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** Discreet Listing **A large refurbished Victorian townhouse, ideally situated near local amenities and just a short distance from the sea.For further information, please contact Fine & Country on 01780 750 200

I fell in love with the property the minute I saw it advertised and immediately bought it six years ago. It has been the favourite of all my previous homes in a wonderful community. However, life moves on and I am confident that the new owners will get as much enjoyment out of it this wonderful house, the village and the community as I have. It has been a wonderful home for me and my children and the house and patios lends themselves to entertaining friends and family. The individual “zones” provide intimate spaces to relax or and socialise. Memories of the laughter-filled dinner parties, summer garden parties and barbeques, with the music from the piano in the drawing room drifting through the house, will live with me always. I love the quirkiness and history of the property but I have also valued that internally the house has everything you might need for modern day living. The only enhancement I have made was to further extend the drawing patio with steps to an upper level patio and garden. My commute to London for work is relatively quick and the train services from Wadhurst or Tunbridge Wells is reliable and efficient. Parents are spoilt for choice with the many outstanding private schools in and around East Sussex and Tunbridge Wells, which also include some high performing grammar schools. I love the quiet and peaceful environment at the heart of the medieval village of Mayfield. With its thriving independent shops in the high street, which is a place of gathering for the village to celebrate various events such as the annual Bonfire Society parade, an acclaimed international music festival, Spring fair, Passion Play enactment, that bring the community together socially. There is a plethora of attractive and varied medieval and other period properties, with the high street buttressed by the grandeur of the Bishops Palace first built in 1250 on permission from Pope Alexander IV, now the acclaimed Mayfield Convent School for Girl, as well as pubs and restaurants and the historic 13th century church, St Dunstans, Mayfield’s very own saint. It has a variety of sports and social clubs. The delightful shops including a superb deli, baker, butcher, florist, coffee shop, local convenience store and post office. The village is surrounded by vineyards with many producing world-class English sparkling wines, wine and spirits, some of which are available in the outstanding wine shop in the high street. You can get most essentials and many non-essential items in the village but there is also nearby Heathfield and Crowborough with their supermarkets while Tunbridge Wells is less than 10 miles away for more in depth retail therapy and and entertainment.”

What the owners say: “We bought the converted stables about 15 years ago as we fell in love with the position, the views and the fact it truly offers the best of both worlds — the peace and quiet of the countryside combined with easy access to towns, trains and good food. At that time it was literally a shell — the previous owners had stripped everything back — so we had the rare joy of a genuine blank canvas upon which to create our unique home. We took great pleasure in sourcing reclaimed and characterful materials to bring depth and individuality back into the building, while also incorporating all the essentials of modern living such as bespoke lighting, CAT-5 cabling and fast fibre-optic broadband. We also love that we are within walking distance of Crowborough station, the outstanding Beacon Academy, a great pub and Tesco — it is exceptionally rare to find a rural character property with such modern comforts and countryside peace that also allows you to walk to so many amenities.” Crowborough, the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, lies only a short drive away and is rich in history with attractive period buildings. It provides useful amenities including supermarkets such as Waitrose and Tesco, a number of independent shops, and a selection of cafés and pubs. Education is well-catered for with a number of good primary schools and the local Beacon Academy, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Highly regarded independent schools such as Mayfield and Ardingly are also within easy reach. Crowborough station provides services to London Bridge in just over an hour, while trains from nearby Tunbridge Wells reach London Bridge in as little as 44 minutes. The A26 provides swift access to the A21 and M25, making travel connections excellent. For leisure, Crowborough offers recreation grounds such as Goldsmiths with its swimming pool and miniature railway, as well as golf, tennis and football clubs. Annual community events include a carnival, Guy Fawkes celebrations, and summer and Christmas fairs. For the more adventurous, Bowles Outdoor Centre in Eridge offers a dry ski slope, with rock climbing also available nearby. Bewl Water provides sailing and watersports, while the 6,500 acres of Ashdown Forest are on the doorstep for walking and riding.The historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells is also within easy driving distance, with its theatres, cinema complex, and a superb range of shops from well-known high street names to independent boutiques. The Pantiles is famous for its Georgian colonnades, cafés and music, while the town also offers a wide selection of excellent schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan, St Gregory’s Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar and Skinners’ Grammar. Independent schools such as Rose Hill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood provide further choice, while Uckfield College is also rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

