6 bedroom house

Little Orchard is a wonderful country house which has recently been the subject of a skilful and extensive programme of complete transformation by the present owners. Now presenting with handsome exteriors in the Sussex farmhouse style with part tile hanging to the first floor and whitewashed render and brick at ground level under a pitched tiled roof, the accommodation is laid out over three floors and extends to over 4,500 square feet with a further 3,098 in outbuildings. Large double glazed windows, French and bi-folding doors allow for a great deal of natural light penetration and for taking in the fabulous outlook, whilst room proportions are all well-considered. There are oak floors throughout the majority of the ground floor and feature exposed brick walls. The reception hall is wide and welcoming and has a fireplace with decorative tiles as well as an oak staircase rising to the first floor. Reception rooms are elegant, each with a character of its own with all commanding fine views of the grounds and beyond, with the drawing and sitting rooms both having fireplaces with wood burning stoves installed. The kitchen/breakfast room is a marvellous space, comprehensively furnished with a range of cabinetry with granite work surfaces, a range cooker as well as integrated appliances including a wine fridge and is supported by a laundry / boot room. A planning gain is in place for the construction of an oak framed garden room approximately 5 metres square, which would lead directly off the kitchen. The bedrooms are laid out over the upper two levels, including a spacious and well-appointed principal suite with an en-suite bathroom, wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes and a Juliet balcony from which to take in the views of the garden and grounds. A further four bedrooms on the first floor and the sixth on the second floor have the use of three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite.
In addition to the accommodation in the main house, Little Orchard benefits from additional living space within the detached annexe in the grounds, ideal for extended family members or staff, or as home office space, which is at present arranged to provide a living room with kitchenette, bedroom and shower room en-suite.
Outside

The property is approached from the lane via a pair of electrically operated, solid timber gates, leading on to a large brick paviour parking and turning area. Covered parking is provided by an oak framed, open barn style garage for two cars, along with further garaging elsewhere. A detached games room has under floor heating with a large room on the first floor and would make an ideal working from home space. The gardens surround the house and are laid mostly to lawn with paved and decked terracing to the rear, mature trees and shrubs as well as mature hedging and trees. The swimming pool area has a wide surrounding terrace, whilst the Tidebrook itself meanders through the gardens, which have been carefully landscaped to highlight this charming natural feature including a wooden bridge which connects the gardens with the paddocks. Stabling provides three boxes, a hay barn and an open barn to the rear and has a small yard with power and water connected and the paddocks are well maintained with post and rail fencing and connecting five bar gates. There is exterior lightly throughout the gardens and grounds.

Situation

Little Orchard is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a no through lane serving just four properties. The popular village of Wadhurst (3 miles) has an excellent range of shops, whilst Tunbridge Wells (about 8.4 miles) offers more comprehensive amenities. Wadhurst station (about 3.3 miles) has a regular service to London Charing Cross and Cannon Street from 65 minutes. There is an excellent choice of good schools in the area at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors including primary schools in Lamberhurst, Wadhurst and Frant, Sacred Heart at Wadhurst, Holmwood House, Marlborough House, Vine Hall and St Ronan’s prep schools with senior schools including Tonbridge, Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, Mayfield and Bede’s in Lower Dicker

Additional Information

Services: Oil CH/HW; Mains electricity and water; Calor Gas for cooking; Solar panels for the pool; Private drainage.
Agent’s Note: A public footpath crosses the paddock farthest away from the house.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Wealden District Council; Tax Band H

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