Property description

In a slightly elevated position, taking full advantage of a Southerly aspect and set in a semi-rural, yet convenient position, Broadfield House is a handsome, detached country residence with lovely, far reaching views. Within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and set amongst lovely grounds of approximately 30 acres, the original Edwardian house has recently been the subject of an extraordinary programme of stylish refurbishment and extension by the present owners. Employing the skills of an award winning architect, the focus has been on sustainability and maximising the natural beauty of its location. Technologies such as photo voltaic cells, a ground source heat pump, fibre optic broadband, Sonos compatible multi room integrated entertainment system and under floor heating to the ground floor, sit alongside bespoke joinery, oak herringbone flooring, large multi-pane windows and magnificent, floor to ceiling Crittal style sliding glass doors, from which to take in the fabulous views. Interior designed styling ensures that beautiful colour choices reflect the abundance of natural light. Spacious, well planned accommodation extends to well in excess of nine thousand square feet is arranged over two floors and includes elegant reception rooms with tall ceilings, which flow easily from one to the other and have French doors out to the gardens, whilst the family living spaces are functional and fun. From the reception hall there is access to the cellars which include a wine cellar and two store rooms.
The first floor is given over to six bedrooms and a large linen store/single bedroom. The master suite has a dual aspect and magnificent views, a dressing room with bespoke fitted furniture and an en-suite bathroom with sanitary ware by Catchpole and Rye, taps by Hans Grohe and tiling by Domus. There are two further en-suite bath/shower rooms and a family bathroom. A well fitted Staff Flat can be accessed from both the first and ground floors and has a reception room, kitchen, shower room and bedroom.

Outside
The property is approached via a pair of electric gates with video entry system, on to a drive, which sweeps up to a large turning circle in front of the house with a spur off to the garaging and beyond to the tractor store/workshop area. The lovely landscaped gardens have been created to reflect traditional English country garden design with some classical influences included, such as stone balustrading in the terracing and a Regency style folly. Large expanses of lawn are level and sweeping, herbaceous borders tell differing, colourful ‘stories’ depending on the time of year, whilst fragrant rose gardens give way to shrubberies and specimen trees. A walled kitchen garden has a variety of beds and cold frames, whilst an Edwardian vine house provides for potting and over wintering. Elsewhere the gardens open out to various, gently sloping paddocks and woodland and there are large interconnecting ponds with pumped water courses and waterfalls. There is a tennis court and the swimming pool area has a terrace and a fine pavilion which provides space for outdoor entertaining, a gym, kitchen and changing/showering facilities.

Set to one side, three attached cottages are at present used as staff or guest accommodation but could easily provide an income stream. Each has well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors and a private garden. Garaging at the property is oak framed along with various garden/tractor stores. Stables with two loose boxes and a small yard are situated beyond the cottages.

Situation
Broadfield House occupies a convenient yet private position approximately 1.6 miles from the large and vibrant village of Wadhurst with its excellent local amenities including supermarkets, post office, local bakery and butcher, character shops, coffee houses and restaurants. The ever popular Royal Spa Town of Tunbridge Wells with its marvellous and eclectic selection of shopping, eating and entertainment opportunities is just over 7 miles to The Pantiles. The area is renowned for walking, sailing and equestrian facilities with the famous Bewl Water Reservoir and Bedgebury Pinetum close by, whilst golf can be found nearby at Dale Hill and Lamberhurst.

There is an excellent choice of good schools in the area at primary and secondary levels, in both the state and private sectors including primary schools in Lamberhurst, Wadhurst and Frant, Sacred Heart at Wadhurst, Holmwood House, Marlborough House and St Ronan’s prep schools with senior schools including Tonbridge, Uplands Community College in Wadhurst, Mayfield and Bede’s in Lower Dicker.

Additional Information
Services: Ground source heat pump; Gas back-up boiler; Photo voltaic cells; Electricity; Water; Mains Drains; Private drainage for the swimming pool.
Amenities

Stunning renovation of an Edwardian country house

Sustainable refurbishment

Exceptional interior styling

Fabulous far reaching views

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Swimming pool and tennis court

Landscaped gardens with large ponds

Paddocks and woodland in total 30.16 acres

Three staff/guest cottages

Stables and outbuildings.