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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.

Vendor Comments: The present owner is selling to downsize but loves the village and all facilities and amenities it presents, as well as wonderful walks, and is therefore looking to stay in the area. As well as being known for its association with Winnie-the-Pooh and home of creator A. A. Milne, the quintessential village lies in the High Weald National Landscape on the edge of Ashdown Forest. It includes wonderful period properties as well as the famous Pooh Corner tea rooms and shop. There is also a good primary school, doctor’s surgery, pub, tennis and cricket clubs, a church and a village hall with a variety of activities as well as The Bear pub and the Gallipot Inn with the Hatch Inn close by. You can easily visit the renowned Pooh Sticks Bridge in the midst of the 9.5 square miles of Ashdown Forest, which was the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh’s ‘hundred-acre wood.’  Here you can also enjoy bike and horse rides and excellent walks. Forest Row is not far away and includes an array of organic cafes, independent shops and boutiques, restaurants, pubs, farmers market and excellent schools. This large and friendly village also has a supermarket, library, post office, GP surgery, 24-hour veterinary surgery and a thriving community centre. The world-famous Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is located here too, along with a welcoming tennis club.  With regard to education as well as the primary school in Hartfield village, there is the Beacon Academy in Crowborough rated ‘Outstanding’, while grammar schools in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are a popular choice. The world-famous Michael Hall Steiner Waldorf School is nearby on the edge of Forest Row, while other independent schools that can be easily accessed comprise Brambletye, Cumnor House, Great Walstead, Ardingly College, Tonbridge School and Mayfield School. Trains from East Grinstead, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells are available while Gatwick is only half an hour away by car. Supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsburys, Aldi and Morrisons can be found in nearby Crowborough, East Grinstead and Royal Tunbridge Wells and between them these larger towns offer the high street shopping experience as well as all manner of independent shops and eateries, theatres, cinemas, gyms, leisure centres, garden centres and recreation grounds.

Setting Oldlands Corner Cottage sits on the edge of the charming village of Fairwarp, with direct access to the six and a half thousand acres of the enchanting Ashdown Forest; an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering superb walking, cycling and riding across open heathland and ancient woodland. The village itself is anchored by the characterful Foresters Arms, a beamed inn dating from 1898 which serves real ales and food and is a firm favourite with walkers and locals alike, alongside Christ Church and a thriving village hall hosting regular events and a monthly farmers' market. For more comprehensive day-to-day shopping, the nearby towns of Uckfield (approximately 4.5 miles) and Crowborough (approximately 4 miles) provide a good range of supermarkets, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, whilst the historic county town of Lewes and Royal Tunbridge Wells are within comfortable reach for broader retail and cultural pursuits, including world-class opera at Glyndebourne. Locally there is a good choice of state schools including Bonners CE Primary at Maresfield and Nutley CE Primary, whilst further afield are a number of well-regarded independent schools serving the area. Buxted Station, just a short drive away, provides Southern Rail services to London Bridge with a journey time of approximately one hour fifteen minutes, with East Croydon also served en route. For golfers, the area is exceptionally well served with East Sussex National Golf Club at Little Horsted, home to two championship courses that have hosted the European Open, Piltdown Golf Club with its historic heathland course carved from ancient Sussex heath and the beautifully situated Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club at Forest Row, all within easy reach. For equestrian enthusiasts, the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre at Duddleswell and Misbourne Riding Centre at Nutley are virtually on the doorstep, offering riding across some of the finest countryside in the South East.

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.

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.”

Nestling in 12.96 acres of delightful grounds within the High Weald National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is this impressive early Edwardian residence with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. As you sweep onto the forecourt with its ornate circular central flower bed you can begin to appreciate the appeal of this lovely family home with its imposing chimneystacks, variable roof lines and bargeboards as well as bay and casement windows. The covered porch leads to the stunning reception hall that sets the tone for this charming home with a log burning stove that heats the downstairs and immediately surrounds you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that continues as you move throughout the house.   Although the property has been sensitively modernised to create a contemporary environment it still retains superb period features including wood flooring, the original oak staircase, coved ceilings, dado rails, panelled doors and original fireplaces in many of the rooms. No where is this better illustrated than in the almost 36ft lounge/dining room with its angled box bay window and stone fireplace with a second log burner and is ideal for entertaining. This elegant room has a glazed door to the large, wood framed conservatory that has slate tiled flooring, lovely views over the swimming pool and the garden and is big enough room to provide additional seating and dining areas. There is also a large reception room with a curved glass extension that is currently in use as a ‘snug’ and is ideal for the kids to have their own space. The excellent dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room is more than 29ft long with sufficient room for a large breakfast table and chairs for informal family meals. It includes a range cooker, a store cupboard and charming white units housing an upmarket American fridge freezer and stand-alone appliances. There is a fascinating fitted cloakroom just inside the front door and a secondary hallway where you will find an additional cloakroom, the plant machine room and a utility area/boot room as well as French doors to a small patio area. A second staircase leads up to a 30ft bedroom with an ensuite shower and a balcony overlooking the grounds that is currently in use as a well-equipped gym. It is over the two double garages and this whole area could be converted into a large separate annex, subject to the necessary permissions.   The other five double bedrooms are accessed via the main staircase that leads to a spacious galleried landing with skylights and an airing cupboard as well as to the modern family bathroom with a stand-alone oval bath, a walk-in shower and a vanity basin. Adjacent to the family bathroom is a large dual aspect double bedroom with far reaching views and direct access to another double bedroom with a wall of fitted cupboards and a basin so could become an excellent dressing room or a pair of bedrooms for kids. There is also a well-proportioned bedroom with an angled box bay window and a guest room with a spa inspired ensuite shower and underfloor heating as well as the principal suite. This calm and peaceful space includes glass fronted fitted cupboards, lovely views over the woodland and a trendy ensuite with a walk-in shower and a pair of contemporary vanity basins. A separate driveway leads to the two garages, one of which is also used as a games room. A high curved wall discreetly separates the forecourt from the swimming pool complex and is bordered  by a terrace, providing an ideal space for lounging in the sunshine. Beyond the conservatory there is a large workshop/garden shed and steps down to another spacious terrace creating a charming area for outdoor entertaining. It leads to well-manicured level lawns and to the rest of the grounds that features an orchard with about 30 fruit trees, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse surrounded by six acres of woodland where children can play hide and seek, make camp or enjoy the charming tree house. For anyone with equestrian interests there is a wild meadow that could accommodate horses and it also includes a large barn that could be converted to stables or it would also make an excellent workshop/studio or office complex for anyone working from home who needs a quiet and peaceful working environment.   What the owners say: As soon as we saw the house we fell in love with the spacious rooms, the warm and friendly atmosphere and the grounds as well as the far-reaching views. While we are surrounded by more than 12 acres of grounds and woodland we are not far from the main road for very easy access to Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead, but we hardly notice any noise and when we are in the garden and the swimming pool, we just enjoy the sound of the birds and the sight of the deer wandering through the grounds. We shall be very sad to leave our wonderful family home but a change in circumstances mean we have to pass the baton on to new owners. The village of Ashurst is only a couple of minutes away and includes a mainline station with commuter access to London, a church and a village hall with a sports ground while it is just over a mile to the good Fordcombe primary school or a little further afield is Speldhurst primary school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.   It is only about four miles to the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells which became famous in Regency times when frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. It developed during that time to include the famous colonnaded 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 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 various primary and secondary schools in and around Tunbridge Wells 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 while Claremont primary is considered 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 and in Tonbridge there is the famous Tonbridge School founded in 1553. For sporting aficionados there is 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.