There could be few more beautiful places to enjoy the rural idyll that this simply stunning country residence nestling in  9.45 acres of grounds and fields surrounded by a five hectare vineyard in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property was originally two barns and was built in the 1980’s and offers some stunning period features such as a Kent ragstone exterior and impressive exposed beams. However it was recently converted and extended by the current owners, so not only does it have the character of a bygone era but also incorporates a contemporary high end design, focusing on modern family life with leisure and pleasure in mind. It also includes a detached annex, additional outbuildings and a heated swimming pool. The property is approached through a charming automated white wrought iron gate with the name emblazoned on the entrance. The gate opens onto a long private drive flanked by lawns interspersed with trees and shrubs that leads to a vast parking area and an attractive pitched roof three vehicle carport and to the front entrance. It is at this stage you can take in the house’s external appeal with its steep Kent peg tiled roof, delightful pitched roof dormers, high chimneystacks, multi-pane casement windows and impressive oak front door. This opens into the awe-inspiring, partially double height 30ft reception hall where you need a minute to take in everything. There is the beautiful oak staircase, oak panelling and a galleried landing, attractive slate tiled flooring, a plethora of exposed beams, feature brick walls and a fireplace with a log burner. You will also find a cloakroom and a coat room as well as sliding doors to a walk-in wine cellar and double doors to an inner hall with a second cloakroom and also double doors opening into the superb triple aspect drawing room.Guests will be delighted to be entertained in this large and well-proportioned room with its historic beams, inglenook fireplace and delightful oak fitted cupboards and shelving as well as French doors to the wraparound terrace. Doors from the spacious inner hall open into a charming central courtyard that can also be accessed from the breathtaking 53ft L shaped garden style sitting/dining room. This has windows on all sides including to the inner courtyard and two sets of bi-fold doors to the terrace as well as a limestone fireplace with an open fire, engineered oak flooring and the original external stone walling. The dining area includes tall windows providing stunning views over the grounds, the vineyard and the countryside beyond. In line with the emphasis on leisure and pleasure there is also a cinema room, while the superlatives continue when you see the kitchen/breakfast room. For anyone who enjoys catering and entertaining the kitchen has everything you might want including an enormous walk-in pantry, stainless steel units housing a Gaggenau built in oven and steam oven, an American style Subzero fridge, a dishwasher and a Quooker boiling water tap. There is also a large central island/breakfast bar with wood units and polished concrete worktops incorporating a Gaggenau induction hob, a built in grill and teppanyaki plate  with an impressive extractor system.You will never have to queue for the bathroom in this house since, as well as the two downstairs cloakrooms, upstairs there is a family shower room and four double bedrooms that surround the reception hall and the courtyard and three if these have ensuite facilities. Two have fitted cupboards and an ensuite bathroom with a bath and separate shower another includes an ensuite shower and a dressing room and a third has French doors to the fabulous roof terrace. While the luxurious principal suite includes a very large dressing room and the ultimate in contemporary bathrooms with a superb stand-alone oval bath and a raised decked double shower as well as French doors to the roof terrace. Here you can enjoy your morning coffee revelling in the panoramic views across the grounds, the vineyard and the countryside as far as the eye can see. A secondary driveway provides access to outbuildings and the detached annex. This was originally the stables and has been beautifully converted to provide a spacious single storey dwelling that includes two double bedrooms and a single that could make an excellent study, a shower room and a spacious living room/kitchen. It is currently in use as a successful air b and b but could be ideal for elderly relatives or adult children if you have multi-generational requirements. There is also a garage, storage facilities and a first floor studio.Much of the garden is laid to lawn and surrounds a delightful swimming pool with a decked terrace, ideal for enjoying the far-reaching views. There is also the main terrace that wraps around half the property and is just the place for outdoor entertaining and relaxing in the sunshine. Beyond the lawns the grounds create a park like atmosphere with impressive trees and a small lake bordered by two large fields. What the owners say: We moved here about 10 years ago because we fell in love with the wonderful location and the character of the property. It is very quiet, peaceful and private with fabulous views. During our time here we have extended the property and completely refurbished and updated the house to provide everything needed for contemporary living. We also created the annex and built the swimming pool as well as planting the vineyard and developed a highly successful winery.Although we live in a country paradise, we are not far from the delightful Eridge village with a mainline station where the direct train to London Bridge takes just under an hour or you can drive to Tunbridge Wells for faster trains to London. There is also a gothic style church, a village hall with a variety of activities as well as two good pub/restaurants. The village grew up around the Grade II Listed  Eridge Park and mansion, which has been the seat of the Earl and Marquess of Abergevenny since 1448. We are also only 2.5 miles from the famous Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells as well as the town centre and the station where trains to London Bridge only take 44 minutes.  Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of hotels as well as retail parks. Entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre.   With regards to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and secondary schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School.  Claremont primary has also been judged Outstanding in various categories. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school while in Tonbridge there is the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553.For sporting aficionados you have the Neville Golf Club and Tunbridge Wells rugby, tennis and cricket clubs as well as the indoor sports and tennis centre and a swimming pool. Agent’s note: The Busi Jacobsohn vineyard and additional acreage is available by separate negotiation.

Located just off Eridge Road between Boarshead and Crowborough is this charming, gated enclave of just four delightful and contemporary family homes nestling in three acres of grounds, surrounded by woodland. Designed and built by Chapelwood Homes, they include this attractive detached residence set behind two sets of electric gates with full CCTV coverage. It is not overlooked and totally secluded surrounded by protected woodland and features a superbly designed garden, heated swimming pool and separate buildings incorporating a well-equipped gym, a pool room and an impressive ‘outdoor’ kitchen. The property is approached along a wide driveway flanked by a wide variety of stunning shrubs and Cupresses Sempervirens trees bordering spacious lawns. It is at this stage that you can begin to appreciate the external appeal and innovative design of the house with its cedar cladding, attractive roof lines, veranda style frontage, covered balcony and a plethora of glass ably illustrated by the impressive front entrance.This opens into a delightful double height atrium style reception hall with marble flooring that flows through much of the stunning ground floor accommodation and includes a storage cupboard and oak stairs with glass bannisters leading to the first-floor glass galleried landing. There is a cloakroom and a well fitted utility room with laundry facilities plus double oak doors to the impressive light and bright drawing room with four bi-fold doors to the rear terrace and a study area with a wall of attractive fitted cupboards.However, the hub of the household and where the family spend much of their time is the breath-taking dual aspect family space that includes large seating and dining areas, four bi-fold doors to the terrace and a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room that will gladden the heart of anyone who enjoys catering. It includes bespoke units housing an induction hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer as well as a large central island breakfast bar with an additional hob and a wine cooler.Off the galleried landing you will find an exotic family bathroom and four double bedrooms including the luxurious principal suite with a lavish ensuite bathroom with a bath and separate walk-in shower. This also incorporates fitted cupboards and a dressing area as well as a wall of bi-fold doors that open onto a delightful, covered balcony where you can sit and enjoy the surrounding views. There is also a guest room with ensuite facilities and another bedroom designed as a large dressing room with a vast array of fitted cupboards. All the bathrooms feature Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware including toilets and bidets.The outside buildings have been designed to match the property with cedar cladding and pitched roofs with the outdoor kitchen also incorporating a cedar clad ceiling and a stunningly designed floor and walls. The amazing ‘outdoor’ kitchen is actually housed in one of the buildings but has a wall of bi-fold doors to the garden so when they are open it is like bringing the outside indoors. There are high end barbecues, attractive bespoke units housing additional appliances and a sink unit as well as a stunning central island where you can enjoy sitting down to a meal if the weather is inclement. There is also a useful cloakroom and the pool room while the spacious gym includes a seating area.There is something delightful to enjoy in the garden wherever you look. The vast marble terrace spans the width of the property and is ideal for those al fresco meals and outdoor parties, while the beautiful marble surround heated swimming pool invites you to ‘take a dip’. These are bordered by swathes of well-manicured lawns interspersed with a variety of attractive shrubs and specimen trees.A charming bespoke treehouse will thrill the children while a fascinating cedar clad summerhouse with a decked terrace is accessed at the end of a long pathway. It overlooks a tranquil wildlife pond, so is just the place for adults to relax. There are delightful additional seating areas discreetly placed around the garden including a bespoke curved marble seat and patio with a central raised circular firepit all surrounded by the magical woodland.

