6 bedroom detached house

An imposing Georgian fronted Elizabethan family home with stunning rural views


Description

Located on the rural fringe of this picturesque village, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying views over neighbouring fields and countryside beyond.

Approached over a curved driveway, this elegant Georgian fronted Elizabethan village house is set in about 15.47 acres, back from a country lane with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The well-proportioned rooms offer versatile accommodation, retaining many original features including oak flooring, deep skirting boards, dado rails, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, exposed beams, fireplaces and sash windows.

Within the grounds the summerhouse is of particular note, in the style of a Georgian pavilion standing in front the swimming pool and nearby tennis court. The Studio is primarily constructed of glass and wood, ideal for artists.

Also within the grounds, to the rear of the family room, is a delightful brick paved terrace, with a further terrace accessed via the kitchen/breakfast room. Beyond the gardens, the protecting land is of pasture and wood land.

Ground Floor: Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, wc, access to cellar.

First Floor: With access from the main staircase 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite), 2 family bathrooms, from the back stairs bedroom and shower room, stairs up to the second floor.

Second floor: Bedroom and landing.

Outbuildings: With studio, store and garage with store room over, further outbuilding, summer house.

Gardens & Grounds: Swimming pool, tennis court set within the gardens with both woodland and pastureland.

Location

The property is located on the rural fringe of this picturesque, historic village, in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying views over the neighbouring fields and countryside beyond. The village is within reasonable walking distance (just over half a mile) and offers a general store, butcher, bakery, green grocer, post office, chemist, hairdressers, florist, cafes and two excellent pubs.

Comprehensive shopping: Tunbridge Wells (about 9.3 miles to the north).

Schools: Mayfield has its own well regarded primary school as well as Mayfield School for Girls. There are further state and private schools in the area including Skippers Hill Preparatory School in Five Ashes, Marlborough House School in Hawkhurst and Vinehall in Robertsbridge. Wadhurst and Heathfield both have community colleges. There are public schools in Tonbridge and Eastbourne and grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Mainline rail services: Wadhurst (about 4.9 miles) has services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in about 1hr 05mins. Tunbridge Wells (9 miles) is a little further along the same line with services of just under 1 hour.

Communications: The M25 can be accessed via the A21 just north of Tunbridge Wells linking to other motorway networks, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Square Footage: 4,220 sq ft




Acreage: 15.47 Acres

Directions

From the centre of Mayfield village, head east along the High
Street and continue straight into Fletching Street. At the Rose
& Crown public house, keep left into Coggins Mill Lane where
drive for Andredsbourne will be found on the left hand side after 0.4 of a mile.


Additional Info

Services: Mains Water and electric. Oil central heating and private drainage.

Local Authority: Wealden District Council

Marketed by: Savills, Tunbridge Wells