Approached down the leafy Forge Lane the property is accessed via a driveway with plenty of parking. The attractive Victorian house features original multi-pane casement and sash windows, chimneystacks and a pitched roof porch. There is a reception area with stairs to the first floor and a very wide beamed archway to the cosy sitting room. This has a log burning stove and is just the place to relax and enjoy a quiet read. While the ‘heart of the house’ is the superb triple aspect L-shaped family space that includes a seating area where you can spend time with the kids and a spacious dining area for friends and family to enjoy sitting round a table together. The contemporary kitchen area is a delight for anyone who enjoys catering as it includes an inset range cooker, a variety of charming country style units with a selection of built in appliances, French doors to the garden and access to the large utility room and a cloakroom. Upstairs there is a well-appointed modern family bathroom and four individually designed double bedrooms all with fabulous and far-reaching rural views. One is currently in use as an office, another has fitted shelving and hanging space while the triple aspect principal suite includes an ensuite shower room. Another excellent feature of this property is the charming single story barn conversion annex. The stylish design includes an open plan living space with a kitchen, seating and dining areas as well as a light and bright double bedroom and a shower room. This would make an excellent home for an adult family member or elderly relative or perhaps a groom. Alternatively, it would also be ideal as a country holiday let. While the other barn could also be converted for family or guests or could make an ideal gym, games room and bar or another income generating air b and b, subject to permissions and consent. The superb and well-designed equestrian facilities are ideal for those who want the best for their horses. Much of the 4.66 acres of grounds is given over to well fenced paddocks, while the large manège provides an excellent training ground whatever the weather. The spacious stable block includes three well-maintained stables, a hay store and plenty of space for grooming and tacking up under cover. While it is just a 10-minute walk along Forge Lane to Ashdown Forest for those delightful off-road hacks where you can not only enjoy a ride but also the woodland, the heath and the local wildlife including a wide variety of birds, deer, badgers, weasels, foxes and stoats. You can also come across grazing animals including Exmoor ponies as well as rare breed cattle and sheep. While the stables are impressive the gardens are a delight. There is a large terrace with charming shrub and rockery borders where you can entertain your friends or just revel in the views across Ashdown Forest and beyond. This is bordered by swathes of lawn surrounded by trees, shrubs and high hedging providing privacy and seclusion What the Owner says, This has been a delightful home for us and our horses for the past nine years and we are only leaving because we feel it is time to downsize. We fell in love with the uninterrupted views over Ashdown Forest and the countryside, the charming characterful house and the excellent equestrian facilities including access to the forest. We also enjoy the fact that it is very secluded but, at the same time, it is only a five minute drive to Marks and Spencer and Home Bargains, which provide for our daily needs while we can walk to the lovely Foresters Arms for a drink and a meal in about 10 minutes. Horney Common is a popular destination for nature lovers as it is home to a variety of wildlife. It is about a mile and half from the villages of Maresfield and Nutley and not far from Uckfield. Maresfield includes the Bonners primary school and the delightful 18th Century Chequers coaching in hotel and pub/restaurant. There are also tennis, cricket, football and gymnastics clubs as well as a village store and post office. While Nutley offers a Londis, a farm shop, a petrol station, a bowls club and a primary school as well as the cosy Nutley Arms and the Hatch Inn located in the forest and for golfing aficionados there are the Piltdown and Royal Ashdown Forest clubs. Uckfield includes two supermarkets, a cinema and leisure center with a swimming pool as well as a variety of independent shops and eateries. The railway station provides direct trains to London Bridge taking an hour and 20 minutes while Uckfield College secondary school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted as is the Beacon Academy in Crowborough. With regard to private education there are a number of excellent schools in the vicinity including Cumnor House and Mayfield

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.

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 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.

