The Chestnut, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6DG

Set in an elevated position and surrounded by beautifully established gardens, this substantial detached family home offers generous and versatile accommodation coupled with character features and eco-credentials including solar panels with battery storage.

The house provides around 3,644 sq ft of accommodation, with generous reception spaces, a kitchen/breakfast room, five/six bedrooms and a versatile study.

The ground floor is arranged around the entrance hall with polished wood flooring through the majority of the rooms, providing cohesion to the space.

The double aspect sitting room is particularly elegant with a pretty fireplace and a deep square bay with French doors out to the terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-fitted with wood cabinetry under granite work surfaces and has integrated appliances and a gas Aga.

There is an adjacent family room/snug and then a formal dining room which has an almost “garden room” style to it with French doors out to the garden.

The first floor has an attractive galleried landing with a feature stained glass window forming a wonderful focal point over the staircase with all the rooms spurring off the space.

There is a very generous principal bedroom with a dressing room and en-suite shower room and there are two further bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Two/three further bedrooms all have the use of two family bath/shower rooms albeit one of these rooms works well as a first floor study.

On the top floor is a further study/playroom with a large amount of eaves storage and throughout the house, there are plenty of fitted wardrobes and cupboards.

Outside There is a good driveway and turning area at the front of the house leading to the double garage but it is the rear gardens which are a real feature of the house, wrapping around the house with landscaped lawns framed by mature trees, specimen shrubs, fruit trees and flowering plants, with a generous terrace providing the perfect setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining.

A green house, productive vegetable garden, ornamental pond and useful outbuildings add to the sense of a truly established country garden.

Situation In an ideal location for country living and commuter access, the popular and sought-after town of Wadhurst is under a mile away with its marvellous array of local stores, antique and interiors shops, cafes and restaurants, whilst Wadhurst station with its fast connections to the City of London and the West end is about a mile.

A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found at the vibrant and thriving, Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells, just over 5 miles to the Pantiles.

There is an excellent selection of state and private schools in the area including Sacred Heart, Uplands College, Wadhurst and Stonegate primaries schools, Mayfield School as well as Holmewood House in Tunbridge Wells Property Ref Number: Ham-67572 Additional Information Wealden District Council Council Tax Band F All mains services Solar panels and battery system