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A well presented detached 5 bedroom family home including a 1 bedroom self-contained annexe set in 6.1 acres (*TBV) with well-equipped equestrian facilities plus outbuildings with a lovely rear outlook over its own semi-formal grounds and being located in a much sought after hamlet within walking distance of rail connections to central London. A gated driveway to the front provides a spacious parking and turning area with a formal drive continuing to the rear to the equestrian complex and land which includes: 40m x 20m riding arena, 4 loose. boxes, tack room, covered washdown bay, steel framed three bay barn with mezzanine to one end, separate large workshop, field shelter, further outbuildings and paddocks. The versatile extended family accommodation offered at the property Includes: Ground floor: An entrance hall leading to open plan kitchen/dining/living area and conservatory providing a fantastic space to entertain family and friends, there is also separate dining room, utility room and cloakroom/WC. The attached ANNEXE can be accessed via its own front door as well as inside the house and includes a fitted kitchen, sitting room large shower/wet room and sitting room. On the First floor there is a spacious landing area and 4 double bedrooms (3 ensuite) plus a family bathroom. Outside, within the large secluded gardens to the rear there is a purpose-built oak frame gazebo suitable for al fresco dining and enjoying a beautiful vista over the large the pond and woodland with the equestrian yard beyond.

Location & Area Awareness - This wonderful family home is situated in a semi-rural setting in the village of Ashurst on the Kent and Sussex borders close to some glorious open countryside and within a short drive of the Ashdown Forest offering miles riding out and country walks.Day to day needs are catered for in nearby Langton Green, Groombridge or Hartfield, whilst Tunbridge Wells is within five miles and offers comprehensive shopping facilities including many multiple retail stores and the Royal Victoria Place mall style development. Other centres of interest locally include East Grinstead, Forest Row, Crowborough, Edenbridge and Tonbridge. The area is renowned for the excellent selection of schooling, in the state and private sectors, at primary and secondary levels including grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, primaries in Fordcombe, Groombridge, Withyham and Langton Green, along with prep schools such as Holmewood House and Rose Hill. For commuting links the M23 and M25 motorways are within relatively easy driving distance. Ashurst train station, in walking distance, provides direct rail services to London Bridge in under 60 mins.

Accommodation & Annexe - Refer to the floor plan online and in the brochure.
A large open plan KITCHEN / BREAKFASTING TABLE/ LIVING AREA into a SUN ROOM/CONSERVATORY is undoubtedly the ‘heart of the home’ and provides a space to entertain. The kitchen/breakfast area boasts an extensive selection of fitted storage cupboards, granite work surfaces, a breakfast bar, double butler sink, rangemaster cooker, American fridge freezer and integrated dishwasher. Within the open plan SITTING ROOM there is a wood burning stove and folding glass doors opening into the SUN ROOM/CONSERVATORY. Further bay fronted formal DINING ROOM and separate downstairs CLOAKROOM / WC.
In addition there is a large UTILITY ROOM/BOOT ROOM providing access to the front, side, and rear gardens.
INTEGRAL ANNEXE. The floorplan shows the rooms in the annexe in red.
Accessed from an external door or internally off the inner hallway of the main house. Fitted KITCHEN with integrated appliances, double aspect SITTING ROOM. Double BEDROOM, a large WET ROOM suitable for elderly relatives and or extended family /young adults.

Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings - MAIN YARD - All with power/water / lighting laid on.
STABLE BLOCK - x4 timber loose boxes. x3 (12ft x 12ft) and x1 (12ft x 9ft) plus TACK ROOM.
BARN - 45ft x 20ft . Steel framed with mezzanine floor above to one end.
OUTDOOR ARENA - 20m x 40m post and railed with power and light.
GARAGE - with up and over door on concrete floor.
WORKSHOP 1 -currently used as a forge. Metal roof with sliding door.
WORKSHOP 2 - timber constructed with metal roof.
FIELD SHELTER - approx. 30ft x 12ft with additional pole barn to rear.

Land & Grounds - The property is in total 6.1 acres (*TBV). The well stocked garden and rear ponds are a delight and have been well maintained by the current owners. It is on two titles K864552 and K943919. The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoinfs - TENURE: Freehold
TITLE NUMBER/S: K864552 & K943917
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Tunbridge Wells
TAX BAND: Main House F. ANNEXE B.
SERVICES: 2200 litre tank (underground) Propane Gas central heating and cooking. Mains drains. ANNEXE: Independently controlled central heating.
EPC RATING: D 55/62. Cert No - 2604-1556-0778-1681-752. Full ratings & advisories/estimated costs are now online at the .gov web site:

OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: Power/water/lighting

Viewing Arrangements - All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors’ Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East/South West
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DISCLAIMER: All prospective buyers view all properties for sale with Equus International Property Ltd at their own risk and neither the Agents, Joint Agents nor the Sellers take responsibility for any damage or injury however caused to themselves or personal belongings or property.
By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Directions - From Tunbridge Wells the property is in the centre of Ashurst Hill / Ashurst set back from the road and on the right hand side with a name plaque on one of the side pillars and alomost opposite Station Road.



Marketed by: Equus Country and Equestrian Property, South East