Set within almost 37 acres of beautiful countryside in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hartdene Barns is an exceptional gated development of only nine architect-designed homes. Created by Q New Homes, these distinctive residences combine contemporary luxury with outstanding sustainability, having been designed to meet the RIBA Climate Challenge and achieve Net Zero Carbon living. Perfectly balancing rural tranquillity with modern convenience, each home has been thoughtfully positioned to maximise far-reaching countryside views. Expansive glazing, vaulted ceilings and carefully considered interiors create light-filled spaces that connect seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.   Extending to 4,392 sq ft, Barn 9 is a striking single-storey eco-home offering exceptional design, space and specification. A dramatic entrance hall opens onto a tranquil internal courtyard with a copper tree fountain, creating an impressive sense of arrival. At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan living space featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen with separate utility/dirty kitchen, together with generous dining and living areas opening directly onto extensive lawned gardens. A separate TV room provides additional family living space. The luxurious principal suite includes a fitted dressing room, elegant en-suite bathroom and direct access to the courtyard. Three further double bedrooms all benefit from fitted wardrobes and stylish en-suite facilities. A double garage and ample off-street parking complete the accommodation.   Among the most energy-efficient homes available today, Hartdene Barns has been designed to generate as much energy as it consumes. Solar photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems deliver exceptional environmental performance alongside low running costs. High-quality architectural detailing includes charred timber cladding, bespoke joinery, Crittall-style doors, vaulted ceilings, bioethanol fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling glazing.   What the developer says   Exclusive Lifestyle Benefits A defining feature of Hartdene Barns is the provision of private managed allotments for every homeowner. Set within landscaped grounds and surrounded by orchards, wildflower meadows and native hedgerows, these unique spaces allow residents to enjoy fresh, organic produce without the demands of traditional gardening. Each allotment also includes a private potting shed with rainwater harvesting facilities and stunning countryside views.   Outstanding Specification Every home benefits from a premium specification, including bespoke kitchens by Ornate Kitchen & Interiors, Caesarstone worktops, Quooker boiling water taps and a comprehensive suite of V-ZUG appliances. Contemporary bathrooms feature high-quality porcelain tiling, luxury sanitaryware and designer brassware. Smart lighting, full fibre broadband, CAT6 cabling and future-ready home technology are provided throughout. A Rare Opportunity Hartdene Barns represents a unique blend of architectural excellence, environmental innovation and countryside living. Designed for today and built for the future, these remarkable homes offer an uncompromising lifestyle in one of the South East's most beautiful settings.

Plot 1 Hartdene Barns is an exceptional detached house that beautifully combines space, contemporary design, and sustainable living. Built to an outstanding specification, this home has been carefully designed with energy efficiency at its core, achieving Carbon Net Zero status and an impressive EPC SAP rating of A+. Step into the dramatic double-height entrance hall with its striking cantilevered staircase and elegant Crittall doors. These lead through to expansive open-plan living areas, where floor-to-ceiling glazing frames stunning rural views and floods the space with natural light. A sophisticated bioethanol fireplace creates a warm focal point, while the bespoke Ornate kitchen showcases quartz worktops, a Quooker tap, integrated appliances, and both a wine cooler and worktop wine chiller. Refined finishes in stone, timber, and brass bring together practicality and timeless style, complemented by in-ceiling Sonos speakers across the main living spaces. The principal bedroom suite offers a luxurious retreat, complete with fully fitted dressing room, spa-inspired en-suite, and a private Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside. Additional flexible spaces – including a home office, cinema room and ground floor guest suite provide versatility to suit modern lifestyles. Designed with both convenience and style in mind, the property also benefits from a large integral garage and a double open car port for covered parking. Advanced sustainability features include a high-performance solar panel system, air source heat pumps, and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, ensuring efficient and environmentally conscious living. Set apart by its distinctive architectural details, this home boasts a beautifully landscaped private garden and offers access to a shared allotment, growing space, and wellbeing area – perfect for those seeking a closer connection to nature

Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hartdene Barns is an exclusive development of just nine new build homes with an exceptional backdrop of 37 acres of beautiful countryside. Nestled close to the quaint villages of Hartfield and Cowden, Cowden train station is less than a 5-minute drive or short 12-minute walk via a scenic off road public footpath from this home, providing train services to London Bridge and London Victoria in under an hour. The high street of Edenbridge is just 10 minutes away and offers convenient access to supermarkets including Waitrose, a post office and an enticing range of eateries. For international travel, Gatwick Airport is a short 35-minute drive away. The market towns of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are each less than a 30-minute drive boasting vibrant town centres with a number of outstanding restaurants, theatres, museums and art galleries. Hever Castle set in 125 acres of glorious grounds, is just 7 minutes' drive. Ashdown Forest, is nearby with miles of walking and cycling paths cut through river valleys and rolling hillsides. The 6500 acres is an unrivalled open space in the South East of England with wonderful views over the Sussex countryside. Book your appointment today to view this stunning new home! *Select images are of the show home for illustrative purposes only, finishes and layouts may vary.

This exceptional self-build opportunity is set in a very special location within its own mature gardens and grounds of approximately up to 6.628 acres and includes an important and impressive collection of mature Acers. Approached via a farm lane off the much sought-after Smithers Lane electronically operated gates lead through to a truly delightful scene. To the left a most impressive and mature garden showcasing Acers gently inclines towards the Southern boundary and a lower paddock which could be available by separate negotiation. The driveway sweeps around to the current dwelling house which comprises a single storey bungalow that has planning permission under Tandridge reference TA/2025/1109 to extend to create a most impressive two-storey contemporary home that will truly make the most of such a beautiful setting. Beyond the house to the North and West are paddocks that are currently used for equestrian purposes and the whole has the most delightful aspect with views over glorious rolling countryside that teems with wildlife. Located between the charming villages of Lingfield and Cowden you are blessed with local amenities including the superb Lingfield College as well as stations with services into London within a short drive. A wider range of amenities, shopping and entertainment facilities as well as exceptional schooling are found at nearby East Grinsted, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Edenbridge.

