6 rooms house of 419 m² in Rother

An impressive six bedroom home, set in a quiet country lane between Wadhurst and Frant. Description Designed by the well known local architect Stephen Langer, an impressive bespoke replacement dwelling from 2008, in this tucked away, semi rural setting between Wadhurst and Frant. The accommodation is attractively presented and the house offers great character, inside and out, set within about 2.63 acres of garden and grounds. The elevations feature sandstone elevations under a clay tiled roof and heritage style double glazed windows. Inside, there are generous ceiling heights, with much use of oak to the flooring, staircase and ceiling beams, plus exposed brickwork, which includes a feature double opening fireplace, with wood burning stove, linking the two main semi-open plan reception rooms. The house enjoys good links outside to the garden, with terracing to the formal side garden and a decked entertaining balcony to the rear, enjoying a wooded outlook and a view through to neighbouring fields. Features include a semi-open plan layout to the ground floor, with a country style kitchen, including painted units with black granite worktops and twin sinks, centre island unit opposite a traditional, oil fired four oven Aga with hot plate, recessed plumbed in fridge/freezer, conventional oven and microwave, concealed dishwasher. Also, the family room/study features an exceptional oak pitched ceiling design. The lower ground floor could be self-contained and provides for a full size second kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, sitting area and a good store room (with potential for a cinema or gym). This level has the staircase up to the first floor and opens out through French doors onto a lower rear terrace, with a delightful wooded outlook and with steps up to the raised ground floor deck entertainment terrace. On the first floor a galleried landing leads to a principal bedroom, with dressing room and full bathroom, ideally placed to enjoy the view. Then there are three further bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and a full family bathroom. Outside, the front drive has electric wrought iron gates and a stone retaining wall to the garden, with outside lighting. Parking for several cars and an oak frame open double garage with log store to the side. The rear garden slopes away from the house, with a decked entertainment area to the rear and a lower stone terrace. Further large side terrace to the lawn garden and views through the trees to the neighbouring land. The plot is tucked away from the lane with tall mature tree screening providing privacy. Location Buckhurst Hall is situated in an accessible location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the popular villages of Wadhurst and Mark Cross. Wadhurst mainline station is about 1.1 miles from the property, enabling commuting to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in just over an hour. Wadhurst village (approximately 2.5 miles) offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, supermarket, post office, library, chemist, hardware store, cafes and a garage. Knowle Grange a small boutique health spa is within 1.2 miles, offers a gym, pool and spa surrounded by country gardens. Comprehensive shopping is catered for in Tunbridge Wells (approximately 5.4 miles). Nearby Frant village (approximately 2.5 miles) has further local amenities, including a hairdresser, village hall, two pubs, The Abergavenny Arms and The George Inn, St Albans Church and highly regarded Frant Church of England Primary School Schools: Primaries in Wadhurst, Stonegate and Mark Cross, preparatory schools include Skippers Hill in Five Ashes, Sacred Heart Catholic school (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst). Nearby Mayfield has its own well-regarded primary school as well as the independent Mayfield School for girls at secondary level. State secondaries include Uplands Community Technology College in Wadhurst, and Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Buses: Regular school and public bus services operate from Wadhurst. Communications: The A267 Frant Road links to the A21 and onto the M25 (junction 5). Gatwick airport is about 27.4 miles to the west. All times and distances are approximate. Square Footage: 3,726 sq ft Acreage: 2.63 Acres Directions Post code - TN5 6JY. From our offices in Tunbridge Wells proceed out of the town on Frant Road (A267). Continue through Frant before turning left on the B2099 towards Wadhurst. Continue along this road for 1.7 miles, turning right onto Buckhurst Lane before the railway bridge. Continue for about 0.3 miles and the entrance to Buckhurst Hall will be found on the left-hand side. Additional Info Deposit payable: £ (5 weeks rent) Holding Deposit: £ (1 weeks rent) Minimum Term: 6 months Rent must be paid monthly in advance