6 bedroom house

An elegant and beautifully presented period, unlisted country house surrounded by over 100 acres of protecting land with outstanding views on all sides.


Description

The approach to Upper Walland Farm from Shovers Green is via a long and private drive that bisects much of the parkland before turning and rising to the farmstead itself. As a result the property is entirely private without being remote and also enjoys some of the finest views in the area on all sides. From the terrace the views southwards are uninterrupted of acres of rolling countryside. However it is the views to the west, from the pool, across the valley which are the most outstanding.

Being unlisted, Upper Walland Farm has been both extended and improved considerably in recent years, the best example of which being the south facing conservatory which doubles as an extension to the kitchen and family room.

Whilst the house itself provides plenty of living accommodation, there is also a party barn next door and beyond is a further barn with changing rooms and boiler room for the upstairs self-contained first floor flat which, though currently arranged as two bedrooms and a bathroom, could easily be converted into a one bedroom, one bathroom, one kitchen/living/dining room subject to any necessary planning consents.

As well as the modern and well-kept heated swimming pool and tennis court, there is also a useful stable block for those with an equestrian interest, with more than enough land for grazing just beyond the estate railings at the end of the gardens.

Whilst the majority of the land is down to pasture, there are two main blocks of woodland, both of which contain spring fed ponds.

Unusually for an estate of this size, there are no public footpaths or rights of way.

Location

Upper Walland Farm is situated in an accessible location within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the outskirts of the sought after village of Wadhurst. Wadhurst mainline station is about 2.6 miles from the property by road, enabling a commute to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in just over an hour.

Wadhurst village (about 1.1 miles) offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, delicatessen, post office, library, chemist, hardware store, cafes, supermarkets and a garage. More comprehensive shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities are available in Tunbridge Wells (about 8.2 miles).

State and private schools: Primaries in Wadhurst, Stonegate and Mark Cross, preparatory schools include Sacred Heart catholic school (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst). State secondaries include Uplands Community Technology College in Wadhurst, and Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, with admission based on academic performance in the 11 plus exam.

Communications: The A21, accessible at Lamberhurst, links to the M25 and thereby to the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Channel Tunnel terminus at Folkestone. Central London is about 47 miles.

Square Footage: 4,401 sq ft




Acreage: 113 Acres

Directions

From Tunbridge Wells proceed southwards on the A267, passing through Frant village and take the left-hand turning to Wadhurst on the B2099. Having gone through Wadhurst, continue for about 1.1 miles and the private drive to Upper Walland Farm will be found on the right hand side, shortly before the turning to Stonegate and Burwash.

Marketed by: Savills, Tunbridge Wells