What the Owners Say: This has been a wonderful family home for the past 18 years and we have loved being here. It was the views and the character of the property that initially appealed to us as well as the convenient and secure location. Being near the end of a cul-de-sac it is very quiet and safe for children and pets yet we are only a couple of miles from Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and nearby access to the A21 and M25. Southborough is a charming place with its 75 acre Common providing wonderful opportunities for walks and cycle rides. The town and surrounding area includes excellent pubs and restaurants as well as convenience stores, independent shops, a cricket club and a good primary school. There is a modern civic centre that opened in 2021 with its medical centre, pharmacy and a library as well as a hall with regular exercise classes and multifunctional spaces for hire. Tonbridge includes a mainline station where trains can whisk you to London Bridge in about half an hour as well as independent shops, hair and beauty salons, bars, restaurants and retail outlets. There are excellent educational facilities with a number of primary schools including Slade Primary rated Outstanding by Ofsted, several Outstanding grammar schools, the West Kent College of further education and a small University of Kent campus plus the famous independent Tonbridge School founded in 1553. This provides a leisure club with extremely good facilities available to external club members including a swimming pool, gymnasium, athletics track and tennis courts while the town itself has golf, football, rugby, tennis and cricket clubs. Tunbridge Wells also has local primary and grammar schools with some being rated Outstanding by Ofsted including St James and St Peters’ C of E primary schools and the Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, the St Gregory’s Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School secondary schools. While a number of excellent private schools are also available within the locale. The town features the famous Pantiles with its 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, luxury and boutique hotels and retail parks. There is a nine-screen Odeon cinema, the Trinity Theatre, the well-respected Assembly Hall Theatre and exhibitions in the Amelia Scott cultural centre. For sports aficionados there is the Neville Golf club and cricket, football, rugby and tennis as well as a swimming pool and the indoor sports and tennis centre.

Approached across a stone bridge that spans its medieval moat, Old Surrey Hall is one of Surrey’s most extraordinary country houses. Originally dating from the 15th century and comprehensively restored and enlarged by renowned architects George Crowley and Joseph Emberton in 1937, this Grade I-listed estate extends to more than 18,000 sq ft, combining centuries of architectural history with the comforts of modern family living. At the heart of the house lies the spectacular Great Hall, a soaring triple-height space framed by magnificent timber arches and oak panelling. Rich in character and scale, it serves as the centrepiece of a home that balances grand entertaining rooms with intimate family spaces. Throughout the house, original architectural details sit alongside carefully considered interventions commissioned by the current owner, who reunited the previously divided property and engaged architect Anthony Hackett and interior designer Kelly Hoppen to restore it as a single residence. Arranged around a central courtyard, the accommodation includes a series of elegant reception rooms, a formal dining room, a substantial family kitchen, ancillary service areas and a striking stone-floored ballroom currently used as an art studio. The principal bedroom suite enjoys far-reaching views across the gardens and croquet lawn and features a dressing room and generous bathroom. In total, the house offers 14 bedrooms and numerous bathrooms arranged across two wings, making it exceptionally well suited to large families, multigenerational living or entertaining on a significant scale. Beyond the main house, a separate three-bedroom residence provides flexible guest or staff accommodation. Formerly squash courts, it has been transformed into a charming standalone home with vaulted ceilings and a basement games room. Additional barns and outbuildings contribute a further 2,100 sq ft of ancillary space, including two remarkable Normandy barns that were dismantled in France and painstakingly rebuilt on the estate. The grounds are as impressive as the house itself. Extending to approximately 34 acres, they encompass formal gardens, a croquet lawn, an orchard, kitchen gardens, a lake, a heated swimming pool with pool house, a tennis court and extensive parkland. Mature trees frame long views across the surrounding countryside, while the moat and white garden lend a rare sense of romance and seclusion. Occupying an exceptional position on the Surrey and Sussex border, Old Surrey Hall is surrounded by some of the South East's most beautiful countryside. The estate lies within easy reach of the High Weald National Landscape and Ashdown Forest, with miles of walking, riding and cycling routes weaving through ancient woodland and rolling farmland. Nearby East Grinstead provides a comprehensive range of amenities, while Lingfield's racecourse, championship golf courses and a number of highly regarded schools are all within easy reach.

Situated along the extremely popular Ridgeway in Tonbridge is this impressive and extended detached family home. It incorporates an attached two-storey annexe and a separate garden room for use as an office or gym, creating an excellent property for multi-generational and flexible requirements and, although within walking distance of the town centre and the station, when you are in the beautiful and secluded rear garden all you can see are trees, providing a charming, quiet countryside feel. The property is set well back from the road partially hidden from view behind shrubs and bushes. It is approached via a spacious block paved driveway with plenty of off-road parking and leads to the detached, pitched roof double garage and the front porch. This opens into a large reception hall with porcelain tiled flooring, storage and understairs cupboards as well as a useful shower room. There is access to all the ground floor accommodation including the delightful kitchen/breakfast room, designed by HKS kitchens. This features slate tiled flooring with under floor heating, an inset range cooker and extractor hood, bespoke ash wood shaker style units with crystal stone worktops housing a built-in microwave and coffee machine as well as a dishwasher and American style fridge freezer plus plenty of space for a table and chairs. The adjacent boot room/utility room has laundry facilities and a door to the garden. The relaxing colour scheme in the triple aspect sitting room, with the large window and door access to the decked terrace, is complimented by the light oak flooring and enhanced further by the attractive raised fireplace that provides a charming focal point. While friends and family will enjoy more formal entertaining in the well-proportioned dining room with door access to the decked terrace and dark oak flooring. There is also an extremely well fitted study designed for two people to work from home or for family members to do homework and play on their computers. Off the upstairs landing there is a large airing cupboard, two family bathrooms and four double bedrooms including the dual aspect principal with fitted cupboards and a door to a small balcony. There is a separate external entrance to the annex with a glazed front door that opens into a good-sized dual aspect kitchen/living room. This has a box bay window with French doors to a decked terrace, stairs to the upper floor and a kitchen area with contemporary shaker style units housing various built-in appliances. This floor also includes a double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe while on the first floor there is a modern shower room and a double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe and French doors to a Juliette balcony. A cedar clad detached office/gym with sliding patio doors was built in 2020 and makes an excellent retreat or an ideal office for anyone who wants to work undisturbed by activities in the home or for anyone needing to see clients on a regular basis. The rear garden is a real charmer. Surrounded by trees it includes the raised decked and balustraded terrace, a large, paved patio for outdoor entertaining bordered by a spacious lawn interspersed with colourful shrubs.