Down a leafy lane on the outskirts of Pembury, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find this charming Grade II Listed country property. As its origins are believed to be in the 16th century with later Victorian additions, the house is full of period character with delightful external and internal features including wooden casement and sash windows, exposed beams, chimneystacks and original fireplaces. However, it has been sensitively updated to provide excellent modern day facilities including contemporary bathrooms, an updated kitchen and even a cinema. Nestling in the midst of about 0.75 acres of delightful grounds, the farmhouse is approached via a driveway flanked by beech hedging that leads to the fascinating detached double garage and a pathway to the charming pitched roof porch and period front door. This opens into the hallway with its modern tiled floor and a staircase down to the cinema and the first floor. Just inside the front door is a study with a Victorian fireplace flanked by built in drawers and shelving. It has lovely views over the front garden and the orchards beyond to give you inspiration while you work and is conveniently located for easy access to business visitors. Alternatively, this would make an excellent dining room for more formal occasions. The stunning dual aspect sitting room with its beautiful oak flooring is nearly 30ft long and is really a room of two halves. There is the elegant Victorian part with a fireplace and a useful storage cupboard and the characterful cosy area in the older part of the house with exposed beams and a superb inglenook fireplace with a Bressumer beam and a log burning stove. This has direct access to the equally spacious and delightful kitchen/breakfast/dining room with oak flooring. The kitchen/breakfast area is again in the older part of the property with its exposed beams and casement window. It includes a central island/breakfast bar, an electric Aga and attractive painted Shaker style units with granite worktops housing a built in microwave, an integrated wine cooler and dishwasher as well as space for an American fridge freezer. While the light and bright dining area provides a much more contemporary almost garden room feel with a wall of windows overlooking the garden and French doors with full height side windows opening onto a spacious terrace. It includes a built in banquette style seating on two sides and provides room for a large dining table as well as oak stairs to the principal bedroom suite . There is a door to a cloakroom and the fitted utility room that has space for laundry facilities and a stable door to the garden. In the basement there is an excellent cinema room created by the current owners and includes the equipment that is available to purchase by separate negotiation. On the first floor the L-shaped landing leads to the family bathroom, a separate shower room and four double bedrooms that all have fitted cupboards while three of them also have fireplaces. The dual aspect principal suite, accessed via an oak turned staircase from the dining area, includes a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, delightful views over the garden and anensuite bathroom that has a stand-alone painted bath with claw feet and a separate shower. At the end of the rear garden there is an attractive garden room with lighting and electrics, wood flooring and bi-fold doors. This is currently set out as a gym but would also make an excellent office for anyone who doesn’t want to be disturbed or a bar/games room. The garage includes a side store room and plenty of additional storage on the first floor. The front garden features a large lawn area with mature shrubs while the south-facing rear garden is surrounded by trees and incorporates a spacious terrace for outdoor entertaining. This leads to a path bordered by a lawn and shrub beds as well as steps up to a sweeping level lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs and hedging that creates individual areas. The level lawn is a great space for children and dogs to play in. It is also ideal for a game of croquet or it could become a tennis court, while there is even space to create a swimming pool, subject to planning permission.

