The Lodge

One of the finest village houses in the county with panoramic views, cottage, annexe and outbuildings


Description

Dating back to the 19th Century, with more recent extension added by the current owner, this stunning family home benefits from the wonderful proportions common to Victorian properties, together with high ceilings and period features.

Set in an elevated position, the property is conveniently located just behind the High Street in Wadhurst next to the pretty church of St Peter and St Paul, which itself dates in part to the 12th Century. The sitting room, to the rear of the house, being triple aspect takes full advantage of the setting with outstanding views across farmland towards Bewl Water, as does the principal suite above. The remaining reception rooms and majority of bedrooms also benefit from far reaching pastoral views.

Ancillary accommodation is provided by both the two bedroom single level annexe with access onto its own terrace and walled garden, and the pretty two bedroom Clavers Cottage, again with its own paved seating area and garden and detached garage.

Approached over a sweeping tree lined drive from the High Street, there is ample parking at The Lodge, with triple bay carport in addition to the protected courtyard created between the house and ancillary accommodation.

Further outbuildings include The Coach House with two stables with attached tool shed and workshop and store rooms over, greenhouse and pergola.

The gardens and grounds are exceptionally private and amount to some 5.25 acres. Gently sloping away from the house the park like grounds to the south east beyond the paved terrace running along the rear and side of the house, are an ideal location from which to enjoy the view whilst entertaining.

Location

This private and secluded house is situated next to the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, to the north of the High Street on the fringes of the pretty village of Wadhurst, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wadhurst offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, delicatessen, library, chemist, , cafes, supermarkets (one with Post Office) and a garage. More comprehensive shopping, leisure and entertainment is catered for in Tunbridge Wells (about 7.2 miles).
State and private schools: Many well-regarded schools in the area include Wadhurst primary, Sacred Heart and Uplands Community College in the village. Preparatories include Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green) with Mayfield School, Tonbridge, Eastbourne, Bedes in Upper Dicker and Sevenoaks independents at senior level. Limited places available in the Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, subject to academic performance in the eleven-plus examination.
Mainline rail: Wadhurst (about 1.4 miles) with services to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street.
Communications: The A21, accessible to the east at Lamberhurst, links to the M25 (junction 5) and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports and the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone.

Square Footage: 7,251 sq ft




Acreage: 5.24 Acres


Additional Info

Council Tax Bands: The Lodge = H and Clavers Cottage = C

Marketed by: Savills, Tunbridge Wells