A detached residential dwelling with Planning Permission for a substantial two storey extension and erection of a triple garage, located in a lovely semi-rural position yet close to amenities. EPC: E
The property currently comprises a detached house, set in a secluded plot extending to 0.64 acres including driveway, mature hedges, trees and formal lawn. On the ground floor there are two good sized reception rooms and a separate kitchen. On the first floor there are currently three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Planning permission exists, and work has commenced, for a substantial two storey extension and the erection of a new triple garage with store room above. The proposed extension will provide a triple aspect lounge with bi-fold doors to the gardens, dining room, kitchen with bi-fold doors to the garden, utility room, boot room and w.c. On the first floor, the proposed extension would provide five bedrooms (four with en suite bath/shower rooms) and a family bathroom. The impressive principal bedroom would include a an en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and two sets of bi-fold doors opening onto a large balcony enjoying views over the garden and surrounding countryside. Further details can be found on: wealden.gov.uk/planning and quote reference: WD/2015/0247/F.
Rotherfield village centre 1.2 miles. Crowborough station 2.7 miles (London Bridge from 69 minutes). Mayfield 3.7 miles. Eridge station 5.7 miles (London Bridge from 63 minutes). Wadhurst station 4.7 miles (London Bridge from 53 minutes). Tunbridge Wells station 6 miles (London Bridge from 44 minutes). Gatwick airport 26 miles. Eastbourne 24.5 miles. Central London 51 miles. (All times & distances approximate)The property is located in a fantastic and peaceful position within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just over a mile from the popular and historic village of Rotherfield and within close proximity to Tunbridge Wells. Rotherfield offers a good range of local amenities including church, primary school, doctors surgery, local pubs, tea room, village stores and post office. Nearby Tunbridge Wells offers a more comprehensive range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities as well as a mainline station with a regular service to London. Train services are also available from Eridge, Wadhurst and Crowborough. Road communications in the area are good with the A21 providing access to the M25, national motorway network, Gatwick and Heathrow airports, the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports. There is a wide range of schooling in the area in both the private and state sectors including Rotherfield Primary School, Mayfield School (girls), Skippers Hill Preparatory School at Five Ashes, Holmewood House Preparatory School at Langton Green, Bede's at Upper Dicker and Uplands Community College at Wadhurst. There are public schools at Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, and grammar schools for girls and boys in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Leisure facilities in the vicinity include golf at Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells and at the East Sussex National Course at Little Horsted near Uckfield. There is a dry ski slope at Bowles Outdoor Centre (Eridge) and rock climbing close by. There is also sailing at Bewl Water and on the south coast, as well as riding and walking in the surrounding countryside and on the nearby Ashdown Forest.