What the owners say: We love this beautiful house as it is in such a special location so close to the station, the Pantiles and excellent local schools including the popular Claremont primary which can be seen from the house and is the only location that is ‘definitely’ in the catchment area. It is also quiet and peaceful with no road noise, it being situated on the bend of Poona Road, away from main arterial routes and, because it is a private road, it is very secure for both children and pets. The verge outside the house is partially owned by the property and represents a fun gathering place for the road’s community to gather and have a bonfire of for the children to play safely. We have designed the interior to be luxurious and individual but still practical including the underfloor heating system that can be controlled from your phone and thermostatically control each room independently. Even the two Velux windows in the kitchen can be controlled from your phone and include rain sensors so they automatically shut. As the house was originally built in 1837 we felt strongly that it should be restored to its former glory and have paid attention to every single detail with no expense spared. As a result it has been given the highest accolade by the town’s ‘Civic Society,’ which looks out for excellence in development and conversion and was awarded by the Mayor. This house has been a wonderful place to live with a real community feel but also being detached with its own off road parking area has also been a godsend, giving us the best of both worlds. We have poured our heart and soul into every part of the design and, while we have loved living here, it’s now ready for someone new to enjoy it and the close-knit local community where we have made many friends. Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, including the number one rated ‘Boutique’ in the UK, while the rest of the town also includes high street stores, a variety of excellent eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks and a station with trains that will get you to London within an hour. With regard to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St Peters’ C of E primary and the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school as well as the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553. Additional entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the wellrespected Assembly Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. For sports enthusiasts there are a variety of sports facilities available including the Neville golf club, cricket, football and rugby clubs as well as the indoor sports and a swimming pool while the tennis club is one of the oldest in the country with 21 courts including 8 grass courts. Sprint and summer brings plenty of festivals for adults and children alike. One not to be missed is the ‘Jazz on the Pantiles’ where people can enjoy al fresco dining while listening to some of the best live music in the Southeast while eating a range of wonderful food at the same time.

What the owners say:We bought this unusual property some 37 years ago as we were instantly attracted to the quiet location right in the centre of Tunbridge Wells yet completely off road and we have been very happy here. The house is hidden behind a cul-de-sac so it is very safe for kids and pets. However it is now time for us to downsize although we shall continue to live in the area as it is so delightful. While we have been here we purchased two of our neighbours’ gardens allowing us to remove a tall wall that was taking a lot of light and gave us space to build the annex for elderly family members.The location is perfect for walking to the nearby Calverley and Dunorlan Parks and it is only a half mile stroll to the station and the town centre. The A21/M25 is easily accessible for motorists wanting to go to Tonbridge or Sevenoaks, a trip to the countryside, the beach or the airport while golfing enthusiasts can play their game at the nearby Neville Golf Club.Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, while the rest of the town also includes high street stores, a variety of excellent eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks and a station with trains that will get you to London within an hour.With regard to education there are two nursery schools and St James’ primary school within easy walking distance while the popular Claremont Primary is only a mile away. There are a number of other primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St Peters’ C of E primary and the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School secondary schools. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school that is less than a quarter of a mile from the house.Additional entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity cinema, the well-respected Assembly Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. For sports enthusiasts there are a variety of sports clubs including cricket, football and rugby as well as the indoor sports and a swimming pool while the tennis club is one of the oldest in the country with 21 courts including 8 grass courts.

