Tidebrook, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5

This attractive and well-proportioned detached country house, originally part of a Jacobean mansion, offers beautifully presented family accommodation. The unlisted property has been remodelled and refurbished to create a perfect blend of period character with modern convenience.

The impressive triple aspect kitchen/ dining/ sitting room has underfloor heating and provides a bespoke modern kitchen with fitted units and integrated appliances, electric Aga cooker, central granite island with breakfast bar and useful utility room off. The kitchen is open plan to the dining/sitting area which has French doors to the front creating a wonderful living and entertaining space. The sitting room has French doors to the front and an open fire. The elegant double aspect drawing room also has an open fire and French doors opening out to a sheltered paved terrace to the rear, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite offers a superb outlook over the formal gardens and has the benefit of a spacious and beautifully appointed en suite bathroom with a wet room and underfloor heating. There is also a study area as well as three further good sized double bedrooms, all overlooking the gardens, and a family bathroom.

Outside, the house is approached over a shared driveway leading to its own private driveway with a garage and ample parking area. This driveway continues round to the second gated private entrance and further garaging.

To the immediate front of the house there is a terrace leading to a lawned area with steps down to a feature sunken garden with a terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond this are further lawned areas, to the side and front, with a multitude of mature trees, shrubs and plants. In all about 1.43 acres.

Wadhurst station 3 miles (London Bridge from 54 minutes). Mayfield 2.5 miles. Tunbridge Wells 8 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Gatwick airport 31 miles. London 49 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property occupies a delightful setting within the small hamlet of Tidebrook, close to the popular town of Wadhurst and Mayfield village. Wadhurst was recently named by the Sunday Times as the 'Best Place to Live in the UK' and is well served with shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a mainline station providing an excellent commuter service to London. The pretty 16th century village of Mayfield also provides a good range of local shops, post office and pubs. A more comprehensive range of amenities are available at nearby Tunbridge Wells.

There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area, in both the state and private sectors, including Mayfield School (girls), Holmewood House Preparatory at Langton Green, Marlborough House Vinehall in Robertsbridge, St Ronan's in Hawkhurst, Uplands Community College in Wadhurst and grammar schools (boys and girls) in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.