Property description
Guide price 1, 100, 000 - 1, 250, 000Welchwood House was built in 1911, a substantial country property with light and very generously proportioned rooms and situated towards the centre of its own mature and very well stocked gardens, host to a variety of specimen trees and colourful shrubs. A feature of the gardens is the children's play area with fort, slides, swings and climbing frame, all discreetly positioned towards the rear boundary adjacent to the well fenced tree lined pond. The paddock has a separate access off the main drive and the existing implement and feed store could provide pony stabling if required. From two of the bedrooms there is direct access to the balcony terrace with far reaching views over the secluded grounds to neighbouring countryside.
Situation Approached from a country lane through electric gates, and lies in a beautiful unspoilt valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, well away from main roads. The small village of Rotherfield, with its general store/post office, chemist, primary school, church and two public houses, lies about 3.75 miles to the north. The town of Crowborough lies about 2.5 miles to the north, and provides a good range of shops and facilities for everyday needs, including Waitrose. The regional centre in the area, Royal Tunbridge Wells, is about 8.5 miles distant, and provides a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, together with a regular mainline train service to London (Charing Cross/Cannon Street about 50 minutes). Alternatively, there is a mainline train service from Crowborough Station, which is about 2 miles, providing a service to London (London Bridge/Victoria approximately 65 and 67 minutes respectively). Gatwick Airport is about 26 miles. Outside The property sits in around 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds which surround the house, a very private garden and with sweeping lawns and well stocked borders. Automatic gates open onto the formal driveway with parking and turning area for several vehicles. There are shingled pathways, paved sun terrace and loggia, outside lighting and power supply. A particular feature of the rear garden is the circular lily pond and cascading water feature plus natural spring fed and well fenced pond, encircled with mature oaks. The play area is a real haven for young children with swings, fort and slides. There is a workshop, young orchard, implement store and hay store which could convert to a small pony stable as it is adjacent to the fenced paddock which has its own gated access from the main drive. Master Bedroom 1 4.88m x 4.27m Double aspect and with bow window, country views, range of fitted wardrobes. Kitchen Breakfast Room 5.8m x 3.35m Triple aspect and fitted with a range of Shaker style base and eye level units with oak work surfaces, twin bowl ceramic sink unit, Neff appliances including halogen hob, extractor, fitted oven and microwave, larder fridge, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, oak flooring, breakfast area with stable door to garden, walk in larder. Family Bathroom 3.6m x 2.13m Double aspect and with suite of corner bath, independent shower system, curtain and rail, bidet, WC, wash basin, shaver point, airing cupboard. Entrance vestibule. Oak flooring, radiator, telecom point Entrance Hall 4.27m x 3.66m Oak flooring, Jotul wood burning stove. Entrance Covered porticoed entrance. Oak front door with carriage lights flanking to Ensuite Bathroom 4.27m x 3m (also accessed from the main landing), double aspect and with white suite of bath, double wash basin, WC, shower cubicle, shaver point. Drawing Room 7.32m x 18 A light and triple aspect room with feature bow window and window seating, decorative fireplace with open flue, lobby with French doors to garden, TV and telecom points. Dining/Family Room 7.62m x 4.27m A fine room with twin bow windows and door to sun terrace, range of fitted crockery/display cupboards, plate rack, open fireplace on raised flagstone hearth and with shelved recess to either side. Description Welchwood House was built in 1911, a substantial country property with light and very generously proportioned rooms and situated towards the centre of its own mature and very well stocked gardens, host to a variety of specimen trees and colourful shrubs. A feature of the gardens is the children's play area with fort, slides and swings all discreetly positioned towards the rear boundary adjacent to the well fenced tree lined pond. The paddock has a separate access off the main drive and the existing implement and feed store could provide pony stabling if required. From two of the bedrooms there is direct access to the balcony terrace with far reaching views over the secluded grounds to neighbouring countryside. Cloaks/shower room. Corner shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit, WC, tiled floor, port hole window. Cloakroom WC, wash basin Cellar 3.66m x 2.13m Space for appliances, wine storage. Bedroom 5 3.66m x 3.05m Picture rail Bedroom 4 3.66m x 3.35m Port hole and flank windows Bedroom 3 4.27m x 3.66m Cast iron fireplace, recessed wardrobe Bedroom 2 3.66m x 3.35m Recessed wardrobe, cast iron fireplace, double glazed double doors to balcony terrace with retaining rails and with access also from bedroom 3 ... There is an excellent selection of schools in the area, including Tonbridge, Ardingly College, Benenden, Cranbrook, Sevenoaks and St Leonards, Mayfield. Preparatory schools include Skippers Hill, Cumnor House, Ashdown House and Holmewood House. There are a number of golf courses within easy reach, including Rotherfield, Crowborough Beacon, Piltdown, The East Sussex National at Little Horsted, Royal Ashdown at Forest Row, and The Tunbridge Wells Golf Club. Sailing on Bewl Water and Ardingly Reservoir. Extensive riding opportunities and active local pony clubs. From the entrance hall an oak staircase leads to the galleried landing with flank window and picture rail.