A delightful period home enjoying a tucked away rural position on the edge of Rotherfield village.

Description

This delightful unlisted period property is located in an idyllic position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, accessed off a long approach drive. Yet it is not remote, lying on the edge of the quaint village of Rotherfield and 7.5 miles from Tunbridge Wells.

Now offering potential for updating the accommodation to create a wonderful family home, the adaptable living space currently comprises three good-sized reception rooms, a study with bespoke fitted oak furniture, a large kitchen/breakfast room, with a separate utility room off and a light filled triple-aspect garden room.

An oak staircase from the hall rises up to the first floor with its spacious landing, a generously proportioned principal suite with fitted wardrobes, a separate dressing room and a bath/shower room, two further double bedrooms, bedroom four and a family bath/shower room.

The detached garage lies to the western side of the house, accessed via a path through the garden and offering useful additional space, with a first floor games room, kitchenette, shower and w.c.

The property is set behind a high yew hedge within extensive landscaped gardens of about 1.45 acres which provide a good level of privacy, with fields and the open space of The Green beyond the boundaries.

A wide paved terrace around the house provides space for entertaining and there are many seating areas for enjoyment of the lovely surroundings. The garden is arranged with meandering walk-ways linking "rooms" comprising areas of lawns, topiary features, deep herbaceous and established shrub borders, a water feature, a magnificent ancient yew tree, a stately beech and an archway walk of apple trees giving access to a kitchen garden, with raised beds and a greenhouse. A large parking and turning area lies to the front of the garage.

Location

Heathfield Cottage is located in a rural position within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Rotherfield and Eridge, close to a wide network of footpaths and well-served by local transport links.

Rotherfield (approximately 1.2 miles) offers a good range of local amenities including a general store, post office, chemist and public houses, whilst Crowborough (approximately 3.5 miles) has a wider selection of shops and several supermarkets. Tunbridge Wells is the nearest large town (approximately 6.7 miles) with high street shopping, many cafes, restaurants and pubs and two theatres.

State and private schools: There are many highly regarded schools in the area including Rotherfield primary and pre-school in the village, Skippers Hill Preparatory in Five Ashes and Holmewood House Preparatory in Langton Green. At senior level The Beacon Academy in Crowborough, Bedes in Upper Dicker, Eastbourne College, Tonbridge for Boys and Mayfield School for Girls.

Mainline rail: Wadhurst on Southeastern line (approximately 6 miles) serving Charing Cross, Cannon Street and London Bridge, or Eridge on Southern line (approximately 3.5 miles) to London Bridge.

Buses: A regular service operates from the bottom of Spout Hill to Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.

Communications: The A21 is accessible just north of Tunbridge Wells and links to the M25 London orbital and thereby the national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.

Square Footage: 3,706 sq ft


Acreage: 1.45 Acres

Directions

From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the Frant Road (A267). Continue through Frant to Mark Cross, then turn right on the B2100, Catts Hill, towards Rotherfield. After approximately 1.2 miles turn right before the bridge onto Spout Hill to Town Row Green. After approximately 1.4 miles, just before you reach the Common, turn left into the shared driveway to Heathfield Cottage, Heathfield Hall and Heathfield House. Heathfield Cottage is the first property on the right.

Additional Info

Services: Oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity, solar panels, private drainage.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council[use Contact Agent Button]. Tax Band G.

The internal photographs are dated November, 2018.