5 bedroom house

Surrounded by glorious Kentish countryside and enjoying marvellous views of The Weald, Wildshaw House is a spacious and flexible arranged country house, set amongst lovely landscaped grounds. Originally a series of adjoining nineteenth century barns, the property was converted about fifteen years ago and has been designed to combine the tradition of stone exteriors and the industrial chic of tall vaulted ceilings with steel beams. Presented in sophisticatedly simple fashion, windows and French doors are large allowing for fabulous views of the gardens and beyond, oak internal doors to the ground floor are part glazed, wiring is Cat5 standard, Rako mood lighting system and there are oak floors throughout together with tiled floors in the kitchen and bath/shower rooms. The substantial accommodation is flexibly arranged over two floors, extending to in excess of 6,100 square feet, primarily laid out around a stunning central living space, which has large atrium windows through which natural light floods in. A further double reception room has a wood burning stove, French doors to the gardens and also double doors through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is furnished with a range of floor and wall cabinetry in burr oak with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including a Bertazzoni range cooker and has doors to the outside and also to the boot and utility rooms. Two of the five bedroom suites can be found on the ground floor, just off the library area, with both having en-suite facilities and fitted storage, whilst the three first floor suites can be found in two areas on the first floor. The principal suite has a large en-suite bath/shower room, fitted wardrobes to the dressing room and a study which could be used alternatively as a nursery for a young child.
Outside

The house is approached via a private access lane and on to a tree lined gravel driveway via an electrically operated five bar gate, leading to a large parking and turning area. The gardens are stunning with beautiful herbaceous borders containing a large variety of perennials and shrubs, planted to provide year round colour and interest, as well as specimen shrubs and trees of all shapes and sizes, carefully positioned to create shade and an almost sculptural quality to the garden. There is a kitchen garden with raised beds, roses, lavender beds, and an avenue of multi-stemmed Himalayan sliver birch trees. Various Indian sandstone terraces provide ideal places to entertain outdoor or for taking in the outlook and there is a fire pit area and a marvellous swimming pool with distinctive dark tiles with its own terrace where a grape vine scrambles over a pergola and a line of pleached ornamental pear trees. There are various sheds for storage as well as a detached, three bay, oak framed garage for covered parking. The paddock extends to just under three acres and is at present given over to a lovely wildflower meadow with meandering paths cut through to allow access to enjoy the beautiful natural habitat.

Situation

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and situated on the outskirts of Cowden in the High Weald, Wildshaw House is within a short drive of the village’s old High Street with its Grade II listed cottages and popular traditional inn with footpath walks from the doorstep leading to the village or to wonderful countryside. There is a wide range of both state and independent schools in the area including the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Chiddingstone Primary School and Holmewood House in Langton Green Tonbridge and Sevenoaks public schools and grammar schools in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The vibrant and thriving Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is approximately 10 miles distant and Ashdown Forest is close by and known for its walking and horse riding. Gatwick airport is approximately 20 miles away.
Agents’ Note: Wildshaw House has a right of way over the drive from the road and contributes towards its repair and upkeep.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Tunbridge Wells