If living the rural idyll is your ultimate dream, this beautiful converted oast house and attached barn could be the answer. Located in a small enclave of converted farm buildings towards the end of a private lane, this characterful family home nestles in circa 7.5 acres of grounds and a paddock, surrounded by farmland and the countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sweeping through the entrance to a very spacious driveway bordered by lawn you have your first view of this superb residence with its roundel oast and cowl and attractive barn. The drive leads to a charming oak framed three vehicle garage with a pitched roof and dormer windows and incorporates a first floor studio/gym while another pitched roof building includes two stables, a hay store and a tractor shed. The stone section of the main building is believed to have originally been built around 1780 with the brick barn and roundel being constructed around 1880. Reminders of the origins of the property can be seen in the charming period features that include a plethora of exposed beams. These can be found in many of the rooms including the conveniently located dual aspect office that is just inside the front door and immediately accessed from the hallway where you will find a corridor with storage cupboards and a downstairs WC, washbasin and shower room. The doors throughout the house are solid oak. There is a dual aspect snug with a raft of fitted bookshelves and a Jotul log burner you can cosy up to on a cool winter’s evening, while the elegant light and bright triple aspect circular living room in the oast features a charming brick surround fireplace with a wood mantel as a focal point. It also has a door to the terrace with full height side windows providing extensive views across the garden and beyond. A spacious dining room is just the place for those more formal supper parties and Christmas celebrations and, for ease of catering, it has direct access to the large, modern but country style kitchen/breakfast room. This is designed for anyone who enjoys entertaining and is the ‘hub of the household.’ It includes Spanish marble flooring, a four oven Aga, Farrow and Ball painted shaker style units with blue pearl granite worktops housing a built in oven and combi microwave, a dishwasher and an American style fridge freezer. There is a large central island/breakfast bar with a gas hob and French doors to the impressive pitched roof conservatory with French doors to the terrace. This light and spacious room makes an excellent additional seating and dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room and stairs down to the amazing large wine cellar with a wall of wine storage facilities - so just the place to store your favourite Bordeaux or bubbly. Beyond the snug at the other end of the property on the ground floor you will find a double bedroom and ensuite bathroom that is ideal as a separate guest room. Alternatively this room and the snug could make an ideal annex for family members. The rest of the sleeping quarters are on the first and second floor. On the first floor there is a fascinating landing with a vaulted and beamed ceiling with access to two family bathrooms with baths and separate showers and four double bedrooms including a circular triple aspect room in the roundel. While on the second floor there is another vaulted and beamed ceiling landing, including a small study area, with an arched entrance to a triple aspect circular double bedroom in the roundel with spectacular far reaching rural views. Outside there is a large sandstone terrace for outdoor entertaining that is bordered by swathes of lawn large enough for a game of badminton or croquet and is interspersed with beautiful trees and shrubs and leads to a charming lake and a wrought iron gate that opens into the large paddock. The perimeter of the grounds includes high trees and stock fencing while much of the garden is surrounded by close board fences, 2m fencing and nearer to the house there is high-quality estate fencing to keep the deer out of the garden. What the Owner Says: We moved here nearly 30 years ago with our four small children and had the joy and privilege of being able to complete and enhance the conversation of the oast and barn. It has really been a rural paradise and we shall be very sad to leave but, as the children have now all flown the nest, it is time for us to downsize. We shall have very happy memories of our time here, of when the children were young and enjoyed playing hide and seek in the woodland areas, riding their ponies in the paddock and entertaining friends and family. We even hosted two weddings in the paddock, among other events, and the caterers were delighted to have access to such a lovely kitchen in which to prepare the food. The oast is located halfway along what is reputed to be the longest bridlepath in East Sussex. There are numerous public footpaths close at hand, plus the benefit that as neighbours of Penns Estate, (adjoining the property) it is possible to obtain a six-month walking or riding permit, subject to the agreement of the Estate Office, giving miles of countryside walks for those keen to explore the area further. It is very quiet, peaceful and secluded and much of the time the only sounds you hear are bird songs or the occasional stag call, in season. The grounds and garden are truly ‘wildlife central’ and are filled with a wide variety of feathered friends and furry animals. In the garden there are several unusual trees and shrubs which we planted over the years, plus a small orchard of mixed apple varieties. Pear, quince, currants and gooseberries add to the flavours available. Despite the distinctly rural tranquillity of the location, it is only a couple of miles to Crowborough, which is the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex with delightful historical buildings. It includes Waitrose and other supermarkets, a selection of independent shops, a community cinema and a variety of pubs and eateries. There are recreation grounds such as Goldsmiths with its swimming pool, boating lake and miniature railway as well as golf, tennis and football clubs and annual events such as the Guy Fawkes Night celebration and a carnival as well as a Christmas and summer fair. A dry ski slope is available at Bowles Outdoor Centre in Eridge and rock climbing close by. While you can go sailing and enjoy other water sports at Bewl Water and riding and walking in nearby Ashdown Forest. There are also a number of good primary schools in the town and the local Beacon Academy secondary school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as is Uckfield College. The mainline station at Crowborough has trains to London Bridge that take just over an hour while trains from Tunbridge Wells can be in London Bridge in 44 minutes. There is also an excellent road network with the A26 close by for access to the A21/M25. Historic Tunbridge Wells is within easy driving distance and includes theatres, a cinema complex, a wide range of high street stores and independent shops, the famous Pantiles and a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs. There are also excellent schools including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School. You will also find first class private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

