local Authority: Wealden District Council

Services: Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private septic tank drainage.