Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex

Nestling in 12.96 acres of grounds within the High Weald National Landscape is this Edwardian residence with far-reaching countryside views. The attractive entrance leads to the stunning reception hall with a log burning stove that heats the downstairs and immediately surrounds you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The property has been modernised but still retains superb period features including wood flooring, the original oak staircase, coved ceilings, dado rails, panelled doors and original fireplaces such as in the vast lounge/dining room with its angled box bay window, stone fireplace and log burner plus a glazed door to the large, wood framed conservatory. The 29ft long dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room includes a range cooker, a store cupboard and units housing integrated and stand-alone appliances. There is a large sitting room with a glass curved extension, a fascinating cloakroom and a secondary hallway with another cloakroom, the plant room, a utility area and a staircase leading to a 30ft bedroom with an ensuite shower and a balcony currently used as a gym. It is over the two double garages/games room and this whole area could be converted into a separate annex, subject to planning.

Five double bedrooms are accessed via the main staircase that leads to a galleried landing with an airing cupboard as well as to the contemporary family bathroom. There is a dual aspect bedroom that has direct access to another bedroom with fitted cupboards and a basin, a third has a bay window and a guest room includes an ensuite shower. While the principal suite incorporates glass fronted fitted cupboards and a shower.

There is a swimming pool bordered by terracing, a large workshop/shed and another terrace leading to lawns, an orchard and a vegetable garden with a greenhouse surrounded by six acres of woodland and includes a tree house, while a meadow with a barn could accommodate horses.

What the Owner says:

As soon as we saw the house we fell in love with the spacious rooms, the warm and friendly atmosphere and the grounds as well as the far-reaching views. While we are surrounded by more than 12 acres of grounds and woodland we are not far from the main road for very easy access to Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead, but we hardly notice any noise and when we are in the garden and the swimming pool, we just enjoy the sound of the birds and the sight of the deer wandering through the grounds. We shall be very sad to leave our wonderful family home but a change in circumstances mean we have to pass the baton on to new owners. The village of Ashurst is only a couple of minutes away and includes a mainline station with commuter access to London, a church and a village hall with a sports ground while it is just over a mile to the good Fordcombe primary school or a little further afield is Speldhurst primary school, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
It is only about four miles to the historic spa town of Tunbridge Wells which became famous in Regency times when frequented by the aristocracy who came to take the waters and enjoy the entertainment organised by Beau Nash. It developed during that time to include the famous colonnaded Pantiles that now offers a delightful mix of independent shops, bars and restaurants. While the rest of the town includes high street stores, a variety of eateries, individual shops, hair and beauty salons and hotels as well as retail parks.