What the owners say: This impressive four storey country residence forms part of a magnificent Victorian manor house surrounded by half an acre of delightful private gardens in the charming hamlet of Golden Green. It backs onto farmland with far-reaching views across the Medway Valley and is approached through a pair of solid wood automatic gates that open onto a private driveway leading to a spacious parking area is flanked by an avenue of trees and shrubs bordered by a large lawn.  Wonderful external features give this property such a special character including very high chimneystacks, differing roof lines with attractive barge boards, patterned brickwork, pitched roof dormers, bay and windows and an arched entrance. The period features continue internally with high coved ceilings, picture and dado rails, wall panelling and ornate ceiling roses as well as beautiful fireplaces. At the same time the property has been superbly but sensitively updated by the current owners to provide everything needed for modern day living and is beautifully presented and maintained. The front door opens into a long L-shaped hallway with a cloakroom, a stained-glass door to the courtyard, a staircase to the lower ground floor and upper floors as well as Amtico herringbone flooring that flows through to the spacious, modern dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room and hallway. This has views over the courtyard and features a range cooker, a central island and shaker style units housing a fridge freezer, wine fridge and dishwasher, while still leaving plenty of space for a table and chairs. There is a very elegant dual aspect lounge with an attractive bay window, a wood burning stove surrounded by a charming slate fireplace and solid oak flooring that continues into the spacious dining/sitting room. This also includes an attractive sandstone fireplace with a log burner and fitted shelving and is currently in use as a family room/second sitting room. However, it would be ideal for those more formal occasions where you could seat at least a dozen guests. On the lower ground floor, you will find the utility room which comfortably accommodates several large appliances whilst providing essential hanging and drying space. In addition to this there is also a large boiler room and substantial private office with varied and versatile bespoke storage. An L-shaped galleried landing on the split level first floor includes an airing cupboard with access to three double bedrooms and the large stunning family bathroom that all have wonderful countryside views. The bathroom features a modern stand-alone oval bath where you can sit and enjoy the views, a separate double shower and twin basins. One of the bedrooms has a charming original fireplace while the large and well-proportioned principal bedroom is dual aspect and includes a plethora of fitted cupboards as well as a staircase leading up to a superb ensuite dressing room/shower room. While there is access to the rest of the second floor accommodation from the dressing room there is also the main staircase that leads to the second floor landing and a contemporary shower room serving two double bedrooms that provide a panoramic rural vista or could perhaps a bedroom and sitting room for a teenager wanting a little independence and private space. Outside, as well as the courtyard with access to the garage, there is a nearly 19ft long workshop with a pine boarded ceiling, windows, electrics and lighting so could always be converted into a games room/bar or offices for anyone working from home who needs peace and quiet. In order to provide complete privacy and security the beautifully landscaped garden is surrounded by six-foot-high fencing and hornbeam hedging so is completely secure for children and animals. It includes a truly charming and relaxing sunken garden seating area with delightful, raised lily ponds bordered by well-manicured lawns and shrub beds overlooking farmland as well as a large terrace for outdoor entertaining and barbecues.

The first thing that strikes you when arriving at this magnificent property is the truly beautiful 32-acre setting. Private electronically operated gates swing open to a long driveway that sweeps up past paddocks to one side and light woodland to the other to a large parking and turning area and the triple garage with annex above. For those with equine interest the drive continues to a very well-appointed stable block, tractor store, workshop and gym/studio. From here you can hop in the 4x4 utility buggy (available by negotiation) and wizz out into your private woodland or over to the paddocks. The main house is accessed via a large entrance hall past the grand staircase and a tucked away office to a wonderful Kitchen/Breakfast room which forms part of a sympathetic extension which introduces a significant amount of natural light into this room via a large, glazed lantern as well as superb flow out into the garden through the French doors. A separate utility room, downstairs cloak room and shower room adds practicalities, and a charming drawing room is the ideal place makes a useful flexible secondary reception room. The principal living space is a stunning space comprising the original Living room with its stylish fireplace that now opens seamlessly into a striking orangery, creating a single capacious room enjoying excellent natural light from multiple windows, French Doors and a substantial roof lantern. Upstairs the Principal bedroom suite mirrors the generous proportions of the living space with a capacious bedroom, fitted dressing room and en-suite shower, and enjoys views over the lawn garden and onwards over the paddock. Four further bedrooms, a box room and two more bathrooms caters for large families or multiple guests. Add to this a large room on the second floor which could be used as another bedroom, playroom or office. What the owner says. Equestrian scope, great schooling, international connections and privacy were the major factors that drew us to this fantastic house and its grounds. The Equestrian facilities are first class with gently sloping paddocks enclosed by (equaline) fencing, stabling and outbuildings that easily cope with our 7 ponies. The nearby Marlborough House Vinehall school is excellent as was our first choice of school for our children. To have had the school so close and convenient has been a real bonus over the years. Gatwick and Heathrow are easily accessible as is the Coast and links to the continent, and train access to London is equally convenient. Perhaps more than anything the quality of life provided to a family of the gardens and grounds and the variety of daily experience is priceless. From pottering around in the formal garden, to enjoying watching the ponies in the paddock, through to settling down for the afternoon, based at the summer house and enjoying the pond with its fish and wildlife.  Walking the dog in our private wood must include a detour to the massive Lime Tree (believed to be one of the largest in Sussex) because it is so dramatic and a reminder like the constant birdsong and the glimpses of fleet-footed deer of the magnificence of nature. .

