7 bedroom detached house for sale

An impressively spacious and beautifully presented family home on the edge of the popular village of Wadhurst, convenient for the station and a wide choice of schools.

Description

This handsome period village house is believed to date back in part to the Georgian and Victorian periods, with a later substantial extension to the rear, and is set within established grounds of about 1.22 acres which provide an attractive backdrop and a good level of privacy.

The property enjoys a very convenient semi-rural position, ideal for family life being approximately a mile from the centre of Wadhurst, named by 'The Sunday Times' in 2023 as the UK's best place to live.

The current owners undertook an impressive and extensive refurbishment to bring Primmers right up-to-date to meet modern standards, resulting in a comfortable family home, without losing the inherent character. The EPC rating of a high 'C' and has potential to go to 'B', which is notable for a period property.

The generously proportioned light-filled accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends to about 5901 sq ft in all. The property is beautifully presented throughout with contemporary fixtures and fittings, oak flooring to the principal reception rooms, Amtico flooring to the domestic areas, oak wall and ceiling beams in the oldest part, oak panel doors and pretty fireplaces, some with wood burning stoves.

The sizeable fitted kitchen/breakfast room provides lovely family space and is particularly striking with its central ceiling lantern over a large island unit, gas-fired Aga with electric companion oven and attractive wall and base units with granite tops. In addition, there is plenty of practical domestic space with a walk-in larder, utility room, airing cupboard and extensive cellar storage, including a large wine store.

An oak staircase rises up to a spacious beamed and balustraded landing which provides access to the five first floor bedrooms which include a principal suite with dressing room and bathroom, a 'Jack and Jill' en suite guest room, plus a family shower room. There are two further bedrooms, a shower room and a dressing room on the top floor. There is ample storage space in the eaves and most of the bedrooms have built-in cupboards.

Primmers enjoys an elevated position within a large established garden, mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and mature trees, including rhododendron and camelia, with south facing flagstone terrace providing lovely space for entertaining and a tucked away "secret" garden enclosed by hedging.

The driveway entrance from Primmers Green Lane has automatic double gates and leads to a large gravel parking and turning area in front of an oak framed detached double car port with an enclosed garage/store room and an electric car charging point. The formal gated pedestrian entrance is very pretty leading to the front door via a red brick pathway edged with low clipped hedging.

Location

Primmers is situated in an elevated position within the High Weald AONB on the edge of the popular village of Wadhurst with its active community and individual shops for everyday needs, including a butcher, delicatessen, hairdressers and florist, as well as two supermarkets, including a Jempsons with a post office, a church, doctors’ surgery, village hall, sports centrel, garage, cafes, restaurants and many local pubs.

Tunbridge Wells is approximately seven miles, with extensive high street shopping, cultural and entertainment amenities including two theatres, cafes, restaurants, health clubs, an out-of-town retail park and the historic Pantiles area.

Recreational activities include golf courses at Lamberhurst, Flimwell and Tunbridge Wells. Bewl Water is approximately 2.5 miles, with options including horse riding, walking and cycling trails, rowing, sailing, canoeing and fishing. There is a tennis club and football club near-by at Sparrows Green, as well as a wide network of footpaths for country walks.

Mainline rail: Wadhurst station is approximately 1.5 miles, with services to Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street from 60 minutes.

Private and state schools: Wadhurst has a good primary school and Uplands Academy at secondary level. Preparatory schools include Sacred Heart (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), The Mead and Rose Hill (Tunbridge Wells), Skippers Hill (Five Ashes) and St Ronans and Malborough House (Hawkhurst). Public schools include Beechwood (Tunbridge Wells), Tonbridge for boys, Mayfield for girls and co-ed options at Eastbourne and Brighton Colleges, Bedes (Upper Dicker), Kent College ( Pembury) and Sevenoaks School.

Square Footage: 5,901 sq ft


Acreage: 1.22 Acres

Directions

TN5 6DU: From From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the A267 (Frant Road). Continue for approximately 3 miles and turn left onto the B2099 Wadhurst Road towards Wadhurst. After approximately 3.5 miles, having passed the mainline station on the right and the petrol station on the left, turn left onto the B2100 Sparrows Green Road. Bear right onto Cousley Wood Road and take the first right hand turn into Primmers Green Road. The gate to Primmers will be found after a short distance on the left-hand side.

Additional Info

Services: Gas fired central heating, mains water and electricity, shared private drainage.

We draw your attention to the planning gained on the adjoining plot:

WD/2023/1984/FA dated 27/02/24 Variation of condition 14 of
WD/2021/3034/F demolition of existing garage and garden structures/outbuildings including swimming pool and tennis court. Erection of new part single part two storey dwelling with detached garage, landscaping, pool and pool pavilion and associated works.

WD/2021/3034/F, dated 1/06/22: Erection of new dwelling with detached garage, landscaping, pool and pavilion.