Lodge Hill Oast

The property offers flexible and beautifully presented accommodation which has recently been refurbished and extended by the current owners to create a stunning open plan kitchen/breakfast/living room with bi-fold doors opening out to the rear terrace and gardens and enjoying wonderful far-reaching views. There is also a double aspect sitting room with wood burner and a roundel office as well as a useful utility room and ground floor w.c.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom, walk-in dressing room and bi-fold doors leading out to a sun terrace with fantastic views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. There are two further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom. The fourth bedroom is located in the roundel on the second floor.

Outside, the house is approached via a long private road leading to the parking area. The detached studio/annexe provides a studio with kitchen area and two sets of double doors opening out to the rear terrace. There is an office/bedroom on the ground floor with en suite shower room. The first floor provides a lovely guest suite with sitting room/bedroom and an en suite shower room.

The beautiful gardens and grounds include well-stocked formal gardens, lawned areas, paved terraces and seating areas, a greenhouse, wild flower meadow and a large area of woodland. In all about 4.23 acres.

An additional field of approximately 7.63 acres, together with a recently constructed, large fully insulated barn, are available by separate negotiation.

Wadhurst village 2.5 miles, Wadhurst station 3.7 miles (London Bridge from 54 minutes), Frant station 6 miles (London Bridge from 50 minutes), Tunbridge Wells station 9 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes), Gatwick airport 30 miles, London 51 miles. (All times and distances approximate)

The property occupies a truly superb setting in a quiet and extremely accessible rural position with fabulous views. The popular village of Wadhurst is a short distance away with its thriving High Street full of specialist shops and amenities serving all the usual day-to-day needs. The larger centre of Tunbridge Wells is about 9 miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural amenities. For the commuter, Wadhurst has a mainline station with a regular service to London, as does Tunbridge Wells. There is easy access onto a number of major road routes including the A21 with its links to the M25 motorway network, and the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow.

[body]There is an excellent choice of schools in the area including Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, Skinners School at Tunbridge Wells, Holmewood House Preparatory School at Langton Green, Tonbridge School, Judd School at Tonbridge, Mayfield School (girls), St Ronan's and Marlborough House at Hawkhurst, Benenden School, Vinehall at Robertsbridge, Eastbourne College, and grammar schools for girls and boys in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Leisure facilities include golf at Dale Hill (Ticehurst), Hawkhurst, Lamberhurst, Chart Hills and the East Sussex National at Uckfield. Sailing and water sports are available at nearby Bewl Water and on the south coast, and walking and riding at Bedgebury Pinetum and in the surrounding countryside.

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Tunbridge Wells