TN5 6ET

Situation: The property is situated off a private no through lane in a wonderful semi rural location on the outskirts of Wadhurst, which was named the best place to live in the UK in 2023 by The Sunday Times, in the sought after hamlet of Cousley Wood with its popular inn, The Old Vine, and is within a mile of Bewl Water Reservoir. Wadhurst High Street is approximately 1½ miles distant and offers an excellent range of shops and services for everyday needs including a Jempson’s Local store and post office, cafés, butcher, pharmacy, florist, off licence, bank, public houses, as well as a doctor’s surgery, dentist, primary school and the well regarded Uplands Community College and Sports Centre. For the commuter, Wadhurst mainline station is under 2½ miles distant and provides a regular service to London Charing Cross/Cannon Street in under an hour. The A21 is also within easy reach and links with the M25 and the regional centre of Tunbridge Wells is about 6 miles away and provides a comprehensive range of amenities including the Royal Victoria Shopping centre, cinema complex and theatres. The beautiful surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes Bewl Water Reservoir, reputedly the largest area of inland water in the South East, where a wide range of water sports can be enjoyed. Description: The property is a very pretty Grade II listed tile hung semi detached cottage, providing well presented and versatile accommodation, that has been much improved by the current owner, including an excellent kitchen/breakfast room extension, a new bathroom and shower room and an oak framed double garage with accommodation above, benefiting from period features throughout, including an abundance of wonderful exposed timbers. The property has attractive external elevations of brick and tile hanging beneath a tiled roof and benefits from large south facing gardens with views over surrounding countryside towards Bewl Water Reservoir. Arranged over three floors the accommodation includes on the ground floor; a good-sized sitting/dining room with a feature fireplace, a beautifully appointed David Haugh hand made kitchen with integrated appliances and french doors leading to the garden, a breakfast room, a utility room, and a shower/cloakroom. On the first floor there is a double bedroom with fitted cupboards and a well appointed family bathroom with a freestanding roll top bath which benefits from views over the surrounding countryside. On the second floor there is a further double bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling and lovely exposed timbers, with a fitted cupboard and eaves storage which also benefits from views over the surrounding countryside. Outside there is a small area of garden to the front with a path leading to the front door. There is a side gate and a five bar gate with a drive leading to a double garage with ample off road parking for several cars. To the side of the double garage stairs lead up to a small balcony where far reaching views can be enjoyed towards Bewl Water Reservoir, and a door leads to a good-sized bedroom/office and an en-suite shower room. There is also a large area of hard standing behind the garage and a good-sized shed. The large south facing gardens are a real feature of the property. Backing onto open countryside they and are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of plants, shrubs and trees. There are various areas of terracing with one large area next to the kitchen which is ideal for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the far reaching views. Services: Mains water and electricity. Gas-fired central heating Local Authority: Wealden District Council (01892) 653311 EPC Rating: Exempt Current council tax band: E (£2,963.04 per annum) Property postcode for sat nav: TN5 6ET