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"In a wonderful location between the villages of Mayfield, Five Ashes and Rotherfield, a charming, detached country house, surrounded by lovely, landscaped gardens of just over 1.75 acres. Set back from a quiet lane, external elevations are a very attractive blend of local stone, red brick and tile hanging at first floor level, under a pitched tiled roof, that was fully replaced in 2019. With the origins and its age undetermined, the house that has evolved over time is a marvellous mix of character and contemporary. Careful to ensure the warmth and character of the original features have been preserves, during their period of ownership, the present owners have carried out a sympathetic restoration, embracing and enhancing whilst at the same time upgrading the infrastructure. The accommodation extends to over 2,580 square feet and is laid out over two floors. Bespoke, double glazed windows and doors have been installed by Icklesham Joinery. There are replacement radiators by Bisque throughout the house and under floor heating to the kitchen dining area and boot room. The two reception rooms interconnect with both enjoying a fine prospect over the gardens and glazed doors to the outside. The family room has an inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and a wood burning stove, whilst the sitting room has an open fireplace with timber surround and marble inserts and a door to the covered veranda. Ideally placed to capture the wonderful views, the open plan kitchen breakfast dining room has been furnished with a range of white contemporary style wall and base units commissioned from Harvey Jones with black granite work surfaces and integrated appliances by Fisher Paykel and an oil fired Aga with a fireplace to the dining area containing a wood burning stove. Leading off from the kitchen is the laundry room and a very useful boot room. The views become even more attractive from the upper level, where the landing has an attractive, full length stained glass window and there are four bedrooms, supported by three bath shower rooms. The principal bedroom suite has a triple aspect with a fabulous outlook over the gardens, access to a private balcony and an en suite bathroom with separate shower. The three further bedrooms are well proportioned with a fifth room acting as an occasional study. The family bath and shower rooms are both well fitted.

Outside

The property is approached via a gated and sandstone walled access with a gravel drive leading to a courtyard area where there are detached outbuildings for parking, equipment storage and a workshop. The gardens and grounds are marvellous. Skilfully landscaped to provide year round colour and interest, there are a number of specimen varieties of trees including oaks and a wonderful spreading copper beech, shrubs such as magnolia and wisteria as well as many varieties of azalea and rhododendron, whilst herbaceous borders are stocked with many varieties of perennials and swathes of lawn, well tended. Paved terracing, ideal for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the incredible outlook, adjoins the house with the balcony above providing shade in hot weather. There is further terracing surrounding the swimming pool, which is heated via an air source heat pump with a marvellous pavilion providing a sitting area, changing room and WC.

Situation

The house is very well located off a quiet country lane between the villages of Mayfield and Rotherfield with easy access to footpaths for walks into the countryside. The 16th Century beauty of Mayfield High Street includes a charming mix of small, local shops, cafes, a post office and the renowned Middle House hotel and restaurant. The Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is about 9.5 miles The Pantiles and is a vibrant and thriving community. Trains are available from Wadhurst 8.8 miles or Tunbridge Wells 8.7 miles providing fast and regular services to the West End and City of London. The area provides an excellent selection of both state and private schools including Mayfield School for Girls, local primaries and prep schools.

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