Knowle Wadhurst Road • Frant • Tunbridge Wells East Sussex • TN3 9EJ The major part of a period country house, set in an idyllic position on the fringe of this popular village, just 1.7 miles from Wadhurst mainline station
Total accommodation of 7,722 sq ft arranged over three floors comprising:
Ground Floor: covered loggia, entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, cloakroom, secondary kitchen
First Floor: galleried landing, five double bedrooms (3 en suite), shower room, family bathroom
Second Floor: 2 bedrooms, attic room
Lower Ground Floor: cinema room
mature park-like gardens, fenced pastureland, all-weather tennis court, pavilion, garage, store, timber stable/store, shared formal driveway from the road in total approximately 12.82 acres
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Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XU
[email protected] 01892 507000 savills.co.uk DESCRIPTION Knowle is an impressive period mansion set in an elevated semi-rural position within glorious grounds at the end of a long formal driveway approach. Believed to have been divided into three portions in the 1980s, the current owners of the middle and east wings have amalgamated their two sections to form a substantial characterful property which has been sympathetically updated, yet retains many attractive period features.
The property is located less than four miles from the centre of Tunbridge Wells and enjoys a far-reaching view from the majority of rooms over park-like grounds which stretch down to a backdrop of open pasture- land. Further points of note include: • front entrance via a pretty covered loggia with stone columns and a seating area; • generously-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, with large stone mullioned leaded-light windows enhancing the natural light and high ceilings; • a wealth of bespoke joinery including oak panel doors, decorative oak panelling and wood flooring in several rooms; • elegant triple-aspect drawing room, believed to have been the former ballroom with big bay windows incorporating seats for enjoyment of the vista over rolling countryside, a decoratively-carved stone fireplace inscribed with family insignia and fitted with a wood burning stove. A secondary kitchen is located at one end, ideal for entertaining; • 2 further reception rooms comprising a fitted panelled sitting room and a spacious dining room with a wide bay window to the front, both featuring attractive stone fireplaces; • stylish bespoke contemporary kitchen/breakfast room opening to the garden, with Amtico flooring and fitted with painted units under granite work tops, a gas-fired Aga, island unit, plate rack, 2-ring ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and display shelves to one wall; • a lower ground floor cinema room provides informal recreational space close to the kitchen/breakfast room; • striking light-filled galleried landing with intricately-carved oak joinery and tall windows; • five delightful well-proportioned first floor bedrooms, three with en suite facilities and all enjoying a lovely outlook over the grounds; • the family bathroom and one of the en suites are presented with period fittings; • the second floor accommodation comprises two eaves bedrooms and a large attic room.
Gardens and grounds Extending to about 12.82 acres in total, the grounds comprise a formal level area of park-like garden immediately around the house interspersed with many specimen trees, box and yew hedging and topiary, stone pathways and an ornamental pond on the South side.
A ha-ha separates the formal gardens from the pastureland beyond, allowing an uninterrupted view over open country. The fields are post- and-rail fenced and some are fitted with water tanks for livestock use. A timber stable/store lies towards the northern boundary, together with an all-weather tennis court with its pretty oak- framed pavilion. SITUATION Knowle is situated in an accessible location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the popular villages of Wadhurst and Frant. Wadhurst mainline station, is about 1.7 miles from the property enabling a commute to London Charing Cross (via London Bridge and Waterloo East) and Cannon Street in just over an hour.
Wadhurst village (about 3 miles) offers a wide selection of local shops including a butcher, green grocer, delicatessen, post office, library, bank, chemist, hardware store, cafes, supermarkets and a garage. Comprehensive shopping is catered for in Tunbridge Wells (about 4 miles).
Schools: Primaries in Wadhurst and Frant, preparatory schools include Sacred Heart Catholic school (Wadhurst), Holmewood House (Langton Green), Marlborough House and St. Ronan’s (Hawkhurst). State secondaries include Uplands Community Technology College in Wadhurst, and Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge where admission is based on academic performance in the 11 plus.
Buses: Regular school and public bus services operate from the Wadhurst Road.
Communications: The A267 Frant Road links to the A21 and thereby the M25 (junction 5). Gatwick Airport is about 28 miles to the west. The Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is about 47 miles to the east. Central London is about 44 miles.