What the owner says: This has been a wonderful home in beautiful surroundings. It is very secure and tranquil and includes a pleasant community atmosphere. There are lovely places to go for walks around the grounds or, if you want to go further afield, there is always Mount Ephraim.It is not far to the station, where trains to London take under an hour, as well as to the Pantiles and the town centre. The Neville Golf Club and Tunbridge Wells rugby, tennis and cricket clubs are easily accessible and there is also the indoor sports and tennis centre and a swimming pool. While the A21/M25 is not far for motorists wanting to go to Tonbridge, Sevenoaks or London.Tunbridge Wells or, more formally Royal Tunbridge Wells, became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks. Entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre.With regard to education there are a number of primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School as well as Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and Skinners Grammar School. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Kent College, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school.

If your dream home is a lovely oast house surrounded by stunning countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, then look no further than this gorgeous twin oast and barn conversion nestling in 1.19 acres of grounds and with no forward chain. This lovely residence was originally and sympathetically converted in the 1990s to a very high standard by the current owners including the installation of a heat pump, but it also retains many of its original features giving it such a unique character. However, it could be developed further as there is enormous scope to increase the residential accommodation by going into the attic for potential loft conversion subject to building regulations.The oast house is located on the outskirts of Langton Green village in a very rural environment but is less than three miles from the historic Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells. It is approached via a long private drive that leads to a spacious parking area with delightful shrub borders and is where you can begin to appreciate the property’s special charm. With its two oasts, mellow brickwork, traditional weatherboarding, diamond pane windows and French doors as well as an oak framed, pitched roof porch it has delightful external appeal, even before you cross the threshold.The front door opens directly in the characterful and well-proportioned dual aspect kitchen/dining room with its limestone tiled floor that flows through to the utility room, French doors to the rear terrace, a staircase to the first floor and exposed ceiling beams. The country style kitchen was created by London based and globally renowned kitchen designer Clive Christian and includes a three-oven electric Aga, hand crafted painted shaker style units housing with Nero worktops, a Miele fridge freezer and dishwasher, a larder and a bespoke central island/breakfast bar. While the spacious dining area is adjacent to the French doors that open onto a terrace and provides delightful views over the garden and beyond.Beautiful oak panelled doors lead from the kitchen/dining room into the sitting room and to the utility room that are situated in the two roundels. The impressive utility room includes a cloakroom and is designed like a second kitchen with a stove, hand-built wall cabinets and shaker style units with fossil shell worktops created by Chartwell kitchens, space for stand-alone laundry facilities and it also has a useful external door to the garden.The cosy and relaxing dual aspect circular sitting room is a delight with its central ceiling beam and wood flooring and is just the place for a quiet read or to watch television, while the fascinating triple aspect drawing room is ideal for entertaining friends and family. This charming room is accessed from the kitchen/dining room via a pair of French doors and is full of period character with its vertical, wall and ceiling beams as well as a spacious brick-built fireplace incorporating an impressive bressummer style beam and a log burner as well as two sets of French doors to the terraces.The beautiful staircase leads to a large galleried landing with enough room to create a study area, access to the loft and leads to the first-floor accommodation. This includes a family bathroom with a stand-alone claw foot bath and four delightful dual aspect double bedrooms with exposed ceiling beams, fitted cupboards and magnificent views over the garden and the countryside beyond as far as the eye can see. Two of the bedrooms are in the roundels including the principal suite with a stunning ensuite bathroom incorporating a circular bath, a separate shower and an attractive vanity basin.The gardens are another star feature of this very special property and back onto what was originally Groombridge Place. This is now being upgraded and will soon be opening as The Pig at Groombridge, an upmarket hotel and restaurant. There is a large, decked terrace and a gazebo surrounding the heated swimming pool, providing plenty of space for lounging in the sunshine and al fresco dining. There are also delightful specimen and mature trees, a lawn with shrub borders where the kids can play and, in order to be able to follow the sun all day and to enjoy every aspect of the garden, there are additional seating areas. These include another decked terrace with a small ‘jetty’ overlooking the very large wildlife pond framed by weeping willow trees.

There are some homes that simply feel different, Oldlands Corner Cottage is one of them. Tucked away on a quiet no-through lane, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, life here moves at a gentler pace, where the soundtrack is birdsong, footsteps on the Wealdway and the occasional horse passing by.Believed to be around 200 years old, this is a home full of soul. Exposed timbers, latched doors, and beautifully preserved details sit effortlessly alongside thoughtful updates that make everyday living easy. At the heart of the home, a warm and welcoming kitchen and breakfast room invites slow mornings and long, relaxed conversations, while the formal sitting room offers a more elegant space to unwind. Mornings here begin with coffee on the patio, overlooking the garden. For quieter moments, there is a cosy snug, perfect for evenings in front of the woodburning stove, alongside a dedicated office for working from home and the added convenience of a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs, four bedrooms provide a calm and restful space. Two enjoy their own en-suites, while the others are served by a family bathroom. The main bedroom has views stretching out over the garden and towards the forest beyond. And then there is the garden. Bathed in sunlight from morning through to sunset, it is a truly special space. Manicured lawns, abundant borders and terraces made for entertaining all gently unfold towards the forest backdrop. Just above the patio, a pond set into the lawn, complete with a gentle fountain, adds a sense of calm. It is private, peaceful and utterly beautiful… quite simply, the perfect setting for family life. A place for children to run and explore, for long summer lunches and for gathering with friends as the sun sets over the forest beyond. At the far edges, the garden softens into something more natural, lightly wooded, with hidden corners to explore, a place to pause, to breathe and to reconnect. This is not just a house. It is a way of life. Fresh air, open space, timeless charm and a home that has been loved for generations, ready now for the next family.

What the owners say: “We bought this house new in 2020, and it has proved to be a real Tardis—with plenty of rooms and space for everyone. It’s been ideal for our children, who can enjoy their own areas, while still giving us the opportunity to come together for family meals and fun times. The garden and family area has been perfect for social gatherings, hosting kids and adults parties, Christmas, BBQs and summer alfresco dinings. We also love the area, with excellent schools within walking distance and a great choice of local eateries to enjoy, including The Shuffle House (a family favourite), St John’s Yard and the Hidden Well or going for a walk in the nearby St John’s Park or The Common and it is only a 20 minute walk to the station where trains to London Bridge take just 44 minutes.Royal Tunbridge Wells became a famous spa town in Regency times when it was frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. Much of this historic town was developed during that time including the famous Pantiles with its Georgian colonnade that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants, while the rest of the town also includes top quality high street stores, a variety of excellent eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and a number of luxury and boutique hotels as well as retail parks.There are a number of other primary and secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St Peters’ C of E primary and the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School secondary schools. You will also find excellent private schools in the area including Rosehill, The Mead, Holmewood House and Beechwood prep and secondary school.Additional entertainment facilities include a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity cinema, the well-respected Assembly Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. For sports enthusiasts there are a variety of sports clubs including the Neville Golf Club as well as cricket, football and rugby clubs and the indoor sports centre with a swimming pool, while the tennis club is one of the oldest in the country with 21 courts including 8 grass courts.