Shovers Green, Wadhurst, TN5

Description

An exceptional period residence of remarkable scale and character, set within approximately 3.5 acres of beautifully established gardens and enjoying far-reaching views across open countryside. Combining stunning original architecture with thoughtfully updated interiors, this elegant family home offers wonderfully versatile accommodation, magnificent reception spaces and a truly rare sense of grandeur. Highlights include an extraordinary galleried landing beneath a glazed roof lantern, a beautifully crafted bespoke kitchen, a lift serving the upper floors and a wealth of period features throughout, all surrounded by peaceful gardens, terraces and a glorious rural setting.

Steeped in history and perfectly suited to modern family life, this lovely home creates an immediate impression. The magnificent entrance hall sets the tone with its soaring ceilings, elegant cornicing, ceiling roses and beautifully proportioned spaces. Throughout the house, original fireplaces, exposed timbers, shutters and wide sash windows sit comfortably alongside carefully considered updates, creating interiors that feel refined, welcoming and effortlessly liveable. The extraordinary galleried landing is a real delight, illuminated by a dramatic glazed roof lantern that floods the centre of the house with natural light. It is an architectural feature rarely encountered and gives the property a wonderful feeling of openness and grandeur.

Accommodation

The accommodation is exceptionally flexible. Two elegant reception rooms overlook the surrounding countryside, with one currently serving as a TV snug, perfect for any season thanks to the expansive windows and working inglenook fireplace. The second reception room is a more formal drawing room, again with generous sash windows and a beautiful fireplace. The adjacent hand-built kitchen enjoys quartz worktops, quality integrated appliances, an oak pantry, Velux rooflights and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace. A generous utility room, extensive cellar, study, two staircases and even a lift further enhance the practicality of this remarkable home.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the upper floors and offers tremendous versatility. The principal suite enjoys magnificent bay windows, framing uninterrupted rural views together with an en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are all generous doubles, many with original fireplaces, window seats and beautiful outlooks across the surrounding fields. One further bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, with another linked bedroom serving perfectly as a dressing room or nursery if desired. Two attic rooms provide additional bedroom space and extensive storage. Every room enjoys wonderful proportions and a calm, peaceful atmosphere.

Gardens & Grounds

The gardens beautifully mirror the grandeur of the house. Extending to approximately 3.5 acres, they have been lovingly established over many years and feature mature specimen trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas and winding pathways that provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. Generous terraces create superb entertaining spaces, while the peaceful setting is accompanied only by birdsong and grazing sheep in the neighbouring fields. Useful outbuildings, a private driveway and further parking complete this exceptional country home.

Material Information Disclosure -

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction – brick and block / stone built / timber frame

Property Roofing – slate tile / clay tile

Electricity Supply -  National Grid

Water Supply -  Direct mains water / wells

Sewerage – septic tank

Heating – oil central heating  / wood burner/fire

Broadband –  FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)

Mobile Signal / Coverage -  good

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety –  Japanese knotweed (200m from the property and there is a treatment plan in place with no visible signs of the plant at present following the recent treatment)

Restrictions – Grade II* listed building

Rights and Easements – no known concerns

Flood Risk -  no known concerns

Coastal Erosion Risk - no known concerns

Planning Permission -  no known concerns

Accessibility / Adaptations -  lift access

Coalfield / Mining Area -  no known concerns

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Location

This lovely home is just a short drive from Wadhurst and Ticehurst, with Tunbridge Wells also easily accessible. The surrounding High Weald countryside offers exceptional walking and outdoor pursuits, while excellent schools, independent shops, cafés and mainline rail connections to London are all within easy reach. Offering an enviable balance of privacy, heritage and convenience, it occupies a truly special location.

Garden

The gardens are every bit as impressive as the house itself. Extending to approximately 3.5 acres, they have been lovingly established over many years and feature mature specimen trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas and winding pathways that provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. Generous terraces create superb entertaining spaces, while the peaceful setting is accompanied only by birdsong and grazing sheep in the neighbouring fields.

Parking - Driveway

Useful outbuildings, a shared driveway and further parking complete this exceptional country home.