If the ultimate in unique properties is your idea of home, then look no further than the magnificent Hadlow Tower – or ‘May’s Folly’ as it is less reverently named by the locals. Once part of a Romantic Gothic style 18th century castle, the 175ft eight storey tower stands six foot higher than Nelson’s Column and is visible from Bidborough to Sevenoaks. Having fallen into disrepair and severely damaged in the 1987 storm, it was restored in 2013 at a cost of £4.2 million with grants provided by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Its impressive restoration won multiple Historic England Angel Awards as well as the Lloyd-Webber Angel Award.   Now a fabulous private home it is accessed through the fantastic triple arched and castellated Romantic Gothic entrance on Hadlow village high street. There is a long and winding private road that passes a few individual properties and stunning countryside as far as the eye can see and ultimately leads to the spectacular tower, a parking area and the impressive walled courtyard. This includes additional buildings and a fabulous external window in what was thought to be the original castle entrance. The ancillary buildings have now been converted into six private dwellings and, together with the tower custodian, the owners of these six properties are responsible for the wonderful communal grounds that include sweeping lawns interspersed with impressive specimen trees and a beautiful lake encircled by a plethora of colourful shrubs.   As soon as you see the iconic tower with its octagonal shaped exterior, arched windows, ornate mouldings and fantastic lantern you will almost be transported into a fantasy world and may perhaps wonder why Rapunzel is not looking out of an upstairs window. However once inside, while there are stunning original and historic features, it has been designed as a one-of-a-kind modern family home.   There are three entrances to the tower and the main double height arched front door leads to a lobby with an original brick floor and a fascinating octagonal reception hall with interesting displays, terracotta flooring and, fortunately, a contemporary lift to the first four floors. There is also a utility room, cloakroom, boiler room and boot cupboard, a pair of original oak external doors and access to the main circular staircase and an outer secondary circular stone staircase.   Opening the lift door on the first floor you are immediately confronted by a superb octagonal dining room where guests will be queueing up to be invited to a meal as this characterful room includes full height circle top arched windows providing far reaching views, a beautiful polished wood floor, a unique arched recess and sculptured oak doors that come from the original castle. These open into a small corridor with the main staircase and a second set of old oak doors that lead to the triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room with fantastic stained glass windows that were also rescued from the castle, access to the secondary staircase and shaker style units housing various appliances.   The octagonal drawing room on the next floor is something to behold with its gothic casement windows, polished wood flooring, exposed beams and amazing brick arched fireplace with a log burner but is also cosy enough for the family to enjoy relaxing and spending time together. There are steps down to a double bedroom that also has a charming stained glass window from the castle, lovely views over the grounds, an en suite bathroom and access to the secondary staircase.   You can take the main stone staircase up to a dual aspect double bedroom with a central beam and oak flooring, while oak steps lead to the principal suite with exposed beamed, storage facilities and a contemporary en suite. On the fourth floor there is a fascinating double bedroom with an octagonal inner frame surrounding the bed, an octagonal dressing room with a walk-in wardrobe, oak stairs leading to a superb bathroom and a door to a castellated roof terrace offering excellent views over the surrounding countryside.   The next floor includes a useful study area and external access while open staircases lead to the additional floors. There are original six inch square vertical beams, interesting billboards showcasing the history of the tower and doors to the external castellated parapet with 360 degree views as far as the eye can see. At the very top of the tower is an exact replica of the original lantern that was destroyed during the Great Storm of 1987.   The Tower also owns an area of woodland and grounds beyond the communal lake area and this is basically a blank canvas so new owners can create whatever they like. It includes a large shed that houses the remains of the original lantern that were retained to provide a reference point for the replacement.   What the owner says: This has been a very exciting and unique home that I have been privileged and proud to own for the past few years. I and my family have thoroughly enjoyed our time here in this peaceful and tranquil environment, but my business is taking me abroad so I feel it is time to hand the baton over to new custodians who will appreciate the uniqueness of this amazing place in such an incredible setting.   Although where we are is private and peaceful, Hadlow high street is at the end of the lane. This charming village is in a Conservation area and includes many attractive period properties and a variety of shops, pubs, hairdresser, restaurant, church, library and a medical centre. For the more energetic there are cricket and bowls clubs as well as a good primary school and the renowned Hadlow College of Agriculture and Horticulture that includes the Broadview Gardens complex that has a tearoom and florist and where you can enjoy wandering around the grounds.   Other facilities are available in nearby Tonbridge including excellent grammar and private schools, independent shops and high street stores, pubs, restaurants, a theatre and the station where trains to London take around 30 to 40 minutes. There is the Tonbridge School leisure club while for golfing enthusiasts there are numerous golf clubs and courses within a radius of nine miles around Hadlow including the local Poult Wood Public Golf Centre.   Historical Note: Hadlow Castle was built in the 18th century in the then fashionable Strawberry Hill Gothic style. It was extended in the 19th century and the owner Walter Barton May at the time built the Tower (May’s Folly). Local lore has it that he had it built so he could spy on his estranged wife but it was probably because he wanted to show off his wealth.

Hidden beyond its ancient moat and surrounded by beautifully established gardens, being one of Surrey's most important surviving historic houses. Dating from 1334 and designated Grade II*, the property represents a remarkable example of medieval vernacular architecture and has been described by leading dendrochronologists as surely the finest of its period in Surrey. Having been completely refurbished by the current owners, who have lovingly and painstakingly restored this desirable home, both inside and out. Approached through its private grounds, the manor immediately conveys a sense of permanence and history. Centuries of stewardship have shaped a home of extraordinary character, where exposed timbers, handcrafted detailing and historic craftsmanship remain wonderfully intact. Yet, despite its honoured age, the property is also a comfortable and welcoming family home, sensitively adapted for modern living.  The current owners acquired the property almost twenty years ago with a vision to safeguard and restore this important part of Surrey's heritage. Their thoughtful and sympathetic programme of refurbishment has preserved the integrity of the building whilst discreetly introducing modern comforts, including bespoke oak-framed double glazing, an upgraded heating system and high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout.  At the heart of the house are two magnificent inglenook fireplaces, evocative reminders of the property's medieval origins. One now incorporates a recently installed wood-burning stove, creating an inviting focal point during the winter months. Throughout the house, period features sit harmoniously alongside carefully chosen contemporary enhancements, resulting in a home of immense warmth, authenticity and charm.  Complementing the principal residence is a detached self-contained cottage or annexe, offering excellent flexibility for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, home working or staff quarters.  Gardens and Grounds  Sitting within approximately 2.75 acres of private grounds, where the historic moat provides a captivating backdrop and a constant connection to the property's remarkable past. The gardens embody a quintessential English informality, with sweeping lawns, native planting and a rich variety of wildlife-friendly shrubs and trees creating a peaceful and natural setting. Access from the inner hall, double door gives access to a covered area with hot tub and gazebo. From this section of the garden, cross the wooden bridge to the paddock which is surrounded by fields, offering total peace and seclusion. Mature native trees frame the moat and provide year-round interest, while carefully positioned seating areas invite quiet moments overlooking the water. Birdsong, changing seasons and reflections across the moat contribute to a setting of exceptional beauty.  Historic houses of this calibre and provenance seldom come to the market. This one offers the unique opportunity to become the owner of an irreplaceable piece of English architectural history while enjoying the comfort, privacy and practicality of a beautifully maintained country home.  The current owners reflect:  We bought the house nearly twenty years ago to rescue it and we are immensely proud of what has been achieved. It has been a privilege to care for such an extraordinary building and to preserve it for future generations.