Directions: From our offices in Tunbridge Wells proceed out of the Pond town on Frant Road (A267). Continue through Frant before turning left on the B2099 towards Wadhurst. Continue along this road for about one mile and the entrance gates to Knowle will be found on the left-hand side. Proceed along the driveway to the gate at the very end.
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Agent’s Note: The shared driveway leading to the property is in common Granary ownership and shown as the hatched area on the plan. For the purposes Cottage Pond of the sales details, the property is described as “Knowle” and comprises
B 2099 the two properties “Middle Knowle” and “East Knowle”, each of which 136.5m 0m 25m 50m 75m have their own land registry title entries and their own postal address at Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1871 Wadhurst Road, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9EJ" Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017 Licence No 100022432 VIEWING Store room Knowle, Frant Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01892 507000. If there is any point Gross internal area (approx.) 5.00 x 3.33 which is of16' 4particular'' x 10'11'' importance to you, we invite you to discuss this with House - 717.4 sq m (7722 sq ft) us, especially before you travel to view the property. (of which 247 sq ft is of restricted height) Garage 5.00 x 4.50 Garage - 39.7 sq m (427 sq ft) 16'4'' x 14'9'' For identification only - Not to scale © Knowle, FrKanntowle, FrTrueplanant (UK) Limited Store roomKnowle, FraStonre troom 5.00 x 3.33 5.00 x 3.33 Gross internal arGerao (sasp pinrtoexr.n) al area (approx.) Sitting room For identification only - Not to scale 16'4'' x 10'©11 ''Trueplan (UK) Limited16' 4'' x 10'11'' Kitchen / 5.96 x 4.85 Dining room Breakfast room House - 717.4 sqH mou (s7e7 2- 27 s1q7 .f4t) sq m (7722 sq ft) 19'6'' x 15'11'' 7.28 x 6.80 7.49 x 4.82 24'7'' x 15'9'' (of which 247 sq( oftf isw ohfi crhes 2tr4ic7t esdq h fet iigsh ot)f restricted height) Garage 23'10'' x 22'3'' Garage 5.00 x 4.50 5.00 x 4.50 Garage - 39.7 sq m (427 sq ft) 16'4'' x 14'9'' Garage - 39.7 sq m (427 sq ft) Boot 16'4'' x 14'9'' For identification only - Not to scale room © Trueplan (UK) LimitedFo r identification only - Not to scale © Trueplan (UK) Limited
Sitting room Kitchen / Bedroom Bedroom Sitting room Dining room Breakfast room Kitchen / 5.96 x 4.85 6.30 x 5.15 5.09 x 4.96 19'6'' x 15'11'' 5.96 x 4.85 Din7in.4g9 r oxo m4.82 Breakfast room Bedroom Eaves 7.28 x 6.80 20'8'' x 16'10'' 16'8'' x 16'3'' access 19'6'' x 15'11'' 24'7'' x 15'9'' Bedroom 23'10'' x 22'3'' 7.28 x 6.80 7.49 x 4.82 3.85 x 2.66 23'10'' x 22'3'' 24'7'' x 15'9'' 6.89 x 5.86 12'7'' x 8'8'' 22'7'' x 19'2'' Boot Kitchen Bedroom room Boot 3.67 x 2.75 Roof room x 9'0'' 12'0'' access Cinema Cellar access 4.85 x 4.53 15'11'' x 14'10'' Roof access
Drawing room Lower ground floor Kitchen 10.0 x 6.13 32'9'' x 20'1'' Kitchen Cinema Cellar access 4.85 x 4.53 15'11'' x 14'10'' Cinema Ground floor Cellar access 4.85 x 4.53 15'11'' x 14'10'' Restricted height
Drawing room Lower ground floor Bedroom Bedroom Attic room 10.0 x 6.13 10.49 x 2.86 32'9'' x 20'1'' 6.42 x 6.19 6.42 x 3.98 Drawing room Lower ground floor 21'0'' x 20'3'' 21'0'' x 13'0'' 34'5'' x 9'4'' 10.0 x 6.13 32'9'' x 20'1'' Ground floor First floor Second floor
Ground floor Savills Tunbridge Wells 53 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Important Notice: Kent TN1 1XU Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These [email protected] particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or 01892 507000 distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure Prepared January 2017 Photographs Taken January 2017 and May 2010 SK:711032 savills.co.uk