4 bedroom equestrian property for sale

A well-presented four bedroom, detached family home extending to about 1.34 acres with a double garage, stables and four paddocks

Description

Found in the small village of Five Ashes and benefitting from four paddocks extending to about 1.06 acres (while the full boundary extending to about 1.34 acres in total), Ashlea is a free flowing four bedroom, two bathroom family home, with two stables, a tack room and a double garage, offering an opportunity for multiple uses, subject to all relevant necessary consents.

Situated on Tunbridge Wells Road, Ashlea is approximately 11.6 miles south of Tunbridge Wells, a historic spa town located about thirty miles south of London, surrounded by countryside and offering a popular base for commuters. The property is approached via a tarmac driveway, which was resurfaced in 2018, sweeping past the house and leading to a double garage and stables/paddocks beyond. Five bar gates provide access into each paddock.

Ashlea is set behind mature evergreen hedging providing screening from the road as well as a charming outlook from both the dual aspect sitting room and dining room. The sitting room enjoys a wood burning stove with fitted cabinets and shelves above to both sides, and the dining room boasts a delightful bay window and a decorative feature fireplace.

The well appointed kitchen is fiitted with solid wooden cabinetry topped with granite work surfaces, providing ample storage and preparation space. There is a pantry fitted with shelving providing further useful storage. Integrated appliances include a microwave, oven and ceramic hob, while space is offered for a fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The useful utility cupboard provides space for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The large porch opens to the WC completing the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to four bedrooms, three of which are doubles and two benefit from fitted wardrobes. The bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom and a separate shower room with a sink basin and WC. The loft provides a flexible space that can be arranged to suit, subject to all relevant consents and permissions.

Location

Ashlea is found in the charming village of Five Ashes, a small village in East Sussex that is primarily a residential area with some local amenities including a village hall, playing fields and a public house. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to the popular market town of Heathfield (approx. 3.7 miles). There are also several walking and cycling trails in the area for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, including Wilderness Wood, reached within approximately 1.8 miles.

The village of Mayfield reached within approx. 2.9 miles, and enjoys excellent amenities including The Middle House, known for its good food, a convenience store, Post Office, chemist, wine store, florist, dentist and doctors’ surgeries, hairdresser, delicatessen, bakery and butcher.

The nearby market town of Heathfield offers a range of supermarkets, including Waitrose, cafes, restaurant and independent boutiques, and is home to the leisure route, the Cuckoo Trail, a 14 mile trail running from Heathfield to Shinewater Park.

Tunbridge Wells is reached within approx.11.6 miles, and is the only spa town in the Southeast of England, offering elegant architecture and extensive cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions, including theatres, cafés and restaurants, national retailers and characterful independent shops on the High Street and historic Pantiles, known for its charming Georgian colonnade and summer Jazz festivals, and regular craft and food markets. The south coast towns of Eastbourne and Brighton are approximately 20 miles and 23 miles respectively.

Mainline rail: Buxted (approx. 4.3 miles) offers a regular service to London Victoria from 1hr 19 mins, or Crowborough (at Jarvis Brook approx. 5.1 miles) to London Bridge in just over an hour. Wadhurst railway station (approx. 10.8 miles) with journey times to London Bridge from 53 minutes.

State and private schools: Five Ashes has its own village primary school and Skippers Hill, a private preparatory school, whilst Mayfield has a primary School and Mayfield School for Girls at senior level. Wadhurst, Crowborough and Heathfield all have community colleges and further independent senior schools include Bedes (Upper Dicker), Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Brighton and Eastbourne College.

Square Footage: 1,418 sq ft



Directions

From Tunbridge Wells head south on the A267 towards Eastbourne, passing through Mark Cross. On reaching the large Mayfield roundabout after approximately 9 miles, continue on the A267 towards Heathfield to Five Ashes. Continue through Five Ashes, past Leeds Lane. Before you reach Frog Hole Lane, there are a collection of properties to the left hand side. The driveway is found just after the ‘junction ahead warning sign’.

Additional Info

Services: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage. Oil central heating.

Outgoings: Wealden District Council.

Images taken Summer 2023.