A distinguished detached family residence of impressive proportions, positioned within one of Sevenoaks’ most desirable village settings. Set behind a private frontage in the heart of the picturesque village of Seal, Fir Trees is an elegant and substantial six-bedroom detached home offering beautifully balanced accommodation across an exceptional footprint. Combining classic family living with generous entertaining space, the property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of scale and presence within easy reach of Sevenoaks and central London connections. The property immediately impresses with its commanding appearance and well-proportioned layout, perfectly suited to modern family life. Internally, the home offers a wonderful sense of space and versatility, with three reception rooms providing the ideal arrangement for formal entertaining, relaxed family living and home working alike. At the heart of the house, the kitchen and family areas are designed for both everyday practicality and sociable gatherings, while large windows throughout ensure an abundance of natural light and a seamless connection to the surrounding grounds. The overall atmosphere is one of warmth, comfort and understated sophistication. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with six well-appointed bedrooms arranged to provide flexibility for growing families, guest accommodation or multi-generational living. The principal suite offers a peaceful retreat, complemented by three bath/shower rooms serving the home. Externally, Fir Trees enjoys mature surroundings and a private setting, creating an enviable environment for outdoor entertaining and family enjoyment. The grounds enhance the sense of seclusion while retaining the convenience of village life quite literally on the doorstep. Seal remains one of the area’s most sought-after villages, appreciated for its charming character, community feel and excellent accessibility. The nearby town of Sevenoaks provides an outstanding selection of boutique shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors. Fast and frequent rail services from Sevenoaks Station offer direct links into London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, making the property particularly attractive for commuters. Fir Trees represents a rare combination of substantial accommodation, village charm and prime Sevenoaks accessibility — an exceptional family home designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Location    Seal remains one of the area’s most sought-after villages, appreciated for its charming character, community feel and excellent accessibility. The nearby town of Sevenoaks provides an outstanding selection of boutique shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors. Fast and frequent rail services from Sevenoaks Station offer direct links into London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, making the property particularly attractive for commuters. Seller Insight    Fir Trees has been a much-loved family home for many years, and from the moment we first arrived, it was the sense of space and calm that drew us in. Set within a wonderfully large plot, with generous gardens to both the front and rear, the house feels private, peaceful and beautifully established — not overlooked, and framed by mature trees, including a magnificent ancient oak that has stood here for centuries. Inside, the house is solidly built, exceptionally spacious, and filled with natural light throughout the day. We have invested significantly in modernising the property, including new carpets, repainting, updated bathrooms, and extensive rewiring, plumbing and lighting upgrades. .    The layout of the house is ideal for family life and entertaining alike. Day to day, one of our favourite things has been waking in the double-aspect bedroom, where the morning sun pours in and the garden feels like an extension of the room. Downstairs, the Mark Wilkinson kitchen is a particular highlight — timeless, elegant and functional for everyday and special occasions. We have hosted countless gatherings over the years, and the welcoming lounge — with its fireplace, space for bookshelves and ample space for family and friends — has always been at the heart of the home. The dining room is equally generous, and both rooms open directly onto the rear patio, creating a seamless flow to the garden. .    The patio and swimming pool have brought us so much joy, especially in summer. We have re-tiled the pool and installed an electric cover, making it safer for children and easier to enjoy year-round. There are also two double garages, incredibly useful for storage and everyday practicality. Fir Trees sits in the heart of Seal, with its charming high street of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a welcoming pub. The girls’ grammar school is just a short walk away, Trinity School is also within easy reach, and Sevenoaks station is only a 10-minute drive. Backing onto prestigious Wildernesse Avenue and set within a conservation area, this is a rare and protected setting we will truly miss. Entrance Hall 11'8 x 12'6 (3.56m x 3.8m). Wooden door to front. Double glazed leaded light window to front. Beamed ceiling with downlights. Wood effect laminate flooring. Storage cupboard. Radiator. Oak staircase to first floor. Cloakroom 4'5 x 4'3 (1.35m x 1.3m). Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling. Tiled flooring. Corner sink with mixer tap. Low level W.C. Radiator. Sitting Room 17'8 x 24'6 (5.38m x 7.47m). Double doors leading from the entrance hall to the sitting room. Double glazed leaded light window to front. Double glazed leaded light bay window to side. Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Plain coved ceiling. Original wooden flooring. Stone fireplace with gas stove. Two radiators. Dining Room 16'7 x 13' (5.05m x 3.96m). Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to rear, overlooking the garden. Plain coved ceiling. Original wooden flooring. Radiator. Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'2 x 29'4 (4.32m x 8.94m). Kitchen area: Double glazed leaded light door to side. Triple aspect double glazed leaded light windows to front & sides. Stone flooring. Mark Wilkinson handmade kitchen with tall, wall & base units with granite worktops over. One & a half stainless-steel butler sinks with mixer taps. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Britannia gas range with bespoke extractor hood over. Spaces for washing machine, tumble drier and fridge freezer. Radiator. Dining area: Double aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain ceiling with downlights. Stone flooring. Mark Wilkinson handmade kitchen with base and wall display units with wooden worktops over. Built-in seating area. Radiator. Family Room 15'3 x 11'10 (4.65m x 3.6m). Double glazed Georgian style French doors with accompanying full length side windows to side. Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain coved ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring. Radiator. First Floor Landing    Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Oak staircase to second floor. Storage cupboard with double glazed leaded light window to front. Main Bedroom 15'5 x 12' (4.7m x 3.66m). Dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Radiator. Ensuite Bathroom    Double glazed leaded light window to side. Wooden ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Floating sink in vanity unit. Mirrored cabinet. Walk-in shower. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Radiator. Local tiling. Extractor fan. Dressing Room 6'4 x 11'5 (1.93m x 3.48m). Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Bedroom Two 18'1 x 19'11 (5.5m x 6.07m). Dual aspect double glazed leaded light windows to side and rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Ensuite Wet Room    Double glazed leaded light window to front. Plain ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Sink in vanity unit. Open shower. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Extractor fan. Bedroom Three 14'10 x 11'5 (4.52m x 3.48m). Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain coved ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Family Bathroom    Double glazed leaded light window to side. Plain ceiling with downlights. Tiled flooring. Corner bath with mixer taps and shower. Sink in vanity unit. Shower cubicle. Low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled. Double door storage cupboard housing emersion heater. Fitted storage unit. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Second Floor Upper Landing    Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted storage units. Bedroom Four 16'8 x 10'6 (5.08m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front, side and rear. Apex ceiling. Wood effect laminate flooring. Fitted storage units. Radiator. Bedroom Five 15'7 x 10'6 (4.75m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front and side. Apex ceiling. Carpet. Fitted wardrobes and unit. Radiator. Bedroom Six/Office 6'6 x 10'6 (1.98m x 3.2m). Double glazed leaded light window to front and rear. Plain ceiling. Carpet. Fitted storage and office unit. Eaves storage. Radiator. Dressing Room/Store 10'1 x 16' (3.07m x 4.88m). Double glazed leaded light window to rear. Apex ceiling. Carpet. Built-in unit housing water tank. Double Garage One 17'7 x 15'6 (5.36m x 4.72m). Up and over electric door to side. Windows to front. Personnel door to rear. Power and light. Tap. Plant Room 10' x 15'1 (3.05m x 4.6m). Door to rear. Housing pool equipment. Garage Double Two 15'7 x 18'4 (4.75m x 5.6m). Up and over electric door to front. Double glazed personnel door to rear. Window to side. Power and light. Shed 9' x 6'6 (2.74m x 1.98m). Grounds    Established, secluded gardens with mature trees, including a six-hundred-year-old oak tree, shrubs and flower beds. Patio leading to the lawn and swimming pool. Air source heat pump. Transport Information    Train Stations: Bat & Ball 1 mile Kemsing 1.4 miles Sevenoaks 1.7 miles Otford 1.9 miles Borough Green 3.8 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies. Local Schools    Primary Schools: Seal Primary School 0.3 miles Stone Street Primary School 2 miles Ightham Primary School 2.6 miles Borough Green Primary School 3.9 miles Plaxtol Primary School 4 miles Secondary Schools Weald of Kent Grammar School 0.4 miles Trinity School 0.5 miles Knole Academy 1.5 miles Sevenoaks School 1.8 miles Weald of Kent Grammar School Solefield School 2.2 miles Wrotham School 4 miles Private Schools Walthamstow Hall 1.5 miles St Michaels 1.8 miles Russel House 2 miles The New Beacon School 2.5 miles Radnor House 4.2 miles Tonbridge School 6.5 miles Information sourced from Rightmove (findaschool). Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. Useful Information    We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Some information in these details is taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Fine & Country for verification. Tenure    The vendor confirms to us that the property is freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details. Council Tax    We are informed this property is in band H. For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks Borough Council. Appliances/Services    The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. Measurements    All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. Viewings    Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Viewing via Fine & Country North West Kent. Ref    HA/CB/JT/260518 - HAR260106/D1

GK - Nestled along the quiet stretch of Lodge Lane in Salfords, this expansive residence offers over 4,200 sq ft of versatile living with outbuildings, masterfully balancing rustic character with modern luxury with ample potential. The architectural heart of the home is the magnificent dining area; with its soaring vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams, it's a space designed for grand-scale entertaining. This flows naturally into a substantial 25ft living room, where a log burner provides a cozy focal point against the backdrop of the grounds. The large kitchen is perfectly set up for family life, featuring a practical utility room and direct garden access for easy alfresco dining. The first floor is home to five well-proportioned bedrooms, led by a principle suite that serves as a genuine sanctuary. Beyond the en-suite, double doors open onto a massive 21ft private balcony-the ultimate spot for a quiet morning coffee with views of the garden. Outside, the property truly comes into its own. A vast stone-paved terrace overlooks the lawn, two charming pergolas, and a sprawling meadow, while a picturesque pond creates a sense of arrival at the front. The double garage offers more than just parking and storage; the room above is a blank canvas, perfectly suited for a games room or even an office. Perfectly positioned between the vibrant hubs of Redhill, Reigate, and Horley, this home offers a rare best of both worlds lifestyle-surrounded by peaceful countryside yet never far from top-tier amenities. Other Information (as advised by the seller*)... Council Tax: G Parking Arrangements: Double Garage, Car Port & Driveway Vendors position: Yet to Find Plot Size: approx 2.9 acres Location of Boiler: Garage - Calor Gas - tank at side of house & under floor hearing in part of downstairs Garden Direction: South Facing Agent: Georgie Kemp Broadband connection: copy & paste this link into your browser and use postcode to search checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Mobile signal/coverage: copy & paste this link into your browser and use postcode to search checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Stamp Duty: copy & paste this link into your browser: stampdutycalculator.org.uk/ *Please verify these details through the conveyancing process *All distances or travel times